Bury Tomorrow at Leeds Stylus on 18 January

The first gig of the year for yours truly was expected to be a barnburner, as Bury Tomorrow brought the battle to Stylus on the grounds of Leeds University Union on a wintery Thursday night. O to feel young again, after so many unforgettable memories of gigs witnessed between these four walls. Like holy ground, […]
Art School Girlfriend @ Oporto Bar – 8 November 2023

There is nothing quite like the sensation of coming in from the cold to the warmth. That much rang true on this chilly November night in the heart of the City of Leeds. Shrugging off the cold was easy, entering the comforting warmth of Oporto Bar. Much can be said for its charm, from the […]
Live At Leeds Part 3- Leeds Beckett Students’ Union – October 14, 2023

Last week, I shared my thoughts about some of the best highlights of my day at Live at Leeds. Without a doubt, there were some of the hottest up-and-coming acts on the scene in indie rock and punk rock today. It would be wrong of me to simply leave it at that and deny you, […]
Live at Leeds in The City on 14 October Part 1

Leeds was transformed into a colosseum of music, as renowned music venues across the City dedicated themselves for the day (and night) to the latest and hottest rising stars in British music. It could not have been better – the atmosphere was electric, with enthusiasm abuzz regardless of the hour. As I heard many times […]
Billie Marten @ The Brudenell on 20 May

It is remarkably easy to underestimate the simplicity that is acoustic music. From the weekly guitar sessions at school to the one guy who brings out the hardware at parties, to the popular cover of your favourite song made by fans on YouTube, we often recognise acoustic artists from their appearances at local gigs in […]