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Grimly crafted worlds and characters brimming with darkness has been Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic mantra of late with his recent output ranging from the kidnapping drama Prisoners to the nail-biting crime th […]

Selling out two nights at one of London’s biggest venues is no small feat yet Tom Odell managed to do so in style this week. Following the release of his sophomore album Wrong Crowd Odell has embarked on a […]

With his second album, Modern Ruin, pegged for release early next year Frank Carter has once again taken to the stage. Strutting onto stage in his signature Gucci suit, Frank Carter brought the London venue a s […]

Three years have passed since angel-faced pianist Tom Odell was propelled into the spotlight through his Brits’ Critic Choice award full to the brim with indie-esque piano.

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Since they first appeared on the gig circuit a couple of years ago, VANT have snowballed in popularity, supporting the likes of You Me At Six and Royal Blood, whilst repeatedly featuring on Annie Mac’s Hottest R […]

Tempestuously creative minds like Jim Jarmusch have been, and most likely always will be, diamonds in the rough and tough world of independent filmmaking. While his varied body of work to date may not suit […]

Gracing the Leeds Stylus with their presence, Local Natives performed an engaging set, grasping the ears of fans old and new. Following the release of their third album, the Californian five-piece have had a lot […]

Friday 25th November sees the birth of Rock The Refectory, a fundraiser organised by the University of Leeds. With the aim of raising funds for Cancer Research UK and Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the gig is a win-win […]

Release Date: October 21, 2016

ERSB Rating: M (Blood, Violence, Strong Language)

With Battlefield 1, EA and DICE take a huge step forward in the series in terms of quality, especially regarding their last […]

Trainspotting defined not just a generation, but an era of post-Thatcher British subculture, firmly slotted at the bottom of the social scale. Trainspotting was the voice of the disillusioned. Its legacy as the […]

In recent years, the John Lewis Christmas Advert has become one of the most eagerly anticipated presents of the holiday season; people huddled round their TV’s (or in most cases, their laptops), tissues at the r […]

Having released their third album, Sunlit Youth, earlier this year Local Natives have embarked on their first UK tour in years. Stopping off at North London’s KOKO for a two night residency the L.A. indie rockers […]

Brighton based once-upon-a-time trio The Wytches have been subject of a lot of praise from myself of late, and tonight’s gig at the Wedgewood Rooms proved just why. After the sludge of Violet Mud, and the frenzy t […]

Despite being labelled rather generically as ‘hard rock’, Band of Skulls are one of those bands with such a unique sound that fans find it hard to explain what it is exactly that makes them what they are; an […]

Listening to Blood Bitch is like existing in a dream. If you don’t concentrate enough, you won’t hear the music. Pay attention, though, and you’ll be rewarded immensely. Layers of synths and electronica thinly […]

When Birmingham last enjoyed a cultural cacophony, thanks to the rhythmic renaissance of Peace, Swim Deep and Superfood, it wasn’t entirely to the enhancement of the city – for as good as those bands’ […]

Having spent the last ten years thriving on the opinion they polarise, the case of Courteeners remains an intriguing one.

They have, perhaps after old foes The Enemy, been the band that has drawn the most ire […]

Having released their second album Wild World Bastille have once again taken to the stage in their largest headline tour to date. Bringing a show stopping spectacle to The O2 Bastille proved that they are on top […]

A Spool of Blue Thread cracks open a window to peer into the sprawling, diverse lives of a ‘regular’ family. This beautifully written novel gently enthrals, coaxing the reader to wonder about the story behind eac […]