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News Article: I Will Stand on Amazing Radio 9/2/10
Fuzz Chaudhrey will be playing "I Will Stand" on The Indie Show on AmazingRadio.com from 7pm on Tuesday 9th February, repeated at 2pm on Saturday 13th
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12326/ | 62 hits
Fuzz Chaudhrey will be playing "I Will Stand" on The Indie Show on AmazingRadio.com from 7pm on Tuesday 9th February, repeated at 2pm on Saturday 13th
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12326/ | 62 hits
Live Review: Caliban + Stand + Fig 4.0 + D-Rail
At risk of being derided on the Fracture forum for the rest of eternity, I'm going to try and describe what I saw and heard at the Bassment one night last week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/782/ | 246 hits
At risk of being derided on the Fracture forum for the rest of eternity, I'm going to try and describe what I saw and heard at the Bassment one night last week.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/782/ | 246 hits
Live Review: Grade + Dugong + Stand + The Leif Ericsson
Considering the torrential rain wiping out anything on the streets across Leeds, the Well was surprisingly full.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/764/ | 225 hits
Considering the torrential rain wiping out anything on the streets across Leeds, the Well was surprisingly full.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/764/ | 225 hits
Download: The Wick Effect - I Will Stand
This is the title track from our debut CD, and is about people losing sight of their heritage Recorded at Pro2 Studios, Castleford, July 2009
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12084/ | 88 hits
This is the title track from our debut CD, and is about people losing sight of their heritage Recorded at Pro2 Studios, Castleford, July 2009
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12084/ | 88 hits
Band Profile: Stand Out Riot
Band profile for the band Stand Out Riot
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11327/ | 45 hits
Band profile for the band Stand Out Riot
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11327/ | 45 hits
CD Review: Blind Jackson - s/t
"Stop The Clock" introduces us to Blind Jackson with a whiny little guitar riff that intermittently returns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3492/ | 250 hits
"Stop The Clock" introduces us to Blind Jackson with a whiny little guitar riff that intermittently returns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3492/ | 250 hits
CD Review: Repairman - Here We Are Now EP
It's clear to see, or rather hear, why Repairman have become touring companions of both Gomez and Athlete of late.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/633/ | 126 hits
It's clear to see, or rather hear, why Repairman have become touring companions of both Gomez and Athlete of late.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/633/ | 126 hits
CD Review: The Pigeon Detectives - Untitled
The Pigeon Detectives are one of the most entertaining live bands around Leeds at the moment. On stage their frantic and furious frontman belts out shambolic rock 'n' roll gems like there's no tomorrow, often threatening to decapitate one of the band's guitarists as he throws his mic stand, microphone and himself around the stage in an uncontrolled fit of pleasure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3970/ | 1,568 hits
The Pigeon Detectives are one of the most entertaining live bands around Leeds at the moment. On stage their frantic and furious frontman belts out shambolic rock 'n' roll gems like there's no tomorrow, often threatening to decapitate one of the band's guitarists as he throws his mic stand, microphone and himself around the stage in an uncontrolled fit of pleasure.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3970/ | 1,568 hits
Live Review: Orka
A hot, rammed venue, filled with over 175 of Leeds' most fashionable rock'n'roll clientele, greets the return of young Leeds four-piece Orka, who set about to blast glam and fuzz rock in all directions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/755/ | 142 hits
A hot, rammed venue, filled with over 175 of Leeds' most fashionable rock'n'roll clientele, greets the return of young Leeds four-piece Orka, who set about to blast glam and fuzz rock in all directions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/755/ | 142 hits
Band Profile: The Wick Effect
indie alternative rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11155/ | 202 hits
indie alternative rock
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11155/ | 202 hits
Band Profile: Flatt Tin Roof
Bringing rock and blues back to the people
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7442/ | 186 hits
Bringing rock and blues back to the people
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7442/ | 186 hits
CD Review: Tempting Kate - Falling Off Buildings
The latest release, "Falling Off Buildings", has confirmed my faith in the ability of Leeds/Stirling outfit Tempting Kate to knock out some excellent indie guitar-pop songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/23/ | 131 hits
The latest release, "Falling Off Buildings", has confirmed my faith in the ability of Leeds/Stirling outfit Tempting Kate to knock out some excellent indie guitar-pop songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/23/ | 131 hits
Live Review: Seth Lakeman
Despite arriving fairly early to Leeds Met, I managed to just miss support act Ben's Brother. The prompt stage times saw Seth Lakeman begin his set just shy of 20:30; fortunately the venue seemed just about full when he began.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8895/ | 140 hits
Despite arriving fairly early to Leeds Met, I managed to just miss support act Ben's Brother. The prompt stage times saw Seth Lakeman begin his set just shy of 20:30; fortunately the venue seemed just about full when he began.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8895/ | 140 hits
Band Profile: Sense Of Urgency
Sense of Urgency are a fast ska-tinged punk band from Stoke, England. Think of early Lightyear. After being a band for a few years they have finally released a CD, a three-way split with Stand Out Riot and A War Against Sound on TNS Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12067/ | 29 hits
Sense of Urgency are a fast ska-tinged punk band from Stoke, England. Think of early Lightyear. After being a band for a few years they have finally released a CD, a three-way split with Stand Out Riot and A War Against Sound on TNS Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12067/ | 29 hits
CD Review: Naked Flames - Animal Love
To say this is a comedy-metal record, I didn't find anything particularly funny or metal about Naked Flames' new album, okay so there a few bits that made me chuckle and brought a smile to my face but I'm quite miserable as it is so it really wasn't enough to keep my attention throughout.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3846/ | 721 hits
To say this is a comedy-metal record, I didn't find anything particularly funny or metal about Naked Flames' new album, okay so there a few bits that made me chuckle and brought a smile to my face but I'm quite miserable as it is so it really wasn't enough to keep my attention throughout.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3846/ | 721 hits
News Article: The Wick Effect nominated in WohoMusic Track Of The Month poll
great news, I Will Stand has been nominated in the WohoMusic Track Of The Month poll for February. For more details go to http://www.wohomusic.net/page/track-of-the-month
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12322/ | 69 hits
great news, I Will Stand has been nominated in the WohoMusic Track Of The Month poll for February. For more details go to http://www.wohomusic.net/page/track-of-the-month
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12322/ | 69 hits
Live Review: Kenosha + The Longshots + les Flames!
Walking on 'stage' (i.e. area defined by monitors, speakers etc) following a spasticated 'Freres Jacques', in their usual display of solidarity, les Flames!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1271/ | 226 hits
Walking on 'stage' (i.e. area defined by monitors, speakers etc) following a spasticated 'Freres Jacques', in their usual display of solidarity, les Flames!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1271/ | 226 hits
CD Review: Brent Palmer - Boomerang Shoes EP
Hot on the heels of Jeff Klein we have another export from Austin Texas. Brent Palmer looks a little more clean cut and a little less rock and roll than his neighbour and his image suits his music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/552/ | 141 hits
Hot on the heels of Jeff Klein we have another export from Austin Texas. Brent Palmer looks a little more clean cut and a little less rock and roll than his neighbour and his image suits his music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/552/ | 141 hits
CD Review: This Holiday Life - Friction
This Holiday Life hail from the States yet boast a fairly British sound. They use the tools of radio pop-rock wisely, including pretty harmonies and heartfelt lyrics to create the perfect 'drive-time' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6734/ | 181 hits
This Holiday Life hail from the States yet boast a fairly British sound. They use the tools of radio pop-rock wisely, including pretty harmonies and heartfelt lyrics to create the perfect 'drive-time' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6734/ | 181 hits
Live Review: Hawkwind + Bruise
Bruise are an astonishingly good act; you feel like you have known them and their music for ages. Isobel Morris' vocals are haunting yet intrusive and cover a broad range.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7556/ | 300 hits
Bruise are an astonishingly good act; you feel like you have known them and their music for ages. Isobel Morris' vocals are haunting yet intrusive and cover a broad range.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7556/ | 300 hits
Live Review: Commonside + Recess
Another weekly dose of four band mahem that is now recognised as one of the up and coming unsigned band nights - I am of course refering to It's Gone Ballistic at The Rocket Venue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/855/ | 233 hits
Another weekly dose of four band mahem that is now recognised as one of the up and coming unsigned band nights - I am of course refering to It's Gone Ballistic at The Rocket Venue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/855/ | 233 hits
CD Review: Badly Drawn Boy - One Plus One Is One
The latest instalment in Damon Gough's trophy cabinet is his 4th album One Plus One Is One, seemingly coming out of nowhere, with little fanfare or prior warning and only just preceded by the first single "The year of the Rat".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2885/ | 228 hits
The latest instalment in Damon Gough's trophy cabinet is his 4th album One Plus One Is One, seemingly coming out of nowhere, with little fanfare or prior warning and only just preceded by the first single "The year of the Rat".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2885/ | 228 hits
CD Review: Hope of the States - Nehemiah
If you have witnessed Hope of the States live, you will picture the look of concentration and dreamy intent on Sam Herlihy's face as he repeatedly snaps a plectrum back and forth across one beautifully resonant guitar string.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3007/ | 415 hits
If you have witnessed Hope of the States live, you will picture the look of concentration and dreamy intent on Sam Herlihy's face as he repeatedly snaps a plectrum back and forth across one beautifully resonant guitar string.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3007/ | 415 hits
News Article: AmazingRadio
"...ive checked out the wick effect, and i think you're ruddy brilliant! i will definitely be playing one of your tracks on the Indie Show..." - Fuzz Chaudhrey, The Indie Show, AmazingRadio.com "I'm going to be playing 'I will stand' on my show next tuesday 26th [Jan], just so you know.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12184/ | 68 hits
"...ive checked out the wick effect, and i think you're ruddy brilliant! i will definitely be playing one of your tracks on the Indie Show..." - Fuzz Chaudhrey, The Indie Show, AmazingRadio.com "I'm going to be playing 'I will stand' on my show next tuesday 26th [Jan], just so you know.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12184/ | 68 hits
Band Profile: Curses
Chris Lynch - Guitars Paul Broughton - Vocals Chris Heath - Drums Thomas Potter - Bass/Vocals Formed in late 2008 by ex-members of Anna Karina, Thieves and Jericho Cane, Curses are all about creating original sounding hardcore.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11494/ | 45 hits
Chris Lynch - Guitars Paul Broughton - Vocals Chris Heath - Drums Thomas Potter - Bass/Vocals Formed in late 2008 by ex-members of Anna Karina, Thieves and Jericho Cane, Curses are all about creating original sounding hardcore.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11494/ | 45 hits
CD Review: Nikoli - Resigned EP
This is fine stuff. Nikoli can stand up with today's best and be counted, measured, weighed and purchased.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/355/ | 237 hits
This is fine stuff. Nikoli can stand up with today's best and be counted, measured, weighed and purchased.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/355/ | 237 hits
CD Review: Crystal Stilts - Departure
Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn. The Borough hasn't been this trendy since the golden age of hip-hop, but instead of taking the afro indie fractured beats route, the 'stilts come over all Factory 1980 with this slice of reverb heavy post-punk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10380/ | 146 hits
Go Brooklyn, Go Brooklyn. The Borough hasn't been this trendy since the golden age of hip-hop, but instead of taking the afro indie fractured beats route, the 'stilts come over all Factory 1980 with this slice of reverb heavy post-punk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10380/ | 146 hits
CD Review: Turin Brakes - Dark on Fire
Rather notorious for their wallowing and broody contemplation, Turin Breaks' fourth album was hardly going to go all-out-rock on us.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8903/ | 324 hits
Rather notorious for their wallowing and broody contemplation, Turin Breaks' fourth album was hardly going to go all-out-rock on us.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8903/ | 324 hits
CD Review: Kings of Leon - Youth and Young Manhood
Three sons of a preacher (and their cousin) from America's deep south, all with snake hips, long hair, thick fringes, flares and most importantly (gasp) beards!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/586/ | 309 hits
Three sons of a preacher (and their cousin) from America's deep south, all with snake hips, long hair, thick fringes, flares and most importantly (gasp) beards!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/586/ | 309 hits
CD Review: The Hedrons - Be My Friend
Over the years all-woman bands and rock haven't always gone well together. They've either been too poppy and flowery like the Bangles or they go over the top like L7, but almost always forgettable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7031/ | 165 hits
Over the years all-woman bands and rock haven't always gone well together. They've either been too poppy and flowery like the Bangles or they go over the top like L7, but almost always forgettable.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7031/ | 165 hits
Live Review: Buen Chico
2 years ago I had the fortune to do a gig at a school in Halifax, where my band was supported by a set of kids from the school.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1122/ | 260 hits
2 years ago I had the fortune to do a gig at a school in Halifax, where my band was supported by a set of kids from the school.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1122/ | 260 hits
Live Review: Sawthroat
Well coming to this gig I really didn't know what to expect due to Sawthroat having a new guitarist who has only been a member for a few weeks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1224/ | 69 hits
Well coming to this gig I really didn't know what to expect due to Sawthroat having a new guitarist who has only been a member for a few weeks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1224/ | 69 hits
Live Review: thisGirl
Having got a support slot with this band, this was a perfect chance to check them out. The band play punk metal type stuff with mellow bits in between - a bit like Lost Prophets but not quite as heavy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1014/ | 97 hits
Having got a support slot with this band, this was a perfect chance to check them out. The band play punk metal type stuff with mellow bits in between - a bit like Lost Prophets but not quite as heavy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1014/ | 97 hits
Live Review: The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids are hailed by some as the only band worth the emo moniker. They do turn out catchy guitar laden tunes, but their sound is a lot poppier than strict emo and all the better for it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1012/ | 104 hits
The Get Up Kids are hailed by some as the only band worth the emo moniker. They do turn out catchy guitar laden tunes, but their sound is a lot poppier than strict emo and all the better for it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1012/ | 104 hits
Live Review: Martin Hughes
On many occasions throughout history a tiny crowd has witnessed a great miracle. Throughout musical history small numbers have seen something magnificent, which has transpired for the artist to go beyond these initial setbacks to playing huge venues and sell millions of albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6305/ | 360 hits
On many occasions throughout history a tiny crowd has witnessed a great miracle. Throughout musical history small numbers have seen something magnificent, which has transpired for the artist to go beyond these initial setbacks to playing huge venues and sell millions of albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6305/ | 360 hits
CD Review: The Warlocks - Phoenix
The best way I can describe this album, is that it drifts over you rather you actually paying it attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/529/ | 96 hits
The best way I can describe this album, is that it drifts over you rather you actually paying it attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/529/ | 96 hits
CD Review: This Is Radio Freedom - Family Man
In supplying a shiny slice of stabbing synth-pop, the curiously monikered This Is Radio Freedom hasn't necessarily done anything startlingly original.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10997/ | 81 hits
In supplying a shiny slice of stabbing synth-pop, the curiously monikered This Is Radio Freedom hasn't necessarily done anything startlingly original.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10997/ | 81 hits
Live Review: Scouting For Girls + Clocks + Go Audio
Scouting For Girls have had a good run of it lately, three top ten singles and a number one album, shed loads of air play and to cap it all off a sold out UK tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9445/ | 864 hits
Scouting For Girls have had a good run of it lately, three top ten singles and a number one album, shed loads of air play and to cap it all off a sold out UK tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9445/ | 864 hits
Band Profile: Paul Marshall
Requested personally by Swedish post-rock wonders 'Jeniferever' to be thier tour support, expect lush finger picked melodies ghosting underneath fragile vocal lines that place him somewhere between Nick Drake, Iron and Wine and Red House Painters.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2178/ | 428 hits
Requested personally by Swedish post-rock wonders 'Jeniferever' to be thier tour support, expect lush finger picked melodies ghosting underneath fragile vocal lines that place him somewhere between Nick Drake, Iron and Wine and Red House Painters.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2178/ | 428 hits
Live Review: The Hair
The BBC Raw Talent Unsigned Stage makes a welcome return to the Leeds Festival and warmly welcomes The Hair to tread its boards.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7190/ | 240 hits
The BBC Raw Talent Unsigned Stage makes a welcome return to the Leeds Festival and warmly welcomes The Hair to tread its boards.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7190/ | 240 hits
Live Review: Vex Red
One day, five young chappies from Aldershot who had got fed up of getting nowhere with their band sent a demo tape to Ross Robinson (he of knob-twiddling duties for ATD-I, Slipknot and Korn amongst others).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1212/ | 74 hits
One day, five young chappies from Aldershot who had got fed up of getting nowhere with their band sent a demo tape to Ross Robinson (he of knob-twiddling duties for ATD-I, Slipknot and Korn amongst others).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1212/ | 74 hits
CD Review: Ocean Colour Scene - Golden Gate Bridge
Britpop's princes, now relegated to mere footmen, once more still keep plugging away and I guess you have to admire their gusto.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2258/ | 220 hits
Britpop's princes, now relegated to mere footmen, once more still keep plugging away and I guess you have to admire their gusto.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2258/ | 220 hits
CD Review: The Blueskins - Word of Mouth
Formed only two years ago, this debut album from the Wakefield four piece combines rock and roll passion with soulful, blues tinged dynamism.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2522/ | 1,011 hits
Formed only two years ago, this debut album from the Wakefield four piece combines rock and roll passion with soulful, blues tinged dynamism.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2522/ | 1,011 hits
Live Review: Misled Vision + Esclavage + Fifth Goodbye
Fifth Goodbye put in a refined performance in front of an expectant crowd to promote their new EP entitled 'This Is My Impression'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1054/ | 228 hits
Fifth Goodbye put in a refined performance in front of an expectant crowd to promote their new EP entitled 'This Is My Impression'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1054/ | 228 hits
CD Review: Sharko - Meeuws 2
This is the second album from Belgian alt-pop outfit Sharko and yet from its 15 tracks there is a struggle to find any true stand out moments.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/580/ | 253 hits
This is the second album from Belgian alt-pop outfit Sharko and yet from its 15 tracks there is a struggle to find any true stand out moments.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/580/ | 253 hits
CD Review: Bodyrockers - I Like the Way
While the majority of current mainstream dance music conjures up images of ring tones, annoying frogs and pretty yellow birdies, the Bodyrockers have managed to avoid this stereotype and give themselves a fighting chance of actually having more than one hit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3809/ | 1,663 hits
While the majority of current mainstream dance music conjures up images of ring tones, annoying frogs and pretty yellow birdies, the Bodyrockers have managed to avoid this stereotype and give themselves a fighting chance of actually having more than one hit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3809/ | 1,663 hits
Band Profile: The Weekends
www.myspace.com/theweekendsuk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7962/ | 370 hits
www.myspace.com/theweekendsuk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7962/ | 370 hits
Live Review: The Humour
The Humour are all about chugga chugga rock played with strutting ego and a confident American accent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9966/ | 143 hits
The Humour are all about chugga chugga rock played with strutting ego and a confident American accent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9966/ | 143 hits
CD Review: Damien Rice - 9 Crimes
After an oh-so-tender piano intro from Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan has to move beyond the first phrase or two of '9 crimes' before you're convinced she's the vocalist and that Damien isn't exercising a bit of husky falsetto before getting into his own sound with built in purr-growl facility.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8233/ | 199 hits
After an oh-so-tender piano intro from Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan has to move beyond the first phrase or two of '9 crimes' before you're convinced she's the vocalist and that Damien isn't exercising a bit of husky falsetto before getting into his own sound with built in purr-growl facility.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8233/ | 199 hits
CD Review: Polytechnic - Won't You Come Around?
With their permanent bed head and adorned in cardigans, Polytechnic are an Indie wimp's wet dream. Having previously witnessed a particularly lacklustre live performance that had about as much energy as one of the losing toy bunnies from the Duracell advert, hopes for this single were decidedly low.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8578/ | 129 hits
With their permanent bed head and adorned in cardigans, Polytechnic are an Indie wimp's wet dream. Having previously witnessed a particularly lacklustre live performance that had about as much energy as one of the losing toy bunnies from the Duracell advert, hopes for this single were decidedly low.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8578/ | 129 hits
Live Review: The Warlocks
The stage is dark, and the unmistakable soundtrack from A Clockwork Orange starts playing, it goes on for ages.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1313/ | 122 hits
The stage is dark, and the unmistakable soundtrack from A Clockwork Orange starts playing, it goes on for ages.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1313/ | 122 hits
Live Review: Sawthroat
The Royal Hotel in Morley Bottoms, my local, last night saw one of its most musically intense nights to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1132/ | 90 hits
The Royal Hotel in Morley Bottoms, my local, last night saw one of its most musically intense nights to date.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1132/ | 90 hits
Live Review: Juno 2
Juno 2 are a band I've heard a lot about but only seen play live once. They didn't particularly blow me away on that occasion, although I seem to remember thinking at the time that they had some good songs and could be great, if only they'd perform a little.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9852/ | 73 hits
Juno 2 are a band I've heard a lot about but only seen play live once. They didn't particularly blow me away on that occasion, although I seem to remember thinking at the time that they had some good songs and could be great, if only they'd perform a little.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9852/ | 73 hits
CD Review: The Shadowcops - Ready When You Are EP
According to their press release, The Shadowcops set out to be a "no bullshit, just 100% rock" band, one that combats the current trend of "shoe-gazing, boring as fuck bands who spend more time trying to look like a rock band than actually sounding like one".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8576/ | 162 hits
According to their press release, The Shadowcops set out to be a "no bullshit, just 100% rock" band, one that combats the current trend of "shoe-gazing, boring as fuck bands who spend more time trying to look like a rock band than actually sounding like one".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8576/ | 162 hits
Live Review: Gallows + The Plight + The Hydropaths
The last time Watford went head to head with Leeds, the action took place on a football field and the results were a little different.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7890/ | 683 hits
The last time Watford went head to head with Leeds, the action took place on a football field and the results were a little different.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7890/ | 683 hits
CD Review: Little Barrie - Pin That Badge
Fresh on the news that they have secured an impressive support slot on the upcoming Primal Scream tour, Little Barrie release 'Pin That Badge EP' as a taster for their forthcoming album in the new year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7562/ | 204 hits
Fresh on the news that they have secured an impressive support slot on the upcoming Primal Scream tour, Little Barrie release 'Pin That Badge EP' as a taster for their forthcoming album in the new year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7562/ | 204 hits
Band Profile: Sterling
Formed late 2008, Sterling are a 6 piece screamo/metal band from Leeds. With influences from all aspects of music, particular bands which stand out as influences are The Devil Wears Prada/Asking Alexandria/Oceana and other synth-esque screamo/metal acts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12368/ | 17 hits
Formed late 2008, Sterling are a 6 piece screamo/metal band from Leeds. With influences from all aspects of music, particular bands which stand out as influences are The Devil Wears Prada/Asking Alexandria/Oceana and other synth-esque screamo/metal acts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12368/ | 17 hits
CD Review: Bodixa - Fairytailed
Star*Bodixa's single on Energy Records has a timeless and glistening appeal. Nostalgic serenity pours out of every verse.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/200/ | 148 hits
Star*Bodixa's single on Energy Records has a timeless and glistening appeal. Nostalgic serenity pours out of every verse.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/200/ | 148 hits
Band Profile: Road To Horizon
Road To Horizon - An alternative rock band from Wakefield.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11305/ | 56 hits
Road To Horizon - An alternative rock band from Wakefield.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11305/ | 56 hits
Live Review: (Spunge) + Bowling For Soup + Gash
Birmingham's Gash play a storming set of Ataris-influened punk, without songs about girls. The crowd lap it up, and they set the stage perfectly for Americans Bowling For Soup, who, although playing for too long, fill their set with brilliant pop-punk tunes and comedic between-song banter.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/819/ | 116 hits
Birmingham's Gash play a storming set of Ataris-influened punk, without songs about girls. The crowd lap it up, and they set the stage perfectly for Americans Bowling For Soup, who, although playing for too long, fill their set with brilliant pop-punk tunes and comedic between-song banter.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/819/ | 116 hits
CD Review: Paper Cuts - Born On A Slippery Slope
If any bands were to be related to the late At the Drive-in then Paper Cuts would the immature cousin from across the pond whom the family hate to visit at Christmas as they're the ones who get blind drunk and try to hit on your mother.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6147/ | 148 hits
If any bands were to be related to the late At the Drive-in then Paper Cuts would the immature cousin from across the pond whom the family hate to visit at Christmas as they're the ones who get blind drunk and try to hit on your mother.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6147/ | 148 hits
CD Review: The Belles - Omerta
The Belles are Christopher Tolle and Jake Cardwell from Kansas, a singer/guitarist and a drummer/percussionist.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2465/ | 497 hits
The Belles are Christopher Tolle and Jake Cardwell from Kansas, a singer/guitarist and a drummer/percussionist.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2465/ | 497 hits
CD Review: Feeder - Picture of Perfect Youth
Feeder have made the right decision here I think. Four albums into their career many bands (or record labels perhaps) would go for the cash cow 'Greatest Hits' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3018/ | 3,400 hits
Feeder have made the right decision here I think. Four albums into their career many bands (or record labels perhaps) would go for the cash cow 'Greatest Hits' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3018/ | 3,400 hits
CD Review: Qualia - Untitled
Qualia are Leeds University students Gez (vocals and guitar) and Dan (keyboard and backing vocals), who formed a musical partnership just over a year ago and have already attracted substantial record label interest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/128/ | 90 hits
Qualia are Leeds University students Gez (vocals and guitar) and Dan (keyboard and backing vocals), who formed a musical partnership just over a year ago and have already attracted substantial record label interest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/128/ | 90 hits
Live Review: Cornershop
A welcome alternative to the glut of nu-metal bands currently filling the airwaves, Cornershop nonetheless disappoint slightly with a somewhat lacklustre performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/956/ | 67 hits
A welcome alternative to the glut of nu-metal bands currently filling the airwaves, Cornershop nonetheless disappoint slightly with a somewhat lacklustre performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/956/ | 67 hits
News Article: Portabello forced to take timeout
In a freak garden wall climbing incident, Mark, of the meticulous rhythm method, has broken the big bone that goes into the hip (the femur, apparently).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1352/ | 94 hits
In a freak garden wall climbing incident, Mark, of the meticulous rhythm method, has broken the big bone that goes into the hip (the femur, apparently).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1352/ | 94 hits
Live Review: Jackie O
It's improbable that a bloke from Salford is really called Jackson Starfield, but I'm prepared to accept it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1121/ | 89 hits
It's improbable that a bloke from Salford is really called Jackson Starfield, but I'm prepared to accept it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1121/ | 89 hits
CD Review: Ian Wardle - Seven Hundred & Seventy Six Seconds
Ian Wardle has arguably done things the right way. Having served his time in various production line covers bands that may well have pushed him to breaking point, he has clearly learnt some valuable lessons in the art of song writing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6229/ | 238 hits
Ian Wardle has arguably done things the right way. Having served his time in various production line covers bands that may well have pushed him to breaking point, he has clearly learnt some valuable lessons in the art of song writing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6229/ | 238 hits
CD Review: Sam and Anna - Untitled
Sam and Anna hail from the band "Crash Ride", and are the envy of most musicians, being able to play at this standard and still in their teens.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9123/ | 273 hits
Sam and Anna hail from the band "Crash Ride", and are the envy of most musicians, being able to play at this standard and still in their teens.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9123/ | 273 hits
CD Review: Noonakai - All My Journeys
All My Journeys, the second single from Leeds based artist Irfan Shah under the name Noonakai is a beautiful, trippy and haunting song which I can honestly say left the hairs on my neck stand on end from the first listen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7503/ | 77 hits
All My Journeys, the second single from Leeds based artist Irfan Shah under the name Noonakai is a beautiful, trippy and haunting song which I can honestly say left the hairs on my neck stand on end from the first listen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7503/ | 77 hits
Live Review: The Misfits + Osaka Popstar
Nights like this, usually, are all about nostalgia. The Misfits are the long-standing torch bearers of a Goth-punk scene that has all but left them behind, younger, hungrier bands such as Alkaline Trio and My Chemical Romance taking Goth to new places and heights that could only be dreamt about back in the day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7343/ | 355 hits
Nights like this, usually, are all about nostalgia. The Misfits are the long-standing torch bearers of a Goth-punk scene that has all but left them behind, younger, hungrier bands such as Alkaline Trio and My Chemical Romance taking Goth to new places and heights that could only be dreamt about back in the day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7343/ | 355 hits
CD Review: The Wave Pictures - Instant Coffee Baby
The Wave Pictures have got a very distinctive sound. Not that they're particularly unconventional, it's just that they're instantly recognisable to anyone who is familiar with their music, which is partly down to Dave Tattersall's idiosyncratic voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9778/ | 154 hits
The Wave Pictures have got a very distinctive sound. Not that they're particularly unconventional, it's just that they're instantly recognisable to anyone who is familiar with their music, which is partly down to Dave Tattersall's idiosyncratic voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9778/ | 154 hits
CD Review: Palo Alto - Still EP
Now here's something you don't get very often - a band who like indie music but don't sound like The Stone Roses or Oasis.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/97/ | 131 hits
Now here's something you don't get very often - a band who like indie music but don't sound like The Stone Roses or Oasis.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/97/ | 131 hits
CD Review: future sons of rome - Paroxysm
The first and best thing you notice about fsor is the passion they have for the tunes they're playing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/329/ | 316 hits
The first and best thing you notice about fsor is the passion they have for the tunes they're playing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/329/ | 316 hits
CD Review: Reuben - A Kick in the Mouth
Last years phenomenally titled "Racecar is Racecar Backwards" saw Farnborough three-piece Reuben show a strong knack for indulging in some rather melodious pop-rock shenanigans.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3930/ | 416 hits
Last years phenomenally titled "Racecar is Racecar Backwards" saw Farnborough three-piece Reuben show a strong knack for indulging in some rather melodious pop-rock shenanigans.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3930/ | 416 hits
Live Review: Sparklehorse + Gemma Hayes
In the dereliction of Leeds' nineteenth century railway arches Mark Linkous coaxes sublime and fragile music from a tangled mass of leads and electrojunk from the twentieth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/722/ | 211 hits
In the dereliction of Leeds' nineteenth century railway arches Mark Linkous coaxes sublime and fragile music from a tangled mass of leads and electrojunk from the twentieth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/722/ | 211 hits
Live Review: Milk2Sugars
Rounding up their U.K tour which has spanned over a month long, Milk 2 Sugars took the stage following the warm up sets of 2 of the North's best ska bands, first up, "Blinded by Ivan", a young band from Scunthorpe, followed by "Grown at Home" a highly infectious group, who had also been clocking up the tour dates over the summer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1289/ | 182 hits
Rounding up their U.K tour which has spanned over a month long, Milk 2 Sugars took the stage following the warm up sets of 2 of the North's best ska bands, first up, "Blinded by Ivan", a young band from Scunthorpe, followed by "Grown at Home" a highly infectious group, who had also been clocking up the tour dates over the summer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1289/ | 182 hits
CD Review: The Fuss - Music Is Life EP
"Lonely" imbeds itself in my head immediately. Unfortunately it's because it has the worst guitar lick ever.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/309/ | 301 hits
"Lonely" imbeds itself in my head immediately. Unfortunately it's because it has the worst guitar lick ever.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/309/ | 301 hits
CD Review: Newton Faulkner - Teardrop
Sticking close to the original version by Massive Attack, this cover of the 1998 hit has Faulkner performing impressive percussive moves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9110/ | 440 hits
Sticking close to the original version by Massive Attack, this cover of the 1998 hit has Faulkner performing impressive percussive moves.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9110/ | 440 hits
Live Review: Orka
Entering the cool downstairs bar of The Wardrobe I'm greeted by a sea of the city's most beautiful inhabitants.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1243/ | 241 hits
Entering the cool downstairs bar of The Wardrobe I'm greeted by a sea of the city's most beautiful inhabitants.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1243/ | 241 hits
CD Review: The Rain Band - s/t
Mancunians? ...surely not, you mean The Rain Band are from Manchester... I'd never have guessed, or should I say "Ayyeeeed nevuur av guezzed man!" Oh yes - review for the short on attention: do you like Joy Division, The Stone Roses, New Order, Flowered up, Mansun, Space Monkeys and most things on Factory Records?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/600/ | 124 hits
Mancunians? ...surely not, you mean The Rain Band are from Manchester... I'd never have guessed, or should I say "Ayyeeeed nevuur av guezzed man!" Oh yes - review for the short on attention: do you like Joy Division, The Stone Roses, New Order, Flowered up, Mansun, Space Monkeys and most things on Factory Records?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/600/ | 124 hits
CD Review: Bodixa - And They Danced on Glass
On the back of their first single, "Give Me Rain", comes their debut album, "And They Danced On Glass".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/132/ | 159 hits
On the back of their first single, "Give Me Rain", comes their debut album, "And They Danced On Glass".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/132/ | 159 hits
Live Review: The Pipers + The Patrol
Small, dingy, my first trek into the lower gig arena that is "Joe's Well". Having lived and breathed the Duchess experience over a ten-year period, I felt no-way could Leeds produce that feel to a venue again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9849/ | 45 hits
Small, dingy, my first trek into the lower gig arena that is "Joe's Well". Having lived and breathed the Duchess experience over a ten-year period, I felt no-way could Leeds produce that feel to a venue again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9849/ | 45 hits
CD Review: Dermo - Untitled
"Nice With a Pen" and "Absent Minds" are two breathless streams of rhyming weaponry from MC Dermo (known to his family as Tim Rhodes).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/303/ | 110 hits
"Nice With a Pen" and "Absent Minds" are two breathless streams of rhyming weaponry from MC Dermo (known to his family as Tim Rhodes).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/303/ | 110 hits
CD Review: The Smokin Jones - Untitled
It seems this EP is soaked in past experience and endeavours, a creation of years of gigging, frequent band additions and changes, and a whole heap of direction shift and renewed vigour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6690/ | 302 hits
It seems this EP is soaked in past experience and endeavours, a creation of years of gigging, frequent band additions and changes, and a whole heap of direction shift and renewed vigour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6690/ | 302 hits
CD Review: Brave Captain - Advertisements For Myself
"Wake Up Boo" has become something of an albatross for Martin Carr. The Boo Radley's never managed to write anything as catchy again and subsequently split up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/476/ | 156 hits
"Wake Up Boo" has become something of an albatross for Martin Carr. The Boo Radley's never managed to write anything as catchy again and subsequently split up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/476/ | 156 hits
Live Review: Cymbals Eat Guitars + This Many Boyfriends
To my surprise, I found myself stood in a half-empty (or indeed half-full for you optimists) room 2 of the Cockpit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12457/ | 142 hits
To my surprise, I found myself stood in a half-empty (or indeed half-full for you optimists) room 2 of the Cockpit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12457/ | 142 hits
CD Review: The Xenith Sound - Untitled
What a relief, The Xenith Sound appear to have finally found the "Sound" their moniker so proudly advertises.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3544/ | 458 hits
What a relief, The Xenith Sound appear to have finally found the "Sound" their moniker so proudly advertises.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3544/ | 458 hits
CD Review: Bifta Smoking Eskimos - The Columbian Cold EP
We now have a scoop the NME would love to get their hands on, Richard Ashcroft formerly of The Verve and currently enjoying a bafflingly successful solo career has sneaked over to Huddersfield and recorded an EP in secret, working under the name Bifta Smoking Eskimos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/267/ | 419 hits
We now have a scoop the NME would love to get their hands on, Richard Ashcroft formerly of The Verve and currently enjoying a bafflingly successful solo career has sneaked over to Huddersfield and recorded an EP in secret, working under the name Bifta Smoking Eskimos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/267/ | 419 hits
Live Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. They have a reputation of being, well, quite melancholy. The venue, or underground cave, we are standing in, should suit them perfectly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1083/ | 103 hits
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. They have a reputation of being, well, quite melancholy. The venue, or underground cave, we are standing in, should suit them perfectly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1083/ | 103 hits
CD Review: Sound Of Sirens - What's That Noise?
EP opener 'One Step' is pretty standard, mid-tempo indie-rock with some sharp, hook-packed vocals that lift it above the level of the other bands currently ploughing a similar furrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10674/ | 265 hits
EP opener 'One Step' is pretty standard, mid-tempo indie-rock with some sharp, hook-packed vocals that lift it above the level of the other bands currently ploughing a similar furrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10674/ | 265 hits
CD Review: Rob Nichols - Words & Numbers
"Words & Numbers" is the first single to be lifted from Nichols' new album "Small beer". Handed the award for Open-Mic Performer of the year at this year's Independent Leeds Music Awards it might be fair to expect something a little more daring from this release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6985/ | 316 hits
"Words & Numbers" is the first single to be lifted from Nichols' new album "Small beer". Handed the award for Open-Mic Performer of the year at this year's Independent Leeds Music Awards it might be fair to expect something a little more daring from this release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6985/ | 316 hits
CD Review: Bone Box - Death of a Prizefighter
Umm, this is brilliant. This kind of music not being played on Radio 1 is what is wrong with the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7629/ | 185 hits
Umm, this is brilliant. This kind of music not being played on Radio 1 is what is wrong with the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7629/ | 185 hits
CD Review: Zealous - Untitled
Right from the word go, you can tell that Zealous are a force to be reckoned with. They describe themselves as "Modern rock with a dynamic twist", and yes, the modern rock part of the statement statement is just about true but the "dynamic twist" I'm not too sure about though.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4092/ | 218 hits
Right from the word go, you can tell that Zealous are a force to be reckoned with. They describe themselves as "Modern rock with a dynamic twist", and yes, the modern rock part of the statement statement is just about true but the "dynamic twist" I'm not too sure about though.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4092/ | 218 hits
Band Profile: A Day Well Spent
A lot has happened to A Day Well Spent since their formation in early 2006. Lineup changes, non-stop writing, and everything that comes with being part of a professional band, has shaped the groups own style and the music they create; which is reflected by its originality, maturity and the need to be different.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9345/ | 188 hits
A lot has happened to A Day Well Spent since their formation in early 2006. Lineup changes, non-stop writing, and everything that comes with being part of a professional band, has shaped the groups own style and the music they create; which is reflected by its originality, maturity and the need to be different.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9345/ | 188 hits
CD Review: Catherine AD - Carry Your Heart
After falling down some stairs, breaking her back and with that ending her lifelong dreams of becoming a dancer, in her first week at university Catherine Anne Davies decided to teach herself the piano.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10618/ | 89 hits
After falling down some stairs, breaking her back and with that ending her lifelong dreams of becoming a dancer, in her first week at university Catherine Anne Davies decided to teach herself the piano.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10618/ | 89 hits
CD Review: YSN - More
It would appear YSN are now just YSN, and if you didn't know what it stood for before you now never will.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6297/ | 399 hits
It would appear YSN are now just YSN, and if you didn't know what it stood for before you now never will.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6297/ | 399 hits
Live Review: The Sunshine Underground + Keith + The Printed Sound
The Printed Sound began proceedings on Friday night at The Vine, following their inclusion into the first Leeds HMV Showcase.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3086/ | 872 hits
The Printed Sound began proceedings on Friday night at The Vine, following their inclusion into the first Leeds HMV Showcase.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3086/ | 872 hits
CD Review: Buen Chico - Tell 'Em
If I had to define Buen Chico in a few words I would say they are jangly, up-beat indie. "Tell 'Em" is available on free download and is a taster from Buen Chico's forthcoming album release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9991/ | 207 hits
If I had to define Buen Chico in a few words I would say they are jangly, up-beat indie. "Tell 'Em" is available on free download and is a taster from Buen Chico's forthcoming album release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9991/ | 207 hits
CD Review: Pennywise - Reason To Believe
While all around them are listening to kids in tight jeans and crazy haircuts, hoping that they are an offshoot of the good old punk days, these punk leaders have released ninth studio album 'Reason To Believe'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9373/ | 450 hits
While all around them are listening to kids in tight jeans and crazy haircuts, hoping that they are an offshoot of the good old punk days, these punk leaders have released ninth studio album 'Reason To Believe'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9373/ | 450 hits
CD Review: Deadstring Brothers - s/t
Hailing from Detroit, Deadstring Brothers have delivered a fine album worth of songs that evoke thoughts of 'Exile On Main Street'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3583/ | 284 hits
Hailing from Detroit, Deadstring Brothers have delivered a fine album worth of songs that evoke thoughts of 'Exile On Main Street'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3583/ | 284 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/ | 115 hits
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/ | 115 hits
Live Review: The Gaslight Anthem
New Jersey's current favourite sons have taken a steady rise in popularity since the release of second album "The '59 Sound".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11114/ | 276 hits
New Jersey's current favourite sons have taken a steady rise in popularity since the release of second album "The '59 Sound".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11114/ | 276 hits
CD Review: Redcarsgofaster - Sanctuary
At first - average pub band, at second - a very credible culmination of UK rock stylings, at third - a rather immense experience plagued with the swerve and confidence of another very exciting prospect from Leicester's emerging indie scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3997/ | 303 hits
At first - average pub band, at second - a very credible culmination of UK rock stylings, at third - a rather immense experience plagued with the swerve and confidence of another very exciting prospect from Leicester's emerging indie scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3997/ | 303 hits
CD Review: Ben Arthur - Edible Darling
Although not as "cutting edge" as some of those acts currently lauded by the music press, it would be futile trying to deny Ben Arthur's talent for penning crisp couplets and catchy MOR country-blues-Americana.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2737/ | 154 hits
Although not as "cutting edge" as some of those acts currently lauded by the music press, it would be futile trying to deny Ben Arthur's talent for penning crisp couplets and catchy MOR country-blues-Americana.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2737/ | 154 hits
CD Review: Brett Anderson - s/t
Over fifteen years since Suede burst on the UK indie scene with their debut single The Drowners, frontman Brett Anderson releases his first solo album, the imaginatively titled Brett Anderson.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8189/ | 193 hits
Over fifteen years since Suede burst on the UK indie scene with their debut single The Drowners, frontman Brett Anderson releases his first solo album, the imaginatively titled Brett Anderson.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8189/ | 193 hits
CD Review: Shakinouts - Time You Were Told
The debut single from Leeds four-piece Shakinouts is a bouncy indie pop number that sits very squarely within its genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9571/ | 227 hits
The debut single from Leeds four-piece Shakinouts is a bouncy indie pop number that sits very squarely within its genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9571/ | 227 hits
CD Review: The Mutts - Life in Dirt
Welcome to the dark side of the garage. Imagine, if you will, the sound of Iggy Pop wandering into The Strokes' studio and repeatedly battering them about the head with a mic stand while shouting "NO NO NO!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4078/ | 319 hits
Welcome to the dark side of the garage. Imagine, if you will, the sound of Iggy Pop wandering into The Strokes' studio and repeatedly battering them about the head with a mic stand while shouting "NO NO NO!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4078/ | 319 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Crash! Indie Anthems 1982-2004
1982-2004 22 years of indie? Did indie really begin in 1982? Who cares, don't let the title stand in the way of this rather good (but rather predictable) compilation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2820/ | 1,047 hits
1982-2004 22 years of indie? Did indie really begin in 1982? Who cares, don't let the title stand in the way of this rather good (but rather predictable) compilation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2820/ | 1,047 hits
User Article: Off The Wall at The Irish Centre
An old school friend (in my case a Very Old friend) contacted me recently to see if I would like to see a Pink Floyd tribute band called Off The Wall at The Irish Centre in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8436/ | 57 hits
An old school friend (in my case a Very Old friend) contacted me recently to see if I would like to see a Pink Floyd tribute band called Off The Wall at The Irish Centre in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8436/ | 57 hits
CD Review: Armstrong - Can't Go Back
Sometimes you wish you could though, go back that is. Back to the moment before putting on the CD would be a good start.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7220/ | 274 hits
Sometimes you wish you could though, go back that is. Back to the moment before putting on the CD would be a good start.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7220/ | 274 hits
CD Review: Mainline - Turn On
A fair enough offering here from Leeds based Mainline. Strutting somewhere between The Stones and The Hives, Mainline merge a strong bassline with jetstreams of guitar highlighted by the gravelled tones of lead vocal Rob Wheelhouse.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3966/ | 192 hits
A fair enough offering here from Leeds based Mainline. Strutting somewhere between The Stones and The Hives, Mainline merge a strong bassline with jetstreams of guitar highlighted by the gravelled tones of lead vocal Rob Wheelhouse.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3966/ | 192 hits
CD Review: Voltage Union - On Your Marks
The Dance To The Radio stable this week wheeled out their latest offering in the form of Voltage Union, and with such stable-mates as Forward Russia and The Pigeon Detectives I was excited and eager to sample the label's latest release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7848/ | 203 hits
The Dance To The Radio stable this week wheeled out their latest offering in the form of Voltage Union, and with such stable-mates as Forward Russia and The Pigeon Detectives I was excited and eager to sample the label's latest release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7848/ | 203 hits
CD Review: Test Icicles - Circle, Square, Triangle
I love hearing a song for the first time on the good ol' MTV2 and getting excited about it. It's reliably a tingly feeling that only comes around once every so often and should be embraced while you apprehensively wait for the credits to role to reveal the artist responsible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4339/ | 439 hits
I love hearing a song for the first time on the good ol' MTV2 and getting excited about it. It's reliably a tingly feeling that only comes around once every so often and should be embraced while you apprehensively wait for the credits to role to reveal the artist responsible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4339/ | 439 hits
CD Review: Aristocrash - Disco Girl / Cheating
Let's get one thing straight: bitching - it's not big, it's not clever and it certainly won't help you to win any reality TV shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4083/ | 301 hits
Let's get one thing straight: bitching - it's not big, it's not clever and it certainly won't help you to win any reality TV shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4083/ | 301 hits
Live Review: Sparta + Silt + Four Planes In Four Days
Four Planes In Four Days provide a low-key start to the night, their mid-paced, dynamic rock gets a decent response from the small crowd, even though the dynamics of the music don't quite work in this small venue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/820/ | 98 hits
Four Planes In Four Days provide a low-key start to the night, their mid-paced, dynamic rock gets a decent response from the small crowd, even though the dynamics of the music don't quite work in this small venue.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/820/ | 98 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - TNS 008
The eighth release from punk record label TNS, is a three way split EP featuring a trio of bands who each have their own take on ska-punk - and none of them sound like Reel Big Fish.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12070/ | 227 hits
The eighth release from punk record label TNS, is a three way split EP featuring a trio of bands who each have their own take on ska-punk - and none of them sound like Reel Big Fish.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12070/ | 227 hits
Live Review: Euphoria Audio
The Wakefield four piece take to the HiFi stage with an air of confidence. And with a sound as accomplished as they evidently have got, they can afford to look self assured.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11549/ | 295 hits
The Wakefield four piece take to the HiFi stage with an air of confidence. And with a sound as accomplished as they evidently have got, they can afford to look self assured.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11549/ | 295 hits
Live Review: The Downfall + Diawara + OFM + Imodiom
Imodiom are a young, energetic, underskilled, 12-year-old pop punk/rock band. OFM are a fantastic, under promoted, slack drummered, great frontmanned, beautifully written, lo-fi grunge band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1067/ | 329 hits
Imodiom are a young, energetic, underskilled, 12-year-old pop punk/rock band. OFM are a fantastic, under promoted, slack drummered, great frontmanned, beautifully written, lo-fi grunge band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1067/ | 329 hits
CD Review: Dinosaur Jr - Crumble
Heavy on the Dinosaur, light on the Junior, dropout lifestyle gurus Mascis, Murph and Barlow return and it's not so much where you been as why are you still here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8805/ | 112 hits
Heavy on the Dinosaur, light on the Junior, dropout lifestyle gurus Mascis, Murph and Barlow return and it's not so much where you been as why are you still here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8805/ | 112 hits
CD Review: The Hype Foundation - s/t
Ignore the crap name. Just pretend there called something cool like "Cranky Gypsy" or "Superwolf" and proceed with the listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4119/ | 407 hits
Ignore the crap name. Just pretend there called something cool like "Cranky Gypsy" or "Superwolf" and proceed with the listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4119/ | 407 hits
CD Review: International Trust - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' is an odd track to say the least. It's a perfectly crafted indie/pop song with radio friendly keyboard hooks and half decent production values.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10154/ | 351 hits
'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' is an odd track to say the least. It's a perfectly crafted indie/pop song with radio friendly keyboard hooks and half decent production values.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10154/ | 351 hits
CD Review: Jetplane Landing - Els Quatre Gats
Although steered away of late from the noise frenzy that is their live show, Jetplane Landing have reverted from the popular emo-lite indie sound of recent recordings to produce another savage emo-punk rock record a la What the argument...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/463/ | 112 hits
Although steered away of late from the noise frenzy that is their live show, Jetplane Landing have reverted from the popular emo-lite indie sound of recent recordings to produce another savage emo-punk rock record a la What the argument...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/463/ | 112 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/ | 312 hits
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/ | 312 hits
CD Review: The Koreans - s/t
The Koreans are a divided bunch. Their sound is an attempted amalgamation of sensible guitar rock and Kasabian style electronica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3090/ | 251 hits
The Koreans are a divided bunch. Their sound is an attempted amalgamation of sensible guitar rock and Kasabian style electronica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3090/ | 251 hits
CD Review: Harmacy - Untitled
Bradford slacker rock outfit Harmacy are a bit of a find. I've never heard of them before but if they're gigging locally I'd recommend checking them out.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6051/ | 375 hits
Bradford slacker rock outfit Harmacy are a bit of a find. I've never heard of them before but if they're gigging locally I'd recommend checking them out.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6051/ | 375 hits
CD Review: The Charlatans - Forever. The Singles
Releasing an album that spans a career can be a hit and miss affair. The sound and songwriting styles change and great songs can be lost in a sea of meritocracy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7622/ | 233 hits
Releasing an album that spans a career can be a hit and miss affair. The sound and songwriting styles change and great songs can be lost in a sea of meritocracy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7622/ | 233 hits
CD Review: 30 Seconds to Mars - The Kill
Every so often a really catchy metal/rock song comes along where people stand up and take notice. With the nominations and awards this song has gained, 30 Seconds To Mars are currently hot stuff, riding the waves of success.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8876/ | 915 hits
Every so often a really catchy metal/rock song comes along where people stand up and take notice. With the nominations and awards this song has gained, 30 Seconds To Mars are currently hot stuff, riding the waves of success.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8876/ | 915 hits
CD Review: Last Night's TV - Better Than That
This CD was a challenge to me as I am not used to reviewing acoustic material but I thought I would give it a go.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/29/ | 112 hits
This CD was a challenge to me as I am not used to reviewing acoustic material but I thought I would give it a go.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/29/ | 112 hits
CD Review: Rob McCulloch - Wait And See
This ambitious 15 track album provides glimpses of the song writing talent on offer, but the flat aesthetics of the overall finished sound leaves little lasting impact.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3132/ | 223 hits
This ambitious 15 track album provides glimpses of the song writing talent on offer, but the flat aesthetics of the overall finished sound leaves little lasting impact.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3132/ | 223 hits
CD Review: Samsa - Quiet Places
Named after a character in a Kafka story who awakes to find himself transformed into a beetle, Samsa exude that pyrotechnic self doubt that Radiohead have as good as taken as their own.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2733/ | 428 hits
Named after a character in a Kafka story who awakes to find himself transformed into a beetle, Samsa exude that pyrotechnic self doubt that Radiohead have as good as taken as their own.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2733/ | 428 hits
CD Review: If I Were King - Untitled
The problem with having seven people in your band, all wanting a bit of the musical pie and having their own bit of limelight, means that unless your influences are sturdily in place and stay there, everything can come across a little irregular for the listener.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7385/ | 172 hits
The problem with having seven people in your band, all wanting a bit of the musical pie and having their own bit of limelight, means that unless your influences are sturdily in place and stay there, everything can come across a little irregular for the listener.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7385/ | 172 hits
Live Review: Easyworld
Since melting hearts at last years festival with their 'Better ways to Self Destruct' mini LP, Eastbourne's ace popkids Easyworld have been busy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/986/ | 103 hits
Since melting hearts at last years festival with their 'Better ways to Self Destruct' mini LP, Eastbourne's ace popkids Easyworld have been busy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/986/ | 103 hits
CD Review: Cry For Silence - The Glorious Dead
Britain has been producing some cracking talent lately. Aside from spitting forth a fair amount of punk rock royalty over the last 12 months in the shape of Gallows, The Plight and loads more, metal is also back on the agenda, as this cracking debut will attest to.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9358/ | 360 hits
Britain has been producing some cracking talent lately. Aside from spitting forth a fair amount of punk rock royalty over the last 12 months in the shape of Gallows, The Plight and loads more, metal is also back on the agenda, as this cracking debut will attest to.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9358/ | 360 hits
Live Review: The (International) Noise Conspiracy
Almost a year ago the band were scheduled to play a venue in Leeds but had to pull out due to a back injury to lead singer and former Refused frontman Dennis Lyxzen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3045/ | 188 hits
Almost a year ago the band were scheduled to play a venue in Leeds but had to pull out due to a back injury to lead singer and former Refused frontman Dennis Lyxzen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3045/ | 188 hits
CD Review: Herrod - Champion The Cause (sampler)
Emo? Hardcore? I dunno mate, I just listen to the music. Herrod are a very musical bunch. I like their new demo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/122/ | 136 hits
Emo? Hardcore? I dunno mate, I just listen to the music. Herrod are a very musical bunch. I like their new demo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/122/ | 136 hits
Live Review: Six By Seven
It's a shithole of a night out there, but 70 hardy and dedicated souls are here to witness the latest intriguing chapter in the Six By Seven story.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3255/ | 288 hits
It's a shithole of a night out there, but 70 hardy and dedicated souls are here to witness the latest intriguing chapter in the Six By Seven story.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3255/ | 288 hits
CD Review: Slow Club - Trophy Room
'Yeah So,' Slow Club's debut album, never really impressed me when it was first released in July. I only listened to it once; they sounded like any other indie-folk outfit that are finding relative success at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11281/ | 178 hits
'Yeah So,' Slow Club's debut album, never really impressed me when it was first released in July. I only listened to it once; they sounded like any other indie-folk outfit that are finding relative success at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11281/ | 178 hits
CD Review: Garron Frith - Untitled
Manchester dwelling solo artist Garron Frith's debut, inspired by the likes of Ryan Adams, the late Elliott Smith and a several other usually cited solo artists has had much praise heaped upon him for his first demo release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3702/ | 203 hits
Manchester dwelling solo artist Garron Frith's debut, inspired by the likes of Ryan Adams, the late Elliott Smith and a several other usually cited solo artists has had much praise heaped upon him for his first demo release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3702/ | 203 hits
Band Profile: Record Department
We can make you better citizens.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6464/ | 378 hits
We can make you better citizens.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6464/ | 378 hits
CD Review: Tift Merritt - Bramble Rose
Tift Merritt you may ask - who the hell is that? Well, Tift Merritt is a country singer-songwriter hailing from North Carolina who has attracted the attentions of Ryan Adams and Ethan Johns no less - who produced this brilliant debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/429/ | 98 hits
Tift Merritt you may ask - who the hell is that? Well, Tift Merritt is a country singer-songwriter hailing from North Carolina who has attracted the attentions of Ryan Adams and Ethan Johns no less - who produced this brilliant debut album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/429/ | 98 hits
CD Review: The Rise - New Situation
The Rise provide a dose of familiar baggy indie guitar dance crossover on this debut CD - think Manchester 1990 if that description was too confusing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4060/ | 315 hits
The Rise provide a dose of familiar baggy indie guitar dance crossover on this debut CD - think Manchester 1990 if that description was too confusing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4060/ | 315 hits
Live Review: De La Soul
After a guy just spinning some classic hip hop tunes (and doing the occasional beat juggling, not the best I have seen) it's time for the real hip-hop masters to appear.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7564/ | 285 hits
After a guy just spinning some classic hip hop tunes (and doing the occasional beat juggling, not the best I have seen) it's time for the real hip-hop masters to appear.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7564/ | 285 hits
CD Review: Colin Mounsey - The Panda and Piano EP
Colin Mounsey is clearly undaunted by challenging trends and preconceived ideas about what songs should and shouldn't reside together on a record.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6255/ | 173 hits
Colin Mounsey is clearly undaunted by challenging trends and preconceived ideas about what songs should and shouldn't reside together on a record.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6255/ | 173 hits
CD Review: One Minute Silence - One Lie Fits All
Lets start on a good footing. I don't like metal. I went to the download festival and didn't see a single metal band for Christ's sake!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/596/ | 332 hits
Lets start on a good footing. I don't like metal. I went to the download festival and didn't see a single metal band for Christ's sake!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/596/ | 332 hits
CD Review: The Somatics - s/t
The melancholy guitar swirling and reflective lyrics of The Somatics' eponymous debut album quickly evoke thoughts of aspirations unrealised and of opportunities spurned.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/125/ | 178 hits
The melancholy guitar swirling and reflective lyrics of The Somatics' eponymous debut album quickly evoke thoughts of aspirations unrealised and of opportunities spurned.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/125/ | 178 hits
CD Review: Polly Paulusma - Scissors in my Pocket
Newspapers and magazines have a habit of either creating new genres, or just blowing them out of all proportion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2433/ | 602 hits
Newspapers and magazines have a habit of either creating new genres, or just blowing them out of all proportion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2433/ | 602 hits
Live Review: These Monsters
On the BBC Introducing Stage we had yet another band who are hell-bent on making something new and exciting with a similarly fluent talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9970/ | 142 hits
On the BBC Introducing Stage we had yet another band who are hell-bent on making something new and exciting with a similarly fluent talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9970/ | 142 hits
CD Review: Due To Debt - Stealing all the awesome
Ok, so the cover note with this CD states "Our music is intended to cross heavy rock with the emotion of blues and the aggression of metal along with melodies and feelings produced from the best songs we enjoy ourselves".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4110/ | 250 hits
Ok, so the cover note with this CD states "Our music is intended to cross heavy rock with the emotion of blues and the aggression of metal along with melodies and feelings produced from the best songs we enjoy ourselves".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4110/ | 250 hits
CD Review: Widgykeff - Made in Korea
The first impression of 'Made in Korea,' the debut single from Widgykeff, is that frontman James Halliday has the perfect voice for this sort of indie-rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10912/ | 99 hits
The first impression of 'Made in Korea,' the debut single from Widgykeff, is that frontman James Halliday has the perfect voice for this sort of indie-rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10912/ | 99 hits
CD Review: 100 Blankets - 100 Blankets
Apart from having a similar name to Hundred Reasons, there isn't much you can say about this band. As I listen to the opening track, I get the feeling the song isn't going anywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/489/ | 150 hits
Apart from having a similar name to Hundred Reasons, there isn't much you can say about this band. As I listen to the opening track, I get the feeling the song isn't going anywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/489/ | 150 hits
CD Review: Little Big Men - Lord & Lady Muck
A simplistic, but well presented three-track demo package from Little Big Men, this is a CD I've particularly enjoyed listening to over the past few days.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15/ | 103 hits
A simplistic, but well presented three-track demo package from Little Big Men, this is a CD I've particularly enjoyed listening to over the past few days.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15/ | 103 hits
CD Review: Alterkicks - On a Holiday
'All killer no filler!' screams this current single from the Liverpudlian quintet and under a foreboding bass line, that's a good thing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7727/ | 243 hits
'All killer no filler!' screams this current single from the Liverpudlian quintet and under a foreboding bass line, that's a good thing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7727/ | 243 hits
CD Review: Flipside - Untitled
Flipside's demo spins around in the CD player, while a huge cringe appears on my face. Three tracks, three power ballads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/276/ | 168 hits
Flipside's demo spins around in the CD player, while a huge cringe appears on my face. Three tracks, three power ballads.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/276/ | 168 hits
Live Review: Aces & Eights + The Voltaires + Honeycomb Love
Aces & Eights are one of the only recent bands who have not come directly from MySpace. Rather than relying on the support of their, admittedly, over 1000 "Friends" they've worked their way up through the grimy Leeds pubs to arrive, not quite signed and slightly tainted, at the Cockpit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9580/ | 565 hits
Aces & Eights are one of the only recent bands who have not come directly from MySpace. Rather than relying on the support of their, admittedly, over 1000 "Friends" they've worked their way up through the grimy Leeds pubs to arrive, not quite signed and slightly tainted, at the Cockpit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9580/ | 565 hits
Live Review: 3 Colours Red
The reformation of the late-nineties' most brutal of crowd pleasers is welcome news as 3 Colours Red once again rock like Armageddon.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1057/ | 118 hits
The reformation of the late-nineties' most brutal of crowd pleasers is welcome news as 3 Colours Red once again rock like Armageddon.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1057/ | 118 hits
CD Review: Quicklime - Untitled
There is a feeling of beginnings about the CD from Bright Young Things selected Quicklime. It's very "home recordings" in presentation (an unlabelled tape) and in it's sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/180/ | 89 hits
There is a feeling of beginnings about the CD from Bright Young Things selected Quicklime. It's very "home recordings" in presentation (an unlabelled tape) and in it's sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/180/ | 89 hits
CD Review: The Compression - Au Naturel
Debut single from Wakefield band The Compression is standard indie-rock fare, with an intriguing, psychedelic edge thanks to frontman Matty's fuzzy vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10959/ | 135 hits
Debut single from Wakefield band The Compression is standard indie-rock fare, with an intriguing, psychedelic edge thanks to frontman Matty's fuzzy vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10959/ | 135 hits
Live Review: Mariko + Sugarvalve + Albeit
I knew I really couldn't miss this! I have seen both Albeit and Sugarvalve before but not Mariko. Saying that I feel as though I have.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1146/ | 216 hits
I knew I really couldn't miss this! I have seen both Albeit and Sugarvalve before but not Mariko. Saying that I feel as though I have.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1146/ | 216 hits
CD Review: Tears of Joy - People Like Us
The debut album from Scottish duo Tears of Joy (TOJ) is a mix of electronica and pop. Busy with studio effects, the album has an impressive array of sounds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10826/ | 89 hits
The debut album from Scottish duo Tears of Joy (TOJ) is a mix of electronica and pop. Busy with studio effects, the album has an impressive array of sounds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10826/ | 89 hits
CD Review: Aces & Eights - s/t
After seeing Aces & Eights at The Cockpit many, many nights ago, I was extremely excited to see that they'd been signed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10086/ | 141 hits
After seeing Aces & Eights at The Cockpit many, many nights ago, I was extremely excited to see that they'd been signed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10086/ | 141 hits
Live Review: Dirty Pretty Things + Humanzi + Louie
There's the possibility of a successful band here, but it's unlikely to be named Louie. I mean, it could form from Louie, or component members thereof, but for now all we see before us is a band going through the stage of self-finding, identification and formation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6438/ | 911 hits
There's the possibility of a successful band here, but it's unlikely to be named Louie. I mean, it could form from Louie, or component members thereof, but for now all we see before us is a band going through the stage of self-finding, identification and formation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6438/ | 911 hits
Live Review: Hot Chip + Casiokids
I was initially disappointed at being exiled upstairs at the o2 but Casiokids made up for it in part with an energetic percussive electro set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12497/ | 71 hits
I was initially disappointed at being exiled upstairs at the o2 but Casiokids made up for it in part with an energetic percussive electro set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12497/ | 71 hits
Live Review: Charly Six
It had certainly been a long time. Cast your mind back to May 1999 and remember Brass Monkey. Clean sweepers on the Leeds Music Parade.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/900/ | 117 hits
It had certainly been a long time. Cast your mind back to May 1999 and remember Brass Monkey. Clean sweepers on the Leeds Music Parade.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/900/ | 117 hits
CD Review: The Charlatans - Up At The Lake
The first song on this album is the title track. It rocks and stomps, demanding volume. Burgess blends his natural voice, with the falsetto style he adopted on the 'Wonderland' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2687/ | 288 hits
The first song on this album is the title track. It rocks and stomps, demanding volume. Burgess blends his natural voice, with the falsetto style he adopted on the 'Wonderland' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2687/ | 288 hits
Live Review: Attic Lights
Bit of an eerie feel about the Met tonight. Not sure if it's because of the approaching Halloween, or the fact that the tax dodgers have fled to their holiday retreats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10140/ | 125 hits
Bit of an eerie feel about the Met tonight. Not sure if it's because of the approaching Halloween, or the fact that the tax dodgers have fled to their holiday retreats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10140/ | 125 hits
Live Review: Catylyst + Love Panda
If on a Saturday afternoon you're in Leeds, and near the Corn Exchange, there's a chance you'll be one of two things.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1342/ | 394 hits
If on a Saturday afternoon you're in Leeds, and near the Corn Exchange, there's a chance you'll be one of two things.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1342/ | 394 hits
CD Review: Son Of Dave - Ain't Goin' To Nike Town
'Ain't Goin to Nike Town' is the latest single from one time Crash Test Dummy, Son Of Dave. A one man band, crafting hip hop saturated blues from little more than an old box, an harmonica and a sampling pedal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10683/ | 115 hits
'Ain't Goin to Nike Town' is the latest single from one time Crash Test Dummy, Son Of Dave. A one man band, crafting hip hop saturated blues from little more than an old box, an harmonica and a sampling pedal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10683/ | 115 hits
CD Review: Massive Attack - 100th Window
Prior to their extensive (and expensive) U.K tour in April, Massive Attack have released their long awaited fifth album "100th Window".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/508/ | 105 hits
Prior to their extensive (and expensive) U.K tour in April, Massive Attack have released their long awaited fifth album "100th Window".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/508/ | 105 hits
CD Review: Liam Frost - Show Me How The Spectres Dance
At only 22 years old, Manchester's Liam Frost, with the accompaniment of The Slowdown Family, has received enormous praise for his brooding and thoughtful brand of acoustic-folk-indie, likened to Badly Drawn Boy, and hailed by some as Britain's answer to Bright Eyes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7226/ | 546 hits
At only 22 years old, Manchester's Liam Frost, with the accompaniment of The Slowdown Family, has received enormous praise for his brooding and thoughtful brand of acoustic-folk-indie, likened to Badly Drawn Boy, and hailed by some as Britain's answer to Bright Eyes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7226/ | 546 hits
CD Review: The Blue Eyed Shark Experiment - Aun Apprendo
The four tracks that make up this EP form a diverse bunch of inoffensive ditties, all of which are listenable but none of which stand out and beg for further attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11528/ | 186 hits
The four tracks that make up this EP form a diverse bunch of inoffensive ditties, all of which are listenable but none of which stand out and beg for further attention.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11528/ | 186 hits
Live Review: Visa + sammyUSA
SAMMYUSA take a while to warm up, delivering a couple of songs that consist little more than controlled feedback - as well as the addition of a vocal sample in the opening instrumental.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/691/ | 118 hits
SAMMYUSA take a while to warm up, delivering a couple of songs that consist little more than controlled feedback - as well as the addition of a vocal sample in the opening instrumental.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/691/ | 118 hits
CD Review: Demon Summer - Sideshow
The name Demon Summer immediately conjures up images of Satan chilling on a beach in Cornwall while the sun beats down on his already fiery flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3144/ | 378 hits
The name Demon Summer immediately conjures up images of Satan chilling on a beach in Cornwall while the sun beats down on his already fiery flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3144/ | 378 hits
CD Review: Spitfire Charlie - Soldier
Spitfire Charlie play laid back and lazy blues with a whiff of the contemporary (see The Libertines) and a hint of the old (see the great Led Zeppelin).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5970/ | 483 hits
Spitfire Charlie play laid back and lazy blues with a whiff of the contemporary (see The Libertines) and a hint of the old (see the great Led Zeppelin).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5970/ | 483 hits
News Article: Rio's Leeds: a new 1,000 capacity venue opens in Leeds
In its 20-year history Bradford Rio has been one of the UK's few through and through rock clubs, and the popular venue is now coming to Leeds!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8064/ | 4,170 hits
In its 20-year history Bradford Rio has been one of the UK's few through and through rock clubs, and the popular venue is now coming to Leeds!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8064/ | 4,170 hits
Live Review: Seafood
As beautiful as The Corrs are - there's one big thing that bothers me about Andrea and her bewitching sisters.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/730/ | 61 hits
As beautiful as The Corrs are - there's one big thing that bothers me about Andrea and her bewitching sisters.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/730/ | 61 hits
CD Review: The Hair - Ghosts
The:Hair are a Leeds Music Scene enigma, on record they've been cut to shreds (admittedly on demo reviews from a couple of years back) yet the write-ups of their live shows are consistently positive, occasionally bordering on the euphoric.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8386/ | 209 hits
The:Hair are a Leeds Music Scene enigma, on record they've been cut to shreds (admittedly on demo reviews from a couple of years back) yet the write-ups of their live shows are consistently positive, occasionally bordering on the euphoric.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8386/ | 209 hits
CD Review: Scout - Blue Screen
Scout are summed up in one word. Impressive. Right from the packaging of the CD (which doesn't really count) to the sound of their material, which is likened to the earlier sounds of Blondie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/385/ | 111 hits
Scout are summed up in one word. Impressive. Right from the packaging of the CD (which doesn't really count) to the sound of their material, which is likened to the earlier sounds of Blondie.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/385/ | 111 hits
CD Review: The Dharma - Untitled
Leeds' own The Dharma (formerly know as Unyson) display a buried love of Freedom Rock on this 3 track demo, that's big choruses, hands in the air and the wind in your hair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4160/ | 347 hits
Leeds' own The Dharma (formerly know as Unyson) display a buried love of Freedom Rock on this 3 track demo, that's big choruses, hands in the air and the wind in your hair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4160/ | 347 hits
CD Review: Hope of the States - Left
As far as unsung classics goes, debut Hope of the States album 'The Lost Riots' has got to be up there with the most frustratingly unrecognised genius releases of the past decade.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6888/ | 1,104 hits
As far as unsung classics goes, debut Hope of the States album 'The Lost Riots' has got to be up there with the most frustratingly unrecognised genius releases of the past decade.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6888/ | 1,104 hits
CD Review: Orka - Untitled
Previously plagued by critique suggesting they are a one-song band, Orka deliver a two-fingered salute in the form of a primarily home-recorded demo CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/81/ | 217 hits
Previously plagued by critique suggesting they are a one-song band, Orka deliver a two-fingered salute in the form of a primarily home-recorded demo CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/81/ | 217 hits
Live Review: Brutal Tinkerbell + Erin's Third Incident + Future Sons of Rome
If ever there was a lesson for new bands to learn then Future Sons Of Rome are it. 1) Your singer should never wear sunglasses unless you are playing on the main stage of a festival or have sold out a well lit arena.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1229/ | 467 hits
If ever there was a lesson for new bands to learn then Future Sons Of Rome are it. 1) Your singer should never wear sunglasses unless you are playing on the main stage of a festival or have sold out a well lit arena.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1229/ | 467 hits
Live Review: Spear of Destiny + Sugarvalve + Catylyst
About 10 minutes before Catylyst were due on stage, I was asked by a certain gentleman if I'd review tonight's proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9845/ | 136 hits
About 10 minutes before Catylyst were due on stage, I was asked by a certain gentleman if I'd review tonight's proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9845/ | 136 hits
CD Review: The Enemy - Music For The People
Looking at the tracklisting for The Enemy's sophomore album - the band who were the new Jam-esque anti-establishment voice of the youth in 2007 - it's hard to wonder if they haven't gone a bit soft.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10664/ | 484 hits
Looking at the tracklisting for The Enemy's sophomore album - the band who were the new Jam-esque anti-establishment voice of the youth in 2007 - it's hard to wonder if they haven't gone a bit soft.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10664/ | 484 hits
CD Review: Amy Studt - My Paper Made Men
You may recognise the name and remember Amy Studt as a hesitant yet flourishing teenage star. After her debut album sold around 200,000 copies and she gained 3 top twenty singles, she pondered stepping out of the world of music for good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9482/ | 1,245 hits
You may recognise the name and remember Amy Studt as a hesitant yet flourishing teenage star. After her debut album sold around 200,000 copies and she gained 3 top twenty singles, she pondered stepping out of the world of music for good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9482/ | 1,245 hits
CD Review: Blue Sky Project - Masquerade EP
I have awaited more tracks from Blue Sky Project since listening to their last EP on MySpace (oh the beauty of the Web!) and thought they had potential, so naturally the next offering from them needed to exceed all expectations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9495/ | 281 hits
I have awaited more tracks from Blue Sky Project since listening to their last EP on MySpace (oh the beauty of the Web!) and thought they had potential, so naturally the next offering from them needed to exceed all expectations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9495/ | 281 hits
CD Review: Shirley Lee - Shirley Lee
Shirley Lee's self-titled debut album is a collection of Brit-pop style love songs. This album is a solo project and is a change from Lee's usual role as frontman of the Spearmints.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10385/ | 139 hits
Shirley Lee's self-titled debut album is a collection of Brit-pop style love songs. This album is a solo project and is a change from Lee's usual role as frontman of the Spearmints.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10385/ | 139 hits
CD Review: Afternoon - Untitled
Afternoon are new to me. But experience has its mitts all over this accomplished demo. Learning that they recently did support for Oceansize at Joseph's Well made me even sicker at having missed that gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/114/ | 128 hits
Afternoon are new to me. But experience has its mitts all over this accomplished demo. Learning that they recently did support for Oceansize at Joseph's Well made me even sicker at having missed that gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/114/ | 128 hits
CD Review: Saving Lenny - Driven To Distraction
On receiving a lovely 7" sized plastic sleeve I eagerly anticipated the smooth black vinyl slipping out into my hand.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/362/ | 335 hits
On receiving a lovely 7" sized plastic sleeve I eagerly anticipated the smooth black vinyl slipping out into my hand.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/362/ | 335 hits
Live Review: The Pigeon Detectives
The London debut of the Leicester-spawned indie/retro behemoth passed off with a bang, as Leeds-based The Pigeon Detectives topped off the evening with a frantic performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7375/ | 991 hits
The London debut of the Leicester-spawned indie/retro behemoth passed off with a bang, as Leeds-based The Pigeon Detectives topped off the evening with a frantic performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7375/ | 991 hits
CD Review: All My Friends Are Dead - Days Of Sleep
Falling somewhere between the orchestrated Icelandic experimental pop sound of Sigur Ros and the dynamics of the post-rock genre sits the Leeds based 5-piece All My Friends Are Dead.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7348/ | 344 hits
Falling somewhere between the orchestrated Icelandic experimental pop sound of Sigur Ros and the dynamics of the post-rock genre sits the Leeds based 5-piece All My Friends Are Dead.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7348/ | 344 hits
Live Review: The Cribs
Tonight The Cribs seem set on staging their own mini revolution as the end of their tour draws to a close in their home county.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8599/ | 312 hits
Tonight The Cribs seem set on staging their own mini revolution as the end of their tour draws to a close in their home county.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8599/ | 312 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Supercharged
Nu-metal has become increasingly popular over recent years, so much so that it can now be afforded its own place in the compilation CD market, no longer confined to an occasional Kerrang cover disk; one such recent compilation is the Supercharged album, a twenty track mix of nu-metal, pop-punk and primarily Americanised, now mainstream, rock marketed directly to the young kids at Garage and Star.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/393/ | 6,116 hits
Nu-metal has become increasingly popular over recent years, so much so that it can now be afforded its own place in the compilation CD market, no longer confined to an occasional Kerrang cover disk; one such recent compilation is the Supercharged album, a twenty track mix of nu-metal, pop-punk and primarily Americanised, now mainstream, rock marketed directly to the young kids at Garage and Star.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/393/ | 6,116 hits
CD Review: Ramon - The First EP
This preview for an album-in-the-pipeline is Ramon's first on Fishsoup Records. It is an exquisite piece of work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2630/ | 318 hits
This preview for an album-in-the-pipeline is Ramon's first on Fishsoup Records. It is an exquisite piece of work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2630/ | 318 hits
CD Review: The Research - She's Not Leaving
It seems the more you love a song, the harder it is to review. When you hate something, you can slag it off for a good hour or so, it is harder to justify love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3303/ | 1,303 hits
It seems the more you love a song, the harder it is to review. When you hate something, you can slag it off for a good hour or so, it is harder to justify love.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3303/ | 1,303 hits
CD Review: Paramore - Brand New Eyes
There seems to be a lot of undeserved anger directed at Paramore, or there was around the release of 2007's 'Riot!' and it's not as though they've ever done anything wrong.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11231/ | 1,361 hits
There seems to be a lot of undeserved anger directed at Paramore, or there was around the release of 2007's 'Riot!' and it's not as though they've ever done anything wrong.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11231/ | 1,361 hits
CD Review: British Sea Power - Open Season
Since the minor cult success of their debut "The Decline of British Sea Power", BSP have been slogging taking their "club night" to every conceivable backwater, playing a gig in any student toilet that would have them and providing live soundtracks to old black & white movies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3792/ | 321 hits
Since the minor cult success of their debut "The Decline of British Sea Power", BSP have been slogging taking their "club night" to every conceivable backwater, playing a gig in any student toilet that would have them and providing live soundtracks to old black & white movies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3792/ | 321 hits
Live Review: The Cut + The Voltaires + Your New Antique + The Invention
"Who needs Glastonbury when we've got Huddersfield!" announced the compère at the Noisebox Festival at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in the town.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8647/ | 367 hits
"Who needs Glastonbury when we've got Huddersfield!" announced the compère at the Noisebox Festival at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in the town.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8647/ | 367 hits
CD Review: Monotone - Nothing Lasts Forever
"Nothing Lasts Forever" is the recent demo from three-piece Monotone, who claim their influences include Jeff Buckley, Morrissey and Nick Drake, though I really can't see much of a comparison.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9/ | 95 hits
"Nothing Lasts Forever" is the recent demo from three-piece Monotone, who claim their influences include Jeff Buckley, Morrissey and Nick Drake, though I really can't see much of a comparison.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9/ | 95 hits
News Article: Leeds bands added to the line up at Leeds Festival 2008
Leeds Festival 2008 organisers Festival Republic have today announced more bands for this year's festival and it's local bands The Music and Hadouken!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9489/ | 896 hits
Leeds Festival 2008 organisers Festival Republic have today announced more bands for this year's festival and it's local bands The Music and Hadouken!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9489/ | 896 hits
Live Review: Themselves + Alias
Mr. Whiskey and No Dice start proceedings with a DJ set that seems to last forever, but creates the atmosphere for Alias.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1056/ | 71 hits
Mr. Whiskey and No Dice start proceedings with a DJ set that seems to last forever, but creates the atmosphere for Alias.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1056/ | 71 hits
Live Review: Breed 77 + A Destructive Issue
The Cockpit must be some kind of talisman for A Destructive Issue. It appears that whenever they play anywhere else they are absolute gash, yet at the Cockpit they slay every time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7376/ | 249 hits
The Cockpit must be some kind of talisman for A Destructive Issue. It appears that whenever they play anywhere else they are absolute gash, yet at the Cockpit they slay every time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7376/ | 249 hits
CD Review: A Hawk And A Hacksaw - Delivrance
'Delivrance' is the fourth album from New Mexico folk duo A Hawk And A Hacksaw (Jeremy Barnes and his partner Heather Trost.) The album is a mixture of traditional arrangements and new songs influenced by Eastern European folk music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10744/ | 123 hits
'Delivrance' is the fourth album from New Mexico folk duo A Hawk And A Hacksaw (Jeremy Barnes and his partner Heather Trost.) The album is a mixture of traditional arrangements and new songs influenced by Eastern European folk music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10744/ | 123 hits
CD Review: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Young Adult Friction
When new bands go around being compared to MBV or the Mary Chain, you pop the disc in the player in the expectation of a nice, chugging wall of noise with a bit of dark brooding lyricism thrown over the top to add colour (well, black isn't actually a colour, but you get the picture).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10741/ | 169 hits
When new bands go around being compared to MBV or the Mary Chain, you pop the disc in the player in the expectation of a nice, chugging wall of noise with a bit of dark brooding lyricism thrown over the top to add colour (well, black isn't actually a colour, but you get the picture).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10741/ | 169 hits
CD Review: Serf - Watch the World Go By
"Watch the World Go By" is Serf's new big single. The Americana guitar band sound is fine and dandy. The main song has a big dumb and terrific chorus and the layers of strong guitar are a treat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/320/ | 306 hits
"Watch the World Go By" is Serf's new big single. The Americana guitar band sound is fine and dandy. The main song has a big dumb and terrific chorus and the layers of strong guitar are a treat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/320/ | 306 hits
CD Review: The Pattern - Fragile Awareness
What I like about the pattern is that after first listening I couldn't stand them. I listen 3 days later and I can't stop ...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/475/ | 63 hits
What I like about the pattern is that after first listening I couldn't stand them. I listen 3 days later and I can't stop ...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/475/ | 63 hits
CD Review: The Bishops - s/t
I've heard a lot of noise about these guys and with their self titled album, would it get louder or would it have to be drowned out?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8377/ | 115 hits
I've heard a lot of noise about these guys and with their self titled album, would it get louder or would it have to be drowned out?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8377/ | 115 hits
CD Review: The Reverse - Shutterspeed
I was unsure what to expect from The Reverse, but pleased with what I heard. Sounding like The Boomtown Rats crossed with the good points of Morrissey and including elements from bands such as Portishead and Mogwai, this four track EP is over before you know it, leaving you wanting more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8446/ | 178 hits
I was unsure what to expect from The Reverse, but pleased with what I heard. Sounding like The Boomtown Rats crossed with the good points of Morrissey and including elements from bands such as Portishead and Mogwai, this four track EP is over before you know it, leaving you wanting more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8446/ | 178 hits
CD Review: Attic Lights - Friday Night Lights
Imagine The Beach Boys, throw in a little of The Feeling with a dash of McFly. Add in string arrangements provided by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn & John and you get Attic Lights, one of the most promising new bands of the year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10093/ | 400 hits
Imagine The Beach Boys, throw in a little of The Feeling with a dash of McFly. Add in string arrangements provided by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn & John and you get Attic Lights, one of the most promising new bands of the year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10093/ | 400 hits
Band Profile: Antony Arcuri
The fact that all of the material is written by one person is astounding. Any further developments by Antony Arcuri should be followed in the future, as this demo proves - Carl Shooter - Shoot the Runner 2007.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3028/ | 413 hits
The fact that all of the material is written by one person is astounding. Any further developments by Antony Arcuri should be followed in the future, as this demo proves - Carl Shooter - Shoot the Runner 2007.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3028/ | 413 hits
CD Review: The Tonic - Untitled
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 152 hits
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 152 hits
CD Review: GoodBooks - Control
Let me introduce Max, Christopher, JP and Leo: collectively known as GoodBooks. A highly anticipated debut album from a highly regarded band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8633/ | 515 hits
Let me introduce Max, Christopher, JP and Leo: collectively known as GoodBooks. A highly anticipated debut album from a highly regarded band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8633/ | 515 hits
Live Review: Seether + Art Of Dying
Art Of Dying kick off tonight's proceedings with their grunge heavy melodic metal, throwing a party like it's 1992 again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7456/ | 184 hits
Art Of Dying kick off tonight's proceedings with their grunge heavy melodic metal, throwing a party like it's 1992 again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7456/ | 184 hits
CD Review: Charlotte Hatherley - Bastardo
Second single to be released from Charlotte Hatherley's critically acclaimed debut album 'Grey Will Fade', 'Bastardo', is a poppy, sun-kissed, fun-packed offering.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3571/ | 439 hits
Second single to be released from Charlotte Hatherley's critically acclaimed debut album 'Grey Will Fade', 'Bastardo', is a poppy, sun-kissed, fun-packed offering.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3571/ | 439 hits
Live Review: Mama Scuba + The Xenith Sound + Vatican Jet
Tonight's openers are perky, sprightly young pups Vatican Jet, who kicked off the April TTS with such style.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3762/ | 655 hits
Tonight's openers are perky, sprightly young pups Vatican Jet, who kicked off the April TTS with such style.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3762/ | 655 hits
Live Review: The Pigeon Detectives
Having been there at early The Pigeon Detectives gigs at The Cockpit and Leeds Met University, and witnessed the excitement of following a local band right up to the big league, before that quick second album dumped them so unceremoniously out of favour again, I was interested to see how they would come out fighting at their Christmastime homecoming shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10246/ | 463 hits
Having been there at early The Pigeon Detectives gigs at The Cockpit and Leeds Met University, and witnessed the excitement of following a local band right up to the big league, before that quick second album dumped them so unceremoniously out of favour again, I was interested to see how they would come out fighting at their Christmastime homecoming shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10246/ | 463 hits
CD Review: Paul Weller - Illumination
Like many of today's music buying public I'm too young to remember The Jam as they were but like so many others I have a few of the albums in my collection and I can hum the classics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/450/ | 187 hits
Like many of today's music buying public I'm too young to remember The Jam as they were but like so many others I have a few of the albums in my collection and I can hum the classics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/450/ | 187 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Heathen Angel - Volume 2
The last compilation album I bought was Now 29 on cassette back in 1994 and the last time I saw it was in 1998 when it was discovered in a draw full of old musty books after which it was thrown into a plastic bin bag and donated to some orphans.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4136/ | 355 hits
The last compilation album I bought was Now 29 on cassette back in 1994 and the last time I saw it was in 1998 when it was discovered in a draw full of old musty books after which it was thrown into a plastic bin bag and donated to some orphans.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4136/ | 355 hits
Band Profile: Nil Carborundum
Misanthropic, anarchistic death/black metal
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8126/ | 166 hits
Misanthropic, anarchistic death/black metal
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8126/ | 166 hits
CD Review: Decoy - France
Decoy sit musically in a category that is most definitely not indie; probably more rock, with a tendency and concentration towards creating a guitar ambience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/182/ | 119 hits
Decoy sit musically in a category that is most definitely not indie; probably more rock, with a tendency and concentration towards creating a guitar ambience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/182/ | 119 hits
Live Review: Capdown + The King Blues
Tonight's support are nearly as good as the headliners. The King Blues have got the mixture of ska, punk, and politic bashing down to a fine art, and pour so much raw energy into their performance it is hard for anyone present to stand still.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8940/ | 421 hits
Tonight's support are nearly as good as the headliners. The King Blues have got the mixture of ska, punk, and politic bashing down to a fine art, and pour so much raw energy into their performance it is hard for anyone present to stand still.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8940/ | 421 hits
Live Review: Wintermute + Semperfire + Dakota
"George Harrison isn't dead" Well that's according to the pensioner who took it upon himself to stand by the speakers throughout the whole of Dakota's performance, waving his walking stick and strutting his stuff, heckling at the poor lads, putting fear into the lives of those who dared breathe let alone stand more than a couple of metres from his well-guarded stage front.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6379/ | 373 hits
"George Harrison isn't dead" Well that's according to the pensioner who took it upon himself to stand by the speakers throughout the whole of Dakota's performance, waving his walking stick and strutting his stuff, heckling at the poor lads, putting fear into the lives of those who dared breathe let alone stand more than a couple of metres from his well-guarded stage front.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6379/ | 373 hits
CD Review: Decoration - I tried it, I liked it, I loved it
John Peel loves them and he's not the only one! This 3 track follow up to the astonishingly good "Thomas Pink Session" is another warning shot across the bows of the music listening public - whistling past with the words "you will adore us" ringing in the ears of all those who dare get in their way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2936/ | 747 hits
John Peel loves them and he's not the only one! This 3 track follow up to the astonishingly good "Thomas Pink Session" is another warning shot across the bows of the music listening public - whistling past with the words "you will adore us" ringing in the ears of all those who dare get in their way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2936/ | 747 hits
CD Review: White Denim - Fits
Second album from the Austin trio, 'Fits,' is a blistering amalgamation of all things bright and beautiful from the archives of American music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10892/ | 121 hits
Second album from the Austin trio, 'Fits,' is a blistering amalgamation of all things bright and beautiful from the archives of American music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10892/ | 121 hits
Live Review: Milburn + Rivers
My day started off surreally, an early morning phone call from my old dear asking me if I've heard of a band from Sheffield, called Milburn?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6838/ | 500 hits
My day started off surreally, an early morning phone call from my old dear asking me if I've heard of a band from Sheffield, called Milburn?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6838/ | 500 hits
Live Review: Herman Dune
I think the year was 2001 when I turned on the radio and heard the late John Peel introduce a Paris-based Swiss/Swedish trio of David, Andre and Neman Herman Dune singing songs such as "How Things Slide" and "Lazy Boys (Don't Stand A Chance)" Five years later, after not listening to Herman Dune for a while I was happy to hear that they would be playing a gig at the Brudenell Social Club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6216/ | 256 hits
I think the year was 2001 when I turned on the radio and heard the late John Peel introduce a Paris-based Swiss/Swedish trio of David, Andre and Neman Herman Dune singing songs such as "How Things Slide" and "Lazy Boys (Don't Stand A Chance)" Five years later, after not listening to Herman Dune for a while I was happy to hear that they would be playing a gig at the Brudenell Social Club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6216/ | 256 hits
CD Review: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody: Party Hits
It's Christmas time again and the exciting sound of Noddy Holder screaming "iiiiit's Chrisssssstmaaaassssssss" can be heard on the radio, in shops and at every pub up and down the country.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11583/ | 233 hits
It's Christmas time again and the exciting sound of Noddy Holder screaming "iiiiit's Chrisssssstmaaaassssssss" can be heard on the radio, in shops and at every pub up and down the country.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11583/ | 233 hits
Live Review: The Cat Pack
My first gig of 2003 and in the dreaded month of January, the skint month, the after payday month, the "gigs are low priority on my spending list" month - but no, what's this, "you'll have to squeeze in at the back"; "you can stand on the chairs if you want"; "I'm not going to the bar again, it was murder" for tonight The Primrose is packed for its first gig of the year and the first gig ever for The Cat Pack all 19+ of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1077/ | 174 hits
My first gig of 2003 and in the dreaded month of January, the skint month, the after payday month, the "gigs are low priority on my spending list" month - but no, what's this, "you'll have to squeeze in at the back"; "you can stand on the chairs if you want"; "I'm not going to the bar again, it was murder" for tonight The Primrose is packed for its first gig of the year and the first gig ever for The Cat Pack all 19+ of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1077/ | 174 hits
CD Review: Cha Cha Cohen - All Artists are Criminals
This is an angry piece of work. Jaqi and Keith Gregory have gone to Australia and do not intend to promote the product.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/219/ | 228 hits
This is an angry piece of work. Jaqi and Keith Gregory have gone to Australia and do not intend to promote the product.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/219/ | 228 hits
Live Review: British Sea Power + The Killers
It's good for Leeds and good for Joseph's Well to see it as full as it is tonight (sold out in fact).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1336/ | 537 hits
It's good for Leeds and good for Joseph's Well to see it as full as it is tonight (sold out in fact).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1336/ | 537 hits
Live Review: Gweedo + The Absence + Daydream
Openers tonight were DayDream, a three piece who are unashamedly proud of their Beatlesque influences.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/860/ | 93 hits
Openers tonight were DayDream, a three piece who are unashamedly proud of their Beatlesque influences.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/860/ | 93 hits
CD Review: Blind Eye View - Perfume
There isn't a great deal that inspires on this 5 track EP. Opening song Perfume is about as good as it gets, with what seems to be their big song - it's as watered down as stadium rock gets.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/503/ | 269 hits
There isn't a great deal that inspires on this 5 track EP. Opening song Perfume is about as good as it gets, with what seems to be their big song - it's as watered down as stadium rock gets.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/503/ | 269 hits
Live Review: The Wonder Stuff
It's time for bleeding the money cow dry again, with The Wonder Stuff back in the game. There's the cheeky Miles Hunt, the rocker Malcolm Treece, quiet bassist Mark McCarthy, and drummer Andres Karu hidden behind excellent fiddle player Erica Nockalls, who has good posture and is probably classically trained.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7732/ | 395 hits
It's time for bleeding the money cow dry again, with The Wonder Stuff back in the game. There's the cheeky Miles Hunt, the rocker Malcolm Treece, quiet bassist Mark McCarthy, and drummer Andres Karu hidden behind excellent fiddle player Erica Nockalls, who has good posture and is probably classically trained.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7732/ | 395 hits
CD Review: Piskie Sits - 50's Greaser Uniform
Last time this reviewer made cautious steps into the music scene in Wakefield, it was full of childish punk and metal bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3758/ | 2,284 hits
Last time this reviewer made cautious steps into the music scene in Wakefield, it was full of childish punk and metal bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3758/ | 2,284 hits
Live Review: Oceansize
Although the number of Oceansize shows in Leeds can still be counted on the fingers of one hand, they are not all new faces to these parts having spent pre-band time in the heart of Leeds 6 before their formation over the hills in Lancashire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/806/ | 134 hits
Although the number of Oceansize shows in Leeds can still be counted on the fingers of one hand, they are not all new faces to these parts having spent pre-band time in the heart of Leeds 6 before their formation over the hills in Lancashire.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/806/ | 134 hits
CD Review: Four Tet - There Is Love In You
Two-years since his last release, 'Ringer,' experimental electro genius Four Tet is back with his seventh studio album 'There Is Love In You.' The long-awaited album opens with the hauntingly beautiful 'Angel Echoes.' It is a track that does exactly what it says on the tin, conjuring up images of floaty ladies serenely passing through the hustle and bustle of the rat-race.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12251/ | 271 hits
Two-years since his last release, 'Ringer,' experimental electro genius Four Tet is back with his seventh studio album 'There Is Love In You.' The long-awaited album opens with the hauntingly beautiful 'Angel Echoes.' It is a track that does exactly what it says on the tin, conjuring up images of floaty ladies serenely passing through the hustle and bustle of the rat-race.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12251/ | 271 hits
CD Review: Paul Marshall - Vultures
More often than not, folk records come with a seasonal mood in mind, though in the case of Paul Marshall and his debut album 'Vultures' we have a record which seems to encapsulate all four seasons - equally as fitting for a frosty February morning as it is for a sun-drenched afternoon in July.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8660/ | 379 hits
More often than not, folk records come with a seasonal mood in mind, though in the case of Paul Marshall and his debut album 'Vultures' we have a record which seems to encapsulate all four seasons - equally as fitting for a frosty February morning as it is for a sun-drenched afternoon in July.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8660/ | 379 hits
CD Review: Sparkwood - Jalopy Pop
Jalopy Pop is a sugar filled, super happy, smiley faced ride from start to finish. Song after song of catchy, infectious American pop that is so chirpy that it could brighten up the day of the most miserable, down in the dumps bastard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3650/ | 499 hits
Jalopy Pop is a sugar filled, super happy, smiley faced ride from start to finish. Song after song of catchy, infectious American pop that is so chirpy that it could brighten up the day of the most miserable, down in the dumps bastard.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3650/ | 499 hits
CD Review: Muse - Invincible
Muse have had huge success over the last year, with a hit album and a single that was on the radio so incessantly that, impressive though it was on the first few listens, eventually became white noise after being played to death.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8310/ | 250 hits
Muse have had huge success over the last year, with a hit album and a single that was on the radio so incessantly that, impressive though it was on the first few listens, eventually became white noise after being played to death.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8310/ | 250 hits
CD Review: The Nervous Shakedown - Untitled
The White Stripes have a lot to answer for. Not only did they prompt the entire record industry to sign any band with a 'The' in the title, but they also made every label sign up the obligatory dirty blues riffage band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2332/ | 345 hits
The White Stripes have a lot to answer for. Not only did they prompt the entire record industry to sign any band with a 'The' in the title, but they also made every label sign up the obligatory dirty blues riffage band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2332/ | 345 hits
CD Review: The Hit and Runs - Nightcap EP
'Ow do, Sirs? It would stand to reason, that within a year or so of the Arctic Monkeys' slightly bemusing and chaotic arrival onto the music scene, there was suddenly gonna be a deluge of two bit chancers picking up guitars and warbling away in local dialect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7925/ | 186 hits
'Ow do, Sirs? It would stand to reason, that within a year or so of the Arctic Monkeys' slightly bemusing and chaotic arrival onto the music scene, there was suddenly gonna be a deluge of two bit chancers picking up guitars and warbling away in local dialect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7925/ | 186 hits
CD Review: Breakthemould - s/t
One obvious disadvantage of calling yourselves Breakthemould is that reviews of your recorded output are inevitably going to query whether or not you do actually "break the mould" in terms of pushing new musical boundaries.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3430/ | 520 hits
One obvious disadvantage of calling yourselves Breakthemould is that reviews of your recorded output are inevitably going to query whether or not you do actually "break the mould" in terms of pushing new musical boundaries.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3430/ | 520 hits
CD Review: The Longshots - Million To One EP
'Ex-Girlfriends' kicks off in incendiary fashion and sets the tone for the next eleven and a bit minutes of your life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2688/ | 250 hits
'Ex-Girlfriends' kicks off in incendiary fashion and sets the tone for the next eleven and a bit minutes of your life.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2688/ | 250 hits
CD Review: blumone* - We Are ... blumone*
It's very hard to describe this album. Mainly because it is a hybrid of so many different genres, it's almost impossible to pin it down.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4325/ | 219 hits
It's very hard to describe this album. Mainly because it is a hybrid of so many different genres, it's almost impossible to pin it down.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4325/ | 219 hits
CD Review: The Black Box Revelation - Set Your Head On Fire
The debut album from Brussels' The Black Box Revelation kicks off with the sleazy rock and roll of 'Love, Love Is On My Mind.' Erratic drumbeats, jerky riffs and Jan Paternoster's all-over-the-place vocals give this album-opener the sort of vibrant-but-ramshackle energy you'd expect from a live performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10543/ | 225 hits
The debut album from Brussels' The Black Box Revelation kicks off with the sleazy rock and roll of 'Love, Love Is On My Mind.' Erratic drumbeats, jerky riffs and Jan Paternoster's all-over-the-place vocals give this album-opener the sort of vibrant-but-ramshackle energy you'd expect from a live performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10543/ | 225 hits
CD Review: The Reindeer Section - Son Of Evil Reindeer
The Reindeer Section have a good story, and you can find plenty of well researched articles and reviews in the professional press now that Album number 2 on Bright Star Recordings is out.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/422/ | 201 hits
The Reindeer Section have a good story, and you can find plenty of well researched articles and reviews in the professional press now that Album number 2 on Bright Star Recordings is out.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/422/ | 201 hits
Live Review: 30 Day Hex + Pop Threat + Distophia
Distophia play cool lo-fi indie with franticly fast guitars and pop melodies. Lots of distortion and effects muddle the sound a little, and whilst they're a small-compact-venue-sort-of-band, ideal for the Fenton, there are what-would-that-sound-like-at-the-Well moments.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/785/ | 166 hits
Distophia play cool lo-fi indie with franticly fast guitars and pop melodies. Lots of distortion and effects muddle the sound a little, and whilst they're a small-compact-venue-sort-of-band, ideal for the Fenton, there are what-would-that-sound-like-at-the-Well moments.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/785/ | 166 hits
Live Review: Brudenell Benefit Night
For those that don't know, The Brudenell Social Club is in grave danger. If money can't be raised for soundproofing then their licence will be revoked and this wonderful venue will be no more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3638/ | 588 hits
For those that don't know, The Brudenell Social Club is in grave danger. If money can't be raised for soundproofing then their licence will be revoked and this wonderful venue will be no more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3638/ | 588 hits
CD Review: Eddie Vedder - Into The Wild
For his first venture into solo work the Pearl Jam frontman has produced this soundtrack for close friend Sean Penn's film 'Into The Wild'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8991/ | 540 hits
For his first venture into solo work the Pearl Jam frontman has produced this soundtrack for close friend Sean Penn's film 'Into The Wild'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8991/ | 540 hits
CD Review: i concur - Oblige
CD in the tray; pen at the ready; here's to another laudable post-rock review-by-numbers... Wrong. This release has subverted my expectations, frankly, and not in a uniformly positive way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10063/ | 230 hits
CD in the tray; pen at the ready; here's to another laudable post-rock review-by-numbers... Wrong. This release has subverted my expectations, frankly, and not in a uniformly positive way.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10063/ | 230 hits
CD Review: Cardboard Cowboy - Untitled
This is a good CD. I'm told nothing about the band before I slot the disc in my machine, just a pretty piss poor name and a green CD/r.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/230/ | 121 hits
This is a good CD. I'm told nothing about the band before I slot the disc in my machine, just a pretty piss poor name and a green CD/r.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/230/ | 121 hits
CD Review: Oh No Ono - Eggs
My formative years, and those of countless others, were brightened considerably by the Danes and the thoughtful gift of Lego they bestowed upon the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12349/ | 167 hits
My formative years, and those of countless others, were brightened considerably by the Danes and the thoughtful gift of Lego they bestowed upon the world.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12349/ | 167 hits
CD Review: Dios (Malos) - s/t
Ahh, the troublesome sophomore album, so many bands try, but so few succeed in moving their music on and keeping it interesting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6392/ | 145 hits
Ahh, the troublesome sophomore album, so many bands try, but so few succeed in moving their music on and keeping it interesting.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6392/ | 145 hits
Live Review: Born To Run
I'm not big on lookalike/soundalike "tribute" bands as it all seems a bit naff to me, but I am a big Bruce fan, so I thought what the hell, it's only a fiver in and The New Roscoe is only about 20 minutes drive away and there's not much else happening this Thursday night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1047/ | 57 hits
I'm not big on lookalike/soundalike "tribute" bands as it all seems a bit naff to me, but I am a big Bruce fan, so I thought what the hell, it's only a fiver in and The New Roscoe is only about 20 minutes drive away and there's not much else happening this Thursday night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1047/ | 57 hits
CD Review: Loqui - I Can't Believe It's Not Better
An ostentatious biography package accompanies this 'Greatest Hits' compilation from Loqui, which also encompasses their life as Vertigo Green.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4302/ | 275 hits
An ostentatious biography package accompanies this 'Greatest Hits' compilation from Loqui, which also encompasses their life as Vertigo Green.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4302/ | 275 hits
CD Review: Against Me! - As the Eternal Cowboy
Against Me! released the best album, in my opinion, of 2002 with their full length debut "Reinventing Axl Rose" with Gainesville luminaries No Idea Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/663/ | 857 hits
Against Me! released the best album, in my opinion, of 2002 with their full length debut "Reinventing Axl Rose" with Gainesville luminaries No Idea Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/663/ | 857 hits
CD Review: The Whip - X Marks Destination
Whilst the music world seems to be in a fervour over the latest wave indie bands from the North West who all sound remarkably and uninspiring similar, Manchester band The Whip have produced a stand-out indie-electro dance album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9336/ | 811 hits
Whilst the music world seems to be in a fervour over the latest wave indie bands from the North West who all sound remarkably and uninspiring similar, Manchester band The Whip have produced a stand-out indie-electro dance album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9336/ | 811 hits
CD Review: Hanoi Rocks - Fashion
The last time I heard anyone mention Hanoi Rocks it was in a Pitchfork Media roundup of the best records of 2006.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8695/ | 170 hits
The last time I heard anyone mention Hanoi Rocks it was in a Pitchfork Media roundup of the best records of 2006.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8695/ | 170 hits
CD Review: The Bilderberg Group - I Knew You'd Know I'd Know You Know
The Bonzo Dog Band meet Martin Newell in experimental party spirits. This is Da Da puckishness at its merriest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/37/ | 193 hits
The Bonzo Dog Band meet Martin Newell in experimental party spirits. This is Da Da puckishness at its merriest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/37/ | 193 hits
Band Profile: Oui Bee
Oui Bee's solo career began when she joined the 'Hydrogen Jukebox', an alternative Cabaret, music and comedy forum in Darlington, where she was quickly snapped up as the resident songwriter/performer...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9220/ | 128 hits
Oui Bee's solo career began when she joined the 'Hydrogen Jukebox', an alternative Cabaret, music and comedy forum in Darlington, where she was quickly snapped up as the resident songwriter/performer...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9220/ | 128 hits
CD Review: Wooden Peak - Frog
Anyone who's ever heard 'Dear Prudence' (and that's pretty much everyone, right?) knows the ethereal warmth that arpeggiation can lend to a tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12391/ | 143 hits
Anyone who's ever heard 'Dear Prudence' (and that's pretty much everyone, right?) knows the ethereal warmth that arpeggiation can lend to a tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12391/ | 143 hits
CD Review: Carma - Don't Make Me Do It
A lot of you will know of Geordie boys Carma. They tend to pimp themselves around these parts quite a lot.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3791/ | 605 hits
A lot of you will know of Geordie boys Carma. They tend to pimp themselves around these parts quite a lot.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3791/ | 605 hits
CD Review: Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come On
Despite being a firm believer that the hype surrounding New Yorkshire's success story, Arctic Monkeys, is entirely justified I didn't want to believe the latest hype surrounding them...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7134/ | 1,306 hits
Despite being a firm believer that the hype surrounding New Yorkshire's success story, Arctic Monkeys, is entirely justified I didn't want to believe the latest hype surrounding them...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7134/ | 1,306 hits
Interview: Night Herons
This week I caught up with Leeds-Bradford 5 piece, Night Herons. Indie? Electro? They're not entirely sure themselves, which is what makes them so exciting...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11618/ | 337 hits
This week I caught up with Leeds-Bradford 5 piece, Night Herons. Indie? Electro? They're not entirely sure themselves, which is what makes them so exciting...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11618/ | 337 hits
CD Review: The Lost Patrol - Midnight Matinee
Midnight Matinee is the seventh release from New York based The Lost Patrol, and the first recording with singer Mollie Israel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12174/ | 135 hits
Midnight Matinee is the seventh release from New York based The Lost Patrol, and the first recording with singer Mollie Israel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12174/ | 135 hits
Live Review: Glasvegas
The much hyped Glasgow 4 piece came to a sold out Faversham with a crazy amount of expectation, was there a 'picks for '08' piece that didn't feature them?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9211/ | 790 hits
The much hyped Glasgow 4 piece came to a sold out Faversham with a crazy amount of expectation, was there a 'picks for '08' piece that didn't feature them?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9211/ | 790 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/ | 268 hits
The Ghost Of A Thousand vocalist Tom Lacey speaks with Leeds Music Scene
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10776/ | 268 hits
Live Review: Idlewild + Now It's Overhead
Band names get more elaborate these days. It's a shame the music they produce doesn't. Now It's Overhead are very dull to watch and listen to.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8152/ | 271 hits
Band names get more elaborate these days. It's a shame the music they produce doesn't. Now It's Overhead are very dull to watch and listen to.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8152/ | 271 hits
CD Review: The Defiled - s/t
Adding an electronic ambience to metalcore is maybe not what you'd think would work, but when done simply and subtly it certainly does.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8584/ | 172 hits
Adding an electronic ambience to metalcore is maybe not what you'd think would work, but when done simply and subtly it certainly does.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8584/ | 172 hits
CD Review: Farming Incident - Please leave the state in the toilet in which you would wish to find it
Farming Incident are by far and away the most challenging horse to ride in the Wrath stables. They share none of the immediacy of there stable mates and with good reason.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/233/ | 234 hits
Farming Incident are by far and away the most challenging horse to ride in the Wrath stables. They share none of the immediacy of there stable mates and with good reason.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/233/ | 234 hits
Live Review: Eris + 16-Bit Revival + KLFC
Although the particularly seasonal weather meant the theatre was not at capacity, the significant support of family-members and friends of those involved made up for the lack of numbers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9115/ | 389 hits
Although the particularly seasonal weather meant the theatre was not at capacity, the significant support of family-members and friends of those involved made up for the lack of numbers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9115/ | 389 hits
CD Review: The Innocent OJs - Keep Your Enemies Closer
As guilty as their namesake was, the Innocent OJ's are just as guilty of flagrantly flaunting their record collections in their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/103/ | 277 hits
As guilty as their namesake was, the Innocent OJ's are just as guilty of flagrantly flaunting their record collections in their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/103/ | 277 hits
CD Review: Daniel Webster - While The Motors Are Humming Below Us
From the very start of the first track on this eleven song record, you realise that Mr. Webster knows his quirky pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2981/ | 186 hits
From the very start of the first track on this eleven song record, you realise that Mr. Webster knows his quirky pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2981/ | 186 hits
Live Review: The Futureheads
Four blokes in a band with a passion for making a clever arty punk racket grace the stage tonight in a triumphant manner.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3851/ | 881 hits
Four blokes in a band with a passion for making a clever arty punk racket grace the stage tonight in a triumphant manner.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3851/ | 881 hits
Live Review: The Yards + Behaviour
After a week of assaulting the laser on my overworked CD player and my wife's ears through demo offerings from both these bands, I knew, before even walking through the Vine door this was going to be a fantastic showcase.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2322/ | 546 hits
After a week of assaulting the laser on my overworked CD player and my wife's ears through demo offerings from both these bands, I knew, before even walking through the Vine door this was going to be a fantastic showcase.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2322/ | 546 hits
Live Review: The Rocks + The Barbs + Special Needs + Baby Food
This evening, there are 10+ gigs taking place in Leeds, showing the very healthy state of things at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3163/ | 431 hits
This evening, there are 10+ gigs taking place in Leeds, showing the very healthy state of things at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3163/ | 431 hits
CD Review: The New Amsterdams - Story Like a Scar
Story like a Scar opens with two undeniably perfect tracks defining the album genre as mellow folk. The New Amsterdams incorporate country-style instruments such as a harmonica, banjo and stand-up bass for a brilliant effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6885/ | 135 hits
Story like a Scar opens with two undeniably perfect tracks defining the album genre as mellow folk. The New Amsterdams incorporate country-style instruments such as a harmonica, banjo and stand-up bass for a brilliant effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6885/ | 135 hits
CD Review: Goons of Doom - For A Girl
This is the first single from the Goons' second album 'I Hate My Hair And Want To Die', which carries on their very stripped back, garage band esq.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10166/ | 375 hits
This is the first single from the Goons' second album 'I Hate My Hair And Want To Die', which carries on their very stripped back, garage band esq.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10166/ | 375 hits
Live Review: Parisman + The Pyschedelic Breakfast + Cheer Up Mungo Hump and the Daddy Special
Mungo Hump sounded as proficient as they did interesting as they blasted through their first two songs but the set averaged out from that point onwards.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/828/ | 154 hits
Mungo Hump sounded as proficient as they did interesting as they blasted through their first two songs but the set averaged out from that point onwards.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/828/ | 154 hits
Live Review: Kate Rusby
Go to a folk gig... what is that about? Well, I've been into Kate Rusby's music since I got her excellent album "10" as a present from a discerning music lover.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1282/ | 129 hits
Go to a folk gig... what is that about? Well, I've been into Kate Rusby's music since I got her excellent album "10" as a present from a discerning music lover.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1282/ | 129 hits
CD Review: Pollen - Lonely In The Crowd
I get hayfever. Real bad, sometimes. But this particular strain of Pollen is infectious and debilitating in the best possible way - it will make you 1) sing (uncontrollably and loudly) and 2) stand there in shock unable to do a thing except sniff, your eyes watering, but for an entirely different reason to that large and inconsiderate yellow field a few streets away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3200/ | 498 hits
I get hayfever. Real bad, sometimes. But this particular strain of Pollen is infectious and debilitating in the best possible way - it will make you 1) sing (uncontrollably and loudly) and 2) stand there in shock unable to do a thing except sniff, your eyes watering, but for an entirely different reason to that large and inconsiderate yellow field a few streets away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3200/ | 498 hits
Live Review: Mover
Three long years I've been waiting!!! Finally Mover are back in town... hurrah!! I had never heard of the band before I saw them support The Bluetones in 1998 at the T&C but they completely blew me away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1177/ | 377 hits
Three long years I've been waiting!!! Finally Mover are back in town... hurrah!! I had never heard of the band before I saw them support The Bluetones in 1998 at the T&C but they completely blew me away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1177/ | 377 hits
CD Review: Semifinalists - s/t
No two ways about it. This is a purely beautiful debut album. Semifinalists have managed to condense hours of sweeping, emotional epic music all the way down into 3 minute wedges of charming pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6559/ | 482 hits
No two ways about it. This is a purely beautiful debut album. Semifinalists have managed to condense hours of sweeping, emotional epic music all the way down into 3 minute wedges of charming pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6559/ | 482 hits
CD Review: Jack Butler - Velvet Prose
The acapella intro of 'Velvet Prose' and immediate ska-like upbeat tempo make you want to keep listening to this song and quite right too because this is very, very good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7209/ | 249 hits
The acapella intro of 'Velvet Prose' and immediate ska-like upbeat tempo make you want to keep listening to this song and quite right too because this is very, very good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7209/ | 249 hits
Live Review: Rob Nichols + Paul Marshall + Tony Lambert + Debra Robson
Down at the Well on a Sunday is a relaxing end to one of the maddest weeks, and in such context I review this gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/708/ | 326 hits
Down at the Well on a Sunday is a relaxing end to one of the maddest weeks, and in such context I review this gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/708/ | 326 hits
Band Profile: Mr Pasty
THE STORY SO FAR ... Mr Pasty. He is neither a person nor a bakery product consisting of peas, meats, vegetables and sometimes with cheese.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10960/ | 64 hits
THE STORY SO FAR ... Mr Pasty. He is neither a person nor a bakery product consisting of peas, meats, vegetables and sometimes with cheese.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10960/ | 64 hits
Live Review: Parva + The Union Volts + Being 747
Would putting rock bands in a massive hole work? With a crowd made-up of mostly of people wanting to be seen and grab the free booze, it was a triumph for the bands for so many to be grabbed from the bar by the quality of the music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/835/ | 304 hits
Would putting rock bands in a massive hole work? With a crowd made-up of mostly of people wanting to be seen and grab the free booze, it was a triumph for the bands for so many to be grabbed from the bar by the quality of the music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/835/ | 304 hits
CD Review: Portabello - Once Around The Sun
Portabello are a professional bunch. This CD is well produced, looks good and is being pushed through major retail chains nationwide from an independent base without using the usual distributors.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/117/ | 257 hits
Portabello are a professional bunch. This CD is well produced, looks good and is being pushed through major retail chains nationwide from an independent base without using the usual distributors.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/117/ | 257 hits
Live Review: The Whip + The Hair + Rochelle
I arrived early to make sure we caught indie-electro Leeds band The Hair - when they came onstage the room that was empty just 15 minutes before was now full.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9032/ | 432 hits
I arrived early to make sure we caught indie-electro Leeds band The Hair - when they came onstage the room that was empty just 15 minutes before was now full.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9032/ | 432 hits
CD Review: Jets Overhead - Bridges
As the heat of another summer fades away and the clouds roll in, Vancouver Island's Jets Overhead provide the perfect soundtrack to your new friend, the bittersweet malaise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7173/ | 206 hits
As the heat of another summer fades away and the clouds roll in, Vancouver Island's Jets Overhead provide the perfect soundtrack to your new friend, the bittersweet malaise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7173/ | 206 hits
CD Review: The Dharma - Can You Rely On Them
Upon receiving this CD, I thought - 'Looks promising, very slick. Maybe a better photographer could have made the live looking cover shot look a little less like they are performing at an open jam night to an empty pub.' 'Can You Rely On Them' is a tune that upon first listen seems to pull no punches, upon second or more listens you will be thinking 'what the hell is going on with these guys.' It is filled with lots of quirky little solos, which do showcase a lot of musical talent that is there, somewhere!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8692/ | 207 hits
Upon receiving this CD, I thought - 'Looks promising, very slick. Maybe a better photographer could have made the live looking cover shot look a little less like they are performing at an open jam night to an empty pub.' 'Can You Rely On Them' is a tune that upon first listen seems to pull no punches, upon second or more listens you will be thinking 'what the hell is going on with these guys.' It is filled with lots of quirky little solos, which do showcase a lot of musical talent that is there, somewhere!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8692/ | 207 hits
Live Review: Sketches + Fourteen Corners + The Dead Certs
It's the second of the Futuresound heats, and what I manage to catch of The Dead Certs' set is sadly quite brief, as I arrive at the Cockpit a little later than planned.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9712/ | 344 hits
It's the second of the Futuresound heats, and what I manage to catch of The Dead Certs' set is sadly quite brief, as I arrive at the Cockpit a little later than planned.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9712/ | 344 hits
CD Review: Jewel - 0304
On first hearing that Jewel had recorded a Pop album it seemed a strange move. This down to earth, cowboy dating, sensitive poet ditching her acoustic guitar in favour of a beat box?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/613/ | 174 hits
On first hearing that Jewel had recorded a Pop album it seemed a strange move. This down to earth, cowboy dating, sensitive poet ditching her acoustic guitar in favour of a beat box?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/613/ | 174 hits
CD Review: Pushbike Army - Four From Alexandra Grove
Music, like life, can be a dispiriting place at times. No sooner are ideals espoused than one sees them tarnished by those whom one supposed to be their champions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9360/ | 298 hits
Music, like life, can be a dispiriting place at times. No sooner are ideals espoused than one sees them tarnished by those whom one supposed to be their champions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9360/ | 298 hits
Live Review: Pulled Apart by Horses + Emily Levy & Rich Arthurs + Bill Lawrence + Big Wave + Winter North Atlantic + Grammatics + Peter Wright + The Seal Cub Clubbing Club + Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band + Fuse[d]
There are countless laudable aspects of the weekend that will have been taken away by all of the festival-goers, but arguably it's Moor Music Festival's inclusive eclecticism that deserves the biggest pat on the back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9909/ | 449 hits
There are countless laudable aspects of the weekend that will have been taken away by all of the festival-goers, but arguably it's Moor Music Festival's inclusive eclecticism that deserves the biggest pat on the back.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9909/ | 449 hits
Band Profile: Pocket Of 3
Rather than just replicate their recordings on stage, Pocket of 3 aims to put on a proper stage show, merging one song into another with instrumental jams and solos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10431/ | 73 hits
Rather than just replicate their recordings on stage, Pocket of 3 aims to put on a proper stage show, merging one song into another with instrumental jams and solos.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10431/ | 73 hits
CD Review: Arctic Monkeys - Humbug
It's the tricky third album for the Arctic Monkeys, originally from Sheffield and an emblem of hope for unsigned bands everywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11287/ | 334 hits
It's the tricky third album for the Arctic Monkeys, originally from Sheffield and an emblem of hope for unsigned bands everywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11287/ | 334 hits