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Band Profile: The Paradimes
The Paradimes present a mix of bright vocal and guitar melody with the backdrop of a tight and dynamic rhythm section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6925/ | 592 hits
The Paradimes present a mix of bright vocal and guitar melody with the backdrop of a tight and dynamic rhythm section.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6925/ | 592 hits
CD Review: Be - Be EP
It has to be said, I like this. A lot. The former Bingo boys have written an appealing, melody driven guitar pop CD under their new guise Be; a CD that fits nicely into a genre classification of classic indie pop with a clear dance undertone.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/24/ | 240 hits
It has to be said, I like this. A lot. The former Bingo boys have written an appealing, melody driven guitar pop CD under their new guise Be; a CD that fits nicely into a genre classification of classic indie pop with a clear dance undertone.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/24/ | 240 hits
CD Review: Wilco - I'm A Wheel
The first single to be taken from new album 'A Ghost Is Born', Wilco return with an uptempo melody powered by a driving guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2958/ | 286 hits
The first single to be taken from new album 'A Ghost Is Born', Wilco return with an uptempo melody powered by a driving guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2958/ | 286 hits
CD Review: Pop Threat - Filth
Great, the new 7" single from Pop Threat shows a rawer sound, one that I've not heard from the Leeds four-piece since their self-titled EP on Mook two years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/85/ | 236 hits
Great, the new 7" single from Pop Threat shows a rawer sound, one that I've not heard from the Leeds four-piece since their self-titled EP on Mook two years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/85/ | 236 hits
CD Review: Afraid of the Dark - The Sun Is Your Enemy
Smash, Smash, grrr, grrr, bang, slice, wham, dunka dunk, girly voice... hang on a minute! Girly voice??
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/196/ | 298 hits
Smash, Smash, grrr, grrr, bang, slice, wham, dunka dunk, girly voice... hang on a minute! Girly voice??
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/196/ | 298 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/ | 491 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/ | 491 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/ | 1,899 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/ | 1,899 hits
CD Review: Michelle Branch - Are you happy now?
Back with a new album, "Hotel Paper", this is the first single to be taken from it. With a sterling backing band including Kenny Aronoff, Dave Navarro and Jamie Muhoberac it's a tight, punchy slice of pop rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/579/ | 256 hits
Back with a new album, "Hotel Paper", this is the first single to be taken from it. With a sterling backing band including Kenny Aronoff, Dave Navarro and Jamie Muhoberac it's a tight, punchy slice of pop rock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/579/ | 256 hits
CD Review: Alistair Sheerin - Animal Farm Sessions
Alistair Sheerin is a singer-songwriter from Middlesbrough with a melodic-rock style, comparable to that of The Beatles, The Kinks and Oasis.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16762/ | 175 hits
Alistair Sheerin is a singer-songwriter from Middlesbrough with a melodic-rock style, comparable to that of The Beatles, The Kinks and Oasis.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16762/ | 175 hits
CD Review: LaRusso - Untitled
La Russo's "fourletterword" starts with a big surge of rising chords and ringing guitar. The song itself is an open, yearning melody.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/319/ | 341 hits
La Russo's "fourletterword" starts with a big surge of rising chords and ringing guitar. The song itself is an open, yearning melody.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/319/ | 341 hits
CD Review: Josh Bray - Whiskey & Wool
What can I say about Josh Bray? Well, not a lot seeing as this is a four track EP, of which one is a cover of a Led Zeppelin song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13976/ | 595 hits
What can I say about Josh Bray? Well, not a lot seeing as this is a four track EP, of which one is a cover of a Led Zeppelin song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13976/ | 595 hits
CD Review: The Delgados - All You Need Is Hate
"Hate is everywhere, inside your mother's heart you will find it there." Cheery bunch the delgados. Much like Warren Zevon, the downbeat lyrics are countered by a bright and chirpy, melodic party, the kind where you feel all are welcome to sing and clap along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/497/ | 343 hits
"Hate is everywhere, inside your mother's heart you will find it there." Cheery bunch the delgados. Much like Warren Zevon, the downbeat lyrics are countered by a bright and chirpy, melodic party, the kind where you feel all are welcome to sing and clap along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/497/ | 343 hits
CD Review: Hayley Hutchinson - Independently Blue
York's Hayley Hutchinson has set up her own label, HayLo Media, to release this debut album of country tinged acoustic tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3006/ | 832 hits
York's Hayley Hutchinson has set up her own label, HayLo Media, to release this debut album of country tinged acoustic tunes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3006/ | 832 hits
CD Review: Red Bee Society - When We Talk of Horses
Every so often a band comes out of nowhere and punches you in the kidneys before ripping out your heart and then skipping off down the pub laughing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3260/ | 548 hits
Every so often a band comes out of nowhere and punches you in the kidneys before ripping out your heart and then skipping off down the pub laughing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3260/ | 548 hits
News Article: Glissando to release a new album in June 2008
Gizeh Records have this week revealed that they will be releasing Glissando's new record 'With Our Arms Wide Open We March Towards the Burning Sea' on June 23rd.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9462/ | 207 hits
Gizeh Records have this week revealed that they will be releasing Glissando's new record 'With Our Arms Wide Open We March Towards the Burning Sea' on June 23rd.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9462/ | 207 hits
CD Review: Grandaddy - El Caminos in the West
Just when you thought The Thrills had cornered the summery pop market we get this latest offering from Grandaddy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/611/ | 229 hits
Just when you thought The Thrills had cornered the summery pop market we get this latest offering from Grandaddy.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/611/ | 229 hits
Live Review: Kinch
When a band of young lads turn up with cheeky grins, decent haircuts and a sack full of really catchy pop songs that they can perform with confident gusto, why the hell would anyone want another manufactured boy band embarrassment?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11184/ | 857 hits
When a band of young lads turn up with cheeky grins, decent haircuts and a sack full of really catchy pop songs that they can perform with confident gusto, why the hell would anyone want another manufactured boy band embarrassment?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11184/ | 857 hits
CD Review: Yellow Stripe Nine - More
'More' starts off with a nice lazy beat, a bit of jangly guitar and then in comes Peter Bott with the vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2804/ | 499 hits
'More' starts off with a nice lazy beat, a bit of jangly guitar and then in comes Peter Bott with the vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2804/ | 499 hits
CD Review: Oasis - Songbird
Liam Gallagher shows the world the side of him that so far only Nicole Appleton has been privvy to with this endearing little ballad.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/500/ | 427 hits
Liam Gallagher shows the world the side of him that so far only Nicole Appleton has been privvy to with this endearing little ballad.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/500/ | 427 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/ | 260 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/ | 260 hits
CD Review: The Tonic - Untitled
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 255 hits
The impact is immediate. As soon as you hear Brooke Dundas' voice you know this girl is something special.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/346/ | 255 hits
CD Review: Seismic Loveshift - Any Old Price
"sei'smic love'shift (n.) - geological earth movement akin to orgasm commonly occuring in West Yorkshire, created by the tumultuous confluence of crisp drumming, melodic bass, clean guitar and vocal mellifluence performing some of the most thoughtful, inspiring and haunting music of the twenty-first century" - SL.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/257/ | 234 hits
"sei'smic love'shift (n.) - geological earth movement akin to orgasm commonly occuring in West Yorkshire, created by the tumultuous confluence of crisp drumming, melodic bass, clean guitar and vocal mellifluence performing some of the most thoughtful, inspiring and haunting music of the twenty-first century" - SL.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/257/ | 234 hits
CD Review: Ed Harcourt - All Of Your Days Will Be Blessed
Pumping organ, with squeaks of the pumps and all, start this first single from new album 'From Every Sphere' and continue to be the main force, pushing the song along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/498/ | 198 hits
Pumping organ, with squeaks of the pumps and all, start this first single from new album 'From Every Sphere' and continue to be the main force, pushing the song along.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/498/ | 198 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/ | 253 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/ | 253 hits
CD Review: The Dykeenies - Waiting For Go
The most striking thing about this single is how it takes seemingly disparate parts of guitar-based pop music from the last 25 years and turns them into a rolling, modern blast of a song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9390/ | 362 hits
The most striking thing about this single is how it takes seemingly disparate parts of guitar-based pop music from the last 25 years and turns them into a rolling, modern blast of a song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9390/ | 362 hits
CD Review: Blind Jackson - s/t
"Stop The Clock" introduces us to Blind Jackson with a whiny little guitar riff that intermittently returns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3492/ | 355 hits
"Stop The Clock" introduces us to Blind Jackson with a whiny little guitar riff that intermittently returns.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3492/ | 355 hits
Live Review: Dashboard Confessional
Chris Carraba and his band entertain the main stage with their heartfelt, lyrically strong tunes, laden with rich melody and lush vocal harmonies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7196/ | 325 hits
Chris Carraba and his band entertain the main stage with their heartfelt, lyrically strong tunes, laden with rich melody and lush vocal harmonies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7196/ | 325 hits
Live Review: My Chemical Romance
With cropped, dyed blond locks, singer Gerard Way leads My Chemical Romance through a rambunctious set filled with highlights from 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7193/ | 447 hits
With cropped, dyed blond locks, singer Gerard Way leads My Chemical Romance through a rambunctious set filled with highlights from 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7193/ | 447 hits
CD Review: Zola Jesus - Night
Zola Jesus release their first single in the UK, 'Night', with German label Soundterrain Transmissions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13549/ | 283 hits
Zola Jesus release their first single in the UK, 'Night', with German label Soundterrain Transmissions.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13549/ | 283 hits
CD Review: Undercut - To Die For
Oh God here we go again. Haven't we reached our quota of tawdry predictable Coldplay tribute acts yet...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3975/ | 316 hits
Oh God here we go again. Haven't we reached our quota of tawdry predictable Coldplay tribute acts yet...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3975/ | 316 hits
CD Review: A Day Left - The pseudo post neo modern avante bassment garden rock EP
Two spelling mistakes in a pisstake title that takes no piss is not a good start. A sound check drum intro to a trying-hard-to-impress first track takes things down another notch.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/323/ | 499 hits
Two spelling mistakes in a pisstake title that takes no piss is not a good start. A sound check drum intro to a trying-hard-to-impress first track takes things down another notch.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/323/ | 499 hits
CD Review: Jesse Malin - Queen Of The Underworld
Uncut's current flavour of the months introduces himself to the world with the opening track off of debut album 'The Fine Art Of Self Destruction'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/501/ | 347 hits
Uncut's current flavour of the months introduces himself to the world with the opening track off of debut album 'The Fine Art Of Self Destruction'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/501/ | 347 hits
CD Review: Damien Rice - 9
Damien Rice's debut album 'O' saw him reach a great success, and as a result of this I couldn't wait to get my hands on '9' to find out what the Irish singer/songwriter had been doing for the past four years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7850/ | 292 hits
Damien Rice's debut album 'O' saw him reach a great success, and as a result of this I couldn't wait to get my hands on '9' to find out what the Irish singer/songwriter had been doing for the past four years.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7850/ | 292 hits
CD Review: Polarize - Continuous Performance
It's amazing what clues are given away by the letter/biog that accompanies a CD. In the case of Polarize it's a one line letter scrawled in biro: "Here's our first 4 track EP, completely self produced...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2335/ | 298 hits
It's amazing what clues are given away by the letter/biog that accompanies a CD. In the case of Polarize it's a one line letter scrawled in biro: "Here's our first 4 track EP, completely self produced...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2335/ | 298 hits
CD Review: The Ghost Of A Thousand - Bright Lights
After opening with some deceptively classy-sounding guitars, Brighton five-piece The Ghost of a Thousand pitch us into a hell of gnarled hardcore riffs, strewn with frontman Tom Lacey's tormented vocal shrapnel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10729/ | 257 hits
After opening with some deceptively classy-sounding guitars, Brighton five-piece The Ghost of a Thousand pitch us into a hell of gnarled hardcore riffs, strewn with frontman Tom Lacey's tormented vocal shrapnel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10729/ | 257 hits
CD Review: Drums Of Death - Blue Waves
"Who is that nutter in the facepaint?" was my first thought when I saw Drums of Death almost exactly a year ago DJing at Beatherder festival.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16721/ | 375 hits
"Who is that nutter in the facepaint?" was my first thought when I saw Drums of Death almost exactly a year ago DJing at Beatherder festival.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16721/ | 375 hits
CD Review: Merchandise - Swallowing Curses
Welcome to my Casio hell. The programming here is not exactly inspiring and smells suspiciously like someone just hit the 'demo' button.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2980/ | 348 hits
Welcome to my Casio hell. The programming here is not exactly inspiring and smells suspiciously like someone just hit the 'demo' button.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2980/ | 348 hits
Band Profile: Rex Manning Day
Tom + Sam + Adam + Pete = (Rex Manning Day > the sum of its parts)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15876/ | 182 hits
Tom + Sam + Adam + Pete = (Rex Manning Day > the sum of its parts)
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15876/ | 182 hits
CD Review: Animal Collective - Sung Tongs
Having witnessed their insane live show, it's a good feeling to know that Animal Collective don't disappoint on CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2660/ | 789 hits
Having witnessed their insane live show, it's a good feeling to know that Animal Collective don't disappoint on CD.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2660/ | 789 hits
CD Review: Vessels - Two Words & A Gesture
Shoegaze and experimental music can be quite hit-and-miss. Some would probably argue, with more than just slight condescension, it's more often miss; but then it's these factions that miss out on some of the more interesting artistic visions on the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9039/ | 433 hits
Shoegaze and experimental music can be quite hit-and-miss. Some would probably argue, with more than just slight condescension, it's more often miss; but then it's these factions that miss out on some of the more interesting artistic visions on the music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9039/ | 433 hits
CD Review: Spitfire Charlie - Hard To Let You Go
The biog accompanying this release talks of "plans for the summer" but at the last report 3 out of 4 of Spitfire Charlie were heading for pastures new.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8645/ | 281 hits
The biog accompanying this release talks of "plans for the summer" but at the last report 3 out of 4 of Spitfire Charlie were heading for pastures new.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8645/ | 281 hits
CD Review: Goldie Lookin' Chain - You Knows I Loves You
A humourous spoken intro kicks off this latest offering from Newport's favourite Hip Hop masters before a smooth piano led groove gets us underway properly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3408/ | 843 hits
A humourous spoken intro kicks off this latest offering from Newport's favourite Hip Hop masters before a smooth piano led groove gets us underway properly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3408/ | 843 hits
CD Review: Misled Vision - The Sound of Silence
With a band name like Misled Vision and a CD title "The Sound of Silence" a pundits paradise awaits...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/246/ | 414 hits
With a band name like Misled Vision and a CD title "The Sound of Silence" a pundits paradise awaits...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/246/ | 414 hits
CD Review: Lorimer - Repeat Offender
So, they're good enough for John Peel, then. Still, he's not that fussy, is he? Let's face it, an hour of obscure euro punk and you start reaching for Radio 2 before seizures set in half the time - or is that just me?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16/ | 235 hits
So, they're good enough for John Peel, then. Still, he's not that fussy, is he? Let's face it, an hour of obscure euro punk and you start reaching for Radio 2 before seizures set in half the time - or is that just me?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16/ | 235 hits
CD Review: Simple Kid - The Average Man
Very rough and raw sounding (we even get a little laugh left in the vocal track) this a Dylan-esque little ditty that's verses are stronger than it's chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/609/ | 310 hits
Very rough and raw sounding (we even get a little laugh left in the vocal track) this a Dylan-esque little ditty that's verses are stronger than it's chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/609/ | 310 hits
CD Review: Röyksopp - Happy Up Here
After 2001's debut album 'Melody A.M.' sold a million copies, and the acclaimed sequel 'The Understanding' paved the way to further success, the duo of Svein Berge and Torbjorn Brundtland, announce the release of their new album this spring.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10387/ | 553 hits
After 2001's debut album 'Melody A.M.' sold a million copies, and the acclaimed sequel 'The Understanding' paved the way to further success, the duo of Svein Berge and Torbjorn Brundtland, announce the release of their new album this spring.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10387/ | 553 hits
CD Review: Riser - Untitled
Experience dictates that all but a few outstanding songs ever last this longer than 6 mins 30 secs. Therefore it is with some trepidation I note Riser's average track time somewhere above this.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/545/ | 216 hits
Experience dictates that all but a few outstanding songs ever last this longer than 6 mins 30 secs. Therefore it is with some trepidation I note Riser's average track time somewhere above this.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/545/ | 216 hits
CD Review: Grand Prix '86 - Everybody's Dancing
For those that are familiar with 'I Can Count Music Volume 1' Grand Prix '86 might be a band that you are already fully aware of.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8157/ | 279 hits
For those that are familiar with 'I Can Count Music Volume 1' Grand Prix '86 might be a band that you are already fully aware of.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8157/ | 279 hits
CD Review: The Fuss - Music Is Life EP
"Lonely" imbeds itself in my head immediately. Unfortunately it's because it has the worst guitar lick ever.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/309/ | 482 hits
"Lonely" imbeds itself in my head immediately. Unfortunately it's because it has the worst guitar lick ever.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/309/ | 482 hits
CD Review: The Open - La Lumiere
This 4 track EP released on Loog Records centres around "We can never say goodbye" which is taken from the band's recent album "Statues".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6576/ | 274 hits
This 4 track EP released on Loog Records centres around "We can never say goodbye" which is taken from the band's recent album "Statues".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6576/ | 274 hits
CD Review: Saint Etienne - Finisterre
Oh, dear, they used to be rather good. I had to force myself to read the script that came with this album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/456/ | 215 hits
Oh, dear, they used to be rather good. I had to force myself to read the script that came with this album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/456/ | 215 hits
CD Review: Spitfire Charlie - Untitled
A clumsy first intro and a lightly thin vocal sound from Singer John Roberts gave me a first impression that Spitfire Charlie were just another emo-esque double garage band from Adel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2451/ | 559 hits
A clumsy first intro and a lightly thin vocal sound from Singer John Roberts gave me a first impression that Spitfire Charlie were just another emo-esque double garage band from Adel.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2451/ | 559 hits
CD Review: Melodyme - A Cautionary Tale
"Through a mutual like of Ben Folds Five" is not a line that commonly crops up in a bands biog, but true to their word Melodyme serve plenty of pia-pia-piano.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2679/ | 532 hits
"Through a mutual like of Ben Folds Five" is not a line that commonly crops up in a bands biog, but true to their word Melodyme serve plenty of pia-pia-piano.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2679/ | 532 hits
Live Review: Baby Food + The Detonators + The Alamo + The Lodger
Dogged by guitar trouble throughout his set, The Lodger battles on with an aggressive guitar style juxtaposing nicely with the tuneful vocal melodies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2835/ | 828 hits
Dogged by guitar trouble throughout his set, The Lodger battles on with an aggressive guitar style juxtaposing nicely with the tuneful vocal melodies.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2835/ | 828 hits
CD Review: Shearwater - Palo Santo
Shearwater's 4th album "Palo Santo" sees existing band member Jonathan Meiburg rise from the shadow of Okkervil River's Will Sheff and take full command of the songwriting and vocal duties with positive results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6978/ | 559 hits
Shearwater's 4th album "Palo Santo" sees existing band member Jonathan Meiburg rise from the shadow of Okkervil River's Will Sheff and take full command of the songwriting and vocal duties with positive results.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6978/ | 559 hits
CD Review: Spring - Four
The CD from Spring was quite a mixed bag because there were 10 tracks on here. The 1st track, "Not At The Same Time", was a blast from the past because at the start I half expected Mick Jagger to come out dancing!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/74/ | 262 hits
The CD from Spring was quite a mixed bag because there were 10 tracks on here. The 1st track, "Not At The Same Time", was a blast from the past because at the start I half expected Mick Jagger to come out dancing!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/74/ | 262 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/ | 252 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/ | 252 hits
CD Review: Rob Nichols - Untitled
Rob Nichols has become a familiar face in Leeds of late after regular performances in the city, and he recently reached the final of the BBC's ReCovered competition with his acoustic take on Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/221/ | 247 hits
Rob Nichols has become a familiar face in Leeds of late after regular performances in the city, and he recently reached the final of the BBC's ReCovered competition with his acoustic take on Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/221/ | 247 hits
Band Profile: Back Page First
Back Page First is a newly formed Bradford based rock band. Their first 4 track EP is now available on iTunes at the store link below and as of November 20th is available from all major online retailers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11556/ | 244 hits
Back Page First is a newly formed Bradford based rock band. Their first 4 track EP is now available on iTunes at the store link below and as of November 20th is available from all major online retailers.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11556/ | 244 hits
CD Review: Neil McSweeney - A Rope to Hang
From buskers sat on arse-numbing pavements to famous names gently rocking crowds to the land of nod in cavernous venues, performers who opt for the minimal approach of a simple acoustic guitar and tender vocal are ten-a-penny.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9077/ | 259 hits
From buskers sat on arse-numbing pavements to famous names gently rocking crowds to the land of nod in cavernous venues, performers who opt for the minimal approach of a simple acoustic guitar and tender vocal are ten-a-penny.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9077/ | 259 hits
CD Review: I am Jack - Stockholm / Subside
Having only two tracks yet weighing in at nearly 14 minutes I am Jack are a DJ's worst nightmare. Short and sweet this band certainly aren't, but hey, you certainly get your money's worth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3986/ | 331 hits
Having only two tracks yet weighing in at nearly 14 minutes I am Jack are a DJ's worst nightmare. Short and sweet this band certainly aren't, but hey, you certainly get your money's worth.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3986/ | 331 hits
CD Review: Wild Beasts - Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants
It would be wholly unfair to say that the stir Wild Beasts have been causing on the Leeds scene of late was entirely down to the fact that they have a lead singer with one of the most unusual vocal styles around.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7634/ | 429 hits
It would be wholly unfair to say that the stir Wild Beasts have been causing on the Leeds scene of late was entirely down to the fact that they have a lead singer with one of the most unusual vocal styles around.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7634/ | 429 hits
CD Review: Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow
The band that everyone loves to hate right now. It would seem that everyone who never liked the Stereophonics hates them even more now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/601/ | 620 hits
The band that everyone loves to hate right now. It would seem that everyone who never liked the Stereophonics hates them even more now.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/601/ | 620 hits
CD Review: Ryan Adams - Love Is Hell Pt.2
The second instalment of Ryan Adams' 'Love Is Hell' sessions, his original attempt to follow up 'Gold', rejected by the record label for being too depressing and dark, opens with 'My Blue Manhattan'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2227/ | 496 hits
The second instalment of Ryan Adams' 'Love Is Hell' sessions, his original attempt to follow up 'Gold', rejected by the record label for being too depressing and dark, opens with 'My Blue Manhattan'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2227/ | 496 hits
Live Review: Snipereyes + Finka + Speakeasy + The Restaurant
Sounding like a hybrid of The La's accompanied by Beach Boys-esque style vocals The Restaurant open a mixed evening at the Vine in terms of style and quality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3272/ | 709 hits
Sounding like a hybrid of The La's accompanied by Beach Boys-esque style vocals The Restaurant open a mixed evening at the Vine in terms of style and quality.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3272/ | 709 hits
Live Review: Chapter Thirteen + Shallowend + Sonus
Sonus are a tight guitar based three-piece I have not yet heard before. They seem to feed off each other well, and enjoy being on stage (small as it is at the packhorse).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/716/ | 206 hits
Sonus are a tight guitar based three-piece I have not yet heard before. They seem to feed off each other well, and enjoy being on stage (small as it is at the packhorse).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/716/ | 206 hits
CD Review: Last Night's TV - Better Than That
This CD was a challenge to me as I am not used to reviewing acoustic material but I thought I would give it a go.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/29/ | 226 hits
This CD was a challenge to me as I am not used to reviewing acoustic material but I thought I would give it a go.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/29/ | 226 hits
Live Review: Lunchtime Disco Club + Kanyose + L-Mo + Pilla
Opening tonight's proceedings in a serene and candid fashion are acoustic two piece, Pilla. The hushed male and female vocal dynamics demand the entire crowd's attention in Hi Fi and they are given a warming performance of laid bare folk numbers with more than a nod towards the poppier end of the folk spectrum, along the lines of Stephen Fretwell perhaps.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10739/ | 399 hits
Opening tonight's proceedings in a serene and candid fashion are acoustic two piece, Pilla. The hushed male and female vocal dynamics demand the entire crowd's attention in Hi Fi and they are given a warming performance of laid bare folk numbers with more than a nod towards the poppier end of the folk spectrum, along the lines of Stephen Fretwell perhaps.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10739/ | 399 hits
CD Review: The Outlines - s/t
This two tracker from The Outlines is a self-produced side step from the rock-pop formula adopted on previous releases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2848/ | 351 hits
This two tracker from The Outlines is a self-produced side step from the rock-pop formula adopted on previous releases.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2848/ | 351 hits
CD Review: Paraffin Alien - Slouch EP
Ok, so it's a given, some bands are live bands that can put on a prolific show, but can't quite cut it when it comes to knuckling down and making a good record , whereas there are some, that are bland on stage, yet can come up with the goods for the listeners.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7323/ | 273 hits
Ok, so it's a given, some bands are live bands that can put on a prolific show, but can't quite cut it when it comes to knuckling down and making a good record , whereas there are some, that are bland on stage, yet can come up with the goods for the listeners.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7323/ | 273 hits
CD Review: Jeff Klein - Everybody Loves A Winner
After around Europe with One Little Indian label mate Jesse Malin, this is Jeff Klein's first UK release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/513/ | 406 hits
After around Europe with One Little Indian label mate Jesse Malin, this is Jeff Klein's first UK release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/513/ | 406 hits
Band Profile: The Fall of Troy
The Fall of Troy was a three-piece progressive band from Mukilteo, Washington, United States. Members consisted of Thomas Erak (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Forsman, (drums), and Frank Ene (bass, backup vocals).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8871/ | 192 hits
The Fall of Troy was a three-piece progressive band from Mukilteo, Washington, United States. Members consisted of Thomas Erak (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Forsman, (drums), and Frank Ene (bass, backup vocals).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8871/ | 192 hits
Band Profile: Arcane Roots
Arcane Roots are a three piece rock band from Surrey, UK . They have just released a new album, Left Fire, and are currently gigging extensively around the UK and fast gaining a reputation for their explosive live shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15019/ | 129 hits
Arcane Roots are a three piece rock band from Surrey, UK . They have just released a new album, Left Fire, and are currently gigging extensively around the UK and fast gaining a reputation for their explosive live shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15019/ | 129 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/ | 277 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/ | 277 hits
CD Review: Bujidao - Faith and Fear
This sounds a bit like acoustic-folk versions of stadium rock songs. Fat choruses sit amongst some delicate arrangements of piano and guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4303/ | 261 hits
This sounds a bit like acoustic-folk versions of stadium rock songs. Fat choruses sit amongst some delicate arrangements of piano and guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4303/ | 261 hits
CD Review: Jeff Klein - The Hustler
This is the third album from Jeff Klein, a New Yorker relocated to Austin, Texas. It opens with the title track, with lullaby acoustic guitars and some truly beautiful, sparse, throbbing slide guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3982/ | 879 hits
This is the third album from Jeff Klein, a New Yorker relocated to Austin, Texas. It opens with the title track, with lullaby acoustic guitars and some truly beautiful, sparse, throbbing slide guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3982/ | 879 hits
CD Review: Blacklisters - Trick F*ck
I guarantee, this will be the noisiest song about pretty people you will ever here. From the second the song kicks in, its obvious what Blacklisters, the Leeds based, four piece noise rock band, are all about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16580/ | 244 hits
I guarantee, this will be the noisiest song about pretty people you will ever here. From the second the song kicks in, its obvious what Blacklisters, the Leeds based, four piece noise rock band, are all about.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16580/ | 244 hits
Live Review: Paranova + Yellow Stripe Nine + The Breech
I regret to say that last night's show at Joseph's Well was possibly the most unsatisfying one I have seen so far.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1061/ | 804 hits
I regret to say that last night's show at Joseph's Well was possibly the most unsatisfying one I have seen so far.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1061/ | 804 hits
CD Review: Brent Palmer - Boomerang Shoes EP
Hot on the heels of Jeff Klein we have another export from Austin Texas. Brent Palmer looks a little more clean cut and a little less rock and roll than his neighbour and his image suits his music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/552/ | 258 hits
Hot on the heels of Jeff Klein we have another export from Austin Texas. Brent Palmer looks a little more clean cut and a little less rock and roll than his neighbour and his image suits his music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/552/ | 258 hits
CD Review: Helica - Untitled
Helica's demo is quite impressive. Soft guitars, rock songs with melodies, subtle drums and a gorgeous female voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/277/ | 188 hits
Helica's demo is quite impressive. Soft guitars, rock songs with melodies, subtle drums and a gorgeous female voice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/277/ | 188 hits
CD Review: Captain Wilberforce - Ghost Written Confessions (Blue Tuxedo)
Sometimes writing a review is easy and sometimes it's hard. Music is a very emotional thing to react to and as a reviewer it can be difficult to wrestle with how to provide a valid critique.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16181/ | 193 hits
Sometimes writing a review is easy and sometimes it's hard. Music is a very emotional thing to react to and as a reviewer it can be difficult to wrestle with how to provide a valid critique.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16181/ | 193 hits
CD Review: Poison the Well - The Tropic Rot
Poison The Well's progression into more of an experimental-sounding band was the best possible thing the band could have done.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10941/ | 335 hits
Poison The Well's progression into more of an experimental-sounding band was the best possible thing the band could have done.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10941/ | 335 hits
CD Review: Maximo Park - Graffiti
Having been brought up listening to all the 60's and 70's hippy-mod bands, it was a real treat to be sent this CD, all I can say is these guys have some talent between them, and a very decent producer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3788/ | 638 hits
Having been brought up listening to all the 60's and 70's hippy-mod bands, it was a real treat to be sent this CD, all I can say is these guys have some talent between them, and a very decent producer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3788/ | 638 hits
CD Review: Tom Baxter - Feather & Stone
This debut album opens up strongly with 'My Declaration', gentle piano and lightly strummed guitar ease us in as Baxter's husky whisper croons away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2988/ | 1,268 hits
This debut album opens up strongly with 'My Declaration', gentle piano and lightly strummed guitar ease us in as Baxter's husky whisper croons away.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2988/ | 1,268 hits
CD Review: Ella Guru - 3 Songs from Liverpool
Key words. Exquisite. Pastoral. Oceanic. Delicate. Tender. Mellifluous. Treasured. Arboreal. Confiding.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/604/ | 667 hits
Key words. Exquisite. Pastoral. Oceanic. Delicate. Tender. Mellifluous. Treasured. Arboreal. Confiding.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/604/ | 667 hits
CD Review: Vatican Jet - Green Demo
I went to The Vine once in hope to see these guys play but unfortunately when I arrived they had finished and I was treated to this God-awful electro band - but finally I am happy to hear some of Vatican Jet's material.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4036/ | 664 hits
I went to The Vine once in hope to see these guys play but unfortunately when I arrived they had finished and I was treated to this God-awful electro band - but finally I am happy to hear some of Vatican Jet's material.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4036/ | 664 hits
CD Review: The Invention - Untitled
The opening bars of the mistitled "Orgasm" are beautifully done. A well controlled and very sweet guitar phrase leads into Anthony Slattery's very good vocal delivery on a big open song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/253/ | 387 hits
The opening bars of the mistitled "Orgasm" are beautifully done. A well controlled and very sweet guitar phrase leads into Anthony Slattery's very good vocal delivery on a big open song.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/253/ | 387 hits
CD Review: Underworld - Beautiful Burnout
Delivering one of the ubiquitous songs of the 90's with Born Slippy, Underworld subsequently found themselves lauded as one of the nations favourite dance acts and part of the "Cool Britannia" scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9145/ | 437 hits
Delivering one of the ubiquitous songs of the 90's with Born Slippy, Underworld subsequently found themselves lauded as one of the nations favourite dance acts and part of the "Cool Britannia" scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9145/ | 437 hits
CD Review: four day Hombre - The First Word is the Hardest
Perfect pop. Just what daytime radio should be playing all the time. Three accomplished tracks on one CD with style, passion, ingenuity and wit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/210/ | 562 hits
Perfect pop. Just what daytime radio should be playing all the time. Three accomplished tracks on one CD with style, passion, ingenuity and wit.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/210/ | 562 hits
CD Review: All My Friends Are Dead - Days Of Sleep
Falling somewhere between the orchestrated Icelandic experimental pop sound of Sigur Ros and the dynamics of the post-rock genre sits the Leeds based 5-piece All My Friends Are Dead.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7348/ | 520 hits
Falling somewhere between the orchestrated Icelandic experimental pop sound of Sigur Ros and the dynamics of the post-rock genre sits the Leeds based 5-piece All My Friends Are Dead.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7348/ | 520 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/ | 386 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/ | 386 hits
CD Review: Ten Seconds Of Chaos - On Second Thoughts
Starting off like it means business this CD doesn't fail to get the job done. If you like your drums smacked like the prison bitch, bass throbbing like a teenager reading the Kays catalogue, guitars with more crunch than Capn' and a voice richer than Bill Gates then sign up here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3731/ | 577 hits
Starting off like it means business this CD doesn't fail to get the job done. If you like your drums smacked like the prison bitch, bass throbbing like a teenager reading the Kays catalogue, guitars with more crunch than Capn' and a voice richer than Bill Gates then sign up here.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3731/ | 577 hits
Live Review: Bear Driver
Bear Driver have lovely guitar sounds, an easy vocal balance and nudging, heartbeat tempos. They look gorgeous and the stage is decorated with luminous peacock feathers that sway with the evening breeze in gentle sympathy with the perfectly-made songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11151/ | 499 hits
Bear Driver have lovely guitar sounds, an easy vocal balance and nudging, heartbeat tempos. They look gorgeous and the stage is decorated with luminous peacock feathers that sway with the evening breeze in gentle sympathy with the perfectly-made songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11151/ | 499 hits
CD Review: A Hawk And A Hacksaw - Delivrance
'Delivrance' is the fourth album from New Mexico folk duo A Hawk And A Hacksaw (Jeremy Barnes and his partner Heather Trost.) The album is a mixture of traditional arrangements and new songs influenced by Eastern European folk music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10744/ | 231 hits
'Delivrance' is the fourth album from New Mexico folk duo A Hawk And A Hacksaw (Jeremy Barnes and his partner Heather Trost.) The album is a mixture of traditional arrangements and new songs influenced by Eastern European folk music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10744/ | 231 hits
Band Profile: The Breech
Leeds based four-piece, The Breech, were formed in July 2001 and have developed a deeply musical and distinctly unique sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1989/ | 1,664 hits
Leeds based four-piece, The Breech, were formed in July 2001 and have developed a deeply musical and distinctly unique sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1989/ | 1,664 hits
CD Review: New Adventures - In Our Hands
To say this is only New Adventures' second release (and their second single at that) is impressive. The title track is a slab of radio friendly, uplifting rock with the sort of soaring chorus that would give radio-rock superstars Coldplay and Snow Patrol a run for their money.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9875/ | 617 hits
To say this is only New Adventures' second release (and their second single at that) is impressive. The title track is a slab of radio friendly, uplifting rock with the sort of soaring chorus that would give radio-rock superstars Coldplay and Snow Patrol a run for their money.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9875/ | 617 hits
CD Review: Beautiful Feet - Bedroom Demos
I like this CD. Very much. Reviewing acoustic bands is not really my strong point, but this CD just shouts out "play me, play me".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/28/ | 312 hits
I like this CD. Very much. Reviewing acoustic bands is not really my strong point, but this CD just shouts out "play me, play me".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/28/ | 312 hits
CD Review: LaRusso - My Indecision Is Final
Self recorded and self produced eh? Usually sounds like a recipe for disaster amongst local bands. Well, not this time, I suggest everyone ships out to Casa La Russo and asks them to work their magic on their own records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2500/ | 479 hits
Self recorded and self produced eh? Usually sounds like a recipe for disaster amongst local bands. Well, not this time, I suggest everyone ships out to Casa La Russo and asks them to work their magic on their own records.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2500/ | 479 hits
Band Profile: Delmonica
Delmonica as a band has existed for a couple of years, growing and evolving. In one of their earlier incarnations the musical leaning was towards Detroit punk, New York garage & Motown, but the eclectic musical tastes of the band has resulted in the current line up and sound taking a more refined yet lo-fi twist.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5733/ | 341 hits
Delmonica as a band has existed for a couple of years, growing and evolving. In one of their earlier incarnations the musical leaning was towards Detroit punk, New York garage & Motown, but the eclectic musical tastes of the band has resulted in the current line up and sound taking a more refined yet lo-fi twist.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5733/ | 341 hits
CD Review: The Bellrays - The Red, White and Black
The down and dirty bass guitar riff of "Remember" kicks off this second Poptones offering from The Bellrays before some rolling drums interrupt proceedings along with strangled guitar for company and then we're off into a rifftastic headlong dash to the chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/643/ | 292 hits
The down and dirty bass guitar riff of "Remember" kicks off this second Poptones offering from The Bellrays before some rolling drums interrupt proceedings along with strangled guitar for company and then we're off into a rifftastic headlong dash to the chorus.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/643/ | 292 hits
Live Review: TJ Bilham
On the 23rd of February the students of year 9 at Royds High School were surprised by being pulled out of normal lessons and greeted by a 20 year old, soft pop musician and vocalist by the name of TJ (Terrence James) Bilham, who performed 4 of his songs at an exclusive performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16229/ | 415 hits
On the 23rd of February the students of year 9 at Royds High School were surprised by being pulled out of normal lessons and greeted by a 20 year old, soft pop musician and vocalist by the name of TJ (Terrence James) Bilham, who performed 4 of his songs at an exclusive performance.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16229/ | 415 hits
CD Review: Micawba - Linear
In the first fifty seconds of joyous simplicity, Micawba burst through all the barriers. "In all her dresses" is a shimmering song in a performance to put alongside "There she Goes" by the Las.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/553/ | 392 hits
In the first fifty seconds of joyous simplicity, Micawba burst through all the barriers. "In all her dresses" is a shimmering song in a performance to put alongside "There she Goes" by the Las.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/553/ | 392 hits
CD Review: Adjágas - s/t
An exciting mix of European promise. There should be more of this available in the shops. Creating polyrhythmic grooves, to fantastic effect every up and coming musician should study the scrupulousness in this tribal chant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7982/ | 205 hits
An exciting mix of European promise. There should be more of this available in the shops. Creating polyrhythmic grooves, to fantastic effect every up and coming musician should study the scrupulousness in this tribal chant.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7982/ | 205 hits
CD Review: Citrus - Untitled
Well hasn't someone been listening to The Stone Roses? Was it the guitarist? I think it was wasn't it!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/444/ | 228 hits
Well hasn't someone been listening to The Stone Roses? Was it the guitarist? I think it was wasn't it!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/444/ | 228 hits
CD Review: Mastodon - Crack The Skye
Nothing but a concept album will do for the band lusting after the golden chalice of musical mastery.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13022/ | 287 hits
Nothing but a concept album will do for the band lusting after the golden chalice of musical mastery.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13022/ | 287 hits
CD Review: Beirut - Santa Fe
Uplifting, inspiring, additive: Beirut's latest single 'Santa Fe' is all of those things and more. It is one of those late summer songs that force us to recollect the last few months, sigh sadly and wish we had just a few more playful days in the sun before winter creeps in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15347/ | 353 hits
Uplifting, inspiring, additive: Beirut's latest single 'Santa Fe' is all of those things and more. It is one of those late summer songs that force us to recollect the last few months, sigh sadly and wish we had just a few more playful days in the sun before winter creeps in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15347/ | 353 hits
Live Review: Willy Mason
Always something of a contradiction - a grunge-attired, rock-loving, Martha's Vineyard-raised young folk singer before such a thing had become fashionable and mainstream - Willy Mason ambles on stage wearing an ill-fitting suit and a wispy prairie beard that give him the appearance of an Amish english teacher or a dust bowl preacher making ends meet by working a nine-to-five office job.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17438/ | 176 hits
Always something of a contradiction - a grunge-attired, rock-loving, Martha's Vineyard-raised young folk singer before such a thing had become fashionable and mainstream - Willy Mason ambles on stage wearing an ill-fitting suit and a wispy prairie beard that give him the appearance of an Amish english teacher or a dust bowl preacher making ends meet by working a nine-to-five office job.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17438/ | 176 hits
CD Review: All Star 69ers - Transition
The opening guitar induces a wince, the shaky drumbeat turns the wince into a grimace and as the vocals come in teeth grind until there's nothing but flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/252/ | 289 hits
The opening guitar induces a wince, the shaky drumbeat turns the wince into a grimace and as the vocals come in teeth grind until there's nothing but flesh.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/252/ | 289 hits
CD Review: Silverlode - A Glimpse of Lightening
Silverlode's new EP 'A Glimpse of Lightening' is a bit like learning to like olives or appreciate a complicated wine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10634/ | 375 hits
Silverlode's new EP 'A Glimpse of Lightening' is a bit like learning to like olives or appreciate a complicated wine.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10634/ | 375 hits
CD Review: Nikoli - Resigned EP
This is fine stuff. Nikoli can stand up with today's best and be counted, measured, weighed and purchased.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/355/ | 413 hits
This is fine stuff. Nikoli can stand up with today's best and be counted, measured, weighed and purchased.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/355/ | 413 hits
CD Review: L-Mo - Got Gumption
The Leeds based band L-Mo and their album 'Got Gumption' bring a fresh, feel good factor to your day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12675/ | 318 hits
The Leeds based band L-Mo and their album 'Got Gumption' bring a fresh, feel good factor to your day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12675/ | 318 hits
CD Review: Run From Robots - Sorry You Don't Love Us
This mini-album from Run From Robots blends modern, melodic punk with the sneering edge of good old fashioned punk rock, to mixed effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12917/ | 450 hits
This mini-album from Run From Robots blends modern, melodic punk with the sneering edge of good old fashioned punk rock, to mixed effect.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12917/ | 450 hits
CD Review: Little Roy - Battle For Seattle
Cover albums can be really, really good or really, really bad. This collection of ten of Nirvana's best songs recorded in a reggae style are superb.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15289/ | 416 hits
Cover albums can be really, really good or really, really bad. This collection of ten of Nirvana's best songs recorded in a reggae style are superb.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15289/ | 416 hits
Live Review: Fulc + Bushbaby + Diawara
The Diawara frontman looks in his element as he energetically takes it upon himself to cover every square inch of the stage before the night is up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1065/ | 438 hits
The Diawara frontman looks in his element as he energetically takes it upon himself to cover every square inch of the stage before the night is up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1065/ | 438 hits
CD Review: Post War Glamour Girls - Tragic Loss; He Had Such A Lovely House
Courtesy of Sturdy Records and I Like Press, I was lucky enough to be sent this EP pre-release. It is the first listen I have given to Post War Glamour Girls, despite hearing their name many a time around the local music scene, so was very much looking forward to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16710/ | 320 hits
Courtesy of Sturdy Records and I Like Press, I was lucky enough to be sent this EP pre-release. It is the first listen I have given to Post War Glamour Girls, despite hearing their name many a time around the local music scene, so was very much looking forward to it.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16710/ | 320 hits
CD Review: My Morning Jacket - Sweatbees EP
Ok, lets get it out of the way. The Flaming Lips. There, I said it. It's something My Morning Jacket are going to have to live with; people will always make comparisons.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/477/ | 384 hits
Ok, lets get it out of the way. The Flaming Lips. There, I said it. It's something My Morning Jacket are going to have to live with; people will always make comparisons.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/477/ | 384 hits
CD Review: Miles Kane - First of My Kind
Little more than a year ago, the name Miles Kane may not have instilled a great deal of imagery in the minds of the musically enlightened.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16401/ | 389 hits
Little more than a year ago, the name Miles Kane may not have instilled a great deal of imagery in the minds of the musically enlightened.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16401/ | 389 hits
CD Review: Farming Incident - Please leave the state in the toilet in which you would wish to find it
Farming Incident are by far and away the most challenging horse to ride in the Wrath stables. They share none of the immediacy of there stable mates and with good reason.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/233/ | 539 hits
Farming Incident are by far and away the most challenging horse to ride in the Wrath stables. They share none of the immediacy of there stable mates and with good reason.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/233/ | 539 hits
CD Review: Blank Space - My Day with the Astronauts
The opening track to this impressive CD is a polite mellow number with country tendencies. Mainly acoustic guitar and piano with beautiful vocal harmonies and subtle use of percussion, this track shows the talent of the singer songwriter, Alex Dew.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/488/ | 364 hits
The opening track to this impressive CD is a polite mellow number with country tendencies. Mainly acoustic guitar and piano with beautiful vocal harmonies and subtle use of percussion, this track shows the talent of the singer songwriter, Alex Dew.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/488/ | 364 hits
Live Review: The Voltz + The Stays
First on were local band The Stays. Having seen them play a few months back, the progress they have made as a live band in such a short space of time was apparent from the outset.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8112/ | 738 hits
First on were local band The Stays. Having seen them play a few months back, the progress they have made as a live band in such a short space of time was apparent from the outset.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8112/ | 738 hits
CD Review: Kepzelt Varos - Mit Nekem
Over the last few years there's been an increasing interest in instrumental rock bands; particularly around the North.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14671/ | 492 hits
Over the last few years there's been an increasing interest in instrumental rock bands; particularly around the North.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14671/ | 492 hits
CD Review: Seed - Smoke and Mirrors
According to their press release, the three members of Seed are only 16. Blimey. At such a young age, it's fair to say that they have plenty of potential.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2245/ | 415 hits
According to their press release, the three members of Seed are only 16. Blimey. At such a young age, it's fair to say that they have plenty of potential.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2245/ | 415 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/ | 320 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/ | 320 hits
Live Review: Her Name Is Calla + Birds of Passage
Bugger me, it's cold. The Left Bank Centre - a little known piece of Church heritage turned arts centre tucked away in the centre of Hyde Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14528/ | 369 hits
Bugger me, it's cold. The Left Bank Centre - a little known piece of Church heritage turned arts centre tucked away in the centre of Hyde Park.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14528/ | 369 hits
Live Review: Visa + Oceansize + Mojo Pin
The evening kicks off with MOJO PIN, a young band who I have not heard before. I was suitably impressed for a first hearing (normally I prefer to hear bands at least once before I review them); although the vocals were a little soft in parts and definition to the words would be an asset, especially when announcing songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/709/ | 288 hits
The evening kicks off with MOJO PIN, a young band who I have not heard before. I was suitably impressed for a first hearing (normally I prefer to hear bands at least once before I review them); although the vocals were a little soft in parts and definition to the words would be an asset, especially when announcing songs.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/709/ | 288 hits
CD Review: 10 Days - The Future is Unwritten
"10 Days are one of the truly original bands on the underground currently." "Ten Days are a trio to be at the forefront of the next generation of alt.guitar bands in this city." With chronic press notices like those any band is going to struggle to make an impression.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/595/ | 725 hits
"10 Days are one of the truly original bands on the underground currently." "Ten Days are a trio to be at the forefront of the next generation of alt.guitar bands in this city." With chronic press notices like those any band is going to struggle to make an impression.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/595/ | 725 hits
CD Review: Alexisonfire - Crisis
Spunky Canadian Punks Alexisonfire - that's pronounced Alexis On Fire, not Alex Is On Fire, apparently in tribute to the "famous" lactating contortionist stripper Alexis Fire, fact fans - return with their latest long player "Crisis".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7179/ | 3,767 hits
Spunky Canadian Punks Alexisonfire - that's pronounced Alexis On Fire, not Alex Is On Fire, apparently in tribute to the "famous" lactating contortionist stripper Alexis Fire, fact fans - return with their latest long player "Crisis".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7179/ | 3,767 hits
Band Profile: Glissando
Glissando is Richard Knox and Elly May Irving.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1744/ | 1,095 hits
Glissando is Richard Knox and Elly May Irving.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1744/ | 1,095 hits
CD Review: Further - Punk Rock Vampires
Australian indie punksters Further have been garnering the sort of press you'd sell your gran for, both in this hemisphere and especially the other, where they're revered by seemingly every disenfranchised Antipodean youth with a chip on his or her backpacked shoulder.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/520/ | 318 hits
Australian indie punksters Further have been garnering the sort of press you'd sell your gran for, both in this hemisphere and especially the other, where they're revered by seemingly every disenfranchised Antipodean youth with a chip on his or her backpacked shoulder.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/520/ | 318 hits
Live Review: Alaska + The Reacharounds + The See No Evils
I arrive, ashamedly late, to catch just the last 2 songs from the opening act. The See No Evils were in full swing by the time I entered the room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17407/ | 272 hits
I arrive, ashamedly late, to catch just the last 2 songs from the opening act. The See No Evils were in full swing by the time I entered the room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17407/ | 272 hits
Live Review: Million Dead + X is Loaded + Yourcodenameis: Milo
If the names of the bands are anything to go by, this could be an interesting night of James Bond subterfuge, Pussy Galore and go-go gadgets.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2572/ | 751 hits
If the names of the bands are anything to go by, this could be an interesting night of James Bond subterfuge, Pussy Galore and go-go gadgets.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2572/ | 751 hits
Live Review: four day Hombre + Leafeater + goad
I was looking forward to this gig as I knew pretty much nothing about goad and Leafeater and hadn't seen four day Hombre for almost 10 months.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/668/ | 386 hits
I was looking forward to this gig as I knew pretty much nothing about goad and Leafeater and hadn't seen four day Hombre for almost 10 months.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/668/ | 386 hits
Live Review: The Incredible String Band
"You may have gathered by now that we're a bit of a nostalgia act" quoth Mike Heron after a oddly banterless opening of two ISB classics, "you might say we are our own tribute band", well, yes, but I for one couldn't have asked for anything more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1300/ | 391 hits
"You may have gathered by now that we're a bit of a nostalgia act" quoth Mike Heron after a oddly banterless opening of two ISB classics, "you might say we are our own tribute band", well, yes, but I for one couldn't have asked for anything more.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1300/ | 391 hits
Live Review: Sly Mr Fox + Slice
Tonight was unlike the typical gig where, if you want to catch the first band, you have to rush your tea and give yourself indigestion running down to the venue for at least 8 o'clock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8146/ | 634 hits
Tonight was unlike the typical gig where, if you want to catch the first band, you have to rush your tea and give yourself indigestion running down to the venue for at least 8 o'clock.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8146/ | 634 hits
Live Review: Mojo Pin + Solace + Porcelin + Download + Freewheeler
Another five-band line up at Joseph's Well marks another Northern Sound Exposure event. What makes these gigs so enjoyable from my point of view is that the organisers always try to feature new bands and it's the perfect opportunity to check out some of the potential bands of tomorrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/916/ | 356 hits
Another five-band line up at Joseph's Well marks another Northern Sound Exposure event. What makes these gigs so enjoyable from my point of view is that the organisers always try to feature new bands and it's the perfect opportunity to check out some of the potential bands of tomorrow.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/916/ | 356 hits
CD Review: The Printed Sound - The Announcement EP
These days the term "Indie-rock" is enough to strike fear into the heart of even the most hardened, weathered hack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6214/ | 484 hits
These days the term "Indie-rock" is enough to strike fear into the heart of even the most hardened, weathered hack.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6214/ | 484 hits
CD Review: The Psychedelic Breakfast - Untitled
Based in Newcastle, the Psychedelic Breakfast are wisely attempting to spread their wings outside their native city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/404/ | 261 hits
Based in Newcastle, the Psychedelic Breakfast are wisely attempting to spread their wings outside their native city.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/404/ | 261 hits
CD Review: The Scaramanga Six - The Continuing Saga Of
Whatever they might get up to in Huddersfield, The Scaramanga Six are pretty big in the large city of Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/47/ | 304 hits
Whatever they might get up to in Huddersfield, The Scaramanga Six are pretty big in the large city of Leeds.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/47/ | 304 hits
CD Review: The Lucida Console - Untitled
This three track demo starts very bright and clear on some strong arpeggiated guitar, with a movement through to a slowly rising bass and drums crescendo that speeds up a little uncertainly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/275/ | 529 hits
This three track demo starts very bright and clear on some strong arpeggiated guitar, with a movement through to a slowly rising bass and drums crescendo that speeds up a little uncertainly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/275/ | 529 hits
Band Profile: Violens
Violens summon influences as diverse as 60s psychpop,thrash metal, and Miami freestyle. Their music channels the sophistication of Roxy Music and the no-wave roar of Sonic Youth, all within the laughing nightmare spaces of Stanley Kubrick or Nobuhiko Obayashi.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13849/ | 140 hits
Violens summon influences as diverse as 60s psychpop,thrash metal, and Miami freestyle. Their music channels the sophistication of Roxy Music and the no-wave roar of Sonic Youth, all within the laughing nightmare spaces of Stanley Kubrick or Nobuhiko Obayashi.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13849/ | 140 hits
Live Review: The Phoenix Fall + LazyBaby + L-Mo
First up on this evening's bill is a band who has become stalwarts of the 360 Club. L-Mo have put in some astonishingly professional performances at HiFi, and it looks as though tonight is to be no exception.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11436/ | 583 hits
First up on this evening's bill is a band who has become stalwarts of the 360 Club. L-Mo have put in some astonishingly professional performances at HiFi, and it looks as though tonight is to be no exception.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11436/ | 583 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - The First Brainwash Compilation
A compilation can be such an artificial exercise, in so much as a collection of songs - of any merit or standard - plucked out and forced together will make an interesting patchwork but won't necessarily give the impression of a considered and unified entity.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9992/ | 544 hits
A compilation can be such an artificial exercise, in so much as a collection of songs - of any merit or standard - plucked out and forced together will make an interesting patchwork but won't necessarily give the impression of a considered and unified entity.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9992/ | 544 hits
CD Review: Machine Head - Unto the Locust
Anyone who appreciates the art of metal can instantly recall the feeling and impact of hearing Machine Head's seminal 1994 debut album, "Burn my Eyes" for the first time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16100/ | 345 hits
Anyone who appreciates the art of metal can instantly recall the feeling and impact of hearing Machine Head's seminal 1994 debut album, "Burn my Eyes" for the first time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16100/ | 345 hits
Live Review: Little Japanese Toy + Storyville
Life Bar is a hollowed-out cavern of swank, devoid of an audience, save a handful of people, and obviously not accustomed to its new guise as a platform for Leeds' thriving music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1308/ | 231 hits
Life Bar is a hollowed-out cavern of swank, devoid of an audience, save a handful of people, and obviously not accustomed to its new guise as a platform for Leeds' thriving music scene.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1308/ | 231 hits
Live Review: Jon Gomm + Dorne + Mark Wilson + Baxter Trappe
The upstairs room at the Cardigan Arms is a perfect place for an acoustic gig. With its small, dark room, the atmosphere is made even better by the dozen or so candles that are situated around the room, creating a very intimate feel to the whole place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4046/ | 627 hits
The upstairs room at the Cardigan Arms is a perfect place for an acoustic gig. With its small, dark room, the atmosphere is made even better by the dozen or so candles that are situated around the room, creating a very intimate feel to the whole place.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4046/ | 627 hits
Live Review: Sleaze Orchestra
In a market that is becoming increasingly saturated with second-rate Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra imitators, it is refreshing to hear a troupe of young musicians making original, cutting-edge jazz music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8255/ | 557 hits
In a market that is becoming increasingly saturated with second-rate Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra imitators, it is refreshing to hear a troupe of young musicians making original, cutting-edge jazz music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8255/ | 557 hits
CD Review: The Nearly Men - Bianca
Schadenfreude. I bet The Nearly Men do this a lot. To put it quite frankly, there's a hell of a lot of bands out there that are not fit to lick these talented bastards' shoes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8975/ | 448 hits
Schadenfreude. I bet The Nearly Men do this a lot. To put it quite frankly, there's a hell of a lot of bands out there that are not fit to lick these talented bastards' shoes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8975/ | 448 hits
CD Review: Great North Patrol - Battle
Watching glimpses of Great North Patrol live it wasn't difficult to spot a comparison in both their stage presence and their music to bands like Oasis.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/169/ | 301 hits
Watching glimpses of Great North Patrol live it wasn't difficult to spot a comparison in both their stage presence and their music to bands like Oasis.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/169/ | 301 hits
Live Review: Edison Medicine + Brody + Mizkarrage of Justice
Apologies to Mizkarrage of Justice, as I was late (I always seem to be late these days). I got there in time to hear something I recognised but couldn't place and as I was scrabbling round for a pen realised it was cover of something.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/800/ | 262 hits
Apologies to Mizkarrage of Justice, as I was late (I always seem to be late these days). I got there in time to hear something I recognised but couldn't place and as I was scrabbling round for a pen realised it was cover of something.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/800/ | 262 hits
Band Profile: DC66
Pete Higginson - Vocals and Lead Guitar Leigh Green - Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals Kim Hudson - Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals Liam Allen - Drums and Harmonies DC66 started life as Harvey Dent in 2004 but, re-launched themselves in 2009 with a new drummer, a rhythm guitarist, and a new name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10943/ | 680 hits
Pete Higginson - Vocals and Lead Guitar Leigh Green - Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals Kim Hudson - Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals Liam Allen - Drums and Harmonies DC66 started life as Harvey Dent in 2004 but, re-launched themselves in 2009 with a new drummer, a rhythm guitarist, and a new name.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10943/ | 680 hits
CD Review: Jacqui Dankworth - It Happens Quietly
Jazz music is something that for me has never gone out of fashion and the songs are timeless and this album is a testament to some songs that have stood the test of time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15161/ | 223 hits
Jazz music is something that for me has never gone out of fashion and the songs are timeless and this album is a testament to some songs that have stood the test of time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15161/ | 223 hits
CD Review: Velvet Revolver - Contraband
When a band includes ex members of Guns and Roses and the singer from Stone Temple Pilots it is impossible not to draw comparisons between those bands and the new one those members have formed Velvet Revolver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2750/ | 722 hits
When a band includes ex members of Guns and Roses and the singer from Stone Temple Pilots it is impossible not to draw comparisons between those bands and the new one those members have formed Velvet Revolver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2750/ | 722 hits
Band Profile: From Autumn To Ashes
From Autumn To Ashes(or FATA) was a band from Long Island, New York, USA. The band mixed melody with hardcore styles, and their earlier albums featured a unique dual vocal style between frontman Benjamin Perri and drummer Francis Mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8491/ | 566 hits
From Autumn To Ashes(or FATA) was a band from Long Island, New York, USA. The band mixed melody with hardcore styles, and their earlier albums featured a unique dual vocal style between frontman Benjamin Perri and drummer Francis Mark.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8491/ | 566 hits
Live Review: Dan Audio + Origami Bullets + L-Mo + Pilla
The 360 Club tonight is something of a slow-burner. I walk into the club promptly at 8pm as the doors open, descend the stairs (escaping the freezing cold of the outside) and nearly stop short at the foot of the stairs as I behold an almost-empty club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10549/ | 715 hits
The 360 Club tonight is something of a slow-burner. I walk into the club promptly at 8pm as the doors open, descend the stairs (escaping the freezing cold of the outside) and nearly stop short at the foot of the stairs as I behold an almost-empty club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10549/ | 715 hits
CD Review: Various Artists - Throats / Maths - split single
'They're like Converge on acid' ..That's what Frank Carter had to say about London based hardcore act Throats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13014/ | 304 hits
'They're like Converge on acid' ..That's what Frank Carter had to say about London based hardcore act Throats.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13014/ | 304 hits
CD Review: Tim Canfer - Butterscotch
Hearing the news that you've been asked to review a demo from a local acoustic singer/songwriter is enough to send shivers down the spine of even the hardiest of writer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3432/ | 611 hits
Hearing the news that you've been asked to review a demo from a local acoustic singer/songwriter is enough to send shivers down the spine of even the hardiest of writer.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3432/ | 611 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/ | 291 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/ | 291 hits
Live Review: Young Ideas
I enter the wardrobe to be greeted by candlelit tables creating a dimmed, warm atmosphere in the room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12808/ | 503 hits
I enter the wardrobe to be greeted by candlelit tables creating a dimmed, warm atmosphere in the room.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12808/ | 503 hits
CD Review: The Young Knives - Voices of Animals and Men
On the face of it the casual observer may assume that The Young Knives are just another overnight arrival from The Futureheads' pressing plant, but how wrong they would be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7231/ | 500 hits
On the face of it the casual observer may assume that The Young Knives are just another overnight arrival from The Futureheads' pressing plant, but how wrong they would be.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7231/ | 500 hits
Live Review: That Fucking Tank + Downdime + The Somatics + Wild Beasts + It Takes Bridges
The monthly Packhorse night, Leeds On The Bone had moved to the significantly bigger Brudenell Social Club for a bumper edition.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7175/ | 1,084 hits
The monthly Packhorse night, Leeds On The Bone had moved to the significantly bigger Brudenell Social Club for a bumper edition.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7175/ | 1,084 hits
CD Review: Nile - Born
In truth I know nothing about the contemporary black music scene. I'm a stranger and lost with no bearings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/458/ | 944 hits
In truth I know nothing about the contemporary black music scene. I'm a stranger and lost with no bearings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/458/ | 944 hits
CD Review: The Wind-up Birds - The Land
'Good Shop Shuts' hits the listener from the start with a barrage upon the ears. Punk-ridden teen angst is present in the form of Libertine-esque lo-fi production, and while energetic, the song on the whole barely surpasses a fairly generic punk tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16727/ | 249 hits
'Good Shop Shuts' hits the listener from the start with a barrage upon the ears. Punk-ridden teen angst is present in the form of Libertine-esque lo-fi production, and while energetic, the song on the whole barely surpasses a fairly generic punk tune.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16727/ | 249 hits
Live Review: Fillip
Many People don't like ska. I am one of those people. I just don't get it! I understand the aspect of "fun" in the music, I understand that many local ska bands incorporate as many instruments as possible in order to rectify the lack of musical talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6572/ | 307 hits
Many People don't like ska. I am one of those people. I just don't get it! I understand the aspect of "fun" in the music, I understand that many local ska bands incorporate as many instruments as possible in order to rectify the lack of musical talent.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6572/ | 307 hits
Band Profile: Dark Horses
www.darkhorsesmusic.com www.myspace.com/darkhorsesofficial www.twitter.com/darkhorsesmusic Mummy what's a DARK HORSE?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17135/ | 27 hits
www.darkhorsesmusic.com www.myspace.com/darkhorsesofficial www.twitter.com/darkhorsesmusic Mummy what's a DARK HORSE?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17135/ | 27 hits
CD Review: Crack In The Sun - Jim'll Fax It EP
Firstly I will say I am not a huge fan of new punk bands but somehow after seeing these guys live in some place in Northwich the other night the energy and humour onstage from these Mansfield lads compelled me to grab a hold of one of their free CDs which humorously had several cut-outs of Jim Bowen (one complete with a doll of Bully!) on the cover along with...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3749/ | 471 hits
Firstly I will say I am not a huge fan of new punk bands but somehow after seeing these guys live in some place in Northwich the other night the energy and humour onstage from these Mansfield lads compelled me to grab a hold of one of their free CDs which humorously had several cut-outs of Jim Bowen (one complete with a doll of Bully!) on the cover along with...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3749/ | 471 hits
CD Review: Ryan Mitchell-Smith - The Musician
The brilliance of DIY releases is that they really sort the wheat from the chaff. Firstly, you've got to have the absolute belief that what you produce is worthy of digital immortalisation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15188/ | 385 hits
The brilliance of DIY releases is that they really sort the wheat from the chaff. Firstly, you've got to have the absolute belief that what you produce is worthy of digital immortalisation.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15188/ | 385 hits
Live Review: Jesse Malin + Tommy Stinson + Alien Crime Syndicate
On arrival at The Cockpit it appears I'm not on the guestlist after all. Spotting a man with a clipboard who looks like he must be part of the touring entourage I explain my predicament.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3142/ | 1,708 hits
On arrival at The Cockpit it appears I'm not on the guestlist after all. Spotting a man with a clipboard who looks like he must be part of the touring entourage I explain my predicament.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3142/ | 1,708 hits
Live Review: Misled Vision + Cutout Hero + Dum Flux
Dum Flux opened up the evening in a punk rock fashion. Melodic, energetic but let down by out of time guitars and slightly out of tune vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1029/ | 338 hits
Dum Flux opened up the evening in a punk rock fashion. Melodic, energetic but let down by out of time guitars and slightly out of tune vocals.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1029/ | 338 hits
Live Review: Dave McPherson + Howard James Kenny + Apollo's Basement + Fay and Latta
I recently went to The Cockpit to experience some musical performances. Here's how I felt about it: Acoustic duo Fay and Latta started the night off with an impressive set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14494/ | 501 hits
I recently went to The Cockpit to experience some musical performances. Here's how I felt about it: Acoustic duo Fay and Latta started the night off with an impressive set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14494/ | 501 hits
Live Review: Funkal Infection + Neil Hanson + Synapse + Fobia
A night of much in the way of atmosphere and possibly even musical talent and ability was delivered this weekend at the Highwood.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/812/ | 326 hits
A night of much in the way of atmosphere and possibly even musical talent and ability was delivered this weekend at the Highwood.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/812/ | 326 hits
CD Review: Elle Milano - Acres of Dead Space Cadets
Irony is a lot like ironing, and more than just linguistically. You can look pretty darn smart if you can pull off either, but it's oh-so easy to botch up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9513/ | 399 hits
Irony is a lot like ironing, and more than just linguistically. You can look pretty darn smart if you can pull off either, but it's oh-so easy to botch up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9513/ | 399 hits
Live Review: Snow Patrol + Astrid + Terra Diablo
Venues with pillars are shit. Especially big huge stone ones a few feet square. That aside, the Blank Canvas is a rather cool venue and seems to be increasingly used.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2468/ | 762 hits
Venues with pillars are shit. Especially big huge stone ones a few feet square. That aside, the Blank Canvas is a rather cool venue and seems to be increasingly used.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2468/ | 762 hits
CD Review: Vessels - Helioscope
What's this then? It's only the hotly awaited 2nd stab at a full album by Leeds' very own post-rock/ambient darlings, Vessels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14408/ | 504 hits
What's this then? It's only the hotly awaited 2nd stab at a full album by Leeds' very own post-rock/ambient darlings, Vessels.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14408/ | 504 hits
Live Review: And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Now almost two years since its release, though not dated a single day, "Mistakes & Regrets" is greeted with the loudest roar of the night before even a word is sung as the unmistakable slow melody line builds up into a blast of intense raw energy, a Stateside version of The Cooper Temple Clause's "Panzer Attack" for want of a comparison.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/793/ | 313 hits
Now almost two years since its release, though not dated a single day, "Mistakes & Regrets" is greeted with the loudest roar of the night before even a word is sung as the unmistakable slow melody line builds up into a blast of intense raw energy, a Stateside version of The Cooper Temple Clause's "Panzer Attack" for want of a comparison.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/793/ | 313 hits
CD Review: Rhode Island - Sunshine Skylark Bridge
Type the words "Rhode Island" into Google and you'll find websites on The Rhode Island Department of Transportation, The Rhode Island School of Design and The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island - Your gateway to information about living, working, visiting, and doing business in Rhode Island.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2561/ | 550 hits
Type the words "Rhode Island" into Google and you'll find websites on The Rhode Island Department of Transportation, The Rhode Island School of Design and The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island - Your gateway to information about living, working, visiting, and doing business in Rhode Island.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2561/ | 550 hits
CD Review: sammyUSA - Untitled
OK, here's a strange one - a CD that comes with a disclaimer! Apparently it's "by no means EP quality and the songs aren't the finished article", but having enjoyed the USA live onslaught, I was keen for a listen all the same.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17/ | 268 hits
OK, here's a strange one - a CD that comes with a disclaimer! Apparently it's "by no means EP quality and the songs aren't the finished article", but having enjoyed the USA live onslaught, I was keen for a listen all the same.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17/ | 268 hits
Live Review: Xi + Catylyst + The Downfall
Hidden behind a Wakefield office block lies the Snooty Fox. After a chance meeting with Xi, we get directions to the venue, which is to be part of Xi's whirlwind tour of the Mainland's shores.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1227/ | 393 hits
Hidden behind a Wakefield office block lies the Snooty Fox. After a chance meeting with Xi, we get directions to the venue, which is to be part of Xi's whirlwind tour of the Mainland's shores.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1227/ | 393 hits
CD Review: Louise Distras - Heart Strings on a Hand Grenade
I reviewed Louise's last EP, and my only major complaint then was that the whole thing seemed a little bare - a bit thin if you will - for the style of music she plays.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14550/ | 447 hits
I reviewed Louise's last EP, and my only major complaint then was that the whole thing seemed a little bare - a bit thin if you will - for the style of music she plays.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14550/ | 447 hits
Live Review: Father + Mishkin + Lifescreen + Waking Theo
Annihilation Nights has become a bit of a must see for metal fans in Leeds over the last few months, showcasing some of the best local talent monthly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8215/ | 445 hits
Annihilation Nights has become a bit of a must see for metal fans in Leeds over the last few months, showcasing some of the best local talent monthly.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8215/ | 445 hits
Band Profile: Black Light Burns
Black Light Burns is an American rock group from California with industrial and gothic aspects, created by Wes Borland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17260/ | 133 hits
Black Light Burns is an American rock group from California with industrial and gothic aspects, created by Wes Borland.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17260/ | 133 hits
Band Profile: Pet Accessories
Pet Accessories are a Leeds-based band who are unashamably genre-whoring, fusing subversive electronic music and experimental guitar-driven pop, all surrounding a solid core of song-writing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12875/ | 479 hits
Pet Accessories are a Leeds-based band who are unashamably genre-whoring, fusing subversive electronic music and experimental guitar-driven pop, all surrounding a solid core of song-writing.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12875/ | 479 hits
CD Review: Yonderboy - Untitled
For a band that describes themselves as 'Italian Pop / Dutch Pop / Chinese Pop' I was somewhat anxious of the audio content of Yonderboy's demo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10005/ | 406 hits
For a band that describes themselves as 'Italian Pop / Dutch Pop / Chinese Pop' I was somewhat anxious of the audio content of Yonderboy's demo.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10005/ | 406 hits
Live Review: Being 747 + The Breech + Transparent Things + Xi + Johnny's In The Basement
Ahhh, you can't beat a bit of a shuffle in the late afternoon, and this month Mr. Rob Paul Chapman's showcase again failed to disappoint.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3280/ | 1,128 hits
Ahhh, you can't beat a bit of a shuffle in the late afternoon, and this month Mr. Rob Paul Chapman's showcase again failed to disappoint.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3280/ | 1,128 hits
CD Review: Joanna Newsom - Ys
This is an interesting beast. It's a mere five tracks in length, but sprawls out over an hour's playing time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7599/ | 634 hits
This is an interesting beast. It's a mere five tracks in length, but sprawls out over an hour's playing time.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7599/ | 634 hits
CD Review: Marvin Gaye - What's Going On 40th Anniversary
As one of the most iconic albums ever made, it's no surprise that Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" has been given a revamp to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its original release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15030/ | 437 hits
As one of the most iconic albums ever made, it's no surprise that Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" has been given a revamp to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its original release.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15030/ | 437 hits
Live Review: Wildhearts + The Glitterati
With people still slowly drifting into the venue The Glitterati take to the stage. A crack of drums and a howl of overdriven guitars sees the band launch into 'Heartbreaker' and a rampant set that keeps upping the energy levels with each song until you feel veins are going to burst somewhere on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2609/ | 845 hits
With people still slowly drifting into the venue The Glitterati take to the stage. A crack of drums and a howl of overdriven guitars sees the band launch into 'Heartbreaker' and a rampant set that keeps upping the energy levels with each song until you feel veins are going to burst somewhere on stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2609/ | 845 hits
CD Review: Instant Species - The Longer You Leave It, The Louder It Gets...
Lured by some professional quality graphics I bought Instant Species' "Home Alone" CD last year. I ended up a bit disappointed by what I thought of at the time as bleak plodding music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/77/ | 242 hits
Lured by some professional quality graphics I bought Instant Species' "Home Alone" CD last year. I ended up a bit disappointed by what I thought of at the time as bleak plodding music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/77/ | 242 hits
CD Review: Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position
"They send you off to hell in gasoline drawers and say 'Hey, while you're there, could you bring me back a chicken chow mein?'" Not one of mine, sadly, but of the eminently quotable Tom Waits.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8047/ | 344 hits
"They send you off to hell in gasoline drawers and say 'Hey, while you're there, could you bring me back a chicken chow mein?'" Not one of mine, sadly, but of the eminently quotable Tom Waits.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8047/ | 344 hits
Live Review: Deerhunter + Lower Dens + Kogumaza
Once again Bradford Cox and co make a welcome return to Leeds. This time however, the public and critical acclaim for latest record Halcyon Digest has necessitated a step up in venue size from their usual haunt of the Brudenell to the much roomier setting of the Irish Centre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14503/ | 461 hits
Once again Bradford Cox and co make a welcome return to Leeds. This time however, the public and critical acclaim for latest record Halcyon Digest has necessitated a step up in venue size from their usual haunt of the Brudenell to the much roomier setting of the Irish Centre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14503/ | 461 hits
Live Review: Brass Moustache + Sposh + Hipstream
"Smile... JUST SMILE!" Cue camera flash. "Oh, Mum!" Not the most auspicious start to a gig, but what can you do to control proud parents?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/677/ | 265 hits
"Smile... JUST SMILE!" Cue camera flash. "Oh, Mum!" Not the most auspicious start to a gig, but what can you do to control proud parents?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/677/ | 265 hits
CD Review: Crystal Stilts - In Love with Oblivion
Brooding Brooklyn-based quintuplet Crystal Stilts made waves in 2008 with their debut album 'Alight of Night.' The group attracted acclaim from critics who complimented their downbeat lyrical subject matter, brusque guitar sound and reverb-heavy production.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15137/ | 288 hits
Brooding Brooklyn-based quintuplet Crystal Stilts made waves in 2008 with their debut album 'Alight of Night.' The group attracted acclaim from critics who complimented their downbeat lyrical subject matter, brusque guitar sound and reverb-heavy production.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15137/ | 288 hits
Live Review: Downdime + Insect Guide + Laboratory Noise
'A night of shoegaze.' Hmm. There seems to be some confusion over what shoegaze is. I mean...some of my friends don't even know and they're hip as fuck.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8242/ | 583 hits
'A night of shoegaze.' Hmm. There seems to be some confusion over what shoegaze is. I mean...some of my friends don't even know and they're hip as fuck.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8242/ | 583 hits
Live Review: Sunny Philadelphia + Daniel Clark + Elmaroe
'The Crow Knows Music' is a relatively new 'Independent Music Company' on the Leeds scene, whose mission statement, according to its creator Daniel Clark, is to quench "the thirst of the city's thirsty thirsty music scene" and to provide "a stable platform for its array of quality unsigned acts".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14382/ | 731 hits
'The Crow Knows Music' is a relatively new 'Independent Music Company' on the Leeds scene, whose mission statement, according to its creator Daniel Clark, is to quench "the thirst of the city's thirsty thirsty music scene" and to provide "a stable platform for its array of quality unsigned acts".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14382/ | 731 hits
CD Review: Nick Hall - The Golden Time
I always deem it wise to respect an artist's decision to go solo (rather than ask questions) and especially those who then decide to produce a solo album, all that despair, loss; love and heartbreak in one album must surely be an intense experience to put yourself through?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/314/ | 472 hits
I always deem it wise to respect an artist's decision to go solo (rather than ask questions) and especially those who then decide to produce a solo album, all that despair, loss; love and heartbreak in one album must surely be an intense experience to put yourself through?
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/314/ | 472 hits
Live Review: OD 60 + Ryder + Flipside + Shallowend
Great my car is playing up, just in time for a drive to Leeds! I finally arrive at the Well to catch the last half of Shallowend's set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9830/ | 240 hits
Great my car is playing up, just in time for a drive to Leeds! I finally arrive at the Well to catch the last half of Shallowend's set.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9830/ | 240 hits
Live Review: Boom Bip + Bracken
I arrived at the Mixing Tin just as Bracken were starting their set. Coming down the stairs I could already feel the Anticon associated bass thrumming up to meet me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8350/ | 511 hits
I arrived at the Mixing Tin just as Bracken were starting their set. Coming down the stairs I could already feel the Anticon associated bass thrumming up to meet me.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8350/ | 511 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/ | 314 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/ | 314 hits
Band Profile: The Miserable Rich
The Miserable Rich make their first foray into 2010 by announcing details of a new single and several live shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11342/ | 151 hits
The Miserable Rich make their first foray into 2010 by announcing details of a new single and several live shows.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/11342/ | 151 hits
CD Review: The Charlatans - Up At The Lake
The first song on this album is the title track. It rocks and stomps, demanding volume. Burgess blends his natural voice, with the falsetto style he adopted on the 'Wonderland' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2687/ | 453 hits
The first song on this album is the title track. It rocks and stomps, demanding volume. Burgess blends his natural voice, with the falsetto style he adopted on the 'Wonderland' album.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2687/ | 453 hits
Live Review: Yannick + The Campfires + The Seagulls + Little Victories
At least once a week, 'The Library' pub based in Leeds plays host to the music event known as the '360 Club'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17480/ | 361 hits
At least once a week, 'The Library' pub based in Leeds plays host to the music event known as the '360 Club'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17480/ | 361 hits
Live Review: 30 Day Hex + Invention of Hands + Glissando + Cipher
Mmmmm it's a bit nippy out! So I took the car, unfortunately the heater took so long to get going I was still cold (going blue actually) when I arrived.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/733/ | 377 hits
Mmmmm it's a bit nippy out! So I took the car, unfortunately the heater took so long to get going I was still cold (going blue actually) when I arrived.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/733/ | 377 hits
CD Review: LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver
James Murphy is a man who owns lots of records, and judging by the influences present on Sound of Silver, it's clear to see that not only of the size of his record collection is enormous, the quality of it is too.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8785/ | 258 hits
James Murphy is a man who owns lots of records, and judging by the influences present on Sound of Silver, it's clear to see that not only of the size of his record collection is enormous, the quality of it is too.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8785/ | 258 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/ | 552 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/ | 552 hits
CD Review: MonMon - Monkey Fist
Leeds' three-piece MonMon's debut EP is an interestingly varied effort, taking in scuzzy indie, melodic rock and more experimental areas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10693/ | 338 hits
Leeds' three-piece MonMon's debut EP is an interestingly varied effort, taking in scuzzy indie, melodic rock and more experimental areas.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10693/ | 338 hits
News Article: Come The Desert (LP) - Album Release
Give this new album a look.... Black Diamond Bay - Come the Desert (LP) "Poised and delicate" TRAFFIC MAGAZINE "Amazing" WHO'S JACK "Beautiful" JOHN KENNEDY XFM "Epic" MTV "Amazing" NO TITLE "Spine tingling" METRO Take two excellent vocalists, add an Iranian electric guitarist with a penchant for effects pedals, add one drummer with an electronic kit and a mac, throw in a seasoned bass player, a laptop wizard and the occasional violin, mix in some beautifully written songs with catchy choruses and you have music that's pretty hard to describe but brilliant to listen to.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14427/ | 397 hits
Give this new album a look.... Black Diamond Bay - Come the Desert (LP) "Poised and delicate" TRAFFIC MAGAZINE "Amazing" WHO'S JACK "Beautiful" JOHN KENNEDY XFM "Epic" MTV "Amazing" NO TITLE "Spine tingling" METRO Take two excellent vocalists, add an Iranian electric guitarist with a penchant for effects pedals, add one drummer with an electronic kit and a mac, throw in a seasoned bass player, a laptop wizard and the occasional violin, mix in some beautifully written songs with catchy choruses and you have music that's pretty hard to describe but brilliant to listen to.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14427/ | 397 hits
Live Review: Cellar Door + 4 Letter Holiday + Friday's Ghost + Soberskin
I arrived at The Vine late to see there was a change to the original line-up for the night. Wakefield three-piece Soberskin had conceded their slot third on the bill to open the night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2860/ | 1,029 hits
I arrived at The Vine late to see there was a change to the original line-up for the night. Wakefield three-piece Soberskin had conceded their slot third on the bill to open the night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2860/ | 1,029 hits
Interview: Mother Mother
Jessica Thornsby spoke to Ali, drummer from Mother Mother.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12867/ | 528 hits
Jessica Thornsby spoke to Ali, drummer from Mother Mother.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/12867/ | 528 hits
News Article: Claire Cameron Band Time Will Tell Tour finale at Milo on 4th April
Claire Cameron Band round off their Time Will Tell Tour on Thursday 4th April at Milo in Leeds, with support from the brilliant Hail to the Eskimo and The Booze Brothers!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17464/ | 241 hits
Claire Cameron Band round off their Time Will Tell Tour on Thursday 4th April at Milo in Leeds, with support from the brilliant Hail to the Eskimo and The Booze Brothers!
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17464/ | 241 hits
CD Review: Day Old Hate - Road We Take / Face The World
This Sheffield-based hardcore quintet has had a fair few changes to their line-up over the past two years, and these two tracks are their first releases with new frontman Oli Swift.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16758/ | 219 hits
This Sheffield-based hardcore quintet has had a fair few changes to their line-up over the past two years, and these two tracks are their first releases with new frontman Oli Swift.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16758/ | 219 hits
CD Review: Counting Crows - Films About Ghosts
Ten years on from the release of 'August And Everything After' comes this 'Best Of' collection. Weighing in at 18 tracks long, plus a live bonus track, it covers the band's four studio albums as well as including an early demo, a new song and a cover.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2228/ | 845 hits
Ten years on from the release of 'August And Everything After' comes this 'Best Of' collection. Weighing in at 18 tracks long, plus a live bonus track, it covers the band's four studio albums as well as including an early demo, a new song and a cover.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2228/ | 845 hits
CD Review: The Kinks - Kinks / Kinda Kinks / The Kink Kontroversy
When one of the most influential bands of our times releases its first three original albums at once, you had better sit up and start taking notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14373/ | 1,828 hits
When one of the most influential bands of our times releases its first three original albums at once, you had better sit up and start taking notes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14373/ | 1,828 hits
CD Review: The Adventures of Loki - Feminine Side
I don't write reviews. I've rarely felt moved enough to bother taking the time to do it, and I categorically do not do pannings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3759/ | 586 hits
I don't write reviews. I've rarely felt moved enough to bother taking the time to do it, and I categorically do not do pannings.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3759/ | 586 hits
CD Review: Rufus Wainwright - House of Rufus
Rufus Wainwright is a musician whose career unravels the more you stop to look back, and with this latest offering we see the release of Wainwright's entire back catalogue under the fitting title 'House of Rufus', an astonishing collection of songs which are of their own genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15015/ | 699 hits
Rufus Wainwright is a musician whose career unravels the more you stop to look back, and with this latest offering we see the release of Wainwright's entire back catalogue under the fitting title 'House of Rufus', an astonishing collection of songs which are of their own genre.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15015/ | 699 hits
CD Review: ABBA - ABBA
When people think of ABBA they conjure up images of Eurovision camp or perhaps the musical 'Mamma Mia' and the accompanying film, something that kind of irritated me for a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17134/ | 898 hits
When people think of ABBA they conjure up images of Eurovision camp or perhaps the musical 'Mamma Mia' and the accompanying film, something that kind of irritated me for a while.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17134/ | 898 hits
Band Profile: Dead Like Harry
Formed in Spring of 2007, Sheffield sextet Dead Like Harry consists of an eclectic mix of friends brought together by their love of writing and performing music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5249/ | 200 hits
Formed in Spring of 2007, Sheffield sextet Dead Like Harry consists of an eclectic mix of friends brought together by their love of writing and performing music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5249/ | 200 hits
Band Profile: Witchcraft
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Witchcraft are a doom metal band from Sweden. Strongly inspired by the early '70s rock, they play with a heavy and slightly psychedelic rock style typical of other similar stoner doom metal bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5444/ | 340 hits
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Witchcraft are a doom metal band from Sweden. Strongly inspired by the early '70s rock, they play with a heavy and slightly psychedelic rock style typical of other similar stoner doom metal bands.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5444/ | 340 hits
CD Review: Thursday - A City By the Light Divided
Thursday will forever be cursed with being tagged as the band that sprung the traps on the infamous genre of 'screamo'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6786/ | 419 hits
Thursday will forever be cursed with being tagged as the band that sprung the traps on the infamous genre of 'screamo'.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6786/ | 419 hits
News Article: GALAXIANS OCTOBER UK TOUR WITH CANTALOUPE (Nottingham) ANNOUNCED!
CANTALOUPE / GALAXIANS TOUR 2012 24.10 - SHEFFIELD Green Room 25.10 - LEEDS Wharf Chambers (w. Runners.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16880/ | 165 hits
CANTALOUPE / GALAXIANS TOUR 2012 24.10 - SHEFFIELD Green Room 25.10 - LEEDS Wharf Chambers (w. Runners.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16880/ | 165 hits
Live Review: The Bronx + Fucked Up + Rolo Tomassi
Let's just say you need to have brass balls to hold your weight against carnage titans The Bronx and Fucked Up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10477/ | 473 hits
Let's just say you need to have brass balls to hold your weight against carnage titans The Bronx and Fucked Up.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10477/ | 473 hits
Live Review: Uiscedwr + Birkenschawe
There aren't many indications Cleckheaton is the place to be. Five minutes from Leeds on the westbound M62, the town sits unsignposted beside junction 26, where the distant Bronte zone and none-too-close Salt's Mill are announced.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4041/ | 528 hits
There aren't many indications Cleckheaton is the place to be. Five minutes from Leeds on the westbound M62, the town sits unsignposted beside junction 26, where the distant Bronte zone and none-too-close Salt's Mill are announced.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4041/ | 528 hits
Live Review: Shadows Chasing Ghosts + Polar + We Stand Victorious + One Night Stand With Fate
If there's one thing that previous experience has taught me, it's that there's few better ways to spend an evening than seeing Polar and Shadows Chasing Ghosts completely destroy a small stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15480/ | 317 hits
If there's one thing that previous experience has taught me, it's that there's few better ways to spend an evening than seeing Polar and Shadows Chasing Ghosts completely destroy a small stage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15480/ | 317 hits
Live Review: Tellison + Penguin + Richard Parker + Heliopause + The Spills + Battle Lines + Bearfoot Beware + Darwin and the Dinosaur
Given that this festival was organised in the cause of raising money for charities funding research into lung disease it's a shame that the turnout was disappointingly low.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16538/ | 489 hits
Given that this festival was organised in the cause of raising money for charities funding research into lung disease it's a shame that the turnout was disappointingly low.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16538/ | 489 hits
CD Review: Happy Red Tractors - Devil's Dream
I reviewed the launch gig for the 'Devil's Dream' EP by Happy Red Tractors too, and I'm more than a little reticent about reviewing this CD after having watched them live.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13571/ | 336 hits
I reviewed the launch gig for the 'Devil's Dream' EP by Happy Red Tractors too, and I'm more than a little reticent about reviewing this CD after having watched them live.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13571/ | 336 hits
Band Profile: Swift
There are, at least, three artists known as Swift. 1) A pseudonym of London, UK DJ / drum and bass producer, Philip Anim (aka Mampi Swift, DJ Swift, ATG, Kraft, DJ Mampi Swift & Swift).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4429/ | 135 hits
There are, at least, three artists known as Swift. 1) A pseudonym of London, UK DJ / drum and bass producer, Philip Anim (aka Mampi Swift, DJ Swift, ATG, Kraft, DJ Mampi Swift & Swift).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4429/ | 135 hits
CD Review: The Durbervilles - Alternative Route to All Destinations
The Durbervilles have returned to prominence with their radio show (Sundays 2pm, BBC Leeds) and with the release of their overdue third album Alternative Route To All Destinations - a phrase with meanings zipping about in it like a pinball, scoring points on Alt Country and a few more on Folk Roots, against a colourful background of the band's wanderings since their previous collection three years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7700/ | 493 hits
The Durbervilles have returned to prominence with their radio show (Sundays 2pm, BBC Leeds) and with the release of their overdue third album Alternative Route To All Destinations - a phrase with meanings zipping about in it like a pinball, scoring points on Alt Country and a few more on Folk Roots, against a colourful background of the band's wanderings since their previous collection three years ago.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7700/ | 493 hits
Live Review: The Rakes + The Paddingtons + Five O'Clock Heroes
Up first tonight are US based band Five O'Clock Heroes. Perfecting cheerful pop sensibility alongside dirty rock they possess a fiery sound, with each beat of the drum, each bouncy bass line and vocal melody perfectly executed to produce a catchy rock sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3333/ | 900 hits
Up first tonight are US based band Five O'Clock Heroes. Perfecting cheerful pop sensibility alongside dirty rock they possess a fiery sound, with each beat of the drum, each bouncy bass line and vocal melody perfectly executed to produce a catchy rock sound.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3333/ | 900 hits
Interview: Black Light Burns
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with the guys from Black Light Burns on their first European tour. It's been a long time coming, and after an excellent show the band were kind enough to spend some time discussing how the shows are going, describe the band's history and, of course, share their views on supernatural voyeurism...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17330/ | 416 hits
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with the guys from Black Light Burns on their first European tour. It's been a long time coming, and after an excellent show the band were kind enough to spend some time discussing how the shows are going, describe the band's history and, of course, share their views on supernatural voyeurism...
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17330/ | 416 hits
Live Review: Elbow + Goldrush
So I'm wondering where my drunken comrades are and thinking if I'm going to get my coat back from the bag they have before I have to brave it back out into the winter night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/720/ | 667 hits
So I'm wondering where my drunken comrades are and thinking if I'm going to get my coat back from the bag they have before I have to brave it back out into the winter night.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/720/ | 667 hits
CD Review: Cotheria - The Harlequin
The first thing you notice about 'The Harlequin' EP from West Yorkshire metallers Cotheria, is how well-packaged it is for a self-released effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10656/ | 416 hits
The first thing you notice about 'The Harlequin' EP from West Yorkshire metallers Cotheria, is how well-packaged it is for a self-released effort.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10656/ | 416 hits
Live Review: Chevron + Lorimer + OFM + Five Years Later
Wandering into McDermotts on Saturday night I noticed that tonight held the promise of music. Four bands whose apparent self-proclaimed musical leanings sounded tempting (if beer mat flyers are to be believed).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/801/ | 361 hits
Wandering into McDermotts on Saturday night I noticed that tonight held the promise of music. Four bands whose apparent self-proclaimed musical leanings sounded tempting (if beer mat flyers are to be believed).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/801/ | 361 hits
Live Review: British Racing Green + In Between Echoes + Rob & Amy + Daniel Clark
The Crow Knows Music is a developing local independent music company whose progress I've been charting of late.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14616/ | 788 hits
The Crow Knows Music is a developing local independent music company whose progress I've been charting of late.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14616/ | 788 hits
Interview: Fieldhead
LMS catches up with Fieldhead (aka Paul Elam), currently Leeds' ambassador to Vancouver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14325/ | 695 hits
LMS catches up with Fieldhead (aka Paul Elam), currently Leeds' ambassador to Vancouver.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14325/ | 695 hits
Band Profile: Cazals
Cazals: a short history OK, so let's begin with some things you may already know about Cazals: 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9718/ | 190 hits
Cazals: a short history OK, so let's begin with some things you may already know about Cazals: 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9718/ | 190 hits
Live Review: Honeycomb Love + 12:27 + Daze Edge + Damn Dirty Apes
The 360 Club (located upstairs at The Library pub) is a venue full of benefits. The sound is excellent and although the intimate club is by no means the largest setting in Leeds, (you're never more than 10ft away from the bar - another bonus!); the charming location is deceptively wide, creating ample space for upwards of 250 people.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16052/ | 498 hits
The 360 Club (located upstairs at The Library pub) is a venue full of benefits. The sound is excellent and although the intimate club is by no means the largest setting in Leeds, (you're never more than 10ft away from the bar - another bonus!); the charming location is deceptively wide, creating ample space for upwards of 250 people.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16052/ | 498 hits
CD Review: Balto - October's Road
Taking the train to somewhere out in the middle of nowhere (just beyond god knows where) then walking back via the least populated route, used to be one of my favourite ways to while away a spare day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15690/ | 502 hits
Taking the train to somewhere out in the middle of nowhere (just beyond god knows where) then walking back via the least populated route, used to be one of my favourite ways to while away a spare day.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15690/ | 502 hits
Live Review: Jesse Malin + Jeff Klein
There's was no support listed for tonight's gig, so it's a surprise when a lone figure wanders onto the stage and picks up an acoustic guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1079/ | 468 hits
There's was no support listed for tonight's gig, so it's a surprise when a lone figure wanders onto the stage and picks up an acoustic guitar.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1079/ | 468 hits
Band Profile: Underdog
There are or were five bands named Underdog. One comes from Buenos Aires (Argentina), the other from NYC, the third one from Germany, the fourth one from Rome, Italy, and the fifth from New Zealand.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7835/ | 247 hits
There are or were five bands named Underdog. One comes from Buenos Aires (Argentina), the other from NYC, the third one from Germany, the fourth one from Rome, Italy, and the fifth from New Zealand.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7835/ | 247 hits
CD Review: The Birdman Rallies - Moons
La! A new release from The Birdman Rallies! This is a brilliant (brilliant in the sense of effervescent, ebullient) album, just like all of the other material released by The Birdman Rallies, though with the added benefit of greater duration than their previous collections.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16432/ | 446 hits
La! A new release from The Birdman Rallies! This is a brilliant (brilliant in the sense of effervescent, ebullient) album, just like all of the other material released by The Birdman Rallies, though with the added benefit of greater duration than their previous collections.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16432/ | 446 hits
CD Review: Daniel Clark - British Summertime
Daniel Clark's British Summertime EP - aptly titled, given the warmth, breeziness, and overarching congeniality of its contents - is oddly brief: it plays for just less than twelve minutes, and the material is divided more or less evenly across three songs, each slightly under four minutes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16400/ | 287 hits
Daniel Clark's British Summertime EP - aptly titled, given the warmth, breeziness, and overarching congeniality of its contents - is oddly brief: it plays for just less than twelve minutes, and the material is divided more or less evenly across three songs, each slightly under four minutes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16400/ | 287 hits
Band Profile: Last Orders
There are 3 Bands called Last Orders, 1, From West Auckland, New Zealand formed in 1985. 2. From northern Island formed ????
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7068/ | 357 hits
There are 3 Bands called Last Orders, 1, From West Auckland, New Zealand formed in 1985. 2. From northern Island formed ????
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7068/ | 357 hits
CD Review: Elmaroe - Sequences
According to the press release for Elmaroe's EP, 'Sequences', it is a collection of "songs written straight from the heart that openly document his thoughts, hopes and dreams".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14534/ | 374 hits
According to the press release for Elmaroe's EP, 'Sequences', it is a collection of "songs written straight from the heart that openly document his thoughts, hopes and dreams".
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/14534/ | 374 hits
Live Review: Napoleon IIIrd + Ali Whitton and the Broke Record Players + Loqui
Even if he is unable to attend - by dint of incarceration, far-flung vacation or other indisposition - the embedded chronological awareness of any Leeds gig-goer will tell him at this juncture (6pm on the first Friday of the month) that he should be nestling within the subterranean catacombs of the Hi-Fi Club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7945/ | 559 hits
Even if he is unable to attend - by dint of incarceration, far-flung vacation or other indisposition - the embedded chronological awareness of any Leeds gig-goer will tell him at this juncture (6pm on the first Friday of the month) that he should be nestling within the subterranean catacombs of the Hi-Fi Club.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7945/ | 559 hits
CD Review: Martin Plock - So Far
After reviewing his recent EP, the split-release with Steph Stephenson and The Matt Burnside Band, I was keen to try more of Martin Plock's music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16526/ | 343 hits
After reviewing his recent EP, the split-release with Steph Stephenson and The Matt Burnside Band, I was keen to try more of Martin Plock's music.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16526/ | 343 hits
Live Review: Hopesfall + Nora + A Destructive Issue + Shot By Both Sides
Before I start I'd just like to say that I've eaten the nicest tea I've had in ages tonight. It was a stir-fry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3004/ | 1,110 hits
Before I start I'd just like to say that I've eaten the nicest tea I've had in ages tonight. It was a stir-fry.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3004/ | 1,110 hits
Live Review: goad + Nursery + Clone + Mutiny
After such a packed night on Tuesday, it was a bump back down to Earth tonight with a much smaller crowd who'd come to see four very different bands, none of which I'd seen before, so I looked forward to each one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1164/ | 265 hits
After such a packed night on Tuesday, it was a bump back down to Earth tonight with a much smaller crowd who'd come to see four very different bands, none of which I'd seen before, so I looked forward to each one.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1164/ | 265 hits
CD Review: Dear Reader - Idealistic Animals
I'd warmed to "Idealistic Animals" before I heard a single note. I like animals. Not in the way that would force Republican candidates to cry "It's unnatural!" of course but in the "They're ace!" sense.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16032/ | 490 hits
I'd warmed to "Idealistic Animals" before I heard a single note. I like animals. Not in the way that would force Republican candidates to cry "It's unnatural!" of course but in the "They're ace!" sense.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16032/ | 490 hits
Live Review: Defenestration + Scurge + Misled Vision + One Bullet Left
The Snooty Fox in Wakefield is slightly different to the majority of pubs that you'll will have no doubt drank in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2965/ | 877 hits
The Snooty Fox in Wakefield is slightly different to the majority of pubs that you'll will have no doubt drank in.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2965/ | 877 hits
Band Profile: New Adventures
There are two bands with the name "New Adventures". They are placed here in historically order: 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9874/ | 907 hits
There are two bands with the name "New Adventures". They are placed here in historically order: 1.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9874/ | 907 hits
CD Review: Kong - Snake Magnet
While Manchester's Kong have their own distinct sound, Brew Records' latest release continues in the vein of previous signings, most notably improvised prog-rockers Castrovalva, and the mental vocal stylings of Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10814/ | 717 hits
While Manchester's Kong have their own distinct sound, Brew Records' latest release continues in the vein of previous signings, most notably improvised prog-rockers Castrovalva, and the mental vocal stylings of Chickenhawk.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10814/ | 717 hits
Live Review: Little Fish + Wot Gorilla? + Our Fold + Amy's Ghost + The Gang + We're Only Afraid Of NYC + Sketches + The Mighty Stef + Stagecoach + Mr Fogg + End Of Level Baddie + Arcs & Trauma
Halifax-bred musical primates Wot Gorilla? have a sound animal name, thrive in a West Yorkshire habitat, and seem to have inherited a Minus The Bear tendency from Wintermute.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13430/ | 1,164 hits
Halifax-bred musical primates Wot Gorilla? have a sound animal name, thrive in a West Yorkshire habitat, and seem to have inherited a Minus The Bear tendency from Wintermute.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/13430/ | 1,164 hits
Live Review: Design + Lazer Kid + Beautiful Feet + Draco + Icarus Smith
The annual Bright Young Things showcase has been very much like a 'Kinder Surprise' over the last few years - yes you may look back fondly enough, but you'd rather have a 'Fizzy Cola Bottle' (Futuresound competition) or even a 'Flying Saucer' (local band nite at Joseph's Well) because, at the end of the day, while the 'Kinder Egg' promises much, open it up and a crappy toy that you play with for five minutes and then lose down the back of the sofa is all that confronts you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/781/ | 435 hits
The annual Bright Young Things showcase has been very much like a 'Kinder Surprise' over the last few years - yes you may look back fondly enough, but you'd rather have a 'Fizzy Cola Bottle' (Futuresound competition) or even a 'Flying Saucer' (local band nite at Joseph's Well) because, at the end of the day, while the 'Kinder Egg' promises much, open it up and a crappy toy that you play with for five minutes and then lose down the back of the sofa is all that confronts you.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/781/ | 435 hits
Live Review: Arcane Roots + The James Cleaver Quintet + Baby Godzilla
For anyone who's read my previous work on LMS, it's no secret that I like Arcane Roots. Judging by my praise in the past, it would be a little naive to read this without assuming some degree of bias on my part.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17615/ | 86 hits
For anyone who's read my previous work on LMS, it's no secret that I like Arcane Roots. Judging by my praise in the past, it would be a little naive to read this without assuming some degree of bias on my part.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/17615/ | 86 hits
Band Profile: Lorien
There are five artists using the name "Lorien". The first, is a metal band from Spain, formed in 1996.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4843/ | 267 hits
There are five artists using the name "Lorien". The first, is a metal band from Spain, formed in 1996.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4843/ | 267 hits
Live Review: AB Negative + Seven Acres + Accolade + Sofa Pirates
Bands old and new played to an expectant Warehouse on Sunday, as legendary rock gig 'The Valley' resurrected itself from the ashes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2826/ | 1,316 hits
Bands old and new played to an expectant Warehouse on Sunday, as legendary rock gig 'The Valley' resurrected itself from the ashes.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/2826/ | 1,316 hits
Band Profile: Arch Enemy
Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Halmstad, Sweden, formed in 1996. Founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, both originally from the influential death metal band Carnage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5321/ | 174 hits
Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Halmstad, Sweden, formed in 1996. Founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, both originally from the influential death metal band Carnage.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5321/ | 174 hits
Band Profile: Thomas Tantrum
Hey, as we've got a new album coming out we thought everyone would like to know the story behind what they're going to hear, so here it is our new 'Biog'....
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10037/ | 288 hits
Hey, as we've got a new album coming out we thought everyone would like to know the story behind what they're going to hear, so here it is our new 'Biog'....
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10037/ | 288 hits
Live Review: The Sunshine Underground + The Playmates + Kubichek! + O Fracas + Harrisons + Gentleman's Pistols + Envelopes + Ironhorse
Maybe it was the prospect of seven hundred ("Seven hundred??!") people squishing like marinaded sardines into the Faversham with such proximity that all sorts of potentially frisky things could happen; maybe it was the atmospheric buzz zipping about visibly like an electric-blue bolt of lightning over an array of extravagantly-varied haircuts; or maybe it was the range of world beers on offer but, whichever way, The Fourth Festival Of Nasty proved to be one stonking, stamping, stage-invading beast of an event with antlers Pan himself would have been proud of pronged firmly up its derrière.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5981/ | 2,165 hits
Maybe it was the prospect of seven hundred ("Seven hundred??!") people squishing like marinaded sardines into the Faversham with such proximity that all sorts of potentially frisky things could happen; maybe it was the atmospheric buzz zipping about visibly like an electric-blue bolt of lightning over an array of extravagantly-varied haircuts; or maybe it was the range of world beers on offer but, whichever way, The Fourth Festival Of Nasty proved to be one stonking, stamping, stage-invading beast of an event with antlers Pan himself would have been proud of pronged firmly up its derrière.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5981/ | 2,165 hits
Band Profile: Rosemary
There several artists with this name: 1) Female rocker from Nashville. 2) Skatepunk band from Bandung, Indonesia 3) Band from Dartford, UK 4) Alternative rock band from Mumbai.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7104/ | 220 hits
There several artists with this name: 1) Female rocker from Nashville. 2) Skatepunk band from Bandung, Indonesia 3) Band from Dartford, UK 4) Alternative rock band from Mumbai.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/7104/ | 220 hits
Band Profile: Faith No More
Faith No More is an alternative metal/experimental rock group that formed in San Francisco, California in 1982.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10852/ | 211 hits
Faith No More is an alternative metal/experimental rock group that formed in San Francisco, California in 1982.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10852/ | 211 hits
CD Review: Cardiacs - Concerts Vol I & II
I give you fair warning. I am about to break the ancient, time-honoured and globally respected code of the International Covenant of Authors, Note-Takers, Writers, Reviewers, Interviewers, Talkers and Editors (or ICANTWRITE for short) covering the critique of musical releases and/or performances on precisely 2 counts. In fact one of these has already been broken. So apologies if this warning comes too late in the day and has already caused you unnecessary distress.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6107/ | 646 hits
I give you fair warning. I am about to break the ancient, time-honoured and globally respected code of the International Covenant of Authors, Note-Takers, Writers, Reviewers, Interviewers, Talkers and Editors (or ICANTWRITE for short) covering the critique of musical releases and/or performances on precisely 2 counts. In fact one of these has already been broken. So apologies if this warning comes too late in the day and has already caused you unnecessary distress.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/6107/ | 646 hits
Live Review: Truvine + Kill Manticore + Interruptor Jones + Colin Mounsey
So this is the location for Wakefield's newest acoustic night (featuring two non-acoustic bands tonight, just for the hell of it).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3067/ | 781 hits
So this is the location for Wakefield's newest acoustic night (featuring two non-acoustic bands tonight, just for the hell of it).
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/3067/ | 781 hits
Interview: Chichino
Part One of a two-part interview with Leeds band Chichino, who are set to release their new single "It Could Happen To You"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8784/ | 843 hits
Part One of a two-part interview with Leeds band Chichino, who are set to release their new single "It Could Happen To You"
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/8784/ | 843 hits
CD Review: The Birdman Rallies - Gondola
The first issue I noticed with this CD is that it is titled "Gondola," yet features some vaguely equine illustration for the cover art.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15815/ | 655 hits
The first issue I noticed with this CD is that it is titled "Gondola," yet features some vaguely equine illustration for the cover art.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15815/ | 655 hits
Live Review: The Mexanines + British Daylight + PaperPlane + Indecisive Crisis + Another Life + The Artists + Inlaze + The Scandal + Traffic Wire + Distorted Sky + Euthemia + Seas-Of-Green + Glassbody
In the middle of April this year, just over thirty bands competed in the heats of the third year of the Centre Stage competition, where bands compete whilst raising gratuitous amounts of cash for a well-deserving cause in Martin House Children's Hospice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16796/ | 834 hits
In the middle of April this year, just over thirty bands competed in the heats of the third year of the Centre Stage competition, where bands compete whilst raising gratuitous amounts of cash for a well-deserving cause in Martin House Children's Hospice.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16796/ | 834 hits
Band Profile: Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 in Seattle, USA.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5893/ | 400 hits
Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 in Seattle, USA.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/5893/ | 400 hits
Band Profile: Feeder
Feeder are an award-winning Welsh rock band that formed in Newport, Wales in 1992. With the lead single "Buck Rogers" from their 2001 album Echo Park, Feeder entered the mainstream, around a time manufactured pop was frequently dominating the top 10.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4518/ | 463 hits
Feeder are an award-winning Welsh rock band that formed in Newport, Wales in 1992. With the lead single "Buck Rogers" from their 2001 album Echo Park, Feeder entered the mainstream, around a time manufactured pop was frequently dominating the top 10.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4518/ | 463 hits
Band Profile: Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is an influential experimental rock band which formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1981.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15429/ | 140 hits
Sonic Youth is an influential experimental rock band which formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1981.
www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15429/ | 140 hits
