Leeds
Track: Locust Toybox – Saptiro
Whether the decision to release Drownscapes, a new (as described on the press release) sonic adventure from Locust Toybox, aka David Firth, on the eve of Halloween was accidental or planned, there’s a certain other worldliness and beauty about it that can be at once beautiful and slightly unsettling. Although best known as an animation …
The Besnard Lakes LIVE @ Brudenell Social Club 26.05.17
The Besnard Lakes are out on tour, as they usually are when not immersed in flora and fauna finding inspiration, or conjuring songcraft in their hometown of Montreal, Canada to add to their canon. Theirs is an expansive aural and visual experience, inclusive of myriad influences and styles. A hedonistic concoction of sweet and bitter …
INTERVIEW- Beartooth, Slam Dunk Festival, 28/5/2017
It’s been a crazy old year for Beartooth. With almost a year passed since they released their second full length album Aggressive, as well as getting some serious touring under their belts, we caught up with guitarist Kam Bradbury to find out how things are going in camp Beartooth. BM: You played Slam Dunk Midlands …
See: The Fuckin’ Glorious release video for ‘Slice of Life’
Somethings in life are pretty damn good. Lot’s of music is pretty damn good. Admittedly some music is better than other music. But no matter what the time or where I find myself, I always fall soft for some good ol’ punk rock. Now much like music in general, there’s lots of damn fine punk …
British Sea Power – The Church, Leeds 07.04.2017
It’s odd how often you find yourself justifying liking British Sea Power. Some will roll their eyes at you and cite that they’re too odd and ‘pretentious’ – with their weird venues, stage set ups and arty side projects. Others will sigh heavily and declare them meat and potatoes indie rockers, or rail at the …
Live Review: Parkway Drive, Leeds O2 Academy, 10.04.2017
Parkway Drive are a force to be reckoned with. No matter your opinion of them, nor your standing on the metal scene- whether you know their songs or you don’t, catch them live and you’ll just know you’ve been in the presence of something special. Tonight it’s the turn of Leeds to be show what’s …
Live Review: Creeper + Support, Leeds University Stylus, 28.03.17
Everyone is talking about Creeper. Their debut album was released only last week, and yet they’re already headlining venues like Leeds’ Stylus- spurred on by the overwhelmingly good reception their first full length offering- Eternity, In Your Arms- has received. Support for this tour comes firstly from Puppy. Their unexpectedly dark, metal-tinged grunge eases tonight’s …
Say Psych: News: Full line up and playlist for Karma Fest V – Leeds 28.05.17
The late May Bank Holiday weekend once again see’s the psychonautic compass point to Eiger Studios, Leeds for the 5th Karma Fest. And once again, the line-up (to quote a friend) ‘is an absolute belter!’ Running right through the day, well into the night and through to the early hours of the morning, an impressive …
Live Review: Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes, Leeds Stylus, 24.03.2017
Frank Carter is a man made to perform. Having spent over a decade honing his craft, he’s solidified himself as one of the most exciting and mesmerising frontmen in the punk rock scene today. Clad in a pinstripe suit and blanketed in tattoos, his striking appearance is the perfect match for a bold and charismatic …
Live Review: Gojira, Leeds O2 Academy, 16.03.17
Gojira have been causing quite the stir of late. After the release of their sixth album Magma last year- which was met with much high praise- they have solidified their title as one of the best live bands on the metal scene. With this in mind, it only seems right a band with such stature …