In Conversation with Whiskas

After a hugely successful day, Jim Phelps spends some time in conversation with the Director of Music: Leeds. Leeds Living: How’s the day gone for you. Whiskas: It’s gone really well!  Yeah, it’s gone great. The reaction of people, how much people have got involved in the discussions, the range of people who are here: […]

Review: Drenge Philharmonic at Headrow House

“Er, sorry about this. Does anyone have a plectrum?” smirks Eoin Loveless. An understated way to start a show for sure, but he assures us “There’s no show without one!”    A Very Tall Man emerges from the back of the room clutching a guitar pick to save the day. “We promise to give it […]

In Conversation With: Drenge

Ahead of their intimate Headrow House gig, we chat with the Loveless brothers, Eoin and Rory, from Sheffield based DIY rockers, Drenge. So, Drenge…is it “Drenj” or “Dren-ga”? Eoin: It’s “Drenj” in the UK and “Dren-ga” when we go over to Denmark. It’s a Danish word. Rory: It’s whatever you want really. I bet you’re sick […]

Green Gardens – Hyde Park Book Club – 16th November 2018

Local art-pop fourpiece Green Gardens celebrated the release of their new double A–side Change The Lights/Deadlight at Hyde Park Book Club this week. The evening was billed as a sonic and visual feast, with the band enjoying a little help from their friends. I too had a little help from my friends: a PhD-toting physicist […]

Parcels at The Brudenell, Reviewed by Jim Phelps

Special delivery! Berlin residents Parcels are on the third day of their UK tour and have a package for you, Leeds. Can these royal males deliver the goods? Jim Phelps reports from a sweaty corner of the Brudenell. Now wait a minute, wait a minute, Mr Postman– let’s stamp out these postage puns before this article couriers […]