Journalism

ALBUM REVIEWS

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West

Opening the decade, a cultivated rap album, each beat on every track meticulously placed to take the listener on a journey at the hands of West’s genius. Not his first album to receive mainstream success but arguably the one that marks Kanye’s transition from a rapper, to an artist who displayed immense talent in areas…

Get To Heaven – Everything Everything

Everything Everything, a quirky four piece from Manchester have flown under the radar somewhat within the indie scene. Their unique falsettos and ravenous use of a variety of genres, merge within Get to Heaven. What results is a conceptual record that displays courage in tackling progressive subject matter, without the sacrifice of the sound fans…

Iridescence – Brockhampton

A beautifully crafted project rising from the ashes of past controversy comes iridescence, a response and confirmation that Brockhampton are still dominating new sound within the hip-hop genre as they continue to push the boundaries of sound, theme and message. Following their mainstream breakthrough with the Saturation trilogy was no easy feet; iridescence manages to…

Simulation Theory – Muse

Simulation Theory, the eighth studio album from rock band Muse is the commendable effort to maintain the pivotal success of the band’s previous work; whilst being a matrix for new offerings it contains no stand out brilliance. That is not to say it is without merit; they continue to be progressive within the genre they…

INTERVIEWS

The Snuts

Scottish band The Snuts are determined to redefine how to succeed in the indie scene with a unique mindset that allows for continual growth and lots of fun. The band are set to play Leeds East Airport on the 22nd August at a specially devised drive in gig which will allow fans to experience their…

Beans On Toast

A folk singing national treasure took to the Brudenell stage on 7/2/20. He happily bumbled over in camouflage trousers with a signature yellow flower attached to his cap and guided us to a backstage room as his band prepared for sound check. Before beginning with the questions, he spoke of his favourite artist at the…

Tom Grennan

Tom Grennan has been on a rollercoaster of a journey in the last few years. From headlining Barn on the Farm, to breaking the World Record for playing the most gigs in 12 hours, to now selling out Leeds’ own O2 Academy, Tom Grennan is anxious to begin his tour across the UK and show…

GIG REVIEWS AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Loyle Carner

Having worked his way up persistently in local Leeds venues, Loyle Carner took place on the O2 Academies’ stage, and it’s been a long time coming. As he delved into his near faultless body of work, so came a show that will go down in history amongst fans. There was a genuine benevolence as Carner…

Bugzy Malone

Truly claiming his title – King of the North – Bugzy Malone dominated at the O2 Academy, delivering a performance that only solidified his place within grime royalty. An expert in crowd control he was able to unite sweaty complexions across the floor space as he rolled out hit after hit from his ever-growing repertoire.…

Flat Moon

In the sweaty depths of The Verve Bar Leeds comes new northern band Flat Moon and their outrageously diverse set – bringing to life a collection of original pieces and carefully curated covers to expel their unique point of view. Playing for just under an hour didn’t stop the foursome from etching their sound firmly…

Parcels

Parcels’ prepared to deliver a performance infused with soulful melodies and tender vocals at Brudenell Social Club; the room heavy with fog as lights cut through it creating a gentle glow that settled against the stage’s sparkling backdrop. We were transported back to the seventies, the band sporting double denim and an assortment of haircuts…

Razorlight

Razorlight headed to the O2 Academy on December 1st and brought with them the gentle warmth of their indie-pop set that filled the air with nostalgia. A band that rose to fame during the mid-2000s still showing their diverse pull as the audience was made up of all ages, with music as easy listening as…

Enter Shikari

Opening the set with ‘The Sights’ – a welcomed single from their most recent album – came a diverse set for music lovers galore. A clear consensus from the crowd followed as they come on stage evoking an eruption of continuous applause that didn’t halt for the entire set. A band that seem so easily…

The Wombats

The Wombats have a knack of filling their shows with a resounding swell of excitement and innocence – it really is just a group of boys singing about the complexities of love and friendship which are relatable in ways that not many other artists can pull off. This is what makes every Wombat’s show feel…

Rudimental

Rarely does a show ooze self-love like this eclectic performance of color and sound. Rudimental packed the O2 Academy full of bass lovers buzzing with anticipation, ready for artful remixes and modern beats that were thoroughly delivered on. The show was one of a slow burn as the artfully crafted setlist gained a steady pace…

Twin Atlantic

Having been a rather last-minute addition as a support to Catfish and the Bottlemen on their current tour, Twin Atlantic faced the task of getting a quickly swelling crowd at the First Direct Arena in the mood for an evening of music. Given the limited time slot, the band had a well thought out setlist…

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