Pins at Belgrave Music Hall
The first sign of the Pins gig starting was Abbi alone on stage starting a very cool solo beat: part drum kit, part trigger sample machine. It became more and more infectious as she played, the sound of which really got the crowd buzzing. A few bars in, and all the heads in the crowd […]
The 1975 – at First Direct Arena
Leeds Arena roars with excitement as the room is plunged into darkness, signalling that The 1975 are about to enter the stage. Teenagers of all genders are screaming, hopping up and down and squeezing each other with glee, and I can feel my own heart thumping faster as I am swept up in their giddiness. […]
William Doyle at Headrow House
Wednesday night at Headrow house saw the return of William Doyle – idiosyncratic, experimental, advanced electro/indie-rock guru, a genius at work. It’s been five years since William last played at Headrow House, the very first artist to play there on its opening night. Building work was actually still going as the renovation project was behind schedule. William […]
Twin Atlantic – at The Wardrobe on 28 January
After her conversation with band member Ross McNae, Paige Clayton was revved up and ready for Twin Atlantic’s performance, which was “Effortlessly electric with undeniable sex appeal”. This week I was lucky enough to go and see Twin Atlantic at The Wardrobe in Leeds City Centre, who were there to build momentum and celebrate the […]
Rifffest #2 at Belgrave Music Hall
Now in its second year, the celebration of guitar noise that is Rifffest shook the floorboards of the Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen this weekend. And noisy it was. Punters sensible enough to bring earplugs were fortunate enough to survive until the end of the night, while those unenterprising enough to leave their lugs unprotected […]
