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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
Band Profile: The Soul Circle Gang
Funk, Soul and World Sounds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11372/ | 844 hits
Band Profile: Robert J Langley
Rob has been playing around Leeds for several years as a member of Hyde Park Times, more recently with Feluka and on his own, playing such disparate styles as pop, folk, soul, rock, jazz, funk, world, ska, reggae, psychedelia, avant garde and pretty much anything else you'd care to mention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8649/ | 271 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
Band Profile: Rik Lee
folk punk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2382/ | 455 hits
Band Profile: Andreya Triana
Former Leeds student, and Bootis former, now based in Brighton.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7130/ | 2,624 hits
Band Profile: Redneck Renegade
Gary Ross - Tom Goodwin - Mike Heaton - Daz Haley. Rock n roll has a tendency to ignore boundaries. In the case of Redneck Renegade, the boundaries ignored are geographical.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8849/ | 195 hits
Band Profile: John McCusker
John McCusker is one of Scotland's foremost traditional musicians. A professional since the age of seventeen, he was a vital member of the renowned Battlefield Band and toured the world with them for 11 years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5900/ | 170 hits
Band Profile: Lucas
Born in Buenos Aires, Lucas began is musical career as a soloist, playing in coffees and pubs around the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13750/ | 94 hits
Band Profile: The Signs
Dan Pearson - Vox/Guitar Sean Hatherley - Lead Guitar Mike Neilson - Drums Scott Coutts - Bass/Vox The Signs are here to stay..four talented and charismatic musicians brought together by a love of soaring melodies, roaring guitars and seismic drums, the boys have a knack for creating radio-friendly choruses made to be sung around stadiums around the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6872/ | 541 hits
Band Profile: Andyshades & Us
acoustic psychedelic alternati
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6757/ | 304 hits
Band Profile: Bassa Bassa
merchants of musical mayhem... a jazz dance legend from Leeds
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5368/ | 208 hits
Band Profile: The VCs
A military research centre, location and purpose unknown: scientist Keyop-503 creates Fembot-S4FF for use as a spy droid by Vocoder Joe.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6294/ | 132 hits
News Article: East Leeds FM launch their second 24 hour Musicathon
This May Day weekend community radio station East Leeds FM launch their second 24 hour Musicathon. From 3pm on Saturday 1st May the Musicathon brings together a whole host of bands and performers from across Leeds for a musical spectacular, performed live from Seacroft Methodist Chapel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12716/ | 442 hits
CD Review: Cooler Green - Untitled
Is there a best selling book I don't know about, entitled "Clichés for Songwriters"? Is it available in all good bookshops?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/95/ | 192 hits
CD Review: Gratitude - Drive Away
Jonah Matranga's newest outfit it is then. A near legend in the, dare I say it, emo world - leading such bands as Far and Onlinedrawing to great success and also guest starring on many friends' and musicians' releases due to the respect he commands in his occupation Jonah is obviously very talented, let's put it that way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3943/ | 340 hits
CD Review: Commercial Dual Purpose - The James Bailey Experience
I got such a charming email. And the two-part album on lovingly made CD-Rs (£2 each, £3 the pair) looked so good that I really wanted to review and like this album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/594/ | 310 hits
Band Profile: Medicine For The Meek
Medicine For The Meek formed in early 2007 when singer songwriter Shara Meek collaborated with some of Leeds Finest musicians.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9387/ | 268 hits
Live Review: Nina Nastasia
Apart from the most spellbinding songs, drawn from all three albums, Nina Nastasia also treated us tonight to five world class accompanists and some astonishing arrangements that had been worked out in just a couple of days before the gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2776/ | 658 hits
News Article: Worriedaboutsatan release a remix album of 'Arrivals'
Following on from the critically acclaimed debut album 'Arrivals', released in May, Leeds based electronica duo Worriedaboutsatan returned this week with a 2 CD collection of remixes gathered from fans and friends across the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11569/ | 311 hits
Band Profile: Crosscut Saw
Blues
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3052/ | 1,209 hits
Live Review: David Kitt
Ahhh, Leeds festival, the well-known meeting point for the world's loud and not-for-the-fainthearted rock bands, some with egos so big they match the intensity of their sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1186/ | 229 hits
Live Review: The Durbervilles
There are certain bands who have been busy round West Yorkshire for quite a few years, getting better at what they do rather more quickly than they get better known for doing it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3125/ | 495 hits
News Article: Mi Mye to release 'Senc of the Shaking' on 15th November
Mi Mye - Wakefield's Jamie Lockhart and friends - have announced the release of the 12-track album 'Senc of the Shaking' on 15th November via the Trash Aesthetics label.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13744/ | 340 hits
Band Profile: English Chamber Orchestra
Artistic Director: Quintin Ballardie Principal Conductor: Ralf Gothóni Principal Guest Conductor: Roy Goodman Associate Conductor: Paul Watkins Orchestra Leader: Stephanie Gonley The English Chamber Orchestra is one of the world's leading chamber orchestras, having performed in more countries than any other orchestra, recorded over 1,200 works and played with the world's greatest musicians.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16643/ | 25 hits
Band Profile: Salsa Como Loco
This band is for dancing. Set up by members of various bands including The Peace Artistes, Bassa Bassa, Duende, Red Herrings, Small World Band and Bradford Samba band, with an overpowering love of, and desire to play, Cuban style Salsa dance music, their main reason for playing is to get people dancing (and no we don't care how you move so long as you do).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15985/ | 71 hits
Band Profile: The Olympic Symphonium
The Olympic Symphonium is a unique collaboration between three accomplished Maritime musicians. With the hopes of forming a quiet escape from their accustomed high-energy rock/pop projects, the idea of this group was to focus more on the subtle, gentler side of music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10399/ | 109 hits
CD Review: Disarm - By Any Means Necessary
What can I say about Disarm? This is a band of energetic musicians that makes a team Sir Alex Ferguson would be proud of.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9579/ | 683 hits
CD Review: Exis - Untitled
As a solo electronic musician, EXIS (AKA Joe Williams) has a whole world at his fingertips, an entire universe of possibilities and adventures.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/90/ | 221 hits
Band Profile: You And What Army
This is the end of the world. You see the immense light, hear the incomprehensible sound, feel the intense force...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13801/ | 91 hits
Band Profile: Various Artists
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www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4386/ | 147 hits
Band Profile: Deckard
Deckard is the name of two different artists. 1. Deckard is the name of one of the most creative UK rock bands of the 1990s-2000s.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5332/ | 163 hits
CD Review: Nightmares On Wax - In A Space Outta Sound
Nightmares on Wax are one of Leeds' most beloved institutions - particularly among those with a certain predilection for a certain form of naturally growing intoxicants.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6575/ | 264 hits
News Article: Empire to host 'Over The Bridge' Festival
Leeds music venue Empire are to host a festival this weekend, with all donations going to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15764/ | 287 hits
CD Review: Afro Celt Sound System - Capture (1995-2010)
'Capture,' 15 years of the Afro Celt Sound System is a great compilation, not excellent throughout, but different people will like different tracks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13601/ | 377 hits
Band Profile: Four Fighters
The definitive Foo Fighters tribute band - the band was formed in 2003 by Foo Fighters fans for Foo Fighters fans!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15768/ | 48 hits
Interview: The Lovely Eggs
Bands don't get much more wonderfully bizarre than The Lovely Eggs, a married duo from Lancaster that have, for the past five years, been touring their surreal punk rock around the globe. Back with their third album 'WILDLIFE', we talk to Holly and delve into the minds of the band that write about sausage roll thumbs and washing line smiles.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17137/ | 396 hits
Live Review: The Warsaw Village Band
There are any number of things you could choose to do of a Wednesday evening in Otley; I understand that there are some very challenging pub quizzes, perhaps a meal out in one of the many and varied restaurants, a quiet night in in front of the television might appeal to some, or even attending a gymnasium for some much needed aerobic exercise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3299/ | 334 hits
Band Profile: Pteroglyph
Pteroglyph is the collective musical and artistic workings of Jimmy MacGregor - www.pteroglyph.com
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16348/ | 98 hits
Band Profile: Plutonium
There are more than one artist with this name: 1) PLUTONIUM was formed in the year of 2003 by J.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5042/ | 107 hits
Band Profile: Sentimentalists
Wakefield, 1982. An unfashionable town in an unfashionable year. Joe had words, Phil had tunes and they formed The Bland Brothers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14793/ | 142 hits
Band Profile: Fuzzy Jones
soul folk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8527/ | 1,206 hits
News Article: "Jon Gomm Presents..." series of gigs in Leeds
Leeds' own guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm, described by Acoustic Magazine as "One of the world's most gifted and inspirational guitar players", is hosting a series of six special concerts in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13283/ | 297 hits
CD Review: The Downfall - Atrofeed
To be honest I've never seen Downfall before, never heard a single note played by this lot before, I've heard good things, don't get me wrong, but I've never been to a gig to see them play, call it laziness I guess...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2265/ | 493 hits
News Article: Yorkshire Evening Post: Heartbeat heartache turns to album delight for Leeds singer
By Suzanne McTaggart When she lost her job on ITV's Heartbeat, fledgling singer Leesa Mae said she felt as though her world had collapsed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12101/ | 404 hits
Band Profile: Scott Matthews
From the confinements of four bedroom walls in the West Midlands, Scott Matthews produced the music that made him the first artist to be signed to record label San Remo Records in 2004.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7604/ | 258 hits
CD Review: Micah P Hinson - Yard of Blonde Girls
Jeff Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Tennessee on the eve of recording his sophomore studio album My Sweetheart the Drunk in 1997.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6341/ | 580 hits
Band Profile: Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew
The only rap crew with buccaneer technique! Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew was formed in 2006 by friends Dan Dolan and Brad Podray as a musical side-project.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11253/ | 164 hits
CD Review: Deaf Havana - Fools And Worthless Liars
It's been a rough couple of years for Deaf Havana since the release of their first studio album, Meet Me Halfway At Least.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15670/ | 657 hits
Live Review: John McCusker Band
How far beyond expectation is the word 'lush' when describing Scottish traditional music? Well, it can turn up here - because the musicians are the John McCusker Band, and listening to them you get the quality of the playing, the power of the sound, and a strength that is not a matter of amplification.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4218/ | 382 hits
CD Review: Ojos de Brujo - Techari Live
Ojos de Brujo, or wizard eyes in English, are one of the most important bands on the world music scene bridging the gaps between genres in ways mainstream artists can only dream of.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9056/ | 523 hits
CD Review: Richard Ashcroft - Music Is Power
I like Richard Ashcroft, not as a fan but as a music lover admiring from a distance: too young to be swept along with The Verve whirlwind and too naïve to realise what Ashcroft was really saying in 'The Drugs Don't Work'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6660/ | 377 hits
Band Profile: Herbert
Matthew Herbert is an electronic music producer known for breaking the boundaries and conventions of the genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7658/ | 124 hits
CD Review: Björk - Greatest Hits
In a time before you were born, dearly beloved, an Icelandic child called Björk joined a punk band called KUKL.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/469/ | 376 hits
CD Review: Liam Stone - I Didn't See My Reflection For The Entire Month Of March
18-year-old Mr Stone has lovingly nurtured and raised a small bedroom masterpiece. First track 'The Last Rose' is a perfect, aching tale of loss.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3107/ | 656 hits
CD Review: Fieldhead - They Shook Hands For Hours
When Leeds' own Paul Elam is not making music in The Declining Winter, he hones his talents into Fieldhead - the solo work in a world of its own.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11526/ | 358 hits
Band Profile: Seven Hours
funk rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1848/ | 764 hits
Band Profile: Big Wave
Mike Cullen, an Edinburgh University graduate, has achieved great success as a writer for the theatre, winning numerous awards, seeing his plays staged all over the world, nominated as the Lloyds playwright of the year, watching one of his plays succeed in the west end of London.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9912/ | 127 hits
CD Review: Sierpinski - This Geography Of Ours
Waclaw Sierpinski was a Polish mathematician whose name has been given to a beautifully simple but many layered pattern called the Sierpinski Triangle.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/106/ | 459 hits
Live Review: Josh T Pearson + Richard Warren
As a musician, Josh T Pearson came to my attention while playing on Jools Holland's "Later..." last April.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15372/ | 498 hits
News Article: School bands battle for a place at Leeds Festival
The line up for the Centre Stage 2011 competition has been announced today with over 35 bands from local secondary schools and colleges set to battle it out for a place at Leeds 2011.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14479/ | 811 hits
Band Profile: Divided by Zero
Divided by Zero is an American rock band formed in 2002 in San Diego, California, USA. Best known for fusing elements of melodic hard rock, punk, and reggae to create a highly original sound that combines metal's aggressiveness with classic hooks and melodies, Divided by Zero channel a number of styles into one concrete sound on their ambitious debut album, The Black Sea.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1707/ | 391 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Aural Quagmire
Voltage Records in Bradford, managed by Tim Walker, have recorded a lot of rock in the last couple of years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/194/ | 239 hits
Band Profile: Gratitude
Gratitude is a rock band from San Francisco, California. They were formed in 2003 by former onelinedrawing and Far alum Jonah Matranga and guitarist Mark Weinberg (originally of the band Crumb).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5798/ | 135 hits
CD Review: Lifetime Skiver - Binoculars
'Binoculars' is the long awaited debut album from Darlington based rockers, Lifetime Skiver. Quite in fitting with the band's name, the album has been in the making for 18 years, which has to be some kind of world record?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17031/ | 151 hits
Live Review: Juliette & The Licks + Humanzi + The Lodge
The winners of Zane Lowe's Fresh Meat (?!) award open the proceedings with some rock and roll. Brighton garage rockers The Lodge have a heavy twinge of The Stooges about them, and play simple but catchy singles 'Piece of Cake' and new tune 'Noose'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7394/ | 516 hits
Band Profile: My Forever
My Forever are a 5 piece rock/pop band from Leeds/Scarborough
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13395/ | 341 hits
Interview: Jon Gomm
Jon Gomm talks to Mile Spilsbury about the state of the industry, his upcoming tour and, erm, Chaucer?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16864/ | 621 hits
Band Profile: Lavellion
Leeds and Hull based band
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12240/ | 241 hits
Band Profile: Husky Rescue
Husky Rescue are a six-piece band from Helsinki, Finland. The music they play is their own special blend of fragile folk, cinematic moods and up-tempo rock you can tap your feet to.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7570/ | 111 hits
Band Profile: Cat Power
Charlyn Marie Marshall, also known as Chan (pronounced "Shawn") Marshall, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5108/ | 165 hits
Band Profile: ICS
Dub/Indie/Electronica
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9045/ | 2,432 hits
CD Review: Back Page First - Set Them On Fire
'Back Page First' are a duo hailing from the city of Bradford. Birthplace of Terrorvision, One Minute Silence and New Model Army.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14877/ | 195 hits
Band Profile: The Alps
There have been at least three bands called The Alps bands over the last few years. See below. 1.The Alps is a small group of experimental pyschedelic musicians from San Francisco, California, featuring Jefre Cantu-Ledesma of Tarentel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5576/ | 120 hits
Live Review: Sleaze Orchestra
In a market that is becoming increasingly saturated with second-rate Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra imitators, it is refreshing to hear a troupe of young musicians making original, cutting-edge jazz music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8255/ | 557 hits
CD Review: Love Panda - Should'a Seen It Coming
It all started with the White Stripes. Then, all of a sudden, bands started to crop up with strange combinations of musicians.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2698/ | 528 hits
Live Review: Sons Of Cream
For those of you out there reading this, who grew up listening to your parents' record collection, depending on their musical persuasions, then you may have come across the elders of this band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17608/ | 70 hits
Live Review: Inertia + Nym + Danny Carr
The Royal Park Cellars has a rapidly growing reputation, and gets better every time you catch a band down here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/914/ | 302 hits
CD Review: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Heart In Your Heartbreak
Cunningly spotting that indiepop is boring retro Nazi rubbish if you do it for more than one album, our valiant heroes The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart have spent recent singles trying to sound like a hazy shoegazy New Order.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13787/ | 311 hits
Band Profile: Serj Tankian
Serj Tankian (born August 21, 1967 in Beirut, Lebanon) is an Armenian-American singer. He started as a singer in the alternative metal band System of a Down and after they went on hiatus he continued his career as a solo artist and producer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9951/ | 195 hits
Band Profile: Halifax
In 2003, Halifax was just another in a myriad of unsigned indie outfits rolling the highways of North America.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5780/ | 150 hits
CD Review: Ske - Life, Death, Happiness & Stuff
OK, this is getting ridiculous... yet another Icelandic band ventures down south for some loving. Ske (which means 'happening' in Icelandic, but 'slut' in Japanese) are a collection of writers and musicians that work in the fields of theatre music, film music and TV ad jingles that decided to make an album of guitar based pop songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3111/ | 765 hits
CD Review: Curry Quiche - 1 Seed. No Leeches
As bizarre as their name suggests, Curry Quiche, (allegedly) formed over a take-away, are 5 boys from Rotherham, telling their own rather intriguing tales.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16882/ | 193 hits
Band Profile: Mambo Jambo
Mambo Jambo are not satisfied with being just another Tanzanian Hip Hop band, AND IT SHOWS. Their music hits you with an inspired blend of hip-hop, rap and African beats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5360/ | 654 hits
Interview: Chumbawamba
Patrick Denhey sat down with Dunstan Bruce, former Chumbwamba lead-singer, the night after their last ever gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17138/ | 581 hits
CD Review: Napoleon IIIrd - In Debt To
Recently, there's been a contrast of sorts when going out - some nights can be spent bumping into some of the most passionate promoters and talented musicians the city can offer; people who have a genuine enthusiasm for the music scene in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8906/ | 578 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
Band Profile: Peter Broderick
Peter Broderick is a musician / composer currently residing in Berlin, Germany, where he is recording a new album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10017/ | 167 hits
Live Review: Cobra Starship
Spending the first few songs down in the photography pit area, it gave me a genuine idea just how strong the fan base for Cobra Starship is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12412/ | 419 hits
Live Review: Dan Audio + Arthur Rigby & The Baskervylles + Films + Miranda Versus The Crok
Miranda Versus The Crok open tonight's showcase with a characteristically solid set. The duo are a reliable opener but, acoustically especially, there is just something which fails to ignite about their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14241/ | 524 hits
Band Profile: Hayley Hutchinson
Hayley Hutchinson is a British singer-songwriter blessed with an exceptional voice, a remarkable songwriting talent and a fierce sense of independence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5493/ | 266 hits
Live Review: Arctic Monkeys + Milburn
There's an air of anticipation at the Blank Canvas, tickets have been trading for silly money and there are people here who wouldn't usually venture out to see a band on a Monday evening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4331/ | 3,599 hits
Live Review: Uiscedwr + Birkenschawe
There aren't many indications Cleckheaton is the place to be. Five minutes from Leeds on the westbound M62, the town sits unsignposted beside junction 26, where the distant Bronte zone and none-too-close Salt's Mill are announced.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4041/ | 527 hits
Band Profile: Moishe's Bagel
Moishe's Bagel were formed in Edinburgh in 2003. They play passionate and angry Klezmer and Balkan music; and have cited folk dance, jazz, and eastern percussion as influential to their style.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6923/ | 128 hits
Live Review: Lapdog + Albeit + Uptight + Freeborn
The summer madness continues with a spanking good night of local music at The Strychnine Lounge last Friday - four bands, yup four bands - one stage and a room full of people demonstrating that the upward trend of the venue is continuing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/862/ | 292 hits
Live Review: Optimus Prhyme + Mr Dogg + Swamp Donkey
SWAMP DONKEY opened tonight's bill at Josephs Well. Two things that grabbed me about this band were the cool graininess to the singer's voice and the fact that they weren't that tight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/939/ | 273 hits
Band Profile: Brian Eno
Brian Eno (born Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno 15 May 1948 in Woodbridge, Suffolk) is a British self proclaimed 'non-musician', who has made contributions to the music community as an instrumentalist, composer, record producer, music theorist and singer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6050/ | 121 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/ | 1,271 hits
CD Review: The Durbervilles - Alternative Route to All Destinations
The Durbervilles have returned to prominence with their radio show (Sundays 2pm, BBC Leeds) and with the release of their overdue third album Alternative Route To All Destinations - a phrase with meanings zipping about in it like a pinball, scoring points on Alt Country and a few more on Folk Roots, against a colourful background of the band's wanderings since their previous collection three years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7700/ | 492 hits
Live Review: Carminho
Fado is a music that stirs the most hardened of souls. As a music that has been a voice for Portugal we in Britain have yet to feel its full truths and wonderments.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17162/ | 177 hits
Band Profile: Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack is a pop-punk band which includes members Joshua Cain (guitar), Tony Thaxton (drums), Justin Pierre (vocals/guitar), Jesse Johnson (Moog), and Matthew Taylor (bass).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7359/ | 275 hits
Band Profile: The Grit
The Grit is a psychobilly band formed in 2002. THE GRIT are ready to unleash "Straight out the Alley," their eagerly awaited new studio album via the world's most infamous record label 'People Like You Records.' For the last 2 years the band have relentlessly toured their previous album, 'Shall We Dine?', from the prestigious festival stages [including Reading and Glastonbury] to the deadliest snake pit venues of England, Germany and beyond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5913/ | 225 hits
Interview: ¡Forward, Russia!
The scheme brewing in the collective mind of ¡Forward, Russia!, Leeds' pioneers of screeching, mercurial noise, is a simple one. It goes like this...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6209/ | 2,184 hits
Band Profile: The Streets
There are two artists with this name: 1. A British rapper 2. A Finnish rock band 1. Mike Skinner (born November 27, 1978), more commonly known by his stage name The Streets, is a rapper from Birmingham, England.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4525/ | 362 hits
Band Profile: Ashley Hicklin
Singer-Songwriter. Travelling monkey. Part-Time Eskimo. Sometime Astronaut. Writes songs in a boat. Debut album "Parrysland" due for release in Autumn 2010 :)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6130/ | 937 hits
CD Review: Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position
"They send you off to hell in gasoline drawers and say 'Hey, while you're there, could you bring me back a chicken chow mein?'" Not one of mine, sadly, but of the eminently quotable Tom Waits.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8047/ | 344 hits
Live Review: Black Lips + Mika Miko + Times New Viking + Gringo Star
Billed as an 8.15pm start, it was to be a night of fresh alternative music from across the Atlantic at TJ's Woodhouse Club near Hyde Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10753/ | 446 hits
Band Profile: Secret Sirens
Narelle Frances Andrew Siron Additional Secret Sirens include the live band members: Natasha Williams (Keys & backing vocals) Stu Turner (Guitar & backing vocals) Michael Crawford (Bass) Secret Sirens is a Pop music project created by singer/songwriter/keyboardist Narelle Frances and multi-instrumentalist and music visionary Andrew Siron.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13043/ | 486 hits
Interview: The Charlatans
Andy Buchan catches up with The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2725/ | 1,108 hits
Band Profile: Electric Soft Parade
(Last.fm incorrectly redirects ESP and related scrobbles to this artist.) The Electric Soft Parade are a Brighton based indie rock band comprising siblings Alex White (guitar/vocals) and Tom White (guitar/main vocals), who are the creative core of the band, as well as a number of other musicians who they record and perform live with; Matthew Twaites from RestLessList on bass and Mathew Priest from Dodgy on drums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4842/ | 217 hits
Band Profile: Defeater
Formed in Massachusetts in 2004 and solidified in 2008 from a diverse background of musicians, Defeater is a forward-thinking hardcore band with more to them than just mosh parts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15899/ | 48 hits
Band Profile: Koala
There are at least five artists who use the name Koala 1. An American experimental/post-rock band 2.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5667/ | 188 hits
Live Review: Pretty Girls Make Graves + The Blood Brothers + Buzzkill
First up at The Well tonight were local sleaze punk rockers Buzzkill. A favourite in the local scene, Buzzkill have developed a popular status and rightly so.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1272/ | 508 hits
Band Profile: Faithless
Formed in 1995 by Sister Bliss, Faithless was a London, England, United Kingdom-based group of musicians whose music is described by one of their band member as a cross between trip-hop and trance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5418/ | 243 hits
Live Review: Cold War Kids + The Pink Mountaintops + Derek The Poet
A prolific indie band and a back-to-basics set from a folk-rock band interspersed with poems sung by a rather quirky young man to backing tracks on an iPod were always going to make for an extremely odd gig experience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8333/ | 444 hits
Live Review: Elle Milano + The Bayonettes + The Printed Sound
Yes! Finally! I'm in the elite crowd where you can claim you've seen a band where the number of band members outweigh crowd members!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6554/ | 459 hits
Band Profile: Yann Tiersen
Yann Tiersen (born June 23, 1970 in Brest, Brittany, France) has been honing his musical aesthetic since he could stand on two legs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15581/ | 29 hits
CD Review: Balto - Monuments
It's almost a year since Balto's debut album "October's Road" found me and it's now fondly located on the bowing shelves and features in my playlists more than ever.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17143/ | 260 hits
Band Profile: Le Loup
At the core of every contented family is a sense of balance, an emotional push-and-pull that helps stabilize the entire unit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9161/ | 144 hits
Interview: Aeon
Dave Sugden finds out why Aeon have a problem with drummers!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9853/ | 394 hits
Band Profile: We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists is an American indie rock band featuring Keith Murray (guitar and lead vocals), Chris Cain (bass guitar and backing vocals), Max Hart (keys and guitar) and Andy Burrows (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5890/ | 413 hits
Band Profile: Treason Kings
TREASON KINGS are a rock/alternative band from Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17275/ | 143 hits
Band Profile: Hub
At least four acts share the name Hub: 1) Hub formed in Leeds, UK, in 2006, from a shared love of post-rock and intelligent indie rock, with bands such as Mew, Sigur Ros, Explosions in the Sky and Talk Talk particularly influential.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8038/ | 200 hits
Band Profile: Little Fish
Little Fish is the work of singer songwriter Julia Sophie (electric/acoustic guitar/vocals) and Neil Greenaway (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12819/ | 402 hits
Band Profile: Trost
Annika Line Trost was born in Berlin on May 21, 1977, and grew up in the Spandau district at a fishing site.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10221/ | 111 hits
Band Profile: Chicks
There are at least two bands with the name Chicks: 1. Chicks was a band from Brisbane in Australia formed in the mid 1970s, originally called Chicks Incorporated.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9747/ | 170 hits
CD Review: And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead - Worlds Apart
What's the future of rock and roll in 2005? With many bands filling the charts with standard indie ballads, a lot of people would say it's in a sorry state as the expressionism is lost and individuality is getting harder and harder to find, whilst maybe others would argue that the fact this music is becoming popular is a sign of the times changing, of "alternative" music making it big in waves, and that maybe the influx of younger (and older) fans turning to the genre can only be a good thing?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3500/ | 954 hits
Band Profile: Last Days Of April
For over a decade main LDOA engine and songwriter Karl Larsson has steered the band from frustrated emotional hardcore to well-produced pop songs, without ever giving in to current fads and trends.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8384/ | 165 hits
Band Profile: Mauro Picotto
Mauro Picotto aka CRW and RAF (born December 25, 1966 in Cavour, Italy) is a famous Italian techno producer, remixer and DJ.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13795/ | 112 hits
Live Review: Albeit + Walker + 5ft4
A few weeks ago I teased Kez, lead singer with local band Albeit, after they secured a support slot with Scottish rockers Idlewild at Bradford University.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1127/ | 324 hits
Live Review: Gruff Rhys + 9 Bach
With his second solo album "Candylion", Gruff Rhys has produced one of the most charming records of the year and tonight is a chance to witness the Welsh genius at work in the flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8307/ | 522 hits
CD Review: The Shins - Port of Morrow
You have to wonder at what point The Shins stopped being 'The Shins'. There is the argument that right from the start this whole thing has been a James Mercer solo project, deploying a revolving door policy for the musicians that join him, chopping and changing between each album on nothing more than a whim.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16341/ | 356 hits
Band Profile: Tenacious D
Tenacious D (often referred to as "The D" and sometimes introduced as "The Greatest Band in the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9945/ | 133 hits
Interview: Ryan Spendlove
After a whirlwind set at The Graziers, in Wakefield on Friday, I sat down with one of the most enigmatic young men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Ryan Spendlove is a force of nature to be reckoned with, both musically and on a more personal level. After many sambucas and plenty of vodka and cokes, I tried to get a better understanding of one of the hottest talents ever to have emerged from oop t'north.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13781/ | 1,051 hits
Interview: British Fiction
British Fiction: Twilight's Lost and Dreaming of Modern Peacocks
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7080/ | 683 hits
Band Profile: Detroit Social Club
Detroit Social Club are a psychedelic blues rock band from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England formed in 2007.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12381/ | 338 hits
Band Profile: Happy Mondays
Happy Mondays are an alternative rock band formed in Salford, Greater Manchester, UK in 1985. The band is fronted by Shaun Ryder, who formed the band with his brother Paul Ryder, who played bass.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8901/ | 265 hits
Live Review: This Et Al + The Lodger + These Monsters + Wintermute + Paul Marshall + Napoleon IIIrd + Two Minute Noodles
"Shall we get started, then?" comes the casual enquiry from Two Minute Noodles, after a playful soundcheck from the duo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9405/ | 719 hits
Band Profile: Seasick Steve
Steve Wold, more commonly known as Seasick Steve, is an American bluesman, although he rather would be called "a song and dance man." He plays guitars (mostly personalised), and sings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8881/ | 750 hits
Band Profile: U2
U2 is an Irish rock band which formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Since the band's formation, they have consisted of Bono (real name Paul Hewson) (vocals, guitar, harmonica), The Edge (real name David Evans) (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen, Jr.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5629/ | 170 hits
Live Review: Ali Whitton + Nikoli + Fran Rodgers + Benjamin Wetherill
Forgetting it's Sunday I turn up just in time to see the end of Rob Galloway's set. This comprises of a song about doing something unsavory to a poor ginger girl's rectum and a cover of Electric Six's 'Danger!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3381/ | 964 hits
Band Profile: Faith No More
Faith No More is an alternative metal/experimental rock group that formed in San Francisco, California in 1982.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10852/ | 211 hits
Band Profile: The Dirty Heads
Emerging onto the Southern California music scene with a sound as original as the band members themselves, the Dirty Heads' blend of hip-hop and classic reggae rips through the sonic surf with bold beats, fun rhythms and the relaxed vibe of feel-good lyrics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16979/ | 13 hits
Band Profile: The Incredible String Band
The Incredible String Band was a Scottish acoustic band who (in the words of one of their earlier songs) "way back in the 1960s" built a popular following among the British counter culture, and are considered psych folk music pioneers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5198/ | 205 hits
Band Profile: Idlewild
There are two artists by the name of Idlewild: 1. A Scottish rock band, formed in Edinburgh, in 1995, comprising Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4858/ | 375 hits
Band Profile: Kubichek!
Kubichek! were an indie/rock band which formed in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England in 2004. The band originally consisted of Alan McDonald (vocals, guitar), Mark Nelson (guitar), Michael "Frog" Coburn (bass, vocals) and Chris McGreevy (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5741/ | 743 hits
Interview: Anvil
Victoria Holdsworth spoke to Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Anvil at their June 24th Newcastle O2 Academy show.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14913/ | 989 hits
Band Profile: Andrew WK
Andrew W.K. was born Andrew Wilkes-Krier in Stanford, California in 1979, before moving to Michigan at age 4.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4999/ | 134 hits
Band Profile: New Order
New Order was an alternative rock/electronic dance band which formed in 1980 in Salford, England by the three remaining members of Joy Division.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5768/ | 186 hits
Band Profile: The Decemberists
The Decemberists are a folk rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8034/ | 217 hits
Interview: The Hickey Underworld
Jessica Thornsby spoke with Jonas, guitarist with The Hickey Underworld
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11544/ | 867 hits
CD Review: Being 747 - Fun and Games
On a bar-full of chemically dubious sweetiepops and bilious lagers here stands a single malt of geological integrity and permanent joy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2301/ | 753 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Album Of The Year 2009
When reviewing each year in music, it's often difficult to pinpoint exact albums that represent the year best.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11633/ | 1,519 hits
Live Review: Thursday + Kaiser Chiefs + Bromheads Jacket + The Sunshine Underground + Little Man Tate + Boy Sets Fire + Guillemots + The Long Blondes + The Pigeon Detectives + Mumm-Ra
Saturday is all about the killer sequences, from the likes of Rise Against and Boy Sets Fire on the Lock Up Stage, to the incredible mid afternoon New Yorkshire mash-up on the Carling and ultimately to the two heavyweights jiving it out at the top of the bill for commercial indie supremacy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7234/ | 1,123 hits
Band Profile: Bat For Lashes
Bat for Lashes is the work of British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & visual artist Natasha Khan.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17087/ | 21 hits
Band Profile: Deadline
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Deadline is a female fronted Punk Rock band from London, England formed in 2000.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5690/ | 667 hits
CD Review: Saviours - Accelerated Living
Third full-length from stoner-metal crew Saviours, sees them move away from the sludge-rock of previous efforts 'Into Abaddon' and 'Crucifire' in favour of a sharper, cleaner production that highlights just what a talented group of musicians they are.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11351/ | 644 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/ | 879 hits
Band Profile: Marvel
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) marvel - (www.myspace.com/marveljersey). Marvel make blisteringly exciting dance music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4741/ | 252 hits
Interview: Jesse Malin
Upon entering Jesse Malin's dressing room at Sheffield's Club Zero we encounter not only the man himself but also a bowl of jelly babies. This can only be a good thing...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3174/ | 1,924 hits
Band Profile: Paul Curreri
Paul Curreri is renowned for his inspired songs, bright voice, and talented finger-style playing. Described by WTJU's Aer Stephen as "A ruffled gypsy gutter cowboy, a true life adventurer, a bright new voice", Paul Curreri has also been compared to Martin Sexton for his reputation for inspired live performances (and more elusive success in the studio).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5697/ | 148 hits
Interview: Japanese Voyeurs
Ahead of their UK tour with Young Guns and The Swellers, Jessica Thornsby caught up with London-based quintet, Japanese Voyeurs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13690/ | 1,691 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/ | 241 hits
Live Review: Brass Moustache + Sposh + Hipstream
"Smile... JUST SMILE!" Cue camera flash. "Oh, Mum!" Not the most auspicious start to a gig, but what can you do to control proud parents?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/677/ | 265 hits
Band Profile: Gossip
There are two artists with this name 1. An American indie rock band 2. A Japanese visual kei band An American indie rock trio from Portland, OR, originally formed in Arkansas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5184/ | 245 hits
Band Profile: Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Sigue Sigue Sputnik is a British Pop-cyberpunk band that achieved moderate fame in the mid- to late 1980s, when the song Love Missile F1-11 hit the pop charts around the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9822/ | 253 hits
Band Profile: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs are an indie rock band formed in New York City, New York, USA in the late summer of 2000 by Karen O, born Karen Lee Orzolek (vocals), Nick Zinner (guitar, keyboards) and Brian Chase (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4533/ | 310 hits
Live Review: The Feeling + Captain
I didn't have a clue who the support was going to be this evening, so I eagerly awaited the arrival of the support band: Captain.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7701/ | 955 hits
Interview: Club Smith
Joseph Seager had a chat with Sam from Club Smith, after their Leeds support slot at the Academy with The Sunshine Underground, and before their own headline gig on March 19th at The Cockpit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12555/ | 1,026 hits
Interview: City And Colour
Daniel Powell gets ten minutes with Dallas Green, the man behind City And Colour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9607/ | 997 hits
Interview: Pulled Apart by Horses
Pulled Apart by Horses are a new, sickening, rock-dirge act who seem to be getting a little bit of attention, even though they've only played about four gigs and have two tracks on MySpace. Chris Lowe asks this motley crew what the deal is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9267/ | 1,570 hits
Band Profile: Mir
Mir/MIR refers to more than 1 artist. 1. Canadian alternative/rock band 2. Dutch singer/songwriter Mirjam Timmer 3.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4911/ | 172 hits
Interview: Charlotte Hatherley
Kate Zezulka meets up with Charlotte Hatherley to counteract the Spice Girls' comeback by spreading a little real girl power...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8922/ | 1,090 hits
Live Review: Everything Everything + King Krule + Fawn Spots + Post War Glamour Girls
It's 2.30pm, I'm incredibly hungover and all I really want to do is lay down and feel sorry for myself.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17601/ | 161 hits
Band Profile: Silverstein
Silverstein is a 5-piece post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada; formed in 2000. The band name was taken from the famous children's author Shel Silverstein.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5659/ | 389 hits
Live Review: Diawara + Fobia + Jimmy Glass
Having settled myself down before soundcheck with - wait for it - a glass of water (not being one to skint the rock and roll lifestyle), I watched with interest as a varying and frankly baffling array of workshop tools, guitars, miniature drumkits and animal-print amps were wheeled onto the small stage by an equally delightful assortment of long metal hairstyles, arranged tent-like above the leather-jacketed Fobia, and the tie-and-shirt-type figures of headliners, Diawara.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1026/ | 402 hits
Band Profile: Angels & Airwaves
Angels & Airwaves (also known as AvA) are an alternative rock band created by blink-182 and former Box Car Racer guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6939/ | 201 hits
Band Profile: Jeff Buckley
Jeffrey Scott Buckley (Scotty Moorhead) was born in Anaheim, California, United States on November 17, 1966 to musicians Tim Buckley and Mary Guibert.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5301/ | 178 hits
Interview: Black Flowers Audio
Rachel Gardner speaks to Black Flowers Audio frontman Daniel Francis.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14295/ | 680 hits
Live Review: Low + Fortdax + Geoff Smith
Leeds Parish Church is such a perfect venue for a band like Low. As soon as the bright eyed crowd had filled up the carved choir stalls, the boxed pews, the balconies and the nave seating it was obviously going to be something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1096/ | 502 hits
Band Profile: John Mayer
There are two artists with the name John Mayer; American pop singer-songwriter John Clayton Mayer (b.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4642/ | 178 hits
Live Review: Muse + Arctic Monkeys + Feeder + Dirty Pretty Things + The Futureheads + The Cribs + Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames
As another long night bleeds into another bright, sunny day, bleary eyed tent dwellers emerge from their probably now a little bit on the stale side canvas abodes to see out the last day of the festival.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7246/ | 864 hits
Band Profile: Fake Problems
Evolution is a naturally occurring force in life, however there's nothing predictable about Fake Problems sonic journey from underground heroes to indie rock trailblazers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10544/ | 215 hits
Band Profile: Buck 65
Richard Terfry, better known as Buck 65, is a Canadian hip hop artist, MC and turntablist. However he has recently moved away from hip hop in a stylistic context, and is moving closer to blues, country, rock, folk and avant-garde genres.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4586/ | 191 hits
Live Review: Fifth Goodbye + The River Club + Rays of Helios + Twist Eye
Leeds' local punk, emo and ska promoters Strikepunks put on a veritable banquet of emo hardcore deliciousness this Friday, as the Cardigan Arms played host to four hot new bands playing the circuit for nothing more than that which is the greatest love of all, that wonderful love of music...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2870/ | 577 hits
CD Review: The Shadowcops - A Big Pot Of Hot
It seems a prerequisite that any band on Manchester-based independent record label TNS Records' roster, will specialise in shouty, snotty, DIY punk rock played at quadruple speed, and The Shadowcops are no exception.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11239/ | 401 hits
Live Review: Oceansize + The Scaramanga Six + Loqui + four day Hombre + Vib Gyor + The Breech + Seeing Scarlet + Parisman + Samsa + The Butterfly + Rent + Vatican Jet + Johnny's In The Basement
The memories are hazy, the order of events may not be quite right but I know two things; beer flows freely in The Fav and amazingly it didn't rain, or at least certainly not enough to water down my Sol or to kill any of the musicians on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3962/ | 1,110 hits
Interview: Local Natives
Chris Haywood caught up with Local Natives before their headline gig at The Brudenell.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12595/ | 706 hits
CD Review: Fossil Collective - Let It Go
2011 ended in fine style for Fossil Collective with time spent recording at Vale Studios and finding a suitable stable for their music by signing to Dirty Hit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16478/ | 1,247 hits
Band Profile: Mudhoney
Mudhoney is an alternative rock band. Formed in Seattle, Washington, USA, in 1988 following the demise of Green River, Mudhoney's members are vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Arm, lead guitarist Steve Turner, bassist Guy Maddison, and drummer Dan Peters.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11328/ | 220 hits
Interview: Jon Gomm
Matt Bentley catches up with Jon Gomm.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13502/ | 1,703 hits
Band Profile: Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero are two fast-fingered Mexicans with a unique sound created on acoustic guitars.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7674/ | 144 hits
Interview: Mike Randle (Baby Lemonade / Love)
Sam Saunders chats with Mike Randle, a member of long established and mild mannered Baby Lemonade, who have a secret life as superhero band Love, playing alongside Arthur Lee on the "Forever Changes" Tour that hits the UK this month...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1620/ | 861 hits
Band Profile: Green Day
Green Day is an American rock trio formed in 1987. The band has consisted of Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass guitar, vocals), and Tré Cool (drums, percussion) for the majority of its existence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5121/ | 380 hits
Band Profile: Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1986. They dissolved in 1991, but briefly returned to tour in 1997 and subsequently vanished shortly thereafter.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4969/ | 137 hits
Band Profile: Dionysis
There are atleast 9 bands named Dionysus: 1. Swedish power metal band 2. German progressive metal band 3.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4456/ | 187 hits
Band Profile: Thief Taker
We sound like a whole series of Sir David Attenborough's Planet Earth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10306/ | 717 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Charles Ives: Four Sonatas
Hilary Hahn seems to be championing new, modern and often misunderstood music of late. In 2008, she recorded the opinion-dividing Violin Concerto of Arnold Schoenberg, about which the great Jascha Heifetz himself said one would need six fingers in order to play.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15700/ | 431 hits
Interview: Doll & The Kicks
Steve Wright interviewed Doll on Friday October 30th, the day after the band had played at Leeds Academy
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11429/ | 982 hits
Band Profile: Subtle
Subtle is a music group consisting of artists, producers, rappers, instrumentalists Adam 'Doseone' Drucker, Jeff 'Jel' Logan, Dax Pierson, Marty Dowers, Jordan Dalrymple and Alexander Kort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5607/ | 154 hits
Interview: Fightstar
Daniel Powell interviews Fightstar, one of those bands that manage to inspire fiercely contested opinion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9001/ | 993 hits
Interview: The Blackout
I interviewed Bob, the guitarist and Snoz, the drummer from The Blackout, in November on their UK tour, to see what was going on for them, how was their 2011, what was next for the band after they'd conquered the UK this year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16145/ | 829 hits
Live Review: The Killers + Youthmovie Soundtrack Strategies + The Cooper Temple Clause + Bullet For My Valentine + We Are Scientists + The Blood Arm + Death From Above 1979 + The Blood Brothers + Goldie Lookin' Chain
"Hello, we've got a wake-up call for a Mr. Ramsden here. Yes, a bunch of tracksuit wearing oiks are waiting for you on the main stage, they said something about your mother looking for a pianist?".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4194/ | 1,206 hits
Band Profile: Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 in Seattle, USA.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5893/ | 400 hits
Band Profile: Nirvana
There are multiple artists tracked as "Nirvana" on Last.fm. Following are eight, listed in order of prominence: 1) Nirvana was a popular and highly influential American grunge band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11404/ | 293 hits
Band Profile: Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire is an orchestral indie rock band which formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2003. The band consists of Win Butler (vocals, guitar, piano), Régine Chassagne (vocals, accordion, keyboards, hurdy gurdy, drums), Richard Reed Parry (bass, guitar), William Butler (keyboards, guitar), Tim Kingsbury (bass), Sarah Neufeld (violin), and Jeremy Gara (drums).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5881/ | 399 hits
Band Profile: System Of A Down
System of a Down is an American alternative metal band, formed in 1994 from Los Angeles, California. All four members are of Armenian descent, and are widely known for their outspoken views expressed in many of their songs confronting the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire and the ongoing War on Terror by the US government.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6043/ | 213 hits
Band Profile: My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride is a doom metal band that was at the forefront of the English Doom movement in the early 90s that included such bands as the former label mates Anathema and Paradise Lost.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16466/ | 75 hits
Band Profile: Daft Punk
Daft Punk is a multi Grammy Award-winning electronic music duo formed in 1994 in Paris, France, and consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born 8 February 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born 3 January 1975).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8598/ | 207 hits
Band Profile: Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield (born Michael Gordon Oldfield, 15 May 1953, Reading, Berkshire, England) is largely known for Tubular Bells, his groundbreaking album from 1973, the success of which also bankrolled Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Records, for which Tubular Bells was the inaugural release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4601/ | 315 hits
Band Profile: The Mars Volta
The Mars Volta is an American rock group formed in 2001 by guitarist Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez and vocalist Cedric Bixler Zavala.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5070/ | 302 hits
Band Profile: The Misfits
Misfits are an American horror-themed punk rock, or horror punk, band formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey, United States and originally led by singer and songwriter Glenn Danzig (born Glenn Anzalone) until 1983.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7344/ | 287 hits

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