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Feature: Leeds Music Scene in December 2005: 5 years ago this month...
With the Leeds Music Scene website now entering its 13th year we thought it about time we looked through the archives to see what was happening in Leeds 5 years ago. So what was happening in December 2005...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14045/ | 462 hits
Feature: Video interview with Melvin Benn from Leeds Festival
Leeds Music Scene sat down with Melvin Benn at this year's Leeds Festival launch event.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17427/ | 177 hits
Feature: Playing in Leeds: April 1st - 8th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17469/ | 217 hits
Feature: Playing in Leeds: March 11th - 17th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17400/ | 291 hits
Feature: Playing in Leeds: March 18th - 24th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17428/ | 151 hits
Feature: Playing in Leeds: March 4th - 10th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17388/ | 198 hits
Feature: Playing in Leeds: May 6th - 12th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17587/ | 111 hits
Feature: Playing in Leeds: April 22nd - 28th 2013
Watch the latest video playlist on the Leeds Music Scene channel on Youtube covering a selection of the events taking place in Leeds this week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17548/ | 162 hits
News Article: Leeds Music Scene release online Leeds city music venue map
Here at Leeds Music Scene we've been busy plotting the location of Leeds music venues - which is no mean feat given we have 155 venues in our Leeds music venues section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13377/ | 394 hits
News Article: Leeds Music Scene launch Facebook application for Leeds gigs
Leeds Music Scene have this week released the first version of their new Facebook application and are inviting visitors to the site to add the application and to feed back comments or ideas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12093/ | 495 hits
News Article: Leeds welcomes a new dedicated music Podcast - "It's A Mean Old Scene"
A new music based Podcast has been created in Leeds, titled "It's A Mean Old Scene". Produced by Gary Kaye (an award-winning broadcaster and poet) from his home studio in Leeds, the Podcast features songs, interviews and sessions with local bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8820/ | 413 hits
News Article: The Leeds music scene gets a ReWrite...
A new collective of producers, DJs, promoters and artists have come together to form the ReWrite project, a new night starting at The Faversham on 3rd November that organisers hope "will rejuvenate the Leeds music scene and bring like-minded people together".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3210/ | 371 hits
News Article: New internet radio show targets the Leeds music scene
Based in Glasgow, Radio Magnetic has long been at the forefront of new media and new music and has this week announced a new monthly on-demand show specialising in Leeds' local music and clubbing scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7365/ | 512 hits
News Article: Leeds Music Scene launches "Leeds Gig Guide" on Facebook
The Leeds Music Scene website - that's us - has started 2012 with a special new feature designed specially for its 2,000+ Facebook users.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16009/ | 438 hits
News Article: Leeds Student to extend its coverage of the local music scene and request your CDs...
Calling Leeds bands! The award winning weekly student paper - Leeds Student - is to extend its coverage of the local music scene by including a demo review section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3249/ | 517 hits
News Article: Happy Christmas from Leeds Music Scene!
It's Christmas Eve and we just wanted to wish all our visitors, writers, promoters and venues, and especially to all of the bands and musicians in Leeds...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11644/ | 372 hits
News Article: Leeds Music Scene: a round up of 2009 as we look forward to 2010
With 2010 just a week old, here at Leeds Music Scene we've put our heads together as a team and come with both our predictions and recommendations for who to watch in 2010.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12088/ | 1,083 hits
News Article: Free Shakinouts song to download to Leeds Music Scene users
Shakinouts have made a song from their EP available to download for free to users of the Leeds Music Scene website.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12129/ | 309 hits
News Article: Happy Christmas from Leeds Music Scene!
Leeds Music Scene would like to wish all bands, musicians, writers, photographers, venues, promoters, music shops, music fans and everyone involved in making Leeds a very special place....
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14029/ | 470 hits
News Article: Leeds Music Scene alumni support MS Society
Familiar faces from the last 20 years of the Leeds Music Scene are joining forces for what promises to be a superb day of live music on Saturday 17th November at Empire, Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17059/ | 165 hits
News Article: Highlights of 2006: 12 months in the life of the Leeds music scene
Well, what a year! As we near 2007, we've been having a look back at what was hitting the news in the Leeds music scene in 2006.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7767/ | 1,969 hits
Interview: The Rosie Taylor Project
After the recent release of one of this year's sweetest singles 'Black & White Films', The Rosie Taylor Project caught up with Leeds Music Scene to discuss the past, the future, and the city of Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8864/ | 1,267 hits
Band Profile: Miranda Versus The Crok
''...of the best gigs I went to last year actually, Miranda Versus The Crok at the 360 Club, thats was a fantastic gig, really enjoyed that...''-ALAN RAW, 6/1/11 on BBC INTRODUCING IN WEST YORKSHIRE RAW TALENT SHOW********** ''... the music itself is a mercurial audio banquet of folk, punk and riot grrl...'' Josh Lewis for Leeds Music Scene Dec 2010
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9063/ | 913 hits
Interview: The Ghost Of A Thousand
The Ghost Of A Thousand vocalist Tom Lacey speaks with Leeds Music Scene
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10776/ | 566 hits
Interview: The Whip
Leeds Music Scene caught up with The Whip as they kick off their UK tour
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9528/ | 741 hits
Interview: Cloud Control
Leeds Music Scene put some questions to Cloud Control ahead of their gig at the Brudenell on October 4th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15376/ | 561 hits
Interview: These Monsters
Leeds Music Scene caught up with Sam Pryor from These Monsters in the run-up to the release of their debut album, 'Call Me Dragon'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12270/ | 745 hits
Interview: International Trust
When it came to getting a Q&A with Leeds Music Scene there was only one man they could turn to - the guy that misspelt their lead singer's name and alluded to the fact that he'd like to stone their heads in...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8521/ | 1,174 hits
Interview: The Breech
High up in the 7th floor apartment of The Breech's keyboard player Davoc, overlooking the streets and at the weird and wonderful architecture of Leeds buildings it seems an appropriate place to talk about the state of the Leeds music scene, and more importantly the burgeoning and healthy looking future of The Breech.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3974/ | 580 hits
Band Profile: Rob Galloway
Rob Galloway Dubbed 'The Rebel of the Leeds Music Scene' ROB GALLOWAY describes himself as Beck meets Iggy Pop, creating an electric sound from dance beats, guitars, trip hop and punk rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1837/ | 1,225 hits
Interview: Wintermute
Leeds Music Scene and Wintermute have a gossip about the new "Fun With Wizard Stencils" EP, managing along the way to incorporate some obligatory wizard magic.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9884/ | 622 hits
Feature: Constellations Festival 2010
In Leeds Music Scene's first ever feature, Nick Rowan gets us psyched up for the inaugural Constellations Festival, 13th and 14th November 2010.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13741/ | 1,573 hits
Interview: iLiKETRAiNS
In the busy world of the Leeds Music Scene, there's always a few bands who slip quietly into the main arena. iLiKETRAiNS are one of these bands, playing their sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce, but always beautiful take on post rock theatrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3476/ | 2,000 hits
Interview: Vessels
Leeds' own Vessels set off on a tour with Oceansize this week and, as a precursor, play Upstairs @ The Library on Wednesday 27th January with Quack Quack and Juffage. Leeds Music Scene gets a bit geeky with Tom Evans (vocals/guitar), Martin Teff (bass/guitar), and Pete Wright (bass/guitar/keys).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12205/ | 880 hits
Feature: The Leeds Music Hub
The Leeds Music Hub is launching Saturday 19th May - but Gale Searcher visited the then-building site to ask some questions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16577/ | 949 hits
Feature: Video: Live At Leeds 2012 launch
Hear what some of the influential people on the Leeds Music Scene have to say about this year's Live At Leeds Festival.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16113/ | 386 hits
Feature: Video Interview: Fryars at Live at Leeds
Leeds Music Scene touched base with Benjamin Garrett (aka Fryars) after his Live at Leeds set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17605/ | 116 hits
Feature: Video Interview: Castrovalva at Live at Leeds
Matt Benatan interviews Castrovalva in their lead up to appearing in Mine at this year's Live at Leeds festival. Filmed and edited by the talented Rob Harvey for Leeds Music Scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17620/ | 73 hits
Interview: The Boxer Rebellion
Leeds Music Scene talk to Piers from The Boxer Rebellion on the eve of their appearance in Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11277/ | 764 hits
Interview: The Automatic
Leeds Music Scene speaks to Rob and Paul from The Automatic after their set at Leeds Festival 2008
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10018/ | 627 hits
Interview: The Glass Caves
Ahead of their Live at Leeds date, Glass Caves chat to Leeds Music Scene
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17524/ | 279 hits
Band Profile: Epic Derek
"Epic Derek's music is intriguing and beautiful in equal measure" - Rebecca Atkinson, Leeds Music Scene
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14945/ | 313 hits
News Article: Leeds label Brew Records to release a compilation of Yorkshire's experimental music scene
Leeds-based record label Brew Records will release a compilation album in December. The label started in June 2007 when Thomas Bellhouse received community grant funding from the Scarman Trust and set out, along with fellow enthusiast and musician Simon Glacken, to document more of the experimental music bursting out of Yorkshire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8942/ | 1,016 hits
Interview: Go Audio
Leeds Music Scene caught up with Go Audio, the group who have been hailed as the biggest unsigned band in the country!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10910/ | 356 hits
Interview: Defend Moscow
Leeds Music Scene had a chat with guitarist Dave Fawbert from Defend Moscow
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10495/ | 686 hits
Interview: Kyte
Leeds Music Scene caught up with Nick, the lead singer of Kyte, for a bit of a chinwag.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10452/ | 794 hits
Interview: Benjamin Wetherill
In a music scene as wide and varied as Leeds is at the moment, you're bound to get the odd one or two who just seem so captivating, so unique and so... "where the fuck did this guy come from?"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3576/ | 1,230 hits
Interview: Ingrid Michaelson
Leeds Music Scene spoke with New York singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11543/ | 722 hits
Interview: Wall Street Riots
Charlie from Wall Street Riots speaks with Leeds Music Scene
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11245/ | 728 hits
Interview: Outcry Collective
With a new Outcry Collective album currently in the works, Leeds Music Scene caught up with vocalist Steve Sitkowski, prior to the band's co-headlining UK tour with The Computers
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12547/ | 748 hits
Interview: Bowling For Soup
Bowling For Soup speak with Leeds Music Scene as they celebrate the release of their new album 'Sorry For Partyin'
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11334/ | 1,227 hits
Feature: Playing in Leeds: April 29th - May 5th 2013
Watch a few of the great acts playing Leeds this week in the lead up to Live at Leeds 2013.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17562/ | 223 hits
Interview: This Et Al
Leeds Music Scene asks This Et Al some burning - or at least mildly broiling - questions in the wake of some storming dates in the North and in anticipation of the release of the Figure Eight EP...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9506/ | 594 hits
Interview: Amy Studt
Leeds Music Scene spoke to Amy Studt in the first few months of 2008. A year on, they caught up again to discuss developments, club scenes and her album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10415/ | 788 hits
Feature: Cosmo's Song
Leeds Music Scene talks to the Devon-based musician and filmmaker Cosmo Jarvis about his career so far and what lies ahead.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17396/ | 245 hits
News Article: Survey of local music scene ...
Cloth Cat Studios Ltd is embarking on the largest survey possibly ever of bands and musicians in the Leeds area.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1599/ | 303 hits
Band Profile: Ballyhoo/Eventide
Alt/Rock/Dance noise makers from Bradford. "That kind of positive energy is disgustingly infectious" - Leeds Music Scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15264/ | 322 hits
Interview: Sneaky Sound System
Leeds Music Scene had a brief catch up with Angus McDonald, otherwise known as Black Angus, the chief songwriter of Sneaky Sound System.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10531/ | 764 hits
Interview: The Dave Bakewell Plot + Herrod + Buen Chico
Andy Roberts finds out about the Halifax music scene...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1622/ | 871 hits
News Article: Sandman Leeds set to launch their music magazine this month...
Sandman Leeds, the new monthly local free music magazine, is launching in Leeds on 30th September. Since September 2002 Sandman has been running in Sheffield covering gigs, news, demos, new releases, specific bands and artists and listings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1550/ | 615 hits
Band Profile: The Third Scene
Playing MOD classics and the best of Brit-pop from Small Faces to Oasis
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9692/ | 447 hits
Interview: The Veils
Playing their first full-length tour over here in years (as support to Ed Harcourt), Leeds Music Scene caught up with Finn Andrews and Dan Raishbrook from Rough Trade-signed The Veils as they rolled into Brudenell Social Club, to discuss their recent tour of America, file-sharing, and the horrors of white reggae bands...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8972/ | 1,338 hits
News Article: Calling all Leeds music lovers ... Quidrophenia returns
Quidrophenia, Leeds' increasingly popular bandfest, is returning to Oporto for the fourth time with another amazing line-up set to rock Call Lane on 18th February.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7942/ | 780 hits
Feature: Video: Live at Leeds Launch interviews
Sights and sounds from the Live at Leeds 2013 launch at The Wardrobe.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17321/ | 426 hits
News Article: City to host Leeds Music History Exhibition
A local music and education charity is hoping to hit the right note with the people of Leeds, when it opens a unique event showcasing the city's exciting music scene this month.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15138/ | 1,949 hits
Feature: Video: Witch Hunt interview
LMS talks to Witch Hunt at the Leeds Music Hub.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17142/ | 560 hits
News Article: 96.3 Radio Aire to showcase Leeds music
From January 10th 2010, Leeds musicians will get a chance to shine on a brand new show on 96.3 Radio Aire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12056/ | 869 hits
News Article: Leeds music lovers await return of Quidrophenia 3
The increasingly popular bandfest, Quidrophenia 3, is returning to rock the foundations of Oporto this August bank holiday, Monday 28th August with yet another impressive line-up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7144/ | 682 hits
Feature: Live at Leeds 2012: Venue Orientation
I Like Trains, Post War Glamour Girls and Grant K Fennell talk to LMS about their favourite Live at Leeds 2012 venues.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16510/ | 469 hits
Live Review: Broken Social Scene + Apostle of Hustle
leedsmusicscene.net writers, you disappoint me. I cannot understand how nobody has decided to write about this yet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6425/ | 425 hits
News Article: Leeds-based Sky channel Propeller TV is looking for your music videos
Dedicated to showcasing new film and music talent across the UK and Europe, the Leeds-based 'not for profit' TV channel Propeller TV has announced it is looking for music videos from the local area.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7645/ | 786 hits
News Article: The Leeds Music Hub launches on Saturday
After two and a half years of pipe-dreaming, plotting and planning (along with the odd catastrophe thrown in for good measure), the Leeds Music Hub can finally announce Saturday 19th May as its launch day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16579/ | 890 hits
Band Profile: Bang Bang Romeo
"A band already threatening to rip apart and shake up the Indie music scene, Bang Bang Romeo are a band not to be messed with" - Amy Durrant - WeAreUnseen
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12916/ | 673 hits
News Article: Uglyman Music Moves To Leeds
Manchester indie label Uglyman Music, original home to Elbow and I Am Kloot, has opened a Leeds office.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1357/ | 286 hits
Feature: Live at Leeds 2011
With the fifth year of Live at Leeds promising to be even bigger and better than ever, Rosie Driver takes a look behind the scenes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14599/ | 1,275 hits
News Article: Oxjam Music Festival in Leeds seeks volunteers
Oxjam are offering an exciting new volunteer opportunity which may be ideal work experience for visitors to and members of the Leeds Music Scene website.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12530/ | 497 hits
News Article: Leeds Underground music festival announced
Leeds Underground is a 7 day grassroots music festival that will be taking place across city venues in Leeds from 16th to 22nd August.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16693/ | 1,118 hits
Band Profile: Georgia Thursting
19 year old singer-songwriter studying at Leeds College of Music
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17609/ | 18 hits
News Article: Leeds bands to play at annual free Middlesbrough live music festival...
Five of Leeds' finest live acts are to appear at a free festival in Middlesbrough on Sunday 19th June.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3946/ | 1,722 hits
News Article: Leeds hosts a Musicians Networking Day - "The Future of UK Music" - at Host Media Centre
Host Media Centre in Chapeltown, Leeds, is holding a Musicians Networking Day on Saturday November 18th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7529/ | 376 hits
News Article: Jumbo Records win 'Best Music' Award at the Leeds Retail Awards 2011
On Sunday 2nd October, the cream of Leeds' retail scene donned their finest and gathered at the beautiful Metropole hotel in Leeds City Centre for the eagerly anticipated and undeniably glamorous Leeds Retail Awards 2011.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15424/ | 311 hits
Live Review: Liars + Broken Social Scene + Chickenhawk + Los Campesinos! + Sky Larkin
I'm fat, and I'm old, and my back hurts. I want this noise to stop, and I wanna go home. I'm watching Liars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13826/ | 496 hits
Live Review: Broken Social Scene + Four Tet + Chickenhawk + Les Savy Fav + Liars + Wingman + I Like Trains + Honour Before Glory + Abe Vigoda + D/R/U/G/S + Eagulls
The inaugural Constellations festival here in Leeds kicked off early with a pre-party at the Brudenell Social Club featuring a stonking line-up of bands and sounds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13825/ | 375 hits
News Article: Over fifty bands to play as part of the Live At Leeds music celebrations this May
To coincide with Leeds celebrating its 800th birthday this year, Leeds City Council and promoters Futuresound have put together a ground-breaking city-wide, three-day music festival over the second May Bank Holiday weekend (25th, 26th and 27th May) with hopes that the event will become an annual event on the music scene's calendar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8304/ | 983 hits
Venue: Brudenell Social Club
The Brudenell Social Club is a gig venue and members club in the Hyde Park area of Leeds. The Brudenell is most famous for hosting secret gigs for bands like Franz Ferdinand and the Kaiser Chiefs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11917/ | 21,427 hits
Live Review: The Music + The Rain Band + The Bandits
I was excited about this gig. I've enjoyed The Music's debut album and have been looking forward to tonight for sometime - tickets sold out about 4/5 weeks earlier so I was expecting an electric atmosphere inside this rather strange new venue under Leeds train station.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1031/ | 572 hits
Interview: i concur
Kate Zezulka talks music, venues and days off work with Leeds' i concur in the run up to the single release...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9283/ | 901 hits
Live Review: The Music + The Officers
It about time the best band in Leeds came back to claim the unofficial crown from the local indie kids.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9450/ | 1,281 hits
Live Review: The Music + Superstring
Review featured with permission from www.manchestermusic.co.uk Not unlike the amount of feather boas and leopard print present for the Manic Street Preachers, or backwards caps for Limp Bizkit, the traditional demin clad bowlheads fill Manchester's Roadhouse for the most hyped band this year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/688/ | 450 hits
Interview: The Glitterati
We catch up with The Glitterati at their Leeds show supporting Wildhearts to talk about local music scenes, rock and roll, and record deals...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2625/ | 2,315 hits
Venue: Blank Canvas
The Blank Canvas is 1,000 capacity gig and club venue that exists within Granary Whaf, underneath Leeds Railway Station and next to the Hilton Hotel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11941/ | 1,347 hits
Venue: The Wardrobe
Since it opened in 1999, The Wardrobe has earned an international reputation as an influential and respected entertainments venue, receiving spectacular reviews and awards and showcasing some of the most reputable live acts on the global music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11929/ | 4,371 hits
Band Profile: Hoover Dams
'Intense and claustrophobic music from Bradford. Extra proof, as if anyone needed it, of the Leeds/Bradford axis of musical accomplishment. More edge than a very edgy thing.'
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3824/ | 1,649 hits
Feature: Bomfest 2011
Can't beat the BOM Squad on 16th July.... Saturday 16th July sees Leeds deliver up some of its finest musicians to the BOM Squad for the yearly explosion of live music that is BOMFEST
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15009/ | 611 hits
Interview: Being 747
Dave Cooke talks about life after Landspeed Loungers, Wrath Records, the local scene and the fortunes of his new band...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1608/ | 456 hits
Interview: Shakinouts
After a year filled with gigs, recording an EP and supporting the likes of Shed Seven, Shakinouts have set themselves up for an ideal 2010, ready to be the next band to make it big on the local scene. Rachel Wainwright caught up with the band to see what the plan is for the next year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12511/ | 652 hits
Band Profile: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry have returned to the scene to pummel their way into your consciousness once again...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2982/ | 987 hits
News Article: Round up of Leeds bands appearing at Leeds Festival
With Leeds Festival 2009 a matter of hours away Leeds Music Scene has decided to give those setting off a little later a quick reminder of the Leeds bands playing this year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11103/ | 952 hits
News Article: Leeds bands to appear in inaugural Live At Leeds football tournament
Details for the inaugural Live At Leeds 5-a-side soccer tournament were announced today, with 32 teams - representing Leeds bands, local venues, gig promoters and more - set to battle it out for the winner's trophy on Monday 2nd May.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14539/ | 478 hits
News Article: Local music hopefuls aired on BBC radio...
Leeds/Bradford band, FineApple, will appear on the BBC 'Raw Talent' radio show hosted by Allen Raw as part of their follow up to participating successfully in one of the UK's biggest talent contests 'Bright Young Things'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2495/ | 510 hits
Interview: Dinosaur Pile-up
Setting the scene, I was escorted to a back room at the Brudenell where not only the band were chilling out, but also their manager and quite a few PR girls from Miller Genuine Draft and obviously a fridge stacked full of the beer. Normally I am just used to the band and sometimes not even the full ensemble so, feeling a little put on the spot, I put out my questions and here's what happened...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15040/ | 796 hits
News Article: 96.3 Aire FM continue to offer airplay to local bands via its Music Express show...
96.3 Radio Aire is continuing to show its commitment to the up-and-coming music scene in Leeds in 2005 with the continuation of a weekly Music Express feature.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3456/ | 1,030 hits
News Article: Leeds bands invited to enter Futuresound 2010 to win a place on the line up for Leeds Festival 2010
With the Leeds Festival 2010 line up announced at the end of March, and with the summer just around the corner, it can only mean one thing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12782/ | 1,083 hits
News Article: Leeds Urban Fusion 2003...
Eight of Leeds urban groups have collaborated on the CD titled Leeds Urban Fusion 2003 to produce some of the freshest sounds on the Leeds urban scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1595/ | 364 hits
Band Profile: Backyards
"Everything is incorporated into Backyards' sound; much more than the simple Indie dynamics of guitar, bass and drums. Keyboards make an appearance, string sections...and music that is atmospheric; contrasting between dark and light, upbeat and melancholic." - AltSounds.Com
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13815/ | 1,363 hits
News Article: More Leeds bands added to Leeds Festival line up
Following on from the announcements last week from Futuresound and Centre Stage, organisers of the annual Leeds Festival have today confirmed the full line up for the BBC Introducing Stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16788/ | 704 hits
News Article: Leeds trio I Swim With Sharks announce new single 'Build Me Up'
Leeds trio I Swim With Sharks have announced the release of a new single 'Build Me Up' on 16th April.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16154/ | 246 hits
News Article: Census time: 1 in every 2000 people in Leeds a 'musician'
The 2011 Census will be landing on doorsteps in March, and it is interesting to note how many people in Leeds list "musician" as their profession.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14258/ | 549 hits
News Article: Oxjam 2007 looking for volunteer Music Event Organisers
Oxjam 2007 is Oxfam's biggest, most ambitious music event ever and they are asking Leeds musicians and promoters to put on all kinds of music events during October 2007 to raise money for Oxfam.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8116/ | 465 hits
News Article: 10,000 things to love about new city centre live music venue...
Transmission Promotions today announced the location of the new home for their groundbreaking slant on live music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1525/ | 790 hits
News Article: Belladonic Haze release their first music video for 'I See Her Walking in the Rain Again'
Behold, the multifarious Leeds rockers who have for over a year now been tickling the taste buds of the Leeds music scene with their scintillating mishmash of musical ecstasy, and recently blessed us with their long awaited debut album, have finally bestowed upon us their first music video.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16905/ | 283 hits
News Article: Leeds musicians to take part in Harrogate International Festival Fringe
A number of Leeds bands and musicians are to appear in Harrogate in July as part of Harrogate International Festival Fringe.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12943/ | 503 hits
Band Profile: Pengilly's
"It's so lush, and gorgeous and original and fresh and heartfelt, that it just blew us away." - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13715/ | 706 hits
News Article: Local musicians needed for Leeds Arena campaign
Local unsigned musicians are being invited to provide a soundtrack to an upcoming animation of the Leeds Arena.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12484/ | 696 hits
News Article: Oxjam 2009 looking for a Leeds event manager
In April, Leeds bands, promoters and venues took part in Oxjam, the month-long festival made up of lots of different music events put on by communities across the UK.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9791/ | 595 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival Preview: who to watch at Leeds 2010
Are you the indecisive type? It's ok - you don't have to make up your mind right away. For now just accept that maybe you're the type of person who is confident enough to take advice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13339/ | 919 hits
Interview: Junction 47
There's going to be a sequel! The charity CD will launch this year's CD at Leeds newest venue The Platform
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1606/ | 372 hits
News Article: Escort Knights to provide the soundtrack for the Leeds Arena
It may be due to play host to some of the best music in the world, but the new Leeds Arena is to get a soundtrack of its very own - thanks to local band Escort Knights.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13240/ | 607 hits
Band Profile: Ross James Day
Fresh singer/songwriter antics from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14010/ | 763 hits
Band Profile: Beneath The Oak
Beneath The Oak is an acoustic band from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14842/ | 152 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival capacity to rise to 90,000
Organisers of the annual Leeds Festival are planning their first increase in site capacity since Leeds Music Scene reported an increase of 5,000 back in 2006.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13770/ | 760 hits
News Article: Leeds University BandSoc set up home at Royal Park Cellars...
The promotion team behind live music events at Royal Park Cellars has reached agreement with Leeds University Union's "BandSoc" to make it their "home venue".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3009/ | 556 hits
News Article: Leeds bands unite behind international AIDS event...
Four Leeds rock bands will be taking to the stage in support of the One World Beat Global Music Festival at Josephs Well on March 19th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2379/ | 650 hits
News Article: Leeds musicians unite for Amnesty International fundraiser...
The very best in Leeds' new musical talent are joining forces for 'Beats Injustice', the first in a series of live music events in aid of Amnesty International, and is expected to raise over £2,000 for the cause.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3709/ | 504 hits
Interview: The Blueskins
Cathy Simpson talks to The Blueskins about music, festivals, The Beatles and lazy journalism...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1631/ | 631 hits
Band Profile: Dice City Lights
Dice City Lights are energetic alternative-rock from Leeds. 'Simply amazing!' - Tom Robinson BBC
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10521/ | 317 hits
News Article: BYT 2003 looking for Leeds bands of tomorrow...
Young bands from all over Leeds are invited to submit demos for Bright Young Things 2003, Leeds Leisure Services' annual music showcase.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1396/ | 250 hits
News Article: Initial line up for Moor Music Festival announced
Moor Music Festival has this week made their first line up announcement for the 2010 event.The festival takes place at Heslaker Farm, Skipton between 12th-15th August 2010 and .
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12636/ | 1,015 hits
News Article: First bands announced for Clarence Park Free Music Festival...
The Wakefield Music Collective have spent the last few months listening to over 100 demos, going to see as many bands as possible, scouring the internet and music press, and are pleased to announce the first batch of bands we hope to confirm for the ever popular free music festival.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1506/ | 851 hits
News Article: More bands announced for Live At Leeds 2011
More bands have been announced this morning for the Live At Leeds 2011 festival. The official launch of Live At Leeds 2011 festival took place last Friday, with over 60 bands announced for the festival already.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14286/ | 1,058 hits
Band Profile: Maloik
Leeds rock covers band
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14906/ | 196 hits
Band Profile: Lost in Olympus
Lost in Olympus are a heavy rock band from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17536/ | 29 hits
News Article: Glassbody to play at Leeds Festival as Centre Stage 2012 winners
Glassbody were last night confirmed on the line up for the annual Reading and Leeds Festivals after claiming their spot by taking top spot at the final of the Centre Stage 2012 competition.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16766/ | 362 hits
News Article: Futuresound 2010 winners announced: six bands to play Leeds Festival
With only two months before the Leeds Festival at Bramham Park, attention has turned once again to the annual Futuresound competition.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13148/ | 1,312 hits
News Article: Leeds Academy to open this Autumn on the former T&C site
Academy Music Group (AMG) can today announce further details of its thirteenth live music venue, opening autumn 2008, Leeds Academy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9869/ | 896 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival 2011 launch set for 21st March
The official launch for Leeds 2011 will be Monday, March 21st at 7pm, according to the festival website, which went live today.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14333/ | 979 hits
Band Profile: Ins and Outs
Ins and Outs are a Leeds based rock and roll band who write songs for people to singalong with!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6855/ | 983 hits
News Article: Leeds band Superpowerless scoop another award
Leeds based electro artist Superpowerless has reached number one on the YouTube Spotlight Video chart after receiving 12,000 views in 24 hours.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10581/ | 465 hits
News Article: O2 Academy Leeds - Ark Magazine Review
The Surgeons - O2 Academy Gig - Ark Magaizine Review - ''The comedy villains of the night could be seen as The Surgeons, as lead singer Ashley Brook had a mischievous, bad boy rock-n-roll swagger about him that couldn't help but remind you of the Gallagher brothers and Pete Doherty.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13244/ | 305 hits
News Article: Leeds to host an Americana festival in September - win tickets via LMS!
Leeds will host an alt country / Americana festival this September and with tickets almost sold out we're pleased to announce that you could win tickets through Leeds Music Scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13270/ | 701 hits
News Article: Leeds bands and solo musicians wanted for The Battle Of Plumpton
Plumpton Presents, in association with Beach Break Live, are organising a Battle of the Bands competition in Leeds and are looking for local bands and solo musicians to take part.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11622/ | 633 hits
Band Profile: Hearts & Souls
4 piece Alt/Rock/Pop from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14358/ | 534 hits
News Article: Leeds bands nominated for the 2010 Mercury Prize
Leeds band Wild Beasts and solo artist Corinne Bailey Rae have today been announced as nominees for the 2010 Mercury Prize.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13139/ | 979 hits
News Article: Oxjam looking for Takeover Managers for Leeds
Oxjam is Oxfam's month-long festival of grassroots music, which raises money to fight poverty and suffering around the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17417/ | 175 hits
Band Profile: Acid Drop
Leeds Skatecore Punk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10302/ | 1,400 hits
Band Profile: In Between Echoes
In Between Echoes are a 4 piece rock band, gigging and busking in and around Leeds city centre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14613/ | 320 hits
Band Profile: Callum Macintyre
Guitarist and Singer from Woodlesford Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15282/ | 153 hits
News Article: Live At Leeds 2012 initial line up revealed
The initial line up for Live At Leeds 2012 was announced last night at The Wardrobe. Here at Leeds Music Scene we think it's already a cracking line up ...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16106/ | 1,014 hits
Band Profile: Little Wrong 'Uns
Leeds based Rock/Pop/Punk quartet all about making noise and turning heads
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14183/ | 406 hits
News Article: Many Leeds bands to play Galtres Festival this weekend
With coverage of a certain music festival taking a lot of the news headlines this weekend, one might be forgiven for thinking the rest of the music scene has shut down for a few days, taken its tents and decamped to Bramham Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16908/ | 434 hits
Band Profile: Trio VD
riot-jazz from leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9933/ | 722 hits
News Article: Unsigned Leeds band to play live on ITV "Late Attitude" show...
FineApple will appear on the ITV "Late Attitude" show presented by Richard Alexander as a follow up to their participation in Bright Young Things.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2542/ | 909 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival 2010 official launch to take place at 18:45 on Monday
It's that time of the year again as tomorrow (Monday, 29th March) sees the official launch for Leeds 2010.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12614/ | 3,998 hits
News Article: The Cribs to appear on the Main Stage at Leeds Festival 2010
The Leeds 2010 headliners and the first line up announcement was published last night and now that the dust has settled, we've taken a look at the initial band list.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12625/ | 1,314 hits
Band Profile: InSatellites
InSatellites are an alternative rock three piece from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14525/ | 429 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival organisers to set up ticket deposit scheme
Melvin Benn, the Managing Director at Leeds Festival organisers Festival Republic, has this week said to the NME, here, that he plans to put in place a ticket deposit scheme in time for the official Leeds 2012 tickets sale.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16026/ | 2,638 hits
Interview: Downfall
Downfall - those long-serving purveyors of rock speak to Andy Roberts on the hiatus surrounding their latest release, perfectionism and The Music...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1624/ | 401 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival partner with Viagogo for fan to fan ticket exchange
If you were unsuccessful getting a ticket for Leeds Festival tonight, do not despair. In a first-of-its-kind arrangement, festival organisers Festival Republic have lined up Europe's leading secondary ticketing company, viagogo (www.viagogo.co.uk), to be their official secondary ticketing and ticket exchange partner.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10574/ | 581 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival Fringe launch 15 track album
Organisers of the Leeds Festival Fringe - the week long event prior to the Leeds Festival that aims to celebrate the local music scene - have set up a new record label called Dead Sober Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13297/ | 595 hits
News Article: 360 Live launches in Leeds in February
'360 Live' is a county-spanning live music event aimed at showcasing some of the North's great music talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16132/ | 947 hits
News Article: Many more bands announced for Leeds Festival 2006
Following the announcement for this year's Leeds Festival earlier this month, more bands have today been revealed for the three-day annual highlight in the Leeds music calendar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6695/ | 993 hits
Band Profile: South View Juniors
South View Juniors are an indie band from Leeds, West Yorkshire who are influenced by bands ranging from The Beatles to Doves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11306/ | 750 hits
Interview: The Warlocks
Cathy Simpson talks to The Warlocks about drugs, music, guitars and groupies...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1630/ | 788 hits
Interview: Jon Gomm
"Being a promoter is terrifying" - Leeds guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm takes on the promoter-role as he brings his 'Leeds Guitar Night' concept to the Brudenell Social Club on July 6th.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8589/ | 1,582 hits
News Article: Leeds bands come together this Christmas for charity
With the aim of raising valuable funds for local homeless charity Simon on the Streets this winter, Leeds based music-videographers Anthologies, and record label/promoters Hide & Seek have collaborated on an ambitious festive music project unveiled this December.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17190/ | 463 hits
News Article: Leeds Festival 2007 to debut 'The Alternative Stage'
With over 150 bands already set to appear at the Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival 2007, organisers have today announced the debut of a new stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8727/ | 1,107 hits
Band Profile: Arizona Bay
Leeds' leading grunge revivalists
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11596/ | 616 hits
News Article: Trio of Leeds artists feature on Peel-inspired station's fifth anniversary compilation
Dandelion Radio, the internet radio station that keeps alive the spirit of John Peel, is celebrating its fifth birthday with a free exclusive release of favourite bands of the last five years - and artists from the Leeds area are well-represented.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14792/ | 410 hits
News Article: Human Beatbox tournament to decide Leeds' best mouth musician...
Hype Dark Productions present a night of Human Beatboxing, the art of replicating entire songs using nothing but the vocal chords.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3337/ | 754 hits
Band Profile: Abbe Smith
Abbe Smith is a singer/songwriter based in Leeds, England and signed to independent label Blue Gull Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12142/ | 409 hits
Interview: The Dharma
Victoria Holdsworth caught up with local band The Dharma when they headlined the Cockpit in Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10131/ | 670 hits
Band Profile: Cotton Club
Cotton Club are an original band based in Leeds, playing a heady mix of funk and soul to make your face fall off.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15990/ | 556 hits
News Article: Over 60 more bands announced for Leeds Festival 2013
Organisers of the annual Leeds Festival have today revealed another wave of bands for the summer 2013 festival.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17556/ | 807 hits
Band Profile: Daniel Pearson
Melodic Indie Rock from Leeds singer-songwriter
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8826/ | 704 hits
Band Profile: 12:27
4 piece Indie Rock/Alternative band from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11615/ | 800 hits
Band Profile: Leesa Mae
Sassy Singer/Songwriter from Leeds- Solo with acoustic guitar or with kickin 5 piece band. Also working as an Art Director on ITV's 'Heartbeat' & now 'Coronation Street'; Leesa Mae has continued to go from strength to strength. Leesa's debut single 'Forbidden Love' is now available to buy on iTunes and Amazon.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10320/ | 962 hits
Interview: Vib Gyor
With Vib Gyor about to record their next single - "Secret" - Victoria Holdsworth caught up with the Leeds band at Beached 2006
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7290/ | 808 hits
Interview: Editors
Victoria Holdsworth talks to Editors prior to their visit to Leeds to headline Millennium Square on Friday 19th May
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6691/ | 1,463 hits
Interview: The Pattern Theory
Leeds to Berlin uproots The Pattern Theory are back in town to play the Packhorse this week - Kate Zezulka speaks to them in the run-up to their UK tour...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12767/ | 1,005 hits
Band Profile: Simon Pollard Band
The Simon Pollard Band is a 4 piece country/pop/rock band from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12978/ | 1,046 hits
Interview: Red Stars Parade
Red Stars Parade: a refreshingly piquant slice dropped into Leeds' musical soft drink
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6247/ | 1,393 hits
News Article: Futuresound 2012 finalists announced: sixty bands to battle for Leeds Festival places
Organisers have today released details of the 60 bands selected to take part in the Futuresound 2012 competition this summer to battle it out in the hope of winning one of six places available at Leeds Festival 2012.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16627/ | 1,278 hits
Interview: Duels
It's a busy month for Leeds quintet Duels. A slot at T In The Park, two singles and the release of the band's eagerly awaited debut album, "The Bright Lights & What I Should Have Learned". Sophie Barnes asks the questions...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6998/ | 943 hits
Interview: The Call
Ripon's The Call get collared by Andy Roberts on their debut visit to Leeds...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1621/ | 625 hits
Band Profile: Chasing Dragons
Chasing Dragons are a 5 piece hard rock band from Leeds, UK
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14620/ | 661 hits
Interview: Blue Sky Project
Maria Pinto-Fernandes speaks with Leeds band Blue Sky Project on the eve of the release of their 'Fenestrae' EP
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8500/ | 1,246 hits
Interview: Volcanoes
Lesley Jackson talks with Leeds and Sheffield four piece Volcanoes
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10998/ | 574 hits
Interview: Wintermute
Lesley Jackson catches up with the drummer of Leeds' hottest band, Wintermute, and chats with Ben Johnson about rock socks, 'Robot Works' and why moody performers are just no fun.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10636/ | 536 hits
Interview: The Slow Readers Club
Katriona Gilmour caught up with The Slow Readers Club for a chat after their recent gig at Empire Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17076/ | 418 hits
Interview: Maggie8
Rosie Driver met up with Maggie8 in anticipation of the EP release in May and their appearance at Live at Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14491/ | 764 hits
Interview: Funeral for a Friend
John Harvey talks with Darren from Welsh emo hardcore band Funeral for a Friend, who recently headlined the NME tour in Leeds...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2338/ | 3,558 hits
Interview: Cobra Starship
Back in the UK for a handful of live shows, Cobra Starship are constantly on the rise. With their new album due out this month, I caught up with bassist, Alex Suarez, before their gig in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12400/ | 1,285 hits
Interview: The Futureheads
On a cold, wet and dark Tuesday night Gavin Miller talks with Ross Futureheads from the highly showbiz and rock and roll location of a Leeds Travel Lodge...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1632/ | 1,098 hits
Interview: Kram
Leeds band Kram release their new double A-side single through GrooveStealer Records on Monday 12th March. Rachel Wilson caught up with the band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7929/ | 1,450 hits
Interview: Swimming Lessons
Ahead of his appearance for Live at Leeds, I managed to pin down Ben Lewis, the creative force behind Swimming Lessons, for a chat. There is a Peter Andre admission, talk of onstage clumsiness and YouTube inspiration!!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17576/ | 193 hits
Interview: From Autumn To Ashes
Daniel Powell talks with Long Island post-hardcore band From Autumn To Ashes when they play as part of Live At Leeds 2007
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8572/ | 4,926 hits
Interview: Exit International
The Exit International boys, Scott, Adam and Fudge, dropped in for a little drink, some curry and a chat. We discussed real 'man love' for Castrovalva, appreciation for fishing and coming to Leeds to record their album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17347/ | 302 hits
Interview: les Flames!
Andy Roberts reaquaints himself with the punk pidgin-French world of Leeds' very own twisted firestarters: les Flames!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1629/ | 460 hits
Interview: S.C.U.M
I caught up with S.C.U.M. front man Tom Cohen in the wake of their critically acclaimed debut, 'Again Into Eyes', and ahead of their Leeds stage of the NME tour at the Cockpit. We chat of a love of synthesisers and Lou Reed, ambitious instrumentation and a worrying desire to turn an audience into an 'entirety'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15488/ | 590 hits
Interview: Humanfly
Matt Bentley chatted with Humanfly before their Leeds launch gig for 'Darker Later', the new album released the 8th of November on Brew Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13713/ | 762 hits
Band Profile: Dockyard Thieves
Guitar/Vocals Ben Blakey Guitar Joe Lans Bass Ste Gilbert Drums Alex Derham Dockyard Thieves - newcomers to the Leeds music scene but with gigs already performed in Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds, Dockyard Thieves are building up a strong following, helped by the establishing of their own music night at Milos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11523/ | 414 hits
Interview: Funeral for a Friend
LMS writer Daniel Powell spoke to Funeral for a Friend before their show at Leeds Met in December 2008
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10267/ | 772 hits
Band Profile: Secret Circuits
Electro-pop songs about all sorts of silly nonsense
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11628/ | 661 hits
Interview: The Wonder Stuff
'Twas a blustery wet night on Sunday 12th March 2006 when I forced my way into a packed out Cockpit in Leeds, to interview not only a legend, to all self respecting indie lovers, but also a rather splendid chap! In the immortal words of Take That would The Wonder Stuff be back for good?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6640/ | 3,633 hits
Band Profile: Deadwall
Deadwall formed in February 2011. A string of successful early shows led to a sell-out performance at Leeds' 360 Club, soon followed by local radio play.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14474/ | 544 hits
Band Profile: Evil Eye
rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6171/ | 558 hits
News Article: Quidrophenia returns to Oporto for Round 6!
If you're one of the unlucky music lovers who missed out on this year's Carling Festival tickets, don't fret!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8750/ | 577 hits
Band Profile: Streetlights and Symphonies
rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7241/ | 279 hits
Band Profile: The Psycho Strangers
3 peice band on the leeds music scene!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8176/ | 390 hits
Band Profile: 4 Letter Holiday
rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2223/ | 2,437 hits
Interview: Chichino
Part One of a two-part interview with Leeds band Chichino, who are set to release their new single "It Could Happen To You"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8784/ | 843 hits
Interview: Grammatics
Leeds is a graveyard. Here lies buried This Et Al, Immune, Forward Russia, Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst In To Flames, Polaris and Wintermute in amongst many others. Grammatics were added to the list of casualties on Friday 20th August 2010, their name now etched in stone, and I'm left with the distinct feeling that we fucked this one up more royally than most...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13338/ | 1,392 hits
CD Review: Boy on a Pedestal - Don't Walk Away
After the prestige of having their initial demo, Caroline, featured on BBC introducing, Leeds/Halifax-based indie outfit, Boy on a Pedestal headed to the studio to record their first single, Don't Walk Away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17308/ | 289 hits
Band Profile: The Transmission
Formed in 2010 in Leeds, The Transmission are an indie rock band with a passion to bring guitar music back to the masses.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13163/ | 572 hits
Band Profile: Artibella
"Catchy, driving, up-tempo beats and promising vocals... Great fun and well worth a listen" - NoTitle Magazine "They really work the crowd with their short, optimistic, rhythm-driven songs that feel like a melting pot...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10479/ | 332 hits
Band Profile: The Attic Project
ska rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3469/ | 634 hits
Band Profile: Orelio Sparks
Orelio Sparks hail from Leeds. Formed in early 2008, Orelio Sparks are a breed of British rock and pop fused with reggae.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9348/ | 316 hits
Venue: The Owl (Rodley)
The Owl Pub in Rodley, West Leeds is now a firm favourite for music lovers in a city where the the scene has never been stronger.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11998/ | 1,748 hits
CD Review: A Lot Like Eskimos - Pretty Handsome
Leeds band A Lot Like Eskimos have been all over the city's music scene and have a steady fan base which they please with tonnes of local gigs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9925/ | 371 hits
Band Profile: The Covelles
The Covelles, a energetic 4 piece indie/rock outfit driven by life, lust and loss.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15563/ | 677 hits
News Article: The Turnarounds announce new song and promo video
Hello Leeds music scene! Here's one of four tracks we recorded over Christmas 2012, this one is "One More Chance" and a promo video..
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17272/ | 117 hits
Band Profile: Sound Of Sirens
indie rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7440/ | 1,564 hits
Band Profile: Loqui
rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2690/ | 1,006 hits
Band Profile: Unexploded Shells
Awkward indie noise-pop
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3668/ | 1,699 hits
Band Profile: The Alamo
indie rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1911/ | 1,499 hits
Band Profile: Snail Racing
"How a band can make the sounds Snail Racing do just using bass guitars, god only knows. It's mesmerisingly beautiful" - leeds music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2170/ | 370 hits
CD Review: Cut Out Shapes - Sea of Tranquility
Cut Out Shapes are an amalgamation of several different Leeds bands that have come together to form a group in the hope to follow some of the recent success Leeds bands have been having of late.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13689/ | 368 hits
News Article: David Thomas Broughton releases "The Complete Guide to Insufficiency" ...
The debut release by David Thomas Broughton will be "The Complete Guide to Insufficiency", a five track 40 minute CD on the Leeds-based Birdwar Records label that was recorded in one complete take in Wrangthorn Church hall, Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3435/ | 956 hits
News Article: BYT bands are rocking the Crypt...
Sound checks and vocal warm ups came to the forefront this week as the first of the 15 bands taking part in Leeds Leisure Services 'Bright Young Things 2003', took to the stage for their debut in the Crypt of the Town Hall.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1458/ | 489 hits
Band Profile: Peter Storm
ska emo punk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2176/ | 646 hits
News Article: The Plight release a new album on Monday
Leeds band The Plight will release their new album - titled 'Winds Of Osiris' - on Monday 26th October.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11358/ | 328 hits
CD Review: The 42 Tones - Sloppiness Counts
Ska. There's something about Leeds and ska music. The 42 Tones sit nicely right in the middle of that genre, and from all accounts these are a very young seven-piece band doing quite well for themselves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4/ | 258 hits
Band Profile: David Thomas Broughton
acoustic folk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3434/ | 3,802 hits
Band Profile: The Untold Sorrow
After forming in January 2010, The Untold Sorrow brought a fresh and different sound to the local music scene and debuted at the Sportsman in March 2010.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13515/ | 225 hits
Band Profile: Paul Clarke
solo indie
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4074/ | 533 hits
News Article: Counts of the Netherworld Album Now Available
The début album from Counts of the Netherworld is now available from most major digital download stores worldwide including iTunes, Amazon, Play, HMV Digital, 7digital, Spotify, eMusic and more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17045/ | 154 hits
News Article: ALBUM!!
HI, this is for all of the people who are currently checking out our profile (which is not a lot.) We are currently pondering on the many new fangled ways of which to attack the industry ATM!!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15738/ | 127 hits
Band Profile: Frankie Eisenhower
country blues rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4330/ | 1,171 hits
Band Profile: Wrestling Jacob
piano-led rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3472/ | 726 hits
Interview: And None Of Them Knew They Were Robots
Dan Pullinger catches up with The Robots before their Out of Spite festival appearance...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1616/ | 540 hits
CD Review: Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames - Drop The Decade
Leeds' Dance to the Radio recruits Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames join the domination of New Yorkshire over the current music scene with latest release Drop the Decade.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7437/ | 986 hits
Band Profile: Aidan Marriott
Acoustic folk fingerpicking from Northern Irish songsmith.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7822/ | 433 hits
Band Profile: The Beat Marshals
After a number of years in and around the Leeds Music Scene under various guises, The Beat Marshals formed at the back end of 2007 when Dan Schofield and fellow guitarist Chris Simpson collaborated to create a fresh dynamic sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10358/ | 477 hits
Band Profile: Wild Beasts
pop
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6388/ | 2,033 hits
News Article: Urban Fusion 2: more opportunities for local musicians...
Are you be part of an existing music group or an individual looking to become involved in the local music scene?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2280/ | 367 hits
Band Profile: Stanford
Stanford are the fresh sound which is erupting into the city's local venues and beyond. Hidden away these five diverse talents combine to produce songs jam packed with variety and excitement.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6459/ | 215 hits
News Article: Last Night's TV release Christmas single on 6th December
Leeds/Derby-based indie-folk trio Last Night's TV follow up the autumn release of their album 'Everyone Here Was A Stranger' ("pretty melodies from unexpected angles", 4/5 - Leeds Music Scene) with a standalone Christmas single, 'No Tinsel On The Town Hall'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13773/ | 252 hits
News Article: The Gonzo's to launch a new EP on 28th January
The Gonzo's will be releasing their new EP, 'Ready When You Are', this month at a special launch night at the Cockpit in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16033/ | 191 hits
Band Profile: Rex Manning Day
Tom + Sam + Adam + Pete = (Rex Manning Day > the sum of its parts)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15876/ | 184 hits
Band Profile: Grenades
GRENADES are: Lee Thackray - Vocals Mark Bromham - Guitar / Vocals GRENADES are a 2 piece acoustic / indie band based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13512/ | 349 hits
Band Profile: Dusty Not Digital
indie experimental rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6033/ | 821 hits
Band Profile: The Camisado Project
Camisado, [n. pl.] def. A surprise attack by night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17078/ | 303 hits
News Article: A Last Concern part ways with long term Front Man
After nearly 2 years of involvement with the band Yorkshires Metal Core outfit A Last Concern have parted ways with long term basist come front man Greg Dickson.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12775/ | 222 hits
News Article: Full line-up announced for Bright Young Things 2004...
Fifteen bands have been selected for Bright Young Things 2004, Leeds City Council's annual initiative to promote the local music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2242/ | 1,318 hits
News Article: Masterpeace Festival comes to The Faversham on Sunday...
The Masterpeace Festival is going inject a slice of the ever popular growing National Festival scene into Leeds; this is Leeds very only summer time chillout festival and is hoping to establish itself nationally within the summertime festival network.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3003/ | 291 hits
Live Review: The Coral
Fifty or so genuine Radio Aire competition winners and an army of press, liggers, blaggers and Leeds scene wannabes (people who don't have to be in work on a Friday afternoon) crowded into the Faversham.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4150/ | 616 hits
Band Profile: Young Ideas
Five Men from Leeds having a good time. That is the main thing. Apart from this, Young Ideas formed in the early days of 2010, meeting and shaking each other's hands via the Leeds music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12799/ | 413 hits
Band Profile: The Guests
indie rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6387/ | 515 hits
News Article: White Heat debut 7'' single released Monday 20th August 2012
This exciting debut 7'' single release by White Heat - 'Smiles' b/w 'Hymn' - is limited to 500 x 7'' singles and will be self-released on 20th August 2012.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16892/ | 153 hits
Band Profile: Kliq
Paul Street - Vocals Stephen Shield - Guitar Jamie Mosley - Guitar Chris Purdy - Bass / Backing Vocals Andrew Dykes - Drums / Backing Vocals Hey there music lovers, we are a new band on the scene in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3154/ | 2,364 hits
Band Profile: Bestfriend.
We're Bestfriend., a band based around the Leeds/York area and are looking for gigs. A deadly quartet comprising of guitar, bass, drums, banjo, trumpet and synthesiser.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16900/ | 48 hits
Band Profile: Sketches
Sketches are Luke, James, John & Matt. Some nice things people have said... Hyper rhythmic groove laden indie-pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9601/ | 1,942 hits
Band Profile: Brasil
indie
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7549/ | 553 hits
Band Profile: My Next Century
rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6540/ | 291 hits
News Article: Headingley indie outfit We Run Riot to release a new EP
Headingley indie outfit, We Run Riot, have exploded back on the city's music scene in recent months after a new lease of life has brought them back from the margins and to the forefront of Leeds' emerging alternative sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13576/ | 308 hits
Band Profile: Royal Park Rent Party
The Royal Park Rent Party are a young swing band based in Leeds. Reminiscent of Louis Armstrong's groups of the 30s , the band have been making an impact on the Leeds music scene from the word go.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14658/ | 234 hits
Band Profile: Mickey Charbagz
'Macabre folk noir' Tasty Fanzine
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4250/ | 456 hits
Band Profile: Grenade Danger Indicator
Michael Holmes - Bass, programming, guitars, synth/ piano Josh Dowler - drums, programming, synth/piano Grenade Danger Indicator are a two piece instrumental band based in Leeds, combining many different styles and influences to create an ambient meld of music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13100/ | 129 hits
Band Profile: Mexican DeathCap
metal
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3955/ | 680 hits
Band Profile: The Mexanines
Indie/alternative 3 piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11370/ | 1,590 hits
Band Profile: Silverlode
Rather marvellous Skiffle-Prog-Pop merchants.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2064/ | 2,340 hits
CD Review: Callum Macintyre - From Me to You EP
The DIY music making culture can often lead to some very amateurish work and poor musicianship; however Callum Macintyre has blended it with a great skill for songwriting and a strong knowledge of music to produce an EP that would work well on local radio and throughout the local music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16059/ | 328 hits
Band Profile: Joe Lewis
Joe Lewis: singer/songwriter, guitar Paul Jepson: guitar Simon Albone: bass, keyboards Tim Mills: drums This band have been on the Leeds music scene for a good few years under various names (Tragic Minds, The Neat, Overlord, Gee Spot to name a few).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2221/ | 531 hits
Feature: Advent Calendar: 16th December
Day 16 of LMS's Advent Calendar 2011
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15888/ | 255 hits
Band Profile: Braxton Hicks
A simple blend of sweet, melodic melodies, infused with a warm glock rockin beats cooked up by a lean mean fat guitar grilling machine. Basically its indie pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6063/ | 910 hits
Band Profile: Tom Weldon
Tom is a 19 year old songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Leeds. He had been recording self produced EPs and full length albums out of his room for three years before beginning work with Harrogate based Indie label Straytown Records on the back of "The Story of Man and Substance EP" Since he begun learning the guitar at age 11, Tom has always been involved in bands, many overlapping each others existence, and has been involved in the Leeds gig scene with outfits such as: Sweet Misery, Retrasera, A.D.D.+ and The DevilQueens.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7869/ | 132 hits
News Article: La Machine release 'Spirit Level EP'
La Machine is the new project from Lee Morris and Natalie Bolton, formerly of electro-goth duo Lovebites.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15909/ | 150 hits
Band Profile: Starcraft
indie rock pop
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3291/ | 738 hits
Band Profile: Solus Locus
Solus Locus are a Post-rock four-piece from Leeds, UK, with a reputation for "blistering" (I quote) performances.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9080/ | 470 hits
News Article: The Canolas to release debut single
The Canolas are set to release their debut single 'She'll Leave You Behind'. Priced at £3 and available on CD or via download, 'She'll Leave You Behind' is offered with a bonus track entitled 'The End' - an atmospheric and rarely heard song in the three piece's repertoire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16492/ | 284 hits
Band Profile: The Hit and Runs
"'...Bradfords finest 'INDIE' cuisine...'"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6986/ | 376 hits
Band Profile: The Seventy Sevens
It all started out about a year ago, when Sam realised he could sing, and that he couldn't really play drums all that well.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6299/ | 340 hits
Band Profile: The Cut
Indie dance rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2203/ | 2,430 hits
Band Profile: The Heaviside
Live Hip-hop band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12138/ | 294 hits
Band Profile: The Anxiety Of Love
Formed 2011. Previously of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Certain General, Joan Of Arc Family, Treehouse etc.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17381/ | 55 hits
Band Profile: The Dead Certs
indie rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8851/ | 684 hits
Band Profile: O Fracas
alternative rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2138/ | 6,304 hits
Band Profile: Juno
Juno are a highly dynamic punk rock band that play a variety of original songs and covers
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10707/ | 519 hits
News Article: Finalists announced for Centre Stage 2012
Following the completion of the heats for Centre Stage 2012 last week all eyes were on Facebook this weekend as the event organisers revealed which twelve bands would be playing at the Centre Stage final in July.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16483/ | 1,037 hits
Band Profile: Outside Asylum
Outside Asylum is a 4 piece hard rock band from Leeds/u.k. Fuelled by life threatening doses of Captain Morgan and the soundtrack of Snakepit, Sixx AM and Buckcherry, the band and their inimitable brand of sleaze pop is set to launch onto the scene in 2010 with their eponymous debut EP which is available from iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify and all major online digital music retailers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12844/ | 232 hits

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