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Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival North – Temple Newsam, Leeds 03.06.2022
By Claire Hodgkins At a slightly later date than previous years, Slam Dunk Festival was back and made its return to the grounds of Temple Newsam. What was meant to be an overcast day, turned out to be a scorcher in Leeds – much to the delight of alternative music lovers. Amongst the acts, we …
Live Review: Live at Leeds: In The Park – Temple Newsam, Leeds 04.06.2022
Having built a steady fan base since its inception in 2007, this year the organisers have upped the ante and introduced a fully fledged one day indie festival in the park. The location is Temple Newsam and will be familiar to some music lovers as it is the same venue used earlier for Slam Dunk …
Album Review: TC & The Groove Family – ‘First Home’: global beat today-jazz with a collective spirit.
Well Worm Discs may have started out as an outpost for Bristol-centric nu- jazz expressionism (Snazzback Run Logan Run, Dun Dun Dun, the luscious ‘New Horizons’ compilation album etc.) but the signs are that this very particular underground is working its way beyond the wild west. There’s been excursions to Glasgow with Corto Alto’s soul …
Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival North – Temple Newsam, Leeds 03.06.2022
Glorious weather, pop punk bands… no we’re not talking about Warped Tour in the US but Slam Dunk in Leeds! After a successful few years in their new home, Slam Dunk are back in 2022 at Temple Newsam to bring a day of alternative music for those of us who like the heavier side of …
Live Review: Miles Kane / Brooke Combe – O2 Academy, Leeds 29.05.22
On a quiet Sunday evening in Leeds, hundreds of adoring Miles Kane fans fled to the O2 Academy to watch him finally return to the stage after having to postpone this tour from February. Kicking off proceedings tonight is female singer-songwriter Brooke Combe, her unique brand of indie rhythms crossed with a true soulful voice …
Live: Darwin Deez – Belgrave, Leeds 15.05.2022
Picture this; it’s Summer 2010, Strongbow Dark Fruits hasn’t been invented yet, everyone is wearing boat shoes, chinos and that Rhianna shirt and Darwin Deez are the soundtrack to your summer. The debut album by DD took the entire UK scene by storm and you couldn’t go to an indie clubnight without hearing Radar Detector. …
Live Review: Sea Girls – The Wardrobe, Leeds 02.05.2022
To celebrate the release of their new album ‘Homesick’ released in March 2022, Sea Girls have scheduled a number of smaller, more intimate gigs, partnering with local independent record stores. Tonight’s gig was at The Wardrobe in Leeds and in conjunction with local record store Crash Records. Comprising Henry Camamile (vocals, guitar), Rory Young (lead …
Live Review: Mae Muller – The Wardrobe, Leeds 27.04.22
Mae Muller opens her Leeds show in a style that would translate well to a much bigger venue. Already hyped by the excellent Cat Burns and a pre-set playlist that included Harry Styles, Britney and Dua Lipa, Muller’s band take the stage and slowly build on the anticipation. The opening chords of Nails So Long …
Live Review: The Hara / Jason Allan / Wolforna – Key Club, Leeds 23.04.2022
Key Club is the host this evening for The Hara’s UK Headline 2022 tour. The Hara are an alt rock band who, in spite of the pandemic, have gone on to increase their listeners and profile dramatically over the last few years, securing radio plays and also getting that blue tick on social media. They …
Live Review: Baby Queen – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 21.04.22
There’s already a buzz in Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club by the time Baby Queen hits the stage, a bundle of neon coloured energy. The 24 year old London based singer hits her stride from the off, covering the stage and connecting with the audience with immediate effect. It’s an accomplished opening, especially given this is …