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Ladies and gentlemen, exam season is upon us. No matter what paper you’ll be sitting, unless it’s a mock exam and you are a very lucky person, it will be important. Before the time for knowledge to be judged by […]

Our photographer Hannah Woollaston caught up with Indie rock outfit, The Barmines at The Wardrobe in Leeds. (The venue, that is, not the item of furniture – would’ve been a bit of a squeeze).

It was announced last week that Jeremy Clarkson was to be dismissed from the BBC, following the widespread investigation into a “fracas” between the presenter and a Top Gear producer. Amidst the controversy of […]

Last Friday, the top floor of Waterstones Leeds was transformed from silent bookshop to a welcoming, friendly space, ready to be filled by readings, signings and hilarity. With a small turn out of approximately […]

Allo Darlin’ have pretty much cemented their reputation as one of the key bands in the modern indie-pop scene. Having played a variety of festivals including Indietracks and End of the Road festival, singer […]

Title: Empress Orchid

Author: Anchee Min

What I Think So Far: Whilst generally not the kind of book that I go for, I’m really enjoying Anchee Min’s narrative centered on the last Empress of the Ch’ing […]

A dash of MGMT, a swirl of Fryers, a splash of Daft Punk, finished with a liberal sprinkle of Jackson-esque magic… and what do you get? Well, the fruity cocktail that is Great Good Fine Ok’s new EP 2MH2. With […]

Books have always played a big part in my life; while others chose to go outside, I chose a new intriguing book. Books have been a dear friend to me providing the escapism to console myself no matter what life may […]

The Vaccines are back and my god are they better than ever. I would love to tell you how great Jay Jay Pistolet’s vocal performance was, but unfortunately I can’t because I could barely hear him over the hyped […]

West Cumbria’s indie Sub-culture was handed an 80 capacity, intimate live experience with a musical legend. On this occasion, Threads Sessions presented the accomplished musician: John Power. Among his extensive […]

Chasin Vegas are a band that many people have potentially not heard of, but their new track ‘Feel It’ will certainly change things.

The track channels some Oasis vibes, whilst still holding its own and […]

Before we start let’s clear something up, it’s been nine months since episode 1, this is kinda obvious to work out as Thorunn has had her child and we found out she was pregnant in episode 1. I have no idea how […]

Even though Sarah Michelle Geller is turning 38 next month, the show that she is best known for, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, came of age itself earlier this month. We’d like to wish a happy birthday to one of Joss […]

Billy Lockett is something of a wonder. With the release of his latest EP Old Man last October, he added his name to the very small handful of unsigned artists to have ever had a record the top 40, and when […]

In November 2012, a young indie rock band made up of Joe Bardsley , Eddie Smith, Sam Vazquez  and James Garbutt  formed. Having recently played a gig in Leeds, Headrow are a great band with influences such as […]

Fuel has been added to the English Graffiti fire this week with new track ‘Dream Lover’ being offered to the snatching jaws of ravenous fans of The Vaccines. Premiered at this year’s NME Awards, Justin Young and […]

Even casual viewers will know by now that the season finale is not going to end well for anyone. There will definitely be a brutal clash of the clans between Rick and co. and the Alexandria lot, and there will […]

For those familiar with the energetic pop-punk of State Champs, it may come as an enjoyable surprise to find out that their bass player, Ryan Scott Graham, is pursuing an acoustic solo project by the name of a […]

Shakespeare infamously said: “All the world’s a stage” (and then a bunch more allegorical stuff) – with this in mind, here are a few of our favourite TV shows that had a musical one off. Although not featured […]

Offbeat Editor Tony Diver reviews the night in politics, as the leaders take to the first of the televised election specials

Like gun-slingers gearing up for a race to their triggers, the leaders’ speeches h […]