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Band Profile: Rochelle
Lydia: Voice Thom: Guitar James: Beats & Synth Nath: Synth & Bass
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7846/ | 862 hits
Lydia: Voice Thom: Guitar James: Beats & Synth Nath: Synth & Bass
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7846/ | 862 hits
CD Review: Delphic - Doubt
On everyone's 'tip for the top' tongues this new year are Mancunian synth-botherers Delphic. 'Doubt' is the second single from just released album 'Acolyte' and, to the relief of Radio One programmers everywhere, it's pretty good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12164/ | 207 hits
On everyone's 'tip for the top' tongues this new year are Mancunian synth-botherers Delphic. 'Doubt' is the second single from just released album 'Acolyte' and, to the relief of Radio One programmers everywhere, it's pretty good.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12164/ | 207 hits
Live Review: Sky Larkin
With all 3 members adorned in bright yellow Sky Larkin add more sunshine to the afternoon with their rocked up pop tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7192/ | 345 hits
With all 3 members adorned in bright yellow Sky Larkin add more sunshine to the afternoon with their rocked up pop tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7192/ | 345 hits
CD Review: Noisia - Machine Gun
'Machine Gun,' the first single to be lifted off Dutch trio Noisia's forthcoming full-length, is the sort of drum n bass that might, inexplicably, infiltrate the alternative scene, ala Pendulum - although an industrial tinge means this is far darker than anything Pendulum have ever produced.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12263/ | 387 hits
'Machine Gun,' the first single to be lifted off Dutch trio Noisia's forthcoming full-length, is the sort of drum n bass that might, inexplicably, infiltrate the alternative scene, ala Pendulum - although an industrial tinge means this is far darker than anything Pendulum have ever produced.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12263/ | 387 hits
CD Review: Rolo Tomassi - s/t
You can't really diss Rolo Tomassi. In fairness, I've seen these guys struggle through hardcore shows, getting abuse from the scene kids because they're all about 14 (my old band played with them last year and they bought their GCSE revision books with them), but they've struggled on over the past year and finally honed their unusual brand of synth-spazzcore, so now their headlining shows and supporting HORSE the band and stuff.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7533/ | 202 hits
You can't really diss Rolo Tomassi. In fairness, I've seen these guys struggle through hardcore shows, getting abuse from the scene kids because they're all about 14 (my old band played with them last year and they bought their GCSE revision books with them), but they've struggled on over the past year and finally honed their unusual brand of synth-spazzcore, so now their headlining shows and supporting HORSE the band and stuff.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7533/ | 202 hits
CD Review: Turnbull ACs - Untitled
Any band that has no drummer, but a 'keys/ beats' man must be kind of interesting, right? Well, Turnbull ACs certainly think so.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4145/ | 359 hits
Any band that has no drummer, but a 'keys/ beats' man must be kind of interesting, right? Well, Turnbull ACs certainly think so.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4145/ | 359 hits
CD Review: Monkey - Spider In The Water
Arriving just in the nick of time for summer this breezy little episode is the perfect soundtrack to a Sunday afternoon of lazing in the garden as the sun rains down on your back probably giving you skin cancer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3011/ | 194 hits
Arriving just in the nick of time for summer this breezy little episode is the perfect soundtrack to a Sunday afternoon of lazing in the garden as the sun rains down on your back probably giving you skin cancer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3011/ | 194 hits
CD Review: Tacoma - Untitled
Opening with a swirling, effect laden guitar and brooding synth "Bite The Hand" evokes memories of many of Britpop's finest; the gloomy brightness of Mansun and guitar lines "borrowed" from Suede.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/308/ | 187 hits
Opening with a swirling, effect laden guitar and brooding synth "Bite The Hand" evokes memories of many of Britpop's finest; the gloomy brightness of Mansun and guitar lines "borrowed" from Suede.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/308/ | 187 hits
CD Review: Ludwig - Snake District
Ludwig sound somewhere between Orbital, Boards of Canada, and, well, the rest of the Warp back catalogue to be honest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2893/ | 234 hits
Ludwig sound somewhere between Orbital, Boards of Canada, and, well, the rest of the Warp back catalogue to be honest.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2893/ | 234 hits
CD Review: Shard - Make Me Butterfly
Shard wail onto my stereo like a fucking alarm bell. Hit me, hit me, hit me! Riffs shooting out of their guitars like bullets from an MK47, vocals that scream down the mic shouting slap me in the face, yes, you, now you bastard!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3917/ | 304 hits
Shard wail onto my stereo like a fucking alarm bell. Hit me, hit me, hit me! Riffs shooting out of their guitars like bullets from an MK47, vocals that scream down the mic shouting slap me in the face, yes, you, now you bastard!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3917/ | 304 hits
Band Profile: The Farrs
Ross - Guitar / Keys Harley - Vocals / Synth Ads - Bass Helen - Beats
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12248/ | 11 hits
Ross - Guitar / Keys Harley - Vocals / Synth Ads - Bass Helen - Beats
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12248/ | 11 hits
CD Review: John Merrick's Remains - Digging Up The Remains
Sometimes in life, you encounter those who are, shall we say, a bit twisted. These two electro goons, naming themselves after the Elephant Man though, take the cake.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3497/ | 1,121 hits
Sometimes in life, you encounter those who are, shall we say, a bit twisted. These two electro goons, naming themselves after the Elephant Man though, take the cake.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3497/ | 1,121 hits
CD Review: Emmet - Emmet 3.0
There's little more that LMS can say about Emmet. We've already creamed our collective pants over their brand of high class dance music, or as everyone seems to call it, 'dance music it's ok to like'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3772/ | 202 hits
There's little more that LMS can say about Emmet. We've already creamed our collective pants over their brand of high class dance music, or as everyone seems to call it, 'dance music it's ok to like'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3772/ | 202 hits
CD Review: Harry - Under the Covers EP
"I bet you look at me and think I am a dumb blonde". No kidding, although some other choice phrases sprang to mind throughout Harry's sleazy whoring, errr re-working, of Salt'n'Pepper song Push It.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/535/ | 271 hits
"I bet you look at me and think I am a dumb blonde". No kidding, although some other choice phrases sprang to mind throughout Harry's sleazy whoring, errr re-working, of Salt'n'Pepper song Push It.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/535/ | 271 hits
Band Profile: Hey! Panda
Eddie - Drums Sam - Bass James - Guitar and Voice Jonny - Guitar and Synth
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9364/ | 125 hits
Eddie - Drums Sam - Bass James - Guitar and Voice Jonny - Guitar and Synth
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9364/ | 125 hits
CD Review: Emmet - Untitled
After reviewing rock bands for the last few months, it's an unexpected change of direction that sees me listening to this 4 track CD by dance trio Emmet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2259/ | 171 hits
After reviewing rock bands for the last few months, it's an unexpected change of direction that sees me listening to this 4 track CD by dance trio Emmet.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2259/ | 171 hits
Band Profile: Pop Threat
Caroline McChrystal - vocals, synth Juliet Lang - bass, vocals Darren Lockwood - guitar Mick White - drums
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1826/ | 253 hits
Caroline McChrystal - vocals, synth Juliet Lang - bass, vocals Darren Lockwood - guitar Mick White - drums
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1826/ | 253 hits
CD Review: Rudolf Rocker - Rabbiting With Richard Dido
This is Rudolf Rocker's second album released on Leeds' very own House Of Mook label. John Peel listened upon the band favourably, as he did with many 'Mook' arists and you can hear why.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6059/ | 225 hits
This is Rudolf Rocker's second album released on Leeds' very own House Of Mook label. John Peel listened upon the band favourably, as he did with many 'Mook' arists and you can hear why.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6059/ | 225 hits
Band Profile: Moody Gowns
On a playground of frivolity they tie their shoe laces ready for battle
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10528/ | 204 hits
On a playground of frivolity they tie their shoe laces ready for battle
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10528/ | 204 hits
Band Profile: iddod
Leeds-based, 2-piece synth-pop band, male/female, both sing, both multi instrumentalists, studio based but have been known to do guitar based live sets to test songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9062/ | 77 hits
Leeds-based, 2-piece synth-pop band, male/female, both sing, both multi instrumentalists, studio based but have been known to do guitar based live sets to test songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9062/ | 77 hits
Band Profile: Jack Butler
Liam Kelly (Guitar/Lead Vox/Synth) Chris Lowdon (Guitar) Allan Conry (Bass/Backing Vox) Greg Moodie (Drums/Percussion/Backing Vox)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7208/ | 86 hits
Liam Kelly (Guitar/Lead Vox/Synth) Chris Lowdon (Guitar) Allan Conry (Bass/Backing Vox) Greg Moodie (Drums/Percussion/Backing Vox)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7208/ | 86 hits
CD Review: Shy Child - Summer
Appropriately here is a review of a song called "Summer" just as the weather turns wet and cold... no hang on it's always been wet and cold.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8845/ | 136 hits
Appropriately here is a review of a song called "Summer" just as the weather turns wet and cold... no hang on it's always been wet and cold.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8845/ | 136 hits
CD Review: Dead Disco - Untitled
I wasn't sure if it was because I'd just seen the picture that came in the CD sleeve that I thought this music sounded really sexy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4151/ | 577 hits
I wasn't sure if it was because I'd just seen the picture that came in the CD sleeve that I thought this music sounded really sexy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4151/ | 577 hits
CD Review: Surferosa - Lucky Lipstick
"Synth-punk", "funk punk" and "neo-trash-pop" is what they say, and it is true to say that Surferosa are more pop than punk, with a sound dominated by a synthesiser and Mariann's powerful, yet seemingly glitter-and-candy-obsessed girly pink voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2458/ | 408 hits
"Synth-punk", "funk punk" and "neo-trash-pop" is what they say, and it is true to say that Surferosa are more pop than punk, with a sound dominated by a synthesiser and Mariann's powerful, yet seemingly glitter-and-candy-obsessed girly pink voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2458/ | 408 hits
CD Review: iLiKETRAiNS - athemercyofstephenson
This delightful coupling of tunes is down payment on a full EP that is timetabled for "soon". iLiKETRAiNS present their minimalist manifesto with a light acoustic guitar, a bowed cello and the gentlest of voices: TAKiNGTHEDAY is the opener.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2619/ | 704 hits
This delightful coupling of tunes is down payment on a full EP that is timetabled for "soon". iLiKETRAiNS present their minimalist manifesto with a light acoustic guitar, a bowed cello and the gentlest of voices: TAKiNGTHEDAY is the opener.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2619/ | 704 hits
Band Profile: Passion Pit
Passion Pit is an electronic band that formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States in 2007. They consist of: Michael Angelakos (vocals, keyboards) Ian Hultquist (keyboards, guitar) Ayad Al Adhamy (synth, samples) Jeff Apruzzese (bass, keyboard) Nate Donmoyer (drums)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11481/ | 59 hits
Passion Pit is an electronic band that formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States in 2007. They consist of: Michael Angelakos (vocals, keyboards) Ian Hultquist (keyboards, guitar) Ayad Al Adhamy (synth, samples) Jeff Apruzzese (bass, keyboard) Nate Donmoyer (drums)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11481/ | 59 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/ | 187 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/ | 187 hits
CD Review: The Sweet Chap - Superman 3 / Girl With A Curl
From a label who will only release things as MP3 downloads, which in my opinion, is a brilliant idea, The Sweet chap swings and saunters over to my place, bottle of vino in hand, sleazy look on face.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3726/ | 234 hits
From a label who will only release things as MP3 downloads, which in my opinion, is a brilliant idea, The Sweet chap swings and saunters over to my place, bottle of vino in hand, sleazy look on face.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3726/ | 234 hits
CD Review: Portal - Waves And Echoes
I swear I'm dreaming... nothing this celestial and beautiful ever happens when I'm awake... Portal's latest sees eleven tracks bleed into one another with hazy, barely conscious waves of ambient synth drones and haunting electronic washes of sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4104/ | 296 hits
I swear I'm dreaming... nothing this celestial and beautiful ever happens when I'm awake... Portal's latest sees eleven tracks bleed into one another with hazy, barely conscious waves of ambient synth drones and haunting electronic washes of sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4104/ | 296 hits
Band Profile: ¡Forward, Russia!
prog dance post punk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2784/ | 5,306 hits
prog dance post punk
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2784/ | 5,306 hits
CD Review: Malcolm Middleton - Fight Like The Night
Aah, now to darken the mood somewhat as one half of sadly departed arch-miserablists Arab Strap releases his first offering since the dissolution of said act.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8697/ | 90 hits
Aah, now to darken the mood somewhat as one half of sadly departed arch-miserablists Arab Strap releases his first offering since the dissolution of said act.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8697/ | 90 hits
User Article: I Call Shotgun
Anyone up for electro madness?!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9000/ | 59 hits
Anyone up for electro madness?!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9000/ | 59 hits
CD Review: Jarcrew - s/t
Five-piece synth rock pop metal punk thrash disco outfit Jarcrew have been regulars at every shite venue you can imagine for a couple of years now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/659/ | 168 hits
Five-piece synth rock pop metal punk thrash disco outfit Jarcrew have been regulars at every shite venue you can imagine for a couple of years now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/659/ | 168 hits
CD Review: Valleys - Ghost
The debut EP from Leeds' Valleys, mixes indie and rock with prominent Euro-pop synths, to mixed results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10921/ | 206 hits
The debut EP from Leeds' Valleys, mixes indie and rock with prominent Euro-pop synths, to mixed results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10921/ | 206 hits
News Article: Heads We Dance to release a new single on 24th November
Leeds band Heads We Dance will release a new single on 24th November. Titled 'The Human Touch' the five minute space-disco synth work-out single will come backed with B-side 'You Are Never Alone With Model 21'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10048/ | 113 hits
Leeds band Heads We Dance will release a new single on 24th November. Titled 'The Human Touch' the five minute space-disco synth work-out single will come backed with B-side 'You Are Never Alone With Model 21'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10048/ | 113 hits
CD Review: Viva Voce - Wrecking Ball
This certainly sounds promising. An indie duo consisting of a female singer/guitarist and her husband drummer (who really can play nearly everything: drums, various percussion, keys, and - wait for it - a kazoo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8326/ | 154 hits
This certainly sounds promising. An indie duo consisting of a female singer/guitarist and her husband drummer (who really can play nearly everything: drums, various percussion, keys, and - wait for it - a kazoo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8326/ | 154 hits
Band Profile: Lucky Royale
Anita Mann (drums) Mark Crossley (vocals, guitar) Ali Valium (backing vocals, bass , synth) The band have performed live under forever changing line ups and finally settled as a three piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2712/ | 1,169 hits
Anita Mann (drums) Mark Crossley (vocals, guitar) Ali Valium (backing vocals, bass , synth) The band have performed live under forever changing line ups and finally settled as a three piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2712/ | 1,169 hits
Band Profile: Asking Dan
Dan - Guitar/Vocals Chris - Drums/Vocals Daniel - Bass Jonny - Synth/Vocals Chris - Guitar/Vocals
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10621/ | 72 hits
Dan - Guitar/Vocals Chris - Drums/Vocals Daniel - Bass Jonny - Synth/Vocals Chris - Guitar/Vocals
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10621/ | 72 hits
CD Review: Performance - Surrender
Following on from the bittersweet electro of previous single 'Love Life', Manchester's Performance come storming back with another bouncy, glittering synth pop gem.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6066/ | 505 hits
Following on from the bittersweet electro of previous single 'Love Life', Manchester's Performance come storming back with another bouncy, glittering synth pop gem.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6066/ | 505 hits
CD Review: Kubrick - Untitled
Anyone who remembers 90s indie rockers Midget will know of Richard Gombault, and obviously this, his new project.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2570/ | 250 hits
Anyone who remembers 90s indie rockers Midget will know of Richard Gombault, and obviously this, his new project.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2570/ | 250 hits
Band Profile: Baby Food
A three-piece raunchy electro-punk stew, featuring Noah on beats, yelping and crooning, JP on none-more-fuzzed-up bass abuse and snake-hips stage moves, and the newest addition to the fold, Joe on synth-and-being-handsome duties.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2157/ | 1,316 hits
A three-piece raunchy electro-punk stew, featuring Noah on beats, yelping and crooning, JP on none-more-fuzzed-up bass abuse and snake-hips stage moves, and the newest addition to the fold, Joe on synth-and-being-handsome duties.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2157/ | 1,316 hits
Band Profile: Afraid Like You
Joe - Lead Vox & Guitar Ford - Synth & Backing Vox Chris - Bass Mark - Drums & Backing Vox Afraid Like You are four 20-22 year old lads from the outskirts of Leeds who love Indie, Rock and Dance music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12249/ | 25 hits
Joe - Lead Vox & Guitar Ford - Synth & Backing Vox Chris - Bass Mark - Drums & Backing Vox Afraid Like You are four 20-22 year old lads from the outskirts of Leeds who love Indie, Rock and Dance music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12249/ | 25 hits
CD Review: Dead Disco - City Place
Girl power. Synth pop. It's in right now and Leeds has a monopoly on cool. Or so it seems. Dead Disco, as their name suggests, are a tad uninspiring.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6788/ | 452 hits
Girl power. Synth pop. It's in right now and Leeds has a monopoly on cool. Or so it seems. Dead Disco, as their name suggests, are a tad uninspiring.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6788/ | 452 hits
CD Review: Surferosa - Shanghai My Heart
Some music genres never die. The recent wave of highly polished new wave music a la Stellastarr, The Killers, and even Fountains of Wayne is looking to get even bigger, especially with this neon nugget set to blow the charts skyward.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2643/ | 397 hits
Some music genres never die. The recent wave of highly polished new wave music a la Stellastarr, The Killers, and even Fountains of Wayne is looking to get even bigger, especially with this neon nugget set to blow the charts skyward.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2643/ | 397 hits
News Article: Heads We Dance to release a new double A-side single in December 2009
Leeds band Heads We Dance have this week announced the release of their brand-new double A-side single, 'Take My Picture' / 'After Dark', which will be released on 14th December through the Gash Digital label.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11399/ | 175 hits
Leeds band Heads We Dance have this week announced the release of their brand-new double A-side single, 'Take My Picture' / 'After Dark', which will be released on 14th December through the Gash Digital label.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11399/ | 175 hits
Band Profile: Johnny Poindexter
Johnny Poindexter's music was often described as bleak, bold, beautiful, and anything inbetween. Safe to say, you wouldn't find it down the disco.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2142/ | 862 hits
Johnny Poindexter's music was often described as bleak, bold, beautiful, and anything inbetween. Safe to say, you wouldn't find it down the disco.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2142/ | 862 hits
Live Review: P'Kipsie + Simon Wood + Simon Allen
For most bands, The Packhorse can be a difficult venue to play. There's no rise or platform, eliminating all majesty of "taking the stage", it's like walking to the other side of your living room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/807/ | 101 hits
For most bands, The Packhorse can be a difficult venue to play. There's no rise or platform, eliminating all majesty of "taking the stage", it's like walking to the other side of your living room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/807/ | 101 hits
CD Review: Diefenbach - Set and Drift
Third album proper from the genre melding Danes, 'Set & Drift' sees Diefenbach occupying territory somewhere between camps indie and electronic.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5986/ | 200 hits
Third album proper from the genre melding Danes, 'Set & Drift' sees Diefenbach occupying territory somewhere between camps indie and electronic.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5986/ | 200 hits
CD Review: Ali Love - Love Harder
First 'proper' single from Ali Love (his first being the decidedly low-key 'Diminishing Returns') is supremely cheesy dance-pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12335/ | 118 hits
First 'proper' single from Ali Love (his first being the decidedly low-key 'Diminishing Returns') is supremely cheesy dance-pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12335/ | 118 hits
CD Review: Drat - Brittle Pale Blue EP
Hailing from Ireland, but sounding decidedly American, Drat are here to tide over all the Weezer fans who are tired of waiting for Rivers to get off his ass and write some more albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2538/ | 384 hits
Hailing from Ireland, but sounding decidedly American, Drat are here to tide over all the Weezer fans who are tired of waiting for Rivers to get off his ass and write some more albums.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2538/ | 384 hits
CD Review: Stereophonics - Movie Star
Coming dead last in the originality race (tied with Jet of course) is Kelly Jones and his now two-man band, Stereophonics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2395/ | 1,223 hits
Coming dead last in the originality race (tied with Jet of course) is Kelly Jones and his now two-man band, Stereophonics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2395/ | 1,223 hits
Band Profile: Lower Cases And Capitals
Lower Cases And Capitals are a band from small town Pudsey, Leeds who deliver energetic, melodic, up-beat songs which are aimed at both a young and older audience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9425/ | 102 hits
Lower Cases And Capitals are a band from small town Pudsey, Leeds who deliver energetic, melodic, up-beat songs which are aimed at both a young and older audience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9425/ | 102 hits
Band Profile: I'd Diet
I'd Diet is the two-man DIY song making project of Sean Gavan and Fred Walton. Having formed in 2009 and originally from Liverpool, they are now based in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11158/ | 107 hits
I'd Diet is the two-man DIY song making project of Sean Gavan and Fred Walton. Having formed in 2009 and originally from Liverpool, they are now based in Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11158/ | 107 hits
CD Review: Adem - Launch Yourself
The resurgent folk scene has surely found much inspiration in the figure of Adem Ilhan. After all, recent years have seen the London based musician (and Fridge bassist) assemble two stunning contemporary folk records, managing to find an accessible balance between beauty and experimentation on both outings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7041/ | 177 hits
The resurgent folk scene has surely found much inspiration in the figure of Adem Ilhan. After all, recent years have seen the London based musician (and Fridge bassist) assemble two stunning contemporary folk records, managing to find an accessible balance between beauty and experimentation on both outings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7041/ | 177 hits
CD Review: A.R.E. Weapons - s/t
As apposed to sounding like some raw disco-punk, or nu-indie-disco DFA sound-a-like, this record reminds me most of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5, Afrika Bamabaata and general dodgy 80s 303 led hip hop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/543/ | 104 hits
As apposed to sounding like some raw disco-punk, or nu-indie-disco DFA sound-a-like, this record reminds me most of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5, Afrika Bamabaata and general dodgy 80s 303 led hip hop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/543/ | 104 hits
CD Review: Evil Nine - The Power
Following on from their second album 'They Live!' zombie and horror movie-influenced breakbeat outfit Evil Nine release this three track 'The Power' EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10876/ | 171 hits
Following on from their second album 'They Live!' zombie and horror movie-influenced breakbeat outfit Evil Nine release this three track 'The Power' EP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10876/ | 171 hits
CD Review: Parisman - The Answer To Example 1
First off, lets get the cards on the table. Parisman's music style didn't seem like it was gonna float my boat at all.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2588/ | 515 hits
First off, lets get the cards on the table. Parisman's music style didn't seem like it was gonna float my boat at all.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2588/ | 515 hits
CD Review: Placebo - Bright Lights
Fans of the claustrophobia, drugged-up atmospherics and poetic ugliness of Placebo's previous album, 'Meds' - prepare to be disappointed, as the three-piece make a return to the synth-packed rock of 'Sleeping With Ghosts,' but with an extra dash of happiness and sunshine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12190/ | 161 hits
Fans of the claustrophobia, drugged-up atmospherics and poetic ugliness of Placebo's previous album, 'Meds' - prepare to be disappointed, as the three-piece make a return to the synth-packed rock of 'Sleeping With Ghosts,' but with an extra dash of happiness and sunshine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12190/ | 161 hits
CD Review: The Dead Orchestra - Force Of Habit
Following on from their untitled first EP, West Yorkshire four-piece The Dead Orchestra release another four tracks of indie-pop, string arrangements and shiver-inducing synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11346/ | 135 hits
Following on from their untitled first EP, West Yorkshire four-piece The Dead Orchestra release another four tracks of indie-pop, string arrangements and shiver-inducing synths.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11346/ | 135 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
CD Review: The Apes - The Fugue in the Fog
This debut album from Washington D.C. four-piece The Apes is a powerful synthesised guerrilla war waged against anyone who will listen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/483/ | 70 hits
This debut album from Washington D.C. four-piece The Apes is a powerful synthesised guerrilla war waged against anyone who will listen.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/483/ | 70 hits
CD Review: Viva Stereo - The Surface has been scratched EP
Sounding like the bastard love child of Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Death In Vegas' Richard Fearless, Viva Stereo are cooking up quite a sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2569/ | 177 hits
Sounding like the bastard love child of Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Death In Vegas' Richard Fearless, Viva Stereo are cooking up quite a sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2569/ | 177 hits
CD Review: Clarkesville - Heavy Soul
On receiving Clarkesville's album 'The Half Chapter' (Clarkesville being Michael Clarke) I was highly impressed, part of the reason being this single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/627/ | 136 hits
On receiving Clarkesville's album 'The Half Chapter' (Clarkesville being Michael Clarke) I was highly impressed, part of the reason being this single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/627/ | 136 hits
CD Review: I Love Poland - s/t
'Not Ill' begins an eagerly anticipated LP with a decisive drum beat introduction leading to the gloomy realism of lyrics 'England is dead'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7337/ | 371 hits
'Not Ill' begins an eagerly anticipated LP with a decisive drum beat introduction leading to the gloomy realism of lyrics 'England is dead'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7337/ | 371 hits
CD Review: Mantra - Skake me down EP
Kesh Patel and Alex Routledge have modest ability and titanic self belief. Their self-produced CD arrives with a wallet full of expensive printed gubbins telling us about their astonishing talents, rising popularity and forthcoming tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2381/ | 136 hits
Kesh Patel and Alex Routledge have modest ability and titanic self belief. Their self-produced CD arrives with a wallet full of expensive printed gubbins telling us about their astonishing talents, rising popularity and forthcoming tour.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2381/ | 136 hits
CD Review: Stateless - Untitled
Stateless are: Jimi Sturdy, drums & piano, Chris James, vocals & guitar, and Jon Taylor, ex-Duran Duran, on bass & vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/87/ | 487 hits
Stateless are: Jimi Sturdy, drums & piano, Chris James, vocals & guitar, and Jon Taylor, ex-Duran Duran, on bass & vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/87/ | 487 hits
CD Review: Elbow - Fugitive Motel
The second release from Elbow's second album 'Cast of Thousands'. In Jupp the band have one of the most inventive drummers around at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/626/ | 385 hits
The second release from Elbow's second album 'Cast of Thousands'. In Jupp the band have one of the most inventive drummers around at the moment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/626/ | 385 hits
CD Review: North Atlantic Oscillation - Call Signs
As a debut release and supposed EP, 'Call Signs' is a little thin on the ground. Its four tracks include one remix and one cover, meaning you're only getting two original North Atlantic Oscillation songs for your money.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11401/ | 218 hits
As a debut release and supposed EP, 'Call Signs' is a little thin on the ground. Its four tracks include one remix and one cover, meaning you're only getting two original North Atlantic Oscillation songs for your money.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11401/ | 218 hits
CD Review: Persil - Snap Crackle Pop EP
Played conventionally and this record is total arse. It takes no form, heading off in no particular direction, only succeeding to maintain a sub-quality Stereolab style with female vocals over a lackadaisical synth-dominated backbeat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/396/ | 124 hits
Played conventionally and this record is total arse. It takes no form, heading off in no particular direction, only succeeding to maintain a sub-quality Stereolab style with female vocals over a lackadaisical synth-dominated backbeat.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/396/ | 124 hits
CD Review: Zero 7 - Futures
Futures is the first single to be released from Zero 7's new album "The Garden" which is set to be released in May.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6637/ | 192 hits
Futures is the first single to be released from Zero 7's new album "The Garden" which is set to be released in May.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6637/ | 192 hits
Band Profile: Insert Coin
Ben Brentnall - Lead Guitar / Vox Louis Lister - Lead Guitar / VoxMark Riley - Bass Karl Jenkins - Drums / Vox Karl Trotter - Guitar / Programming We are a five strong guitar act from Dewsbury who play Rock 'n' Roll with Radiohead twists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2632/ | 1,297 hits
Ben Brentnall - Lead Guitar / Vox Louis Lister - Lead Guitar / VoxMark Riley - Bass Karl Jenkins - Drums / Vox Karl Trotter - Guitar / Programming We are a five strong guitar act from Dewsbury who play Rock 'n' Roll with Radiohead twists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2632/ | 1,297 hits
Live Review: The Killers + Surferosa
Straight outta Norway and also seemingly straight outta the 80's. Surferosa blast out synth powered rock riffs in their longship of bright hooks and disco beats, all helmed by a mentalist, high kicking frontwoman.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2702/ | 1,031 hits
Straight outta Norway and also seemingly straight outta the 80's. Surferosa blast out synth powered rock riffs in their longship of bright hooks and disco beats, all helmed by a mentalist, high kicking frontwoman.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2702/ | 1,031 hits
CD Review: The Jones - Untitled
This three track EP from Leeds-based band The Jones opens with the twinkling, synth-studded stomp of 'Wideawake.' Built on one of those relentless backing beats that manages to be mind-numbingly repetitive in a good way, it's clear where 'Wideawake' is going right from the very start.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10472/ | 155 hits
This three track EP from Leeds-based band The Jones opens with the twinkling, synth-studded stomp of 'Wideawake.' Built on one of those relentless backing beats that manages to be mind-numbingly repetitive in a good way, it's clear where 'Wideawake' is going right from the very start.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10472/ | 155 hits
CD Review: Saint Etienne - Action
Apparently from their forthcoming "best ever" album on Mantra this single seems to include three pieces of sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/448/ | 123 hits
Apparently from their forthcoming "best ever" album on Mantra this single seems to include three pieces of sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/448/ | 123 hits
CD Review: Unfinished Drawings - Ciara Star
This young Leeds 3 piece offer a piano-led soft-rock set on this their second EP. But don't be fooled, this is no Keane and nor is it as purported in the biog "the softer moments of bands such as Biffy Clyro, Straylight Run and Feeder" which is in itself a bizarre enough concept for a band's sonic aspirations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6205/ | 607 hits
This young Leeds 3 piece offer a piano-led soft-rock set on this their second EP. But don't be fooled, this is no Keane and nor is it as purported in the biog "the softer moments of bands such as Biffy Clyro, Straylight Run and Feeder" which is in itself a bizarre enough concept for a band's sonic aspirations.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6205/ | 607 hits
Live Review: Secret Circuits + Echodeck + Tiny Giants + Airspiel
Every Friday night, the Elbow Room presents 'Form'. The night at the Pool Club that often showcases local bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12196/ | 254 hits
Every Friday night, the Elbow Room presents 'Form'. The night at the Pool Club that often showcases local bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12196/ | 254 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: French Kicks - The Trial of the Century
The first track of this decidedly melodious album opens up like a blooming flower, with all the passion of The Walkmen and the synth-pop giddiness of Pulp aligned in a wonderful, mind/body/soul-warming manner.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3290/ | 293 hits
The first track of this decidedly melodious album opens up like a blooming flower, with all the passion of The Walkmen and the synth-pop giddiness of Pulp aligned in a wonderful, mind/body/soul-warming manner.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3290/ | 293 hits
CD Review: Revl9n - Walking Machine
Revl9n are the kind of electro/techno pop that is so fashionable at the moment. Yet 'Walking Machine' is super radio-friendly, sounding more like Mylo than 'true' electronica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7473/ | 145 hits
Revl9n are the kind of electro/techno pop that is so fashionable at the moment. Yet 'Walking Machine' is super radio-friendly, sounding more like Mylo than 'true' electronica.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7473/ | 145 hits
CD Review: The Polyphonic Spree - Soldier Girl (remixes)
So it's a single with remixes. This used to annoy me, but recently I've been looking forward to hear how my favourite electro (or not) artists mangle indie songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/531/ | 126 hits
So it's a single with remixes. This used to annoy me, but recently I've been looking forward to hear how my favourite electro (or not) artists mangle indie songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/531/ | 126 hits
Live Review: The Rapture + The Prosaics + Black Wire
My first review for the site was really over indulgent in length, so I'll try to keep this one as short as possible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1126/ | 386 hits
My first review for the site was really over indulgent in length, so I'll try to keep this one as short as possible.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1126/ | 386 hits
CD Review: Superelectric - Everything's Fuzzy
Everything's Fuzzy welcomes the return of the psychedelic, indie dance vibe of Superelectric and follows last year's sampler E Is For Effort, A Is For Attainment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/195/ | 90 hits
Everything's Fuzzy welcomes the return of the psychedelic, indie dance vibe of Superelectric and follows last year's sampler E Is For Effort, A Is For Attainment.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/195/ | 90 hits
Live Review: Delays + Nightmare Of You + Captain
I arrive at the Cockpit just in time to see openers Captain take to the stage. They go on to set the tone of the evening with their shimmering, often delicate indie pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6433/ | 455 hits
I arrive at the Cockpit just in time to see openers Captain take to the stage. They go on to set the tone of the evening with their shimmering, often delicate indie pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6433/ | 455 hits
CD Review: Munkie - Progression
I'm always suspicious of a CD when I see a quote from Pete Tong on the front cover, and there it is on the front of this Munkie album, 'Progression'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2543/ | 285 hits
I'm always suspicious of a CD when I see a quote from Pete Tong on the front cover, and there it is on the front of this Munkie album, 'Progression'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2543/ | 285 hits
Live Review: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Straddling a Yamaha DX7 and clutching a handful of Talking Heads records, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have surfed across the pond atop a foaming wave of transatlantic synth-pop hyperbole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6073/ | 232 hits
Straddling a Yamaha DX7 and clutching a handful of Talking Heads records, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have surfed across the pond atop a foaming wave of transatlantic synth-pop hyperbole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6073/ | 232 hits
CD Review: Rochelle - Fer De Lance
Female fronted electro outfit, Rochelle, have been spoken of with tremendous praise over recent months and to find out if all this is true I have the joy of listening to their latest pop jaunt, Fer De Lance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9643/ | 158 hits
Female fronted electro outfit, Rochelle, have been spoken of with tremendous praise over recent months and to find out if all this is true I have the joy of listening to their latest pop jaunt, Fer De Lance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9643/ | 158 hits
CD Review: The Whip - Frustration
This record nearly rules. The Whip, it could be argued, are just another NME-gangbanger, leaning heavily towards the synth-heavy stylings of The Faint, Fischerspooner or even LCD Soundsystem, the indie dancefloors are full of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6389/ | 313 hits
This record nearly rules. The Whip, it could be argued, are just another NME-gangbanger, leaning heavily towards the synth-heavy stylings of The Faint, Fischerspooner or even LCD Soundsystem, the indie dancefloors are full of them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6389/ | 313 hits
Live Review: katywithout + Being 747 + Simon Wood
I have to start by saying that this sort of music is not my usual cup of tea, so I was very dubious about going but finally got talked into it, as few mates of mine were going to be performing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/693/ | 148 hits
I have to start by saying that this sort of music is not my usual cup of tea, so I was very dubious about going but finally got talked into it, as few mates of mine were going to be performing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/693/ | 148 hits
CD Review: Superboss - Things Will Get Better
Many will remember 2004 as the year the music world lost one of its most admired characters. His memory can be somewhat celebrated in this eclectic effort by Superboss where amongst the dance beats and soothing synth lies a number of carefully selected samples of the great man.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3531/ | 298 hits
Many will remember 2004 as the year the music world lost one of its most admired characters. His memory can be somewhat celebrated in this eclectic effort by Superboss where amongst the dance beats and soothing synth lies a number of carefully selected samples of the great man.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3531/ | 298 hits
CD Review: Auraluxe - Untitled
This is somewhere between the heroic emo-passion of cut-your-wrists on a weekend skinny white teen rebellion and the kitsch overbearing soft-rock farse that is Nickleback or Counting Crows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3379/ | 287 hits
This is somewhere between the heroic emo-passion of cut-your-wrists on a weekend skinny white teen rebellion and the kitsch overbearing soft-rock farse that is Nickleback or Counting Crows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3379/ | 287 hits
CD Review: The Cribs - Mirror Kissers
With another single from forthcoming album 'The New Fellas' this is The Cribs' latest slice of disjointed guitar pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3952/ | 657 hits
With another single from forthcoming album 'The New Fellas' this is The Cribs' latest slice of disjointed guitar pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3952/ | 657 hits
CD Review: Mellow Gold - I've Got a Bowler Hat and a Walking Stick
They may have a bowler hat and a walking stick but unfortunately someone also gave them instruments, naivety and penchant for private school sixth form poetry about such ranging everyday subjects as hard drugs and rendezvous' by fast food stands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/630/ | 264 hits
They may have a bowler hat and a walking stick but unfortunately someone also gave them instruments, naivety and penchant for private school sixth form poetry about such ranging everyday subjects as hard drugs and rendezvous' by fast food stands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/630/ | 264 hits
Band Profile: Military Gold
The name came to pass due to an ageing vintage piece of vinyl sat rotting away in a record store in Headingly, it was a compilation from a couple of decades back of military marching bands, the band then called 'Lights' upon finding this changed their name to Military Gold.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3739/ | 224 hits
The name came to pass due to an ageing vintage piece of vinyl sat rotting away in a record store in Headingly, it was a compilation from a couple of decades back of military marching bands, the band then called 'Lights' upon finding this changed their name to Military Gold.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3739/ | 224 hits
CD Review: Solid Gold - Bible Thumper
Straight from Minneapolis, this threesome of synthsters have released their single 'Bible Thumper' in the UK, to be followed by their album 'Body of Water' which apparently is available in Rough Trade stores in London, Paris and Tokyo; how cosmopolitan of them!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10827/ | 87 hits
Straight from Minneapolis, this threesome of synthsters have released their single 'Bible Thumper' in the UK, to be followed by their album 'Body of Water' which apparently is available in Rough Trade stores in London, Paris and Tokyo; how cosmopolitan of them!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10827/ | 87 hits
CD Review: The Rain Band - Easy Rider
Bog standard songs with max production trickery equals radio possibility and no reason to be interested.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/523/ | 129 hits
Bog standard songs with max production trickery equals radio possibility and no reason to be interested.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/523/ | 129 hits
CD Review: InMe - Single Of The Weak
One obviously has to hand it to the band for coming up with their own dismissive headline. 'Single of the Weak' is, in a nutshell, exactly that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11026/ | 457 hits
One obviously has to hand it to the band for coming up with their own dismissive headline. 'Single of the Weak' is, in a nutshell, exactly that.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11026/ | 457 hits
CD Review: Cartwheel - Man: In Love With Machine
With a name better suited to a lumbering set of Creation Records shoe-gazers circa 1993, imagine the surprise to find sweet tinged electronica drifting from the speakers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3278/ | 261 hits
With a name better suited to a lumbering set of Creation Records shoe-gazers circa 1993, imagine the surprise to find sweet tinged electronica drifting from the speakers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3278/ | 261 hits
Band Profile: The Other Tribe
We are a Leeds/Bristol/Guildford based Brit-Electro band called The Other Tribe! There has been Brit-Pop and Brit-Rock but we are the first to produce Brit-Electro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10990/ | 57 hits
We are a Leeds/Bristol/Guildford based Brit-Electro band called The Other Tribe! There has been Brit-Pop and Brit-Rock but we are the first to produce Brit-Electro.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10990/ | 57 hits
CD Review: Elviss - Not Enough EP
Not named after the king himself Elviss is one of your classic teenage punk band with some 21st century technology occasionally thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3437/ | 1,054 hits
Not named after the king himself Elviss is one of your classic teenage punk band with some 21st century technology occasionally thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3437/ | 1,054 hits
CD Review: Drinkme - Manifesto EP
Displaying their influences like a BUMWARS tattoo in BIG BOLD letters on their forehead, this EP is a real call to arms for punk-funk fans everywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3308/ | 332 hits
Displaying their influences like a BUMWARS tattoo in BIG BOLD letters on their forehead, this EP is a real call to arms for punk-funk fans everywhere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3308/ | 332 hits
CD Review: That Fucking Tank - Andrew/James
Spazzing two-piece avant-rockers That Fucking Tank return with this 7", released in conjunction with Spanish synth sound merchants Grabba Grabba Tape.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3885/ | 499 hits
Spazzing two-piece avant-rockers That Fucking Tank return with this 7", released in conjunction with Spanish synth sound merchants Grabba Grabba Tape.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3885/ | 499 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
CD Review: Shy Child - Liquid Love
The Synthpop/Electronic duo Shy Child, who released their first album back in 2002, have released their fourth album 'Liquid Love.' It's an album full of their usual catchy pop tunes, but seems to have a little more maturity than some of their earlier work, such as 'Drop the Phone.' 'Disconnected' has a memorable tune and is reminiscent of MGMT's music, with falsetto voices and the repetitiveness of the chorus, "I'm disconnected from the source that won't take it out, out / travels backwards in your mouth / let me get it out, out." There is a discomfort in listening to the chorus and perhaps this reflects the discomfort of being disconnected, but nonetheless it should be listened to in moderation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12507/ | 73 hits
The Synthpop/Electronic duo Shy Child, who released their first album back in 2002, have released their fourth album 'Liquid Love.' It's an album full of their usual catchy pop tunes, but seems to have a little more maturity than some of their earlier work, such as 'Drop the Phone.' 'Disconnected' has a memorable tune and is reminiscent of MGMT's music, with falsetto voices and the repetitiveness of the chorus, "I'm disconnected from the source that won't take it out, out / travels backwards in your mouth / let me get it out, out." There is a discomfort in listening to the chorus and perhaps this reflects the discomfort of being disconnected, but nonetheless it should be listened to in moderation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12507/ | 73 hits
Live Review: Fight Like Apes
Perpetual Leeds mid-afternooners Deftones are foiled by the wind and the Main Stage's recurring sound 'issues', so I make my way to the smallest stage for a band who are fast becoming one of my favourites.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11125/ | 199 hits
Perpetual Leeds mid-afternooners Deftones are foiled by the wind and the Main Stage's recurring sound 'issues', so I make my way to the smallest stage for a band who are fast becoming one of my favourites.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11125/ | 199 hits
Live Review: Parisman + Chevron + Being 747 + Hamster Jam
Considering the headliner I'd expected to see more of a gathering than became evidently 'it' towards the end of the evening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/751/ | 233 hits
Considering the headliner I'd expected to see more of a gathering than became evidently 'it' towards the end of the evening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/751/ | 233 hits
Live Review: Animal Collective
Light being faster than sound, the first thing that hit me as I descended from the (quite expensive!) bar was a blinding light, pulsating from the stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9033/ | 118 hits
Light being faster than sound, the first thing that hit me as I descended from the (quite expensive!) bar was a blinding light, pulsating from the stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9033/ | 118 hits
CD Review: Modey Lemon - Sleepwalkers
As a recent convert to the Lemon, it's nice to see they've progressed past the three chord thrash-a-thons that dominated their earlier work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3713/ | 336 hits
As a recent convert to the Lemon, it's nice to see they've progressed past the three chord thrash-a-thons that dominated their earlier work.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3713/ | 336 hits
Live Review: Little Japanese Toy + The Lucida Console + The Dave Bakewell Plot
The Dave Bakewell Plot feature a singing guitarist who bears an uncanny resemblance to the lad on the back of the Flaming Lips "Clouds Taste Metallic" LP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1123/ | 351 hits
The Dave Bakewell Plot feature a singing guitarist who bears an uncanny resemblance to the lad on the back of the Flaming Lips "Clouds Taste Metallic" LP.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1123/ | 351 hits
CD Review: Icy Demons - Miami Ice
Contrary to the band and album title, this Chicago based collective's third record is far from a cold and wintry affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10764/ | 78 hits
Contrary to the band and album title, this Chicago based collective's third record is far from a cold and wintry affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10764/ | 78 hits
CD Review: Vessels - Retreat
Originally released exclusively for Vessels' tour this spring, 'Retreat' brings us nine tracks of mixes mainly from the gentle Leeds post-rockers' debut LP 'White Fields and Open Devices' which was released last year to positive late night Radio One style reviews.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10817/ | 115 hits
Originally released exclusively for Vessels' tour this spring, 'Retreat' brings us nine tracks of mixes mainly from the gentle Leeds post-rockers' debut LP 'White Fields and Open Devices' which was released last year to positive late night Radio One style reviews.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10817/ | 115 hits
CD Review: iLiKETRAiNS - A ROOK HOUSE FOR BOBBY
iLiKETRAiNS have always been renowned for their sublime refusal to conform to a single genre and style within their music, particularly with their exceptional debut double single BEFORETHECURTAiNSCLOSE.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4224/ | 675 hits
iLiKETRAiNS have always been renowned for their sublime refusal to conform to a single genre and style within their music, particularly with their exceptional debut double single BEFORETHECURTAiNSCLOSE.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4224/ | 675 hits
CD Review: Jeans Goes POP! - In Glorious Technicolor
Paul Jeans, a Northumberland one-man band, has provided for our delectation this self released album and it does pretty much what it says on the tin.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9173/ | 176 hits
Paul Jeans, a Northumberland one-man band, has provided for our delectation this self released album and it does pretty much what it says on the tin.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9173/ | 176 hits
Live Review: STOP! Motion + The Severed Alliance + High England
The New Roscoe on a wet Wednesday night was a new experience for me. This was my first gig there and having never been in I was unsure what to expect but as a live music venue I was pleasantly surprised.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10008/ | 223 hits
The New Roscoe on a wet Wednesday night was a new experience for me. This was my first gig there and having never been in I was unsure what to expect but as a live music venue I was pleasantly surprised.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10008/ | 223 hits
CD Review: Broadcast - Ha Ha Sound
Easy Listening this is not. Opening with a demented Wurlitzer esque drone with sugar sweet female vocals daintily skipping amongst the disturbing synth sounds this could be the background to some B-Movie title sequence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/603/ | 216 hits
Easy Listening this is not. Opening with a demented Wurlitzer esque drone with sugar sweet female vocals daintily skipping amongst the disturbing synth sounds this could be the background to some B-Movie title sequence.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/603/ | 216 hits
CD Review: Cognoscenti - Untitled
"You Alight: Reduction" with an out of tune guitar isn't a great first impression, but as the tune kicks in it has quite a nice hook to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2992/ | 268 hits
"You Alight: Reduction" with an out of tune guitar isn't a great first impression, but as the tune kicks in it has quite a nice hook to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2992/ | 268 hits
CD Review: Protokoll - Paradoxon
What the world doesn't need is a poor man's Killers. For fuck's sake, the original band is bad enough.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8212/ | 100 hits
What the world doesn't need is a poor man's Killers. For fuck's sake, the original band is bad enough.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8212/ | 100 hits
Live Review: Parisman + Nylon Pylon + Brazil + Indigo Dub
I'd just like to say that most of this review IS personal opinion, as to start off with all the bands were superb musically.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/672/ | 290 hits
I'd just like to say that most of this review IS personal opinion, as to start off with all the bands were superb musically.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/672/ | 290 hits
CD Review: The Knife - Deep Cuts
Storming out of Sweden are brother and sister combo Olof and Kristin Dreijer, aka The Knife. Unlike other famous brother and sister combos, the music isn't thrashy garage rock, nor is it arty punk pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3118/ | 2,498 hits
Storming out of Sweden are brother and sister combo Olof and Kristin Dreijer, aka The Knife. Unlike other famous brother and sister combos, the music isn't thrashy garage rock, nor is it arty punk pop.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3118/ | 2,498 hits
CD Review: Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring - How I Wasted My Youth
Thirteen pop-folk tales of unrequited longing and cautious optimism sung with the dissipated passion of Jeff Buckley and Peter Perret of the Only Ones.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11061/ | 132 hits
Thirteen pop-folk tales of unrequited longing and cautious optimism sung with the dissipated passion of Jeff Buckley and Peter Perret of the Only Ones.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11061/ | 132 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/ | 338 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/ | 338 hits
CD Review: Emmet - Nothing Vs Everything
It doesn't take a finger on the pulse to know that in recent times "Dance" music has been on its knees.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8213/ | 171 hits
It doesn't take a finger on the pulse to know that in recent times "Dance" music has been on its knees.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8213/ | 171 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: Infadels - Girl That Speaks No Words
A mix up at the CD factory? Kasabian b-sides being slipped into Infadels sleeves? No. Just the effect of Jagz Kooner producing your single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7379/ | 320 hits
A mix up at the CD factory? Kasabian b-sides being slipped into Infadels sleeves? No. Just the effect of Jagz Kooner producing your single.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7379/ | 320 hits
CD Review: Zambri - Bang For Changes
Hailing from New York, Zambri have served up a meaty slice of synth-pop, accompanied by an industrial side salad for their second EP 'Bang for Changes.' They sound somewhere between Kate Bush and Sigur Ros, with a contemporary pop sheen and unexpected tempo changes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11344/ | 199 hits
Hailing from New York, Zambri have served up a meaty slice of synth-pop, accompanied by an industrial side salad for their second EP 'Bang for Changes.' They sound somewhere between Kate Bush and Sigur Ros, with a contemporary pop sheen and unexpected tempo changes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11344/ | 199 hits
CD Review: Storyville - Untitled
The Storyville concept is sound. Excellent music kept simple enough to play live, and intelligent enough to reward repeated listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/110/ | 273 hits
The Storyville concept is sound. Excellent music kept simple enough to play live, and intelligent enough to reward repeated listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/110/ | 273 hits
Live Review: Solus Locus
A violin bow on a guitar is no longer an interesting sight. As an opening gambit by a new band it's even a bit ponderous.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9968/ | 118 hits
A violin bow on a guitar is no longer an interesting sight. As an opening gambit by a new band it's even a bit ponderous.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9968/ | 118 hits
Live Review: Novacain + Kenosha
With the withdrawal of Tempting Kate from proceedings, tonight's Futuresound heat has a delayed late, which means by the time Kenosha arrive on stage there's for once a decent if not huge crowd in attendance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/834/ | 135 hits
With the withdrawal of Tempting Kate from proceedings, tonight's Futuresound heat has a delayed late, which means by the time Kenosha arrive on stage there's for once a decent if not huge crowd in attendance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/834/ | 135 hits
CD Review: Invention Of Hands - Consider Yourself Denied EP
The first thing I noticed was the high standard of the artwork & packaging, which would not look at all out of place in the racks at HMV; however, the CD itself is plain and detracts from the overall appearance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/82/ | 131 hits
The first thing I noticed was the high standard of the artwork & packaging, which would not look at all out of place in the racks at HMV; however, the CD itself is plain and detracts from the overall appearance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/82/ | 131 hits
Live Review: Wonderswan
What would ex-Boyracer member Ged and ex indie sweet band Grammatics synth player sound like together?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10058/ | 218 hits
What would ex-Boyracer member Ged and ex indie sweet band Grammatics synth player sound like together?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10058/ | 218 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/ | 81 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/ | 81 hits
CD Review: Blah Blah Tin - The Interesting Inept Music Thing
Home produced and bearing all the hall marks of it Blah Blah Tin are not here to trouble the charts, but instead to do exactly as they please with a drum machine, synth, dirty guitar and big collection of records by The Fall.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7219/ | 493 hits
Home produced and bearing all the hall marks of it Blah Blah Tin are not here to trouble the charts, but instead to do exactly as they please with a drum machine, synth, dirty guitar and big collection of records by The Fall.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7219/ | 493 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Soma Compilation 2004
Bloody, battered and bruised, dance music has gone a full ten rounds with the media world fervently announcing its death.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3394/ | 288 hits
Bloody, battered and bruised, dance music has gone a full ten rounds with the media world fervently announcing its death.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3394/ | 288 hits
CD Review: Trans Am - Liberation
I love bands from Washington D.C. Especially bands that were or are on Dischord, the innovative, politically conscious and close knit label co-founded by Ian Mackaye (Teen idles, Minor Threat, Fugazi).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2447/ | 259 hits
I love bands from Washington D.C. Especially bands that were or are on Dischord, the innovative, politically conscious and close knit label co-founded by Ian Mackaye (Teen idles, Minor Threat, Fugazi).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2447/ | 259 hits
Live Review: Crystal Stilts
The band must have floated on stage as the morose-faced audience only shuffled forwards when the tambourine jingle-jangle of 'The Dazzled' begun.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10478/ | 250 hits
The band must have floated on stage as the morose-faced audience only shuffled forwards when the tambourine jingle-jangle of 'The Dazzled' begun.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10478/ | 250 hits
CD Review: The 39Steps - Coming Clean
'Coming Clean,' the lead-off single from The 39Steps' debut album, is three and a half minutes of beautifully understated atmospherics, with chiming synths and eerie sound effects looped to hypnotising effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10273/ | 244 hits
'Coming Clean,' the lead-off single from The 39Steps' debut album, is three and a half minutes of beautifully understated atmospherics, with chiming synths and eerie sound effects looped to hypnotising effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10273/ | 244 hits
Live Review: Bam Bam Francs + Harrisons + Soberskin
L-shaped karaoke joint, The Vine, is the place to showcase bands without stroking their egos or firing them into major limelight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3215/ | 1,159 hits
L-shaped karaoke joint, The Vine, is the place to showcase bands without stroking their egos or firing them into major limelight.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3215/ | 1,159 hits
CD Review: Fallacy & Fusion - The Ground Breaker
Fallacy & Fusion are a rap ensemble from London who play Leeds in the near future. The initial 47second "News Flash" is quite amusing and, I assume, informative if you can understand the incestuous slang that dominates it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/416/ | 184 hits
Fallacy & Fusion are a rap ensemble from London who play Leeds in the near future. The initial 47second "News Flash" is quite amusing and, I assume, informative if you can understand the incestuous slang that dominates it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/416/ | 184 hits
Live Review: The Academy Is... + The Audition + Young Love
The Cockpit this evening is surrounded by more buzz than I've seen here before. But perhaps buzz is not quite the right word - it would be more accurate to say that there are more hormones flying around tonight than gigs I have previously attended.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8261/ | 228 hits
The Cockpit this evening is surrounded by more buzz than I've seen here before. But perhaps buzz is not quite the right word - it would be more accurate to say that there are more hormones flying around tonight than gigs I have previously attended.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8261/ | 228 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Roger / Boys of Scandanavia - split single
It's a funny thing, electroclash. A few years ago it was considered the in thing, the hip new sound from the underground, the tipple of choice for people who wear ghastly 1980s clothing and cake themselves in make up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3972/ | 159 hits
It's a funny thing, electroclash. A few years ago it was considered the in thing, the hip new sound from the underground, the tipple of choice for people who wear ghastly 1980s clothing and cake themselves in make up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3972/ | 159 hits
CD Review: Paddy Steer - Dragons Breath
God, I feel so old sometimes. This is another name to ring a bell that will send you young whippersnappers to your research engine of choice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10740/ | 83 hits
God, I feel so old sometimes. This is another name to ring a bell that will send you young whippersnappers to your research engine of choice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10740/ | 83 hits
CD Review: The Drums - I Felt Stupid
"One of the best indie pop debuts this year" is quite a remarkable review of a band that's only been together for just over twelve months, but it's still something that's been on the lips of many a music critic for a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11441/ | 433 hits
"One of the best indie pop debuts this year" is quite a remarkable review of a band that's only been together for just over twelve months, but it's still something that's been on the lips of many a music critic for a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11441/ | 433 hits
CD Review: Yellow Stripe Nine - Trouble With Girls
Unfortunately, this is one time machine in musical form I do not want to step inside. The dapper young gentlemen from Yellow Stripe Nine (now abbreviated to YSN, folks - bewilderment!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3402/ | 600 hits
Unfortunately, this is one time machine in musical form I do not want to step inside. The dapper young gentlemen from Yellow Stripe Nine (now abbreviated to YSN, folks - bewilderment!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3402/ | 600 hits
Live Review: Space Ritual
A real mixed crowd of various ages, shapes and colours. People who should certainly know better at their age(s).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3820/ | 415 hits
A real mixed crowd of various ages, shapes and colours. People who should certainly know better at their age(s).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3820/ | 415 hits
CD Review: John Merrick's Remains - s/t
On receiving this CD I thought the band must have employed a teenage Goth as their PR as the press release accompanying this album was written in purple capitals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9331/ | 337 hits
On receiving this CD I thought the band must have employed a teenage Goth as their PR as the press release accompanying this album was written in purple capitals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9331/ | 337 hits
CD Review: Luke Hirst - A Demonstration By...
Looking all serious and sombre in the accompanying promo pictures, Luke Hirst aka The Saint conjures up the images of windswept mountains, upon which he pours his heart out to a soft rock soundtrack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3229/ | 266 hits
Looking all serious and sombre in the accompanying promo pictures, Luke Hirst aka The Saint conjures up the images of windswept mountains, upon which he pours his heart out to a soft rock soundtrack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3229/ | 266 hits
CD Review: Project New City - Untitled
House music is an odd genre. Over the past few years, it's been everywhere from funk to punk, and back again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2663/ | 384 hits
House music is an odd genre. Over the past few years, it's been everywhere from funk to punk, and back again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2663/ | 384 hits
CD Review: Flying Lotus - Los Angeles
The second LP from Flying Lotus (aka Steven Ellison) comes on in waves of liquid synths and stuttering beats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9696/ | 251 hits
The second LP from Flying Lotus (aka Steven Ellison) comes on in waves of liquid synths and stuttering beats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9696/ | 251 hits
CD Review: Plasticines - Barcelona
If Ladyhawke has taught us anything, it's that girl-synth-rock is fit. And Plastiscines have not tried to hide the fact that their break-through single is in fact a complete cover of Ladyhawke's 'Paris Is Burning', where the word "Paris" has been cunningly substituted for "Barcelona." But I've found myself not particularly caring about this complete rip-off at all; 'Barcelona' is a great pop song that ticks all the necessary boxes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11322/ | 258 hits
If Ladyhawke has taught us anything, it's that girl-synth-rock is fit. And Plastiscines have not tried to hide the fact that their break-through single is in fact a complete cover of Ladyhawke's 'Paris Is Burning', where the word "Paris" has been cunningly substituted for "Barcelona." But I've found myself not particularly caring about this complete rip-off at all; 'Barcelona' is a great pop song that ticks all the necessary boxes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11322/ | 258 hits
CD Review: Kasms - Bone You
First single from London-based Kasms' debut album is two minutes of trippy, arty rock underpinned by a mesmerising beat that'll draw you into its weird world, whether you want it to or not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10448/ | 129 hits
First single from London-based Kasms' debut album is two minutes of trippy, arty rock underpinned by a mesmerising beat that'll draw you into its weird world, whether you want it to or not.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10448/ | 129 hits
Live Review: Electric Six
As soon as I step into the events hall, I'm overcome by a smog of sweat and smoke. From the bar, the venue seemed quite empty, but it is rammed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1225/ | 134 hits
As soon as I step into the events hall, I'm overcome by a smog of sweat and smoke. From the bar, the venue seemed quite empty, but it is rammed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1225/ | 134 hits
CD Review: Jumpcut - Hungry Wise
Jumpcut describe the opening track of their debut single release as "a pop tune and as such a blatant attempt to crack the Top Ten", but it can safely be assumed that this is tongue-in-cheek optimism from the instrumental three-piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/225/ | 69 hits
Jumpcut describe the opening track of their debut single release as "a pop tune and as such a blatant attempt to crack the Top Ten", but it can safely be assumed that this is tongue-in-cheek optimism from the instrumental three-piece.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/225/ | 69 hits
Live Review: Vampire Weekend + White Williams
Now I don't usually have many options on a Wednesday night, but with both Vampire Weekend and Black Lips playing on the same night I was torn.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9515/ | 497 hits
Now I don't usually have many options on a Wednesday night, but with both Vampire Weekend and Black Lips playing on the same night I was torn.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9515/ | 497 hits
CD Review: Aarkle Hooman - Pink Gorilla EP
The Pink Gorilla EP is the dazzling debut from the bizarrely named Aarkle Hooman. An upbeat electro pop rock duo who were once a full band but then felt that they sounded better as a keyboard/guitar combo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2649/ | 348 hits
The Pink Gorilla EP is the dazzling debut from the bizarrely named Aarkle Hooman. An upbeat electro pop rock duo who were once a full band but then felt that they sounded better as a keyboard/guitar combo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2649/ | 348 hits
CD Review: Incubus - Talk Shows On Mute
It's been a funny few years for Incubus. From the dizzy heights of success with the mall-metal of their breakthrough album 'Morning View', to nu-metal's untimely demise and losing their bassist, the good looks of lead singer Brandon Boyd aren't the only thing that draws people to them any more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2695/ | 814 hits
It's been a funny few years for Incubus. From the dizzy heights of success with the mall-metal of their breakthrough album 'Morning View', to nu-metal's untimely demise and losing their bassist, the good looks of lead singer Brandon Boyd aren't the only thing that draws people to them any more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2695/ | 814 hits
Live Review: 10,000 Things + Soberskin + Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Unfortunately I missed the opening band but arrived just in time for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. This band is a six piece playing a kind of punked-up Faces/Stones rock'n'roll with no less than three gutarists (for some reason).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5958/ | 688 hits
Unfortunately I missed the opening band but arrived just in time for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. This band is a six piece playing a kind of punked-up Faces/Stones rock'n'roll with no less than three gutarists (for some reason).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5958/ | 688 hits
CD Review: The Bravery - Unconditional EP
It's happening, I can feel it in my waters, bubbling beneath the surface, a new genre will infest the radios, TVs and magazines of the UK in the year two 00 five, led by Franz Ferdinand, Razorlight and The Killers, this is the bastard offshoot of what came of The Strokes inspired NY explosion at the turn of the century, ladies and gentlemen feel free to dance again because indie dance rock is back and it's catching like a fire in a hay factory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3373/ | 1,106 hits
It's happening, I can feel it in my waters, bubbling beneath the surface, a new genre will infest the radios, TVs and magazines of the UK in the year two 00 five, led by Franz Ferdinand, Razorlight and The Killers, this is the bastard offshoot of what came of The Strokes inspired NY explosion at the turn of the century, ladies and gentlemen feel free to dance again because indie dance rock is back and it's catching like a fire in a hay factory.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3373/ | 1,106 hits
CD Review: Pure Reason Revolution - The Bright Ambassadors of Morning
Sounding like the first half of someone's album, Pure Reason Revolution have quite an ambitious single here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3753/ | 628 hits
Sounding like the first half of someone's album, Pure Reason Revolution have quite an ambitious single here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3753/ | 628 hits
Live Review: Infrasound + I Love Poland + The Feeling
The Faversham as always has a good mix of Indie elite with the odd middle-aged couple wondering just where their evening went terribly wrong.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4296/ | 862 hits
The Faversham as always has a good mix of Indie elite with the odd middle-aged couple wondering just where their evening went terribly wrong.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4296/ | 862 hits
CD Review: The Defiled - 1888
'1888' is five tracks of hardcore-influenced metal. It's a fair assumption that this is what Bullet For My Valentine would have sounded like if, following 'The Poison,' they had explored the nastier, darker side of their sound, rather than written songs like 'Hearts Burst Into Fire.' The only thing separating The Defiled from an angrier BFMV, is their dabblings in electro and gothic synths, which jars against the straight-faced heaviness of their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10864/ | 468 hits
'1888' is five tracks of hardcore-influenced metal. It's a fair assumption that this is what Bullet For My Valentine would have sounded like if, following 'The Poison,' they had explored the nastier, darker side of their sound, rather than written songs like 'Hearts Burst Into Fire.' The only thing separating The Defiled from an angrier BFMV, is their dabblings in electro and gothic synths, which jars against the straight-faced heaviness of their music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10864/ | 468 hits
Live Review: Whirlwind Heat + The Detonators
Don't you just love it when the support band turns out to be better than the headliners? Of course you don't know that when you're watching them, but they turn out to be the unexpected surprise of your evening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2391/ | 408 hits
Don't you just love it when the support band turns out to be better than the headliners? Of course you don't know that when you're watching them, but they turn out to be the unexpected surprise of your evening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2391/ | 408 hits
CD Review: The Hair - Disco/Retro
Following a very heavy touring schedule last year and the release of "Ghosts" in March on Cool For Cats, The Hair are back with their infectious and frenetic dancefloor tracks to make the perfect soundtrack to your weekend.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8659/ | 544 hits
Following a very heavy touring schedule last year and the release of "Ghosts" in March on Cool For Cats, The Hair are back with their infectious and frenetic dancefloor tracks to make the perfect soundtrack to your weekend.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8659/ | 544 hits
Live Review: Aqute Couch + Cosmonaut + Being 747
BEING 747 - Only arrived for the last four songs I think and what I witnessed of them I was impressed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/685/ | 130 hits
BEING 747 - Only arrived for the last four songs I think and what I witnessed of them I was impressed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/685/ | 130 hits
Live Review: Friday's Ghost
Despite the disappearance of much of the area's student crowd, the second batch of Fake Hips welcomed a health-sized crowd by the time Liverpool-based Friday's Ghost arrived onstage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8654/ | 267 hits
Despite the disappearance of much of the area's student crowd, the second batch of Fake Hips welcomed a health-sized crowd by the time Liverpool-based Friday's Ghost arrived onstage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8654/ | 267 hits
CD Review: Freeland - Under Control
The first two and a half minutes of Freeland's 'Under Control' are a steady electronica stomp of crunching beats and curls of heavily distorted guitar, mixed up with long, instrumental passages that's basically just the same synth played over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10484/ | 143 hits
The first two and a half minutes of Freeland's 'Under Control' are a steady electronica stomp of crunching beats and curls of heavily distorted guitar, mixed up with long, instrumental passages that's basically just the same synth played over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10484/ | 143 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Trip: Compiled By Joey Negro
Joey Negro is described in his biography as the "master of all things dance-floor and credible", which he probably is if you live in the kind of world where you refer to the act of making love as making sweet music and you don't mean it as a joke.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6531/ | 177 hits
Joey Negro is described in his biography as the "master of all things dance-floor and credible", which he probably is if you live in the kind of world where you refer to the act of making love as making sweet music and you don't mean it as a joke.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6531/ | 177 hits
CD Review: Death from above 1979 - Romantic Rights
First things first, they are now legally known as Death from above 1979 not Death from above after some sort of copyright battle with some New York company over their name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3192/ | 857 hits
First things first, they are now legally known as Death from above 1979 not Death from above after some sort of copyright battle with some New York company over their name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3192/ | 857 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
CD Review: Sear - Untitled
It's been a while since I first listened to this CD. When I received it, I used to play it whenever I was trying to relax, it has that sort of ambience to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/168/ | 133 hits
It's been a while since I first listened to this CD. When I received it, I used to play it whenever I was trying to relax, it has that sort of ambience to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/168/ | 133 hits
Live Review: Metronomy
Metronomy are currently touring the country in promotion of their latest single 'Radio Ladio' as well as their 2006 album, 'Pip Paine (Pay the £5000 you owe)'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9325/ | 131 hits
Metronomy are currently touring the country in promotion of their latest single 'Radio Ladio' as well as their 2006 album, 'Pip Paine (Pay the £5000 you owe)'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9325/ | 131 hits
CD Review: Wire Happy - Short Cycles From A World Of Bumps And Swirls
'Short Cycles...' is a strange experience, which I must make that clear right now. As Kevin Mottram (aka Wire Happy) kindly points out it was originally intended to be a soundtrack to a game; and I can't decide if that admission was a good one or not pre-listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8303/ | 103 hits
'Short Cycles...' is a strange experience, which I must make that clear right now. As Kevin Mottram (aka Wire Happy) kindly points out it was originally intended to be a soundtrack to a game; and I can't decide if that admission was a good one or not pre-listening.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8303/ | 103 hits
CD Review: Creature With The Atom Brain - I Am The Golden Gate Bridge
After two vinyl-only EPs, The Snake and Kill The Snake, I Am The Golden Gate Bridge is the first full-length album from the bizarrely named Creature With The Atom Brain, the brainchild (no pun intended) of Aldo Struyf.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9411/ | 258 hits
After two vinyl-only EPs, The Snake and Kill The Snake, I Am The Golden Gate Bridge is the first full-length album from the bizarrely named Creature With The Atom Brain, the brainchild (no pun intended) of Aldo Struyf.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9411/ | 258 hits
CD Review: Squarepusher - Hello Everything
A purveyor of experimental music and a bass guitar fanatic, Squarepusher has become one of the world's most respected electronic artists releasing one acclaimed record after another on the mighty Warp Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7492/ | 217 hits
A purveyor of experimental music and a bass guitar fanatic, Squarepusher has become one of the world's most respected electronic artists releasing one acclaimed record after another on the mighty Warp Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7492/ | 217 hits
CD Review: Lucky Jim - You're Lovely to Me
"... you may hear echoes of Neil Young, Lee Hazlewood, Nick Cave, Van Morrison, Serge Gainsbourg, Arthur Lee, Leonard Cohen, Brian Wilson, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Ewan MacColl, Phil Spector and many others ..." (Skint Records website) You may also find traces of nuts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2818/ | 2,833 hits
"... you may hear echoes of Neil Young, Lee Hazlewood, Nick Cave, Van Morrison, Serge Gainsbourg, Arthur Lee, Leonard Cohen, Brian Wilson, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Ewan MacColl, Phil Spector and many others ..." (Skint Records website) You may also find traces of nuts.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2818/ | 2,833 hits
News Article: Reviews of our 6 track EP 'Neon Fractured Night'
****The Sound Projector review 'Neon Fractured Night' The Truth About Frank are a combo from Leeds, creating underground soundtrack and experimental music in an electronic vein; Neon Fractured Night (WEIRD AND WIRED 027) is six tracks of fractured and emblackened semi-industrial grindery, laced with many relentless loop-rhythms, horror-show percussive attacks, and generally sickening synth tones.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12309/ | 71 hits
****The Sound Projector review 'Neon Fractured Night' The Truth About Frank are a combo from Leeds, creating underground soundtrack and experimental music in an electronic vein; Neon Fractured Night (WEIRD AND WIRED 027) is six tracks of fractured and emblackened semi-industrial grindery, laced with many relentless loop-rhythms, horror-show percussive attacks, and generally sickening synth tones.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12309/ | 71 hits
CD Review: Little Japanese Toy - Disused No 5
Well, first thing's first: Little Japanese Toy score a whopping 0/10 for presentation. The demo consists of a hastily scribbled on, almost unreadable CD-R.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/201/ | 89 hits
Well, first thing's first: Little Japanese Toy score a whopping 0/10 for presentation. The demo consists of a hastily scribbled on, almost unreadable CD-R.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/201/ | 89 hits
CD Review: Nature Has Patterns - Untitled
For someone raised on guitar music, the whole concept of electronic music doesn't always sit well with me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7122/ | 208 hits
For someone raised on guitar music, the whole concept of electronic music doesn't always sit well with me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7122/ | 208 hits
CD Review: Magnet - The Tourniquet
Magnet is Even Jobansen, a Norwegian with a fine sense of melody. 'The Tourniquet' opens with with recent single 'Hold On', a plucked melody and some gentle programming throb in the background as Jobansen's vocal drifts along until the chorus comes washing over like a glorious sunshine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4154/ | 1,599 hits
Magnet is Even Jobansen, a Norwegian with a fine sense of melody. 'The Tourniquet' opens with with recent single 'Hold On', a plucked melody and some gentle programming throb in the background as Jobansen's vocal drifts along until the chorus comes washing over like a glorious sunshine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4154/ | 1,599 hits
CD Review: Big Blu - Untitled
BigBlu have a talent for melody. Their music is simple, evocative, tuneful and very radio-friendly. The mood is wistful and yearning.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/166/ | 135 hits
BigBlu have a talent for melody. Their music is simple, evocative, tuneful and very radio-friendly. The mood is wistful and yearning.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/166/ | 135 hits
Band Profile: Secret Circuits
A three-way deathmatch between The Music, Biffy Clyro and The Pet Shop Boys
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11628/ | 66 hits
A three-way deathmatch between The Music, Biffy Clyro and The Pet Shop Boys
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11628/ | 66 hits
CD Review: Night Herons - Night Herons
If you like the sound of a band that channels the rock-soul sound of Gossip, the electro-falsetto of La Roux and the driving pop hooks of Blondie, then Leeds' very own Night Herons are definitely for you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11539/ | 277 hits
If you like the sound of a band that channels the rock-soul sound of Gossip, the electro-falsetto of La Roux and the driving pop hooks of Blondie, then Leeds' very own Night Herons are definitely for you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11539/ | 277 hits
CD Review: Sierpinski - This Geography Of Ours
Waclaw Sierpinski was a Polish mathematician whose name has been given to a beautifully simple but many layered pattern called the Sierpinski Triangle.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/106/ | 286 hits
Waclaw Sierpinski was a Polish mathematician whose name has been given to a beautifully simple but many layered pattern called the Sierpinski Triangle.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/106/ | 286 hits
CD Review: Signal Generator - Output EP
This four track EP from Huddersfield's Signal Generator manages to do away with (admittedly now antiquated) notion that electronica is an automatically forward thinking and inventive genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6143/ | 167 hits
This four track EP from Huddersfield's Signal Generator manages to do away with (admittedly now antiquated) notion that electronica is an automatically forward thinking and inventive genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6143/ | 167 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
CD Review: New Order - Krafty
It's a tricky one, the remix CD. It can prove to be a bit of a pain in the rear sometimes, as your fans want the one they heard on the radio, not the 'DJ Killbot 12" extended techno-dub mix', but as evidenced here, sometimes it can prove to be a fruitful exercise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3859/ | 340 hits
It's a tricky one, the remix CD. It can prove to be a bit of a pain in the rear sometimes, as your fans want the one they heard on the radio, not the 'DJ Killbot 12" extended techno-dub mix', but as evidenced here, sometimes it can prove to be a fruitful exercise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3859/ | 340 hits
CD Review: Dolores - s/t
Apparently I called these guys jazz in an earlier review, and they got a bit mad. So, I sit with the new full length offering from the band spinning on my computer (us kids don't do CD players anymore y'know) with an open mind and my Miles Davis CDs as far away as possible...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3377/ | 198 hits
Apparently I called these guys jazz in an earlier review, and they got a bit mad. So, I sit with the new full length offering from the band spinning on my computer (us kids don't do CD players anymore y'know) with an open mind and my Miles Davis CDs as far away as possible...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3377/ | 198 hits
Live Review: Rochelle
The Faversham hustled and bustled with Leeds' scenesters and industry moguls aplenty this evening. Despite the Easter holidays being upon us once again (where do the years go ...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8217/ | 262 hits
The Faversham hustled and bustled with Leeds' scenesters and industry moguls aplenty this evening. Despite the Easter holidays being upon us once again (where do the years go ...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8217/ | 262 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/ | 187 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/ | 187 hits
Live Review: Cliquant + Asking Dan + Sarajevo
I've never really been a fan of 'Battle of the Bands'. The combination of short sets, often dodgy sound and unfair or reckless judging doesn't suggest the ingredients for a great gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10623/ | 258 hits
I've never really been a fan of 'Battle of the Bands'. The combination of short sets, often dodgy sound and unfair or reckless judging doesn't suggest the ingredients for a great gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10623/ | 258 hits
CD Review: Agoria - The Green Armchair
Many people believe the term "underground" doesn't really exist within music circles anymore. For the most part they are probably right.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7559/ | 409 hits
Many people believe the term "underground" doesn't really exist within music circles anymore. For the most part they are probably right.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7559/ | 409 hits
CD Review: Superboss - Protoretro
This sound is so big now; '80s and '90s electronics rediscovered and manipulated in a way truly worthy of the 21st century.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/112/ | 117 hits
This sound is so big now; '80s and '90s electronics rediscovered and manipulated in a way truly worthy of the 21st century.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/112/ | 117 hits
Live Review: Filthy Dukes + O. Children
First on to the Nation of Shopkeepers' low-slung stage are O. Children. The band start playing then enormous frontman Gauthier strolls on, his size equalled only by the depth of his voice - imagine if Barry White had been tutored by Ian Curtis while standing on his shoulders and you come somewhere close.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11547/ | 310 hits
First on to the Nation of Shopkeepers' low-slung stage are O. Children. The band start playing then enormous frontman Gauthier strolls on, his size equalled only by the depth of his voice - imagine if Barry White had been tutored by Ian Curtis while standing on his shoulders and you come somewhere close.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11547/ | 310 hits
CD Review: Soberskin - Erectronic
Identity is a vital thing in popular music. What you sound like is never as important as how the audience relate to your personality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/254/ | 259 hits
Identity is a vital thing in popular music. What you sound like is never as important as how the audience relate to your personality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/254/ | 259 hits
Live Review: Moody Gowns
I struggle to think of a band that could fit the bill of 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' more suitably than the Moody Gowns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12414/ | 208 hits
I struggle to think of a band that could fit the bill of 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' more suitably than the Moody Gowns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12414/ | 208 hits
Live Review: I Was A Cub Scout + Rolo Tomassi + Data.Select.Party
Entering the Cockpit, immediately I am aware of the amount of people here already, at this sold out show, in time for the first support act Data.Select.Party.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9252/ | 251 hits
Entering the Cockpit, immediately I am aware of the amount of people here already, at this sold out show, in time for the first support act Data.Select.Party.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9252/ | 251 hits
CD Review: ¡Forward, Russia! - Give Me A Wall
Choose life. Choose chaos. Choose beauty. Choose frantic guitars crashing into mountains of shouts. Choose mind-splitting blasts of intergalactic synth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6759/ | 1,027 hits
Choose life. Choose chaos. Choose beauty. Choose frantic guitars crashing into mountains of shouts. Choose mind-splitting blasts of intergalactic synth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6759/ | 1,027 hits
CD Review: Fell City Girl - Swim EP
Fell City Girl boast drama. And I mean drama. The kind of textured melodies reminiscent of some obscure New Zealand pop exercise by the name of The Veils.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6672/ | 220 hits
Fell City Girl boast drama. And I mean drama. The kind of textured melodies reminiscent of some obscure New Zealand pop exercise by the name of The Veils.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6672/ | 220 hits
CD Review: The Fever - Red Bedroom
These guys are from New York and it's safe to say they are cool cats. Lump 'em in the same bracket as The Faint if you must - essentially, "electroclash rock band".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4071/ | 211 hits
These guys are from New York and it's safe to say they are cool cats. Lump 'em in the same bracket as The Faint if you must - essentially, "electroclash rock band".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4071/ | 211 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/ | 258 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/ | 258 hits
CD Review: The Pipettes - We Are The Pipettes
It's been two years since The Pipettes appeared on the musical radar and were tipped as being one of the next big things to happen to pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7027/ | 357 hits
It's been two years since The Pipettes appeared on the musical radar and were tipped as being one of the next big things to happen to pop music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7027/ | 357 hits
Live Review: Twisted Wheel + White Light Parade + Redwire
The selling point of this gig seemed to be that Twisted Wheel have been given the NME seal of approval, to which I wondered is an NME seal of approval really what we are judging new bands now?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9476/ | 862 hits
The selling point of this gig seemed to be that Twisted Wheel have been given the NME seal of approval, to which I wondered is an NME seal of approval really what we are judging new bands now?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9476/ | 862 hits
CD Review: Is Tropical - When O' When
Debut single from enigmatic London three-piece Is Tropical, sneakily taps into several genres that are currently enjoying a boom in popularity, to create something unique, but with broad appeal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11619/ | 196 hits
Debut single from enigmatic London three-piece Is Tropical, sneakily taps into several genres that are currently enjoying a boom in popularity, to create something unique, but with broad appeal.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11619/ | 196 hits
CD Review: Biffy Clyro - Infinity Land
Scotland's sonic purveyors of progressive alt-rock return with their third album in as many years. Throughout this timeframe we have witnessed the bands initial fusion of cathartic pop/metal grow increasingly sophisticated, with the three-piece's latest offering Infinity Land being a great example of what may-or-may-not become known as "everything but the kitchen sink-Rock".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3202/ | 980 hits
Scotland's sonic purveyors of progressive alt-rock return with their third album in as many years. Throughout this timeframe we have witnessed the bands initial fusion of cathartic pop/metal grow increasingly sophisticated, with the three-piece's latest offering Infinity Land being a great example of what may-or-may-not become known as "everything but the kitchen sink-Rock".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3202/ | 980 hits
Live Review: Adult.
Adult. make excellent, tech tinged electro. Like the sort DJ Hell would sell his cousin Lucifer for.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4007/ | 260 hits
Adult. make excellent, tech tinged electro. Like the sort DJ Hell would sell his cousin Lucifer for.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4007/ | 260 hits
Live Review: U R Penetrators + Rochelle + The Chiara L's
The Chiara L's kick off tonight's trio of female fronted bands each of whom bring their own distinct style and charisma to proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8740/ | 201 hits
The Chiara L's kick off tonight's trio of female fronted bands each of whom bring their own distinct style and charisma to proceedings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8740/ | 201 hits
CD Review: Parisman - A Lesson In The Art Of Balance
Parisman take one great leap into their own future with this very polished three track CD. No more uncertainty about how to balance the rock and the electronics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/60/ | 176 hits
Parisman take one great leap into their own future with this very polished three track CD. No more uncertainty about how to balance the rock and the electronics.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/60/ | 176 hits
Live Review: Kaya + Cactus
On first tonight were Saving Lenny. Whom I missed. Moving on... Cactus warmed the crowd with their own brand of rocking guitar based songs with the occasional metal influence, but not so much that it wasn't accessible, especially in this venue, which is more of a wine bar than a rock club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1118/ | 167 hits
On first tonight were Saving Lenny. Whom I missed. Moving on... Cactus warmed the crowd with their own brand of rocking guitar based songs with the occasional metal influence, but not so much that it wasn't accessible, especially in this venue, which is more of a wine bar than a rock club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1118/ | 167 hits
CD Review: Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
Bloc Party had an amazing year in 2004 and it appears that their debut album is about to thrust them to the top and beyond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3547/ | 1,732 hits
Bloc Party had an amazing year in 2004 and it appears that their debut album is about to thrust them to the top and beyond.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3547/ | 1,732 hits
CD Review: The Format - Dog Problems
Not many here in the UK have probably heard of The Format, but they've been steadily building up a solid fanbase in their native US, and Dog Problems is their second album proper after 2003's Interventions and Lullabies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7045/ | 382 hits
Not many here in the UK have probably heard of The Format, but they've been steadily building up a solid fanbase in their native US, and Dog Problems is their second album proper after 2003's Interventions and Lullabies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7045/ | 382 hits
CD Review: Shallowend - Shining Brighter / Tigers
Back in May last year I reviewed Shallowend's first release "The Waterfall" EP and at the time made the point about the difficulty I faced in being objective in reviewing a band where I new one of the members quite well.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/70/ | 175 hits
Back in May last year I reviewed Shallowend's first release "The Waterfall" EP and at the time made the point about the difficulty I faced in being objective in reviewing a band where I new one of the members quite well.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/70/ | 175 hits
Live Review: The Tempus + Aviaries + Rich Thomas
First act tonight is Rich Thomas, who has eschewed the brooding rock of his usual outfit Dice City Lights, for a low key solo affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12386/ | 118 hits
First act tonight is Rich Thomas, who has eschewed the brooding rock of his usual outfit Dice City Lights, for a low key solo affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12386/ | 118 hits
CD Review: Superelectric - E Is For Effort, A Is For Attainment
First off, I like this CD a lot, it's up there with a lot of good CD's, and I really enjoy listening to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/36/ | 74 hits
First off, I like this CD a lot, it's up there with a lot of good CD's, and I really enjoy listening to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/36/ | 74 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Valentine Records Sampler
As the inlays states this represents a "12 month rollercoaster of learning curves, guitar bashing, synth-thrashing and a 'no safety net' approach" and as with any rollercoaster there are some high and low moments throughout this 10 track offering from one of the countries most promising independents.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/506/ | 118 hits
As the inlays states this represents a "12 month rollercoaster of learning curves, guitar bashing, synth-thrashing and a 'no safety net' approach" and as with any rollercoaster there are some high and low moments throughout this 10 track offering from one of the countries most promising independents.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/506/ | 118 hits
CD Review: Vib Gyor - Insomnia EP
Violet, Indigo, Blue: Green, Yellow, Orange, Red. The colours of a rainbow when you stand on your head.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2505/ | 2,036 hits
Violet, Indigo, Blue: Green, Yellow, Orange, Red. The colours of a rainbow when you stand on your head.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2505/ | 2,036 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Brew Records - Vol. 1
Newly formed in June in this year with the intention to showcase "more of the experimental music bursting out of Yorkshire" Brew Records Vol.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9079/ | 415 hits
Newly formed in June in this year with the intention to showcase "more of the experimental music bursting out of Yorkshire" Brew Records Vol.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9079/ | 415 hits
CD Review: Ryan Adams - Demolition
Demolition is essentially a greatest demos collection. The incredibly prolific Adams had 5 albums worth of material which he planned to release, yet has wisely decided to compile the best bits of all those different sessions into what is available from your local Virgin, Internet store or Sainsbury's now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/454/ | 189 hits
Demolition is essentially a greatest demos collection. The incredibly prolific Adams had 5 albums worth of material which he planned to release, yet has wisely decided to compile the best bits of all those different sessions into what is available from your local Virgin, Internet store or Sainsbury's now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/454/ | 189 hits
CD Review: Suki - 30:00
30 minutes of careful mood setting music. It's rhythmically well under control, it's well played and thoughtfully arranged.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/51/ | 152 hits
30 minutes of careful mood setting music. It's rhythmically well under control, it's well played and thoughtfully arranged.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/51/ | 152 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Across The Pennines VI
The heightened sense of regional pride in The North can become a bit absurd sometimes. Then again, on the strength of the deeply Northern music on the sixth Across the Pennines compilation, perhaps a little superiority complex is allowed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9890/ | 205 hits
The heightened sense of regional pride in The North can become a bit absurd sometimes. Then again, on the strength of the deeply Northern music on the sixth Across the Pennines compilation, perhaps a little superiority complex is allowed.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9890/ | 205 hits
CD Review: Bleachbaby - Stamp Her Out
'Stamp Her Out' is the first EP from Manchester-based electro-poppers Bleachbaby. EP-opener and title track 'Stamp Her Out' is a frustratingly hit and miss affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11147/ | 135 hits
'Stamp Her Out' is the first EP from Manchester-based electro-poppers Bleachbaby. EP-opener and title track 'Stamp Her Out' is a frustratingly hit and miss affair.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11147/ | 135 hits
CD Review: Pat Bourne Band - Untitled
'Touch & Go' boasts a solid chorus of hooky, if a little easy, lyrics, and soulful vocals courtesy of frontman Pat Bourne, topped off with the occasional, disco-infused synth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10499/ | 153 hits
'Touch & Go' boasts a solid chorus of hooky, if a little easy, lyrics, and soulful vocals courtesy of frontman Pat Bourne, topped off with the occasional, disco-infused synth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10499/ | 153 hits
Live Review: Envelopes
Having been told that Envelopes would be playing at the Warehouse, turning up there and finding it locked down and empty, I was a little confused.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6424/ | 140 hits
Having been told that Envelopes would be playing at the Warehouse, turning up there and finding it locked down and empty, I was a little confused.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6424/ | 140 hits
Live Review: Valleys + L-Mo + The Talk
Back from its summer holidays, the 360 Club is in full swing tonight, albeit with a modified bill due to some last minute events.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11243/ | 237 hits
Back from its summer holidays, the 360 Club is in full swing tonight, albeit with a modified bill due to some last minute events.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11243/ | 237 hits
Live Review: Thirteen Senses
It was with a sense of trepidation that frontman Will South seemed to step out from the backstage with.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3676/ | 262 hits
It was with a sense of trepidation that frontman Will South seemed to step out from the backstage with.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3676/ | 262 hits
CD Review: The Somatics - Did You Ever Love Me?
A phone call from a middleman brought about a nocturnal meeting at The Somatics' Attic Studio on the high ground of west Leeds, where three levels of concrete stairway led to a warm welcome, and to brief but wide-ranging conversation (Gershwin, the Borderline, King Crimson, the Summer weather of 1928).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3355/ | 437 hits
A phone call from a middleman brought about a nocturnal meeting at The Somatics' Attic Studio on the high ground of west Leeds, where three levels of concrete stairway led to a warm welcome, and to brief but wide-ranging conversation (Gershwin, the Borderline, King Crimson, the Summer weather of 1928).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3355/ | 437 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
Live Review: Pure Reason Revolution + Benjamin Wetherill
Due to Vib Gyor pulling out, it was a good two hours before Benjamin Wetherill took to the stage to play his trademark set of Formby covers, banjo strumming and all those minor keys.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3623/ | 1,596 hits
Due to Vib Gyor pulling out, it was a good two hours before Benjamin Wetherill took to the stage to play his trademark set of Formby covers, banjo strumming and all those minor keys.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3623/ | 1,596 hits
CD Review: Malcolm Middleton - Sleight of Heart
Middleton cracked into the public consciousness with the cheerily titled electro-pop single "We're all going to die", briefly in contention for Xmas number one status thanks to Radio 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9332/ | 436 hits
Middleton cracked into the public consciousness with the cheerily titled electro-pop single "We're all going to die", briefly in contention for Xmas number one status thanks to Radio 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9332/ | 436 hits
CD Review: Mew - Apocalypso
I wasn't going to write about this single; I was going to just sit quietly and indulge in its creamy, glacial atmosphere like one might with, say, a Magnum or a (po) Calypso (har har!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4101/ | 957 hits
I wasn't going to write about this single; I was going to just sit quietly and indulge in its creamy, glacial atmosphere like one might with, say, a Magnum or a (po) Calypso (har har!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4101/ | 957 hits
Live Review: Cave In + Oceansize
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity for any action on stage and supping the over priced bottles of beer (because the draft had run out!) Oceansize took to the stage amidst an array of guitars (6 in total), laptops and large drum set-ups.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1091/ | 130 hits
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity for any action on stage and supping the over priced bottles of beer (because the draft had run out!) Oceansize took to the stage amidst an array of guitars (6 in total), laptops and large drum set-ups.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1091/ | 130 hits
CD Review: Clarkesville - The Last Chapter
A drop of rain was the final ingredient for propelling Travis into the major league of the UK's recording artists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/599/ | 171 hits
A drop of rain was the final ingredient for propelling Travis into the major league of the UK's recording artists.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/599/ | 171 hits
CD Review: North Atlantic Oscillation - Grappling Hooks
North Atlantic Oscillation are an interesting band, and with 'Grappling Hooks' they have managed to construct an album that sounds exactly like Windows' Media Player's 'Visualisation' setting looks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12509/ | 96 hits
North Atlantic Oscillation are an interesting band, and with 'Grappling Hooks' they have managed to construct an album that sounds exactly like Windows' Media Player's 'Visualisation' setting looks.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12509/ | 96 hits
CD Review: The Dirty Skirts - Feeling The Pressure
First impression of 'Feeling The Pressure' is that it tosses together bits of indie and electronica and expects them to sound coherent with minimal effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10073/ | 205 hits
First impression of 'Feeling The Pressure' is that it tosses together bits of indie and electronica and expects them to sound coherent with minimal effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10073/ | 205 hits
Live Review: Gold Chains & Sue Cie
Leeds very nearly embarrassed these two oddball rappers from San Francisco tonight. The pair walked onstage to be greeted by the empty floor of Joseph's Well, apart from three guys leaning against one wall, and myself against another.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3584/ | 386 hits
Leeds very nearly embarrassed these two oddball rappers from San Francisco tonight. The pair walked onstage to be greeted by the empty floor of Joseph's Well, apart from three guys leaning against one wall, and myself against another.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3584/ | 386 hits
Live Review: The Research + The Nervous Shakedown
Quite what The Engine Room think they're doing by opening the evening with The Nervous Shakedown, I do now know.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3284/ | 931 hits
Quite what The Engine Room think they're doing by opening the evening with The Nervous Shakedown, I do now know.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3284/ | 931 hits
Live Review: Kasino + Parisman + Sidearm
The Royal Park Cellars is a fine venue: a PA and sound engineer that rival Joseph's Well, great lighting effects and its own bar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/810/ | 148 hits
The Royal Park Cellars is a fine venue: a PA and sound engineer that rival Joseph's Well, great lighting effects and its own bar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/810/ | 148 hits
Live Review: JJ72 + Melaton
After an interminable wait, a severely depleted Melaton grace the stage. The lead singer informs us that traffic made them late and half the band are still stuck in it, so they will attempt a shortened set with him and the bass player.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1055/ | 79 hits
After an interminable wait, a severely depleted Melaton grace the stage. The lead singer informs us that traffic made them late and half the band are still stuck in it, so they will attempt a shortened set with him and the bass player.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1055/ | 79 hits
CD Review: For Those Lost - This Is Our Fight
When a band comes to you promising to sound like Slayer, Mastodon and Sick of It All, as a metal fan you could be forgiven for getting over excited.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7444/ | 130 hits
When a band comes to you promising to sound like Slayer, Mastodon and Sick of It All, as a metal fan you could be forgiven for getting over excited.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7444/ | 130 hits
CD Review: Yes Boss - See It Through
Waiting in the shadows, Yes Boss watched closely as others quickly burnt out on mediocre releases. They took their time, honing their skills.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7915/ | 241 hits
Waiting in the shadows, Yes Boss watched closely as others quickly burnt out on mediocre releases. They took their time, honing their skills.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7915/ | 241 hits
Live Review: Simian Mobile Disco + Cansei de Ser Sexy + Digitalism + Metallica + Tenacious D + Pendulum + Adam Green + Eureka Machines
August Bank Holiday is upon us again and that brings with it Leeds 2008 and a rocking end to the summer music festival season.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9963/ | 201 hits
August Bank Holiday is upon us again and that brings with it Leeds 2008 and a rocking end to the summer music festival season.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9963/ | 201 hits
CD Review: Grammatics - D.I.L.E.M.M.A.
Following up their rampant debut for DTTR, Grammatics return with a darker, spellbinding, swooner of a song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9435/ | 635 hits
Following up their rampant debut for DTTR, Grammatics return with a darker, spellbinding, swooner of a song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9435/ | 635 hits
Live Review: Ormondroyd
As I'm standing about by the bar Ormondroyd wander around on stage checking instruments and wires, trying not to look too conspicuous as people like me stare at them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8393/ | 117 hits
As I'm standing about by the bar Ormondroyd wander around on stage checking instruments and wires, trying not to look too conspicuous as people like me stare at them.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8393/ | 117 hits
Live Review: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Some in the UK have criticized Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) recently (perhaps harshly) for what they perceived to be lacklustre performances on several of their live UK shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6119/ | 113 hits
Some in the UK have criticized Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) recently (perhaps harshly) for what they perceived to be lacklustre performances on several of their live UK shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6119/ | 113 hits
Live Review: Future Of The Left + The Victorian English Gentlemens Club
A locked Faversham at 10pm, what is going on? Eventually, we get in to wander the empty spaces, waiting for punters and atmosphere to appear.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8832/ | 320 hits
A locked Faversham at 10pm, what is going on? Eventually, we get in to wander the empty spaces, waiting for punters and atmosphere to appear.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8832/ | 320 hits
CD Review: Divided by Zero - Untitled
Divided by Zero's new 4 song CD has the angelic whine of Mansun and the fresh innocence of a local band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/164/ | 175 hits
Divided by Zero's new 4 song CD has the angelic whine of Mansun and the fresh innocence of a local band.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/164/ | 175 hits
Live Review: Little Match Girl + Evil Little Sister + Stealthman + Living Thing
It is a tribute to the Leeds' live music scene, its followers and local promoters, that tonight boasts four completely different bands, completely different styles and, for yet another Lock & Load event, a top gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/902/ | 180 hits
It is a tribute to the Leeds' live music scene, its followers and local promoters, that tonight boasts four completely different bands, completely different styles and, for yet another Lock & Load event, a top gig.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/902/ | 180 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Nyquist Theory
The Nyquist Theory is a compilation of tracks that emerged from the talent that lay around the offices of Hampshire's Hackpen Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3987/ | 295 hits
The Nyquist Theory is a compilation of tracks that emerged from the talent that lay around the offices of Hampshire's Hackpen Records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3987/ | 295 hits
Band Profile: Meet Me In Vegas
We are Meet Me In Vegas, creators of the 'Splash Pop' genre which we brought to the streets back in June 2008.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10428/ | 298 hits
We are Meet Me In Vegas, creators of the 'Splash Pop' genre which we brought to the streets back in June 2008.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10428/ | 298 hits
CD Review: Capital State - Revolution Thoughts EP
You have to respect Capital State. They just keep coming back at you. Ever since I saw them at Leeds Festival back in 2001, I've been intrigued.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/378/ | 238 hits
You have to respect Capital State. They just keep coming back at you. Ever since I saw them at Leeds Festival back in 2001, I've been intrigued.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/378/ | 238 hits
CD Review: The Dodos - Visiter
The foundation of this San Francisco band are Meric Long, a country blues finger picking guitarist who has studied West African Ewe drumming and Logan Krueber an ex-experimental metal drummer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9863/ | 215 hits
The foundation of this San Francisco band are Meric Long, a country blues finger picking guitarist who has studied West African Ewe drumming and Logan Krueber an ex-experimental metal drummer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9863/ | 215 hits
Live Review: Cobra Starship
Spending the first few songs down in the photography pit area, it gave me a genuine idea just how strong the fan base for Cobra Starship is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12412/ | 139 hits
Spending the first few songs down in the photography pit area, it gave me a genuine idea just how strong the fan base for Cobra Starship is.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12412/ | 139 hits
Live Review: Parisman
May 2001 and two bands melding the chiming, rain-soaked, guitar chords of prime era Madchester, the pounding rhythm section of 'rawk titans' Led Zep and the dance savvy of ADF/Primal scream take to the stage at Joseph's Well.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/735/ | 95 hits
May 2001 and two bands melding the chiming, rain-soaked, guitar chords of prime era Madchester, the pounding rhythm section of 'rawk titans' Led Zep and the dance savvy of ADF/Primal scream take to the stage at Joseph's Well.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/735/ | 95 hits
Live Review: The Dykeenies + Figure 5
This was the last night of The Dykeenies' latest tour, and by the time Figure 5 took the stage the big room in the Cockpit was already filling up in anticipation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9418/ | 298 hits
This was the last night of The Dykeenies' latest tour, and by the time Figure 5 took the stage the big room in the Cockpit was already filling up in anticipation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9418/ | 298 hits
CD Review: The March Greens - You Shall Go To The Ball
The debut EP from Leeds-based indie-pop act The March Greens opens with the wistful 'You Don't Need It Or Deserve It.' Clunky acoustic guitar creates a small-scale, intimate vibe that perfectly compliments Spencer Bayles' tentative vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10671/ | 112 hits
The debut EP from Leeds-based indie-pop act The March Greens opens with the wistful 'You Don't Need It Or Deserve It.' Clunky acoustic guitar creates a small-scale, intimate vibe that perfectly compliments Spencer Bayles' tentative vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10671/ | 112 hits
Live Review: Escort Knights + Artibella + Rich Legate
This is going to be the last of the 2009 360 Club events before it goes into a festive hibernation period, and returns in the New Year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11570/ | 257 hits
This is going to be the last of the 2009 360 Club events before it goes into a festive hibernation period, and returns in the New Year.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11570/ | 257 hits
CD Review: Wheat - Everyday I Said a Prayer for Kathy and Made a One Inch Square
A rather morbid album title and a rather uninspiring band name wouldn't make this album stand out to most people.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8495/ | 169 hits
A rather morbid album title and a rather uninspiring band name wouldn't make this album stand out to most people.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8495/ | 169 hits
CD Review: Guided * - Little Light
So how does this work? Out of nowhere, a lo-fi, home recorded CD goes on the stereo after a hard day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/415/ | 117 hits
So how does this work? Out of nowhere, a lo-fi, home recorded CD goes on the stereo after a hard day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/415/ | 117 hits
Live Review: New Vinyl + Tom Gee + Origami Bullets
Origami Bullets are this evening's opening act. They're no strangers to the 360 Club, and are back to stake a claim in the Leeds unsigned faction.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11362/ | 268 hits
Origami Bullets are this evening's opening act. They're no strangers to the 360 Club, and are back to stake a claim in the Leeds unsigned faction.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11362/ | 268 hits
Live Review: Machine Guns & Leather Jackets + Dirty Weekend + Night Herons + Deathretro
In between being constantly asked to move out of the way by these guys wanting to play pool (on a table stupidly situated 10ft away from the stage), a thoroughly good night of exciting live bands was enjoyed at The Elbow Room on Friday night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12289/ | 256 hits
In between being constantly asked to move out of the way by these guys wanting to play pool (on a table stupidly situated 10ft away from the stage), a thoroughly good night of exciting live bands was enjoyed at The Elbow Room on Friday night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12289/ | 256 hits
Live Review: Plastic Fuzz
This was my first Tea Time Shuffle for some time, and I was excited to be down reviewing a band I actually discovered through LMS - Plastic Fuzz.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9713/ | 176 hits
This was my first Tea Time Shuffle for some time, and I was excited to be down reviewing a band I actually discovered through LMS - Plastic Fuzz.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9713/ | 176 hits
CD Review: Rhode Island - Untitled
Rhode Island all come from Leeds. You will never have heard of them. This is because their current CD goes under a different guise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/226/ | 134 hits
Rhode Island all come from Leeds. You will never have heard of them. This is because their current CD goes under a different guise.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/226/ | 134 hits
CD Review: The Search Map - Tiny Victories EP
Hearing genuinely talented musicians for the first time is something that I experience very rarely. The Tiny Victories EP by The Search Map gave me one such experience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8245/ | 160 hits
Hearing genuinely talented musicians for the first time is something that I experience very rarely. The Tiny Victories EP by The Search Map gave me one such experience.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8245/ | 160 hits
Live Review: A Certain Ratio + Pifco
All present and correct.... the heavily chorused chorused bass, the plaintive vocals, the small but perfectly formed brass section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10942/ | 232 hits
All present and correct.... the heavily chorused chorused bass, the plaintive vocals, the small but perfectly formed brass section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10942/ | 232 hits
Live Review: Charlotte Hatherley + James Owen Fender + Phantogram
And so to the Bruddy for an interesting looking 3-header Phantogram, from the New York suburbs, open with a mesmerising set, all Maps with early Def-Jam beats or a shoegaze massive attack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11477/ | 279 hits
And so to the Bruddy for an interesting looking 3-header Phantogram, from the New York suburbs, open with a mesmerising set, all Maps with early Def-Jam beats or a shoegaze massive attack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11477/ | 279 hits
Live Review: The Walkmen + The Open
Let's be honest and get everything out in the open. The whole of the Cockpit is here solely to hear and see "The Rat" in action, a blistering, demented, Ian Curtis joyride of a song which has been exploding everywhere without even a trace of hyperbole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2829/ | 399 hits
Let's be honest and get everything out in the open. The whole of the Cockpit is here solely to hear and see "The Rat" in action, a blistering, demented, Ian Curtis joyride of a song which has been exploding everywhere without even a trace of hyperbole.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2829/ | 399 hits
Live Review: Jarcrew + People in Planes + les Flames! + Pray For Hayden
This was the most treacherous, cold, icy night so far this winter. Fell over on the way to work. How lame is that?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2311/ | 668 hits
This was the most treacherous, cold, icy night so far this winter. Fell over on the way to work. How lame is that?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2311/ | 668 hits
Live Review: ¡Forward, Russia! + The Ryes + Pete Molinari + Esser + Hard-Time Orchestra + Trio VD + The Sugars + Cowtown + Over The Atlantic
The second day of Moor Festival and we are now fully equipped with the mandatory rain and mud. Squelching through mud traps and water logs would seem much less manageable if there wasn't the promise of exciting sets in each corner of the sludge-ridden field.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9929/ | 255 hits
The second day of Moor Festival and we are now fully equipped with the mandatory rain and mud. Squelching through mud traps and water logs would seem much less manageable if there wasn't the promise of exciting sets in each corner of the sludge-ridden field.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9929/ | 255 hits
CD Review: Tiger Shadow - The Rise of The Tiger Shadow
Leeds' Tiger Shadow have a very distinctive sound, but for a point of reference, think somewhere between Skindred and Gorillaz at their most hip hop, with some Faithless thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10773/ | 250 hits
Leeds' Tiger Shadow have a very distinctive sound, but for a point of reference, think somewhere between Skindred and Gorillaz at their most hip hop, with some Faithless thrown into the mix.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10773/ | 250 hits
Live Review: Two Gallants + Blitzen Trapper
Excitement is the word that probably best encapsulates the ambience this evening. Legitimately so, as through the room whispers of Two Gallants' frankly astounding show this time last year at Joe's Well are passed around eagerly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8982/ | 259 hits
Excitement is the word that probably best encapsulates the ambience this evening. Legitimately so, as through the room whispers of Two Gallants' frankly astounding show this time last year at Joe's Well are passed around eagerly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8982/ | 259 hits
Live Review: Foley + Jon Gomm + Nikoli
My first trip of 2004 into the deep dark depths of the Royal Park Cellars. It's often dirty rock you find emanating from the cellars but this evening it's an altogether more mellow collection of bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2314/ | 587 hits
My first trip of 2004 into the deep dark depths of the Royal Park Cellars. It's often dirty rock you find emanating from the cellars but this evening it's an altogether more mellow collection of bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2314/ | 587 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The Spills / Piskie Sits - split single
'Ghost of The Day' gets off to a shaky start, with front man Slater slurring his vocals over the sound of a single chord being plucked over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10171/ | 178 hits
'Ghost of The Day' gets off to a shaky start, with front man Slater slurring his vocals over the sound of a single chord being plucked over and over again.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10171/ | 178 hits
CD Review: Maximo Park - Our Earthly Pleasures
I had the privilege of meeting singer Paul Smith at a small record store in Durham way before 'Apply Some Pressure' had propelled them to Radio One stardom - way before the fabulous Jo Whiley had jumped on the indie bandwagon.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8226/ | 484 hits
I had the privilege of meeting singer Paul Smith at a small record store in Durham way before 'Apply Some Pressure' had propelled them to Radio One stardom - way before the fabulous Jo Whiley had jumped on the indie bandwagon.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8226/ | 484 hits
Live Review: Chikinki + Cope + Solo
Being first on the bill is never an enviable task. This point is emphatically made by the demonstrative display from tonight's headliners Chikinki, replete with the most hyperactive and manic lead this side of Axl Rose and Wayne Coyne's illegitimate love child.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2427/ | 504 hits
Being first on the bill is never an enviable task. This point is emphatically made by the demonstrative display from tonight's headliners Chikinki, replete with the most hyperactive and manic lead this side of Axl Rose and Wayne Coyne's illegitimate love child.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2427/ | 504 hits
CD Review: St Gregory Orange - Hearts Are Tape Machines
'Hearts Are Tape Machines' is the first single to be lifted off 'Things We Said In Bedrooms,' the debut album from St.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10952/ | 133 hits
'Hearts Are Tape Machines' is the first single to be lifted off 'Things We Said In Bedrooms,' the debut album from St.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10952/ | 133 hits
CD Review: Björk - Greatest Hits
In a time before you were born, dearly beloved, an Icelandic child called Björk joined a punk band called KUKL.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/469/ | 236 hits
In a time before you were born, dearly beloved, an Icelandic child called Björk joined a punk band called KUKL.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/469/ | 236 hits
CD Review: Exis - Untitled
As a solo electronic musician, EXIS (AKA Joe Williams) has a whole world at his fingertips, an entire universe of possibilities and adventures.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/90/ | 112 hits
As a solo electronic musician, EXIS (AKA Joe Williams) has a whole world at his fingertips, an entire universe of possibilities and adventures.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/90/ | 112 hits
Live Review: Sigue Sigue Sputnik + Liquidhead
Before I start I'd better point out that I like the Sisters of Mercy - have done for years, and probably always will.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9821/ | 91 hits
Before I start I'd better point out that I like the Sisters of Mercy - have done for years, and probably always will.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9821/ | 91 hits
CD Review: Built By Snow - Mega
Built By Snow are the type of band who name-check Pacman in their lyrics, and stuff their songs full of oldschool gaming sound effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10270/ | 268 hits
Built By Snow are the type of band who name-check Pacman in their lyrics, and stuff their songs full of oldschool gaming sound effects.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10270/ | 268 hits
CD Review: Slaraffenklang - Danish Dynamite Live at Sono Festival
Fellow Danes Slaraffenland and Efterklang forming a supergroup for a one-off 'jam session' performance to be recorded live: the concept alone of this E.P is nothing short of inspired, but its often beautiful delicacy of execution and musically innovative arrangements and approaches, are of equal testament to their creative musicianship as to their practical and social abilities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10457/ | 134 hits
Fellow Danes Slaraffenland and Efterklang forming a supergroup for a one-off 'jam session' performance to be recorded live: the concept alone of this E.P is nothing short of inspired, but its often beautiful delicacy of execution and musically innovative arrangements and approaches, are of equal testament to their creative musicianship as to their practical and social abilities.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10457/ | 134 hits
Live Review: Stars
I'll skip over Lily Fraser's part in proceedings - if I'd wanted a warbler on a perch I'd have bought a canary - and skip straight to Stars, all the way from Montreal to play at the Brudenell.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8875/ | 346 hits
I'll skip over Lily Fraser's part in proceedings - if I'd wanted a warbler on a perch I'd have bought a canary - and skip straight to Stars, all the way from Montreal to play at the Brudenell.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8875/ | 346 hits
CD Review: Parisman - Responsible for Everything EP
Parisman's "Responsible for Everything" EP starts in a blaze of unabashed Geetar Rock-disco synthesiser fusion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/173/ | 151 hits
Parisman's "Responsible for Everything" EP starts in a blaze of unabashed Geetar Rock-disco synthesiser fusion.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/173/ | 151 hits
Live Review: Stateless + Samsa + i concur + Worriedaboutsatan
It is about 8.15 when the Worriedaboutsatan boys set up in front of the Brudenell stage. There is a small crowd of people gathered to watch Gav and Tom as they begin to create strange noises scattered with heavy cut up beats and slow swarming chords.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8207/ | 230 hits
It is about 8.15 when the Worriedaboutsatan boys set up in front of the Brudenell stage. There is a small crowd of people gathered to watch Gav and Tom as they begin to create strange noises scattered with heavy cut up beats and slow swarming chords.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8207/ | 230 hits
Interview: Ivy Sins
Charlotte Oxnard speaks to Hull all-girl band Ivy Sins
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8279/ | 459 hits
Charlotte Oxnard speaks to Hull all-girl band Ivy Sins
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8279/ | 459 hits
Live Review: Capital State + Helen + Suki
The first time I ever went to the New Roscoe the audience consisted of two men, a dog, and myself. It was like a completely different venue on this occasion, packed out almost to capacity, with a decent sound system and great atmosphere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/775/ | 195 hits
The first time I ever went to the New Roscoe the audience consisted of two men, a dog, and myself. It was like a completely different venue on this occasion, packed out almost to capacity, with a decent sound system and great atmosphere.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/775/ | 195 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/ | 137 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/ | 137 hits
CD Review: Ske - Life, Death, Happiness & Stuff
OK, this is getting ridiculous... yet another Icelandic band ventures down south for some loving. Ske (which means 'happening' in Icelandic, but 'slut' in Japanese) are a collection of writers and musicians that work in the fields of theatre music, film music and TV ad jingles that decided to make an album of guitar based pop songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3111/ | 534 hits
OK, this is getting ridiculous... yet another Icelandic band ventures down south for some loving. Ske (which means 'happening' in Icelandic, but 'slut' in Japanese) are a collection of writers and musicians that work in the fields of theatre music, film music and TV ad jingles that decided to make an album of guitar based pop songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3111/ | 534 hits
CD Review: Vessels - White Fields and Open Devices
"You're going home in a Yorkshire ambiance!" Vessels are five young men with a grand, epic vision that resonates throughout their debut album "White Fields and Open Devices".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10045/ | 343 hits
"You're going home in a Yorkshire ambiance!" Vessels are five young men with a grand, epic vision that resonates throughout their debut album "White Fields and Open Devices".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10045/ | 343 hits
User Article: Julian Casablancas Solo L.P
Review of Phrazes of The Young, ahead of show at Leeds Metropolitan University, Thursday 10th December.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11413/ | 65 hits
Review of Phrazes of The Young, ahead of show at Leeds Metropolitan University, Thursday 10th December.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11413/ | 65 hits
CD Review: The Trophy Cabinet - The First Xi
The Colour Blind James Experience, Robyn Hitchcock, Lloyd Cole, New Order, Edwyn Collins, Blue Nile, Yo La Tengo, Sin Ropas, Cosmic Rough Riders, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/19/ | 211 hits
The Colour Blind James Experience, Robyn Hitchcock, Lloyd Cole, New Order, Edwyn Collins, Blue Nile, Yo La Tengo, Sin Ropas, Cosmic Rough Riders, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/19/ | 211 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Across The Pennines II
This is the second instalment of the monthly sonic publication known as 'Across the Pennines'. Contributions appear to be sourced from the geographical area that the name suggests; i.e.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8634/ | 374 hits
This is the second instalment of the monthly sonic publication known as 'Across the Pennines'. Contributions appear to be sourced from the geographical area that the name suggests; i.e.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8634/ | 374 hits