The Enemy: at Leeds 02 Academy on 2 October
Not many bands in UK music history can have a debut album go straight to No.1. However, Indie band The Enemy achieved that with their iconic album “We’ll Live and Die in These Towns” in 2007. Since their arrival onto the British music scene, they have been a cult favourite. When we look at the […]
The Last Dinner Party, Kaeto and Lucia & The Best Boys: at 02 Academy on 24 September
This was a concert that had been on my watchlist since its announcement, which feels like years ago. It seems nearly impossible not to have heard of The Last Dinner Party. A true breath of fresh air to have a band like this dominate the live music and radio scene. Their show at Leeds O2 […]
Jon Cocker’s New Album ‘Two’ – Out on 25 September
Jon delivers a warm, full-sounding blend of original alternative/folk acoustic music to resonate memorably with today’s audiences. Leeds-based Jon Cocker has played in bands in Leeds and Norwich, inspired by artists such as the Allman Brothers. He now focuses on solo acoustic music, using his band experience to combine a full guitar sound with insightful, emotive vocals, and playing […]
Gossip: at The Wardrobe on 4 September
It’s not every day you come across a connection between Leeds, West Yorkshire and Searcy, Arkansas. Formed in the state of Washington just before the turn of the millennium, Gossip have gone on to become an institution in indie rock. With the soulful-swaggering ways of frontwoman Beth Ditto, the loud and bombastic lead has been […]
Leeds Festival 2024 – Day 3 in Pictures
Mark Wheelwright‘s images of the final day. After the dramatic impact of the weather on day 1, the Festival gave what it always gives – the unity of pure joy and entertainment. Bleachers Dead Pony The Last Dinner Party Main image: The Last Dinner Party.
