Live Review: Kawala – The Wardrobe, Leeds 07.04.2022
This is something of a homecoming for Kawala who formed in 2014 at Leeds College of Music, literally a stones throw from The Wardrobe where they kicked off their 2022 tour tonight, supporting their first album Better With You. Entering the stage with a bang, frontmen Jim Higson and Daniel McCarthy certainly made an impression. Jim …
Live Review: Barenaked Ladies – Beckett Student Union, Leeds 25.03.2022
Ever had that feeling you’ve forgotten something? Maybe you’ve left the house and forgotten to put something on? “Good evening Leeds. We’re Half-Naked!” was the greeting from Barenaked Ladies lead singer, Ed Robertson. Missing two of their regular 4 piece lineup (due to COVID), Ed and drummer Tyler Stewart have decided to carry on with …
Live Review: Lola Young – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds 10.03.2022
At 9.15 Lola Young emerges through the smoke on the stage at Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds, to a rapturous welcome from the 300-strong crowd. There’s excitement among them to see the powerful singer-songwriter, as a few people tell me, hot on the heels of IWD 2022. No-one is here by accident – they know …
Live Review: Alfie Templeman, Mellow Moon Tour – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 04.03.2022
Alfie Templeman is one of those overnight successes that’s actually been a few years in the making. Even at the age of just 19, he’s been writing and recording since 2016, and his professional debut was released in 2018. A few great EPs and a critically acclaimed ‘mini album’ – Forever Isn’t Long Enough – …
Live Review: SOAK – Oporto Bar, Leeds 01.02.2022
Review and photos by Huw Williams SOAK brought their blend of indie folk and dream pop to Oporto Bar in Leeds tonight, in support of Independent Venues Week. It shows the importance of these kinds of venues. A few dozen people crammed into an intimate venue like this really is what live music is all …