Leeds:Music Forum at Leeds Town Hall
Tuesday 5th March 2019 marked the annual Music:Leeds forum, an event held to discuss, support and develop the City’s music scene. Following on from 2017’s event, this year’s forum brought together people engaged in all aspects of music in Leeds and the wider area. It’s fantastic to see Leeds Town Hall filled with so many […]
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 […]
