Huw Williams, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review: Joesef – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 10.07.22

Glasgow’s Joesef brings his tour to Leeds tonight, playing to a sold out Brudenell Social Club. The Scot’s alternative indie vibe seemed to find new ways to connect with people…

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Live Review: Mae Muller – The Wardrobe, Leeds 27.04.22

Mae Muller opens her Leeds show in a style that would translate well to a much bigger venue. Already hyped by the excellent Cat Burns and a pre-set playlist that…

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Live Review: Baby Queen – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 21.04.22

There’s already a buzz in Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club by the time Baby Queen hits the stage, a bundle of neon coloured energy. The 24 year old London based singer…

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Live Review: Dua Lipa – First Direct Arena, Leeds 18.04.2022

It’s been a long time coming. 3 postponements due to the pandemic, but finally the Future Nostalgia Tour arrived in Leeds in style. As Dua Lipa said to the adoring…

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Live Review: Kawala – The Wardrobe, Leeds 07.04.2022

This is something of a homecoming for Kawala who formed in 2014 at Leeds College of Music, literally a stones throw from The Wardrobe where they kicked off their 2022…

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Live Review: Barenaked Ladies – Beckett Student Union, Leeds 25.03.2022

Ever had that feeling you’ve forgotten something? Maybe you’ve left the house and forgotten to put something on? “Good evening Leeds. We’re Half-Naked!” was the greeting from Barenaked Ladies lead…

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Live Review: Lola Young – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds 10.03.2022

At 9.15 Lola Young emerges through the smoke on the stage at Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds, to a rapturous welcome from the 300-strong crowd. There’s excitement among them to…

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Live Review: Alfie Templeman, Mellow Moon Tour – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 04.03.2022

Alfie Templeman is one of those overnight successes that’s actually been a few years in the making. Even at the age of just 19, he’s been writing and recording since…

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Live Review: SOAK – Oporto Bar, Leeds 01.02.2022

Review and photos by Huw Williams SOAK brought their blend of indie folk and dream pop to Oporto Bar in Leeds tonight, in support of Independent Venues Week. It shows…

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