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SOUTH LEEDS BANDS & MUSICIANS... *TURN IT UP!*
TURN IT UP! IS PART OF THE "I LOVE SOUTH LEEDS FESTIVAL" AND IS A COMPETITION SHOWCASING THE BEST BANDS, MUSICIANS, SINGERS AND DJs FROM THE MULTITUDE OF TALENT BASED IN SOUTH LEEDS!
Boxjam '07 Electronic Music Festival - Sun 28th Oct
Boxjam '07 is an Electronic Music Festival with the focus on live performance. Part of the Oxjam series of charity fundraisers
Cloth Cat Spring Term: free music courses announced for Leeds' music enthusiasts
Cloth Cat will again be running a series of free music courses for people living in the disadvantaged areas of Leeds.
Music to the ears of Leeds 6! Cloth Cat offer free music courses...
Cloth Cat continues to run a series of exciting free courses based around music in association with the Workers Education Association, for people in the Woodhouse & Hyde Park ward of Leeds.
Leeds bands honoured at the first Independent Leeds Music Awards...
Leeds' diverse music community was honoured last night in the inaugural Independent Leeds Music Awards.
Live Music @ Sandinista! every Wednesday & Sunday
Our monthly 'Grain Division' night takes place on the first Wednesday of the month backed up by No Title magazine's 'Leeds Acoustic Showcase' on the third Wednesday and local live bands booked in house every other Wednesday. Our 'Sunday Sessions' are an out and out acoustic showcase.
Leeds Student to extend its coverage of the local music scene and request your CDs...
Calling Leeds bands! The award winning weekly student paper - Leeds Student - is to extend its coverage of the local music scene by including a demo review section.
Sandman Leeds set to launch their music magazine this month...
Sandman Leeds, the new monthly local free music magazine, is launching in Leeds on 30th September. Since September 2002 Sandman has been running in Sheffield covering gigs, news, demos, new releases, specific bands and artists and listings.
Diesel-U-Music is inviting Leeds' next generation of DJs and MCs...
Diesel-U-Music is inviting Leeds' next generation of DJs and MCs to come out of their bedrooms to express their musical abilities in association with Sugar Beat at the legendary Elbow Rooms in Leeds (26th April).
Calling all Leeds music lovers ... Quidrophenia returns
Quidrophenia, Leeds' increasingly popular bandfest, is returning to Oporto for the fourth time with another amazing line-up set to rock Call Lane on 18th February.
Leeds Music Scene speaks to Rob and Paul from The Automatic after their set at Leeds Festival 2008
Leeds music lovers await return of Quidrophenia 3
The increasingly popular bandfest, Quidrophenia 3, is returning to rock the foundations of Oporto this August bank holiday, Monday 28th August with yet another impressive line-up.
Glasswerk is United with Leeds: new music site launched...
Your favourite independent new music promoters, Glasswerk.co.uk, are heading along the M62 to the fine city of Leeds on Sunday August 1st to launch the Glasswerk Leeds piece of the jigsaw puzzle...
Leeds bands to feature on Charity CD by Misplaced Music...
Several Leeds bands will feature on a forthcoming charity CD put out by Misplaced Records. The compilation will be titled Misplaced Pets and is a benefit for two Leeds animal charities - Leeds Animal Rescue and Whitehall Dog Rescue.
The Leeds music scene gets a ReWrite...
A new collective of producers, DJs, promoters and artists have come together to form the ReWrite project, a new night starting at The Faversham on 3rd November that organisers hope "will rejuvenate the Leeds music scene and bring like-minded people together".
Leeds-based Sky channel Propeller TV is looking for your music videos
Dedicated to showcasing new film and music talent across the UK and Europe, the Leeds-based 'not for profit' TV channel Propeller TV has announced it is looking for music videos from the local area.
Leeds music company sign web deal...
Leeds-based music production company Joe Williams Music has signed a deal with Chris Worth Productions of Louth, and will be providing content for their website, which offers downloadable royalty-free music for multimedia producers.
Leeds Bar and Club Awards 2005: vote for your favourite live music venue!
Do you have a view on Leeds' live music venues? Want to vote for which one you think is the best, and therefore worthy of the title of "Live Entertainment Venue of the Year" at Leeds Bar and Club Awards 2005?
Summer comes early for Leeds music company...
Leeds-based music production company Joe Williams Music has teamed up with distributors AKM Music to release their new CD album Summer Party.
New internet radio show targets the Leeds music scene
Based in Glasgow, Radio Magnetic has long been at the forefront of new media and new music and has this week announced a new monthly on-demand show specialising in Leeds' local music and clubbing scene.
Manchester indie label Uglyman Music, original home to Elbow and I Am Kloot, has opened a Leeds office.
Interview: The Rosie Taylor Project
After the recent release of one of this year's sweetest singles 'Black & White Films', The Rosie Taylor Project caught up with Leeds Music Scene to discuss the past, the future, and the city of Leeds.
LMS invites its readers to vote for their favourite Leeds music venue of 2005...
By now you may have seen recent press and radio coverage detailing The Independent Leeds Music Awards 2005 which will take place at The Northern Light in Leeds on Saturday, 7th January 2006.
MMF and Bright Young Things offer Leeds musicians free music business classes...
MMF Music Management, in association with Leeds City Council's initiative Bright Young Things, is to offer a series of 10 FREE Master Classes exploring and updating the practical realities of the Music Business.
COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to the first Independent Leeds Music Awards night on 7th January
Leeds international beatbox star Shlomo is set to host the first Independent Leeds Music Awards event on January 7th 2006, and we have a pair of tickets to give away for the event.
Leeds welcomes a new dedicated music Podcast - "It's A Mean Old Scene"
A new music based Podcast has been created in Leeds, titled "It's A Mean Old Scene". Produced by Gary Kaye (an award-winning broadcaster and poet) from his home studio in Leeds, the Podcast features songs, interviews and sessions with local bands.
Leeds bands and music fans lose the popular BBC Raw Talent radio show
With immediate effect BBC Radio Leeds has decided to cease broadcasting Raw Talent, the weekly two-hour programme of new regional music presented by Hull's Alan Raw and produced by Katie Noone for BBC Radio Humberside.
Leeds bands to play at annual free Middlesbrough live music festival...
Five of Leeds' finest live acts are to appear at a free festival in Middlesbrough on Sunday 19th June.
Leeds hosts a Musicians Networking Day - "The Future of UK Music" - at Host Media Centre
Host Media Centre in Chapeltown, Leeds, is holding a Musicians Networking Day on Saturday November 18th.
Leeds Town Hall celebrates 150 years of music making
Next month, Leeds Town Hall will celebrate its 150th anniversary and Leeds International Concert Season will mark this special occasion with a celebratory concert.
Leeds to host a citywide celebration of Irish music, arts and culture
A twelve day citywide celebration of Irish arts and culture kicks off in Leeds from the 6th - 17th November.
Leeds Music Forum release Captain Wilberforce's 2nd album as a free download
Following glowing reviews for his debut album 'Mindfilming', Leeds songwriter Simon Bristoll aka Captain Wilberforce returns with a new Album - 'Everyone Loves a Villain' - available free to members of Leeds Music Forum website.
High up in the 7th floor apartment of The Breech's keyboard player Davoc, overlooking the streets and at the weird and wonderful architecture of Leeds buildings it seems an appropriate place to talk about the state of the Leeds music scene, and more importantly the burgeoning and healthy looking future of The Breech.
Leeds bands invited to a free music industry networking day on 3rd June
Host Media Centre in Chapeltown will stage a free music industry networking day on Saturday June 3rd.
Leeds band The Hair make the final of the Red Stripe Music Awards
Leeds band The Hair have reached the final six of the nationwide Red Stripe Music Awards, after they impressed judges from The Fly, Music Week, Barfly and Red Stripe at the Faversham in March.
Some of the greatest talent in hip-hop will be blessing our city over the next few months, here is a list of gigs i will hopefully be attending/reviewing
Leeds label Littlest Mojo Music to release the debut UK single by The Aftermath
New Leeds-based indie label Littlest Mojo Music will release the debut UK single by The Aftermath, a band based in their hometown Ireland but originally formed in Leeds by Johnny and Mic Cronin.
Red Bull Music Academy comes to Leeds on April 23rd
It's Red Bull Music Academy time again - which means that aspiring DJs, producers and musicians hoping to attend the inspirational sessions in Toronto this autumn should get their applications into www.redbullmusicacademy.com pronto.
Highlights of 2006: 12 months in the life of the Leeds music scene
Well, what a year! As we near 2007, we've been having a look back at what was hitting the news in the Leeds music scene in 2006.
Leeds bands selected for H2003:Beached music festival...
A number of leading Leeds bands have been selected to play H2003:Beached, the annual free music festival that takes place on the South Bay beach, Scarborough (9/10th August).
Leodis, Indie band, located in Hunslet, Leeds, original music
Primal Scream to headline Wax:On Live music festival in Leeds
Primal Scream have today been revealed as the headliners for the first ever Wax:On Live music festival in Leeds.
Independent music festival hits Leeds this summer...
Over the weekend of August 19th, 20th and 21st the Moor Music Festival is set to take place on Ilkley Moor, Leeds.
Over fifty bands to play as part of the Live At Leeds music celebrations this May
To coincide with Leeds celebrating its 800th birthday this year, Leeds City Council and promoters Futuresound have put together a ground-breaking city-wide, three-day music festival over the second May Bank Holiday weekend (25th, 26th and 27th May) with hopes that the event will become an annual event on the music scene's calendar.
New music promo company makes Leeds band centre stage
MezzoFilms has celebrated the launch of its new promo division - Poison Pen Films - with the release of The Pigeon Detectives' latest video.
Leeds Music Scene caught up with The Whip as they kick off their UK tour
Three day music spectacular: Brainwash Festival III returns to Leeds
The Brainwash Festival will return to Leeds for a third year on the weekend of 17-19th October having hosted Oceansize, This Et Al, iLiKETRAiNS, Clark, Youthmovies, Unsane, Adem and many more over the last couple of years.
Leeds label Brew Records to release a compilation of Yorkshire's experimental music scene
Leeds-based record label Brew Records will release a compilation album in December. The label started in June 2007 when Thomas Bellhouse received community grant funding from the Scarman Trust and set out, along with fellow enthusiast and musician Simon Glacken, to document more of the experimental music bursting out of Yorkshire.
indie dance
CD Central @ Leeds Central Library - get your music heard...
Are you a solo artist or member of a band, and have you produced your own CD? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you can help yourselves and help CD Central Library get Leeds' musical talent out of the bedrooms and backrooms of the pubs, and out there into the city and beyond!
All My Friends Are Dead @ Mixing Tin
Two things struck me when All My Friends Are Dead started playing. Just where the hell did these guys come from, and what took them so long?
In a music scene as wide and varied as Leeds is at the moment, you're bound to get the odd one or two who just seem so captivating, so unique and so... "where the fuck did this guy come from?"
Kate Zezulka talks music, venues and days off work with Leeds' i concur in the run up to the single release...
Interview: International Trust
When it came to getting a Q&A with Leeds Music Scene there was only one man they could turn to - the guy that misspelt their lead singer's name and alluded to the fact that he'd like to stone their heads in...
Oh my gaawwwd, they've only gone and bettered themselves! Maturing fast into a psychedelic rock crossover act with huge prospects for the future, Leeds four-piece The Music have released an extremely impressive follow up to last year's debut single.
The Music: Take The Long Road And Walk It
Avid followers of The Music will be more than a little familiar with the latest offering from Leeds' biggest buzz band of the moment.
Uplifting melodies and memorable riffs, the band will be showcasing their new music at venues around Leeds soon.
Rob Galloway Dubbed 'The Rebel of the Leeds Music Scene' ROB GALLOWAY describes himself as Beck meets Iggy Pop, creating an electric sound from dance beats, guitars, trip hop and punk rock
Following the success of their debut EP, and nearing the completion of the UK tour, The Music return home to a sold out (and then some), heaving and very hot Leeds Warehouse, a gig that also welcomes Liverpool's The Coral.
Bodixa are a female fronted five piece from Leeds who produce a blend of emotive and beautiful music. Strong harmonies and a big helping of good song writing talent lie at the heart of their distinctive sound
The Music @ Leeds Festival 2002
It's the hometown dream... their favourite sons headlining the world's largest dual-site festival in front of 2,000 ecstatic music fans and with the news that Take the Long Road and Walk it may be hitting the UK Top Ten in a couple of days the atmosphere is electric.
We catch up with The Glitterati at their Leeds show supporting Wildhearts to talk about local music scenes, rock and roll, and record deals...
They still look like extras from the rough council estate in The Bill but the 4 lads from Leeds have done pretty well for themselves in this their year of destiny.
A third sold-out Leeds date for the UK's latest finding, The Music, and this time it doesn't take a guest DJ appearance to bring in the crowds.
The Music: Take The Long Road And Walk It
Currently unsigned, this 4-piece from Leeds are already being hailed as the biggest thing since Oasis.
Hayashi are a band based in Leeds who play live Drum & Bass without the use of sequencers or drum loops. The music is a melodious breakbeat experience. Their new album 'b a d m a c h i n e' is due for release in August. "Hayashi will make you dance
The Music: You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me EP
"You Might As Well Try To Fuck Me" is the debut release from Leeds' The Music on the Hut label, and, put bluntly, is a blinding tune.
Leeds Music Scene asks This Et Al some burning - or at least mildly broiling - questions in the wake of some storming dates in the North and in anticipation of the release of the Figure Eight EP...
In the busy world of the Leeds Music Scene, there's always a few bands who slip quietly into the main arena. iLiKETRAiNS are one of these bands, playing their sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce, but always beautiful take on post rock theatrics.
It about time the best band in Leeds came back to claim the unofficial crown from the local indie kids.
Leeds Music Scene and Wintermute have a gossip about the new "Fun With Wizard Stencils" EP, managing along the way to incorporate some obligatory wizard magic.
I was excited about this gig. I've enjoyed The Music's debut album and have been looking forward to tonight for sometime - tickets sold out about 4/5 weeks earlier so I was expecting an electric atmosphere inside this rather strange new venue under Leeds train station.
'Intense and claustrophobic music from Bradford. Extra proof, as if anyone needed it, of the Leeds/Bradford axis of musical accomplishment. More edge than a very edgy thing.'
The Music @ Roadhouse (Manchester)
Review featured with permission from www.manchestermusic.co.uk Not unlike the amount of feather boas and leopard print present for the Manic Street Preachers, or backwards caps for Limp Bizkit, the traditional demin clad bowlheads fill Manchester's Roadhouse for the most hyped band this year.
Live At Leeds 2008 to feature a Demo Doctor and 'Local To Leeds' panel
Music lovers will get the chance to see some of the finest new bands in the country next month following the announcement of the line-up for Live At Leeds 2008, the now annual event that began last year as part of Leeds' 800th year celebrations.
Rio's Leeds: a new 1,000 capacity venue opens in Leeds
In its 20-year history Bradford Rio has been one of the UK's few through and through rock clubs, and the popular venue is now coming to Leeds!
Leeds bands added to the line up at Leeds Festival 2008
Leeds Festival 2008 organisers Festival Republic have today announced more bands for this year's festival and it's local bands The Music and Hadouken!
Futuresound 2006 offers Leeds bands the opportunity to play at Leeds Festival 2006
With the lineup for the Leeds Festival 2006 recently announced, tickets now sold out and with the summer just around the corner, it can only mean one thing for West Yorkshire bands ...
Playing their first full-length tour over here in years (as support to Ed Harcourt), Leeds Music Scene caught up with Finn Andrews and Dan Raishbrook from Rough Trade-signed The Veils as they rolled into Brudenell Social Club, to discuss their recent tour of America, file-sharing, and the horrors of white reggae bands...
Three Leeds bands announced for NME / Radio One Stage at Leeds Festival 2007
A trio of Leeds bands were last night revealed as part of Mean Fiddler's second line-up announcement for the Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival 2007.
LSRfm.com looking for local bands for airplay and new live music event "New Slang" ...
LSRfm.com, the best alternative music station in Leeds, will host a new live music night "New Slang" at the Old Bar (Leeds University Student Union) from 8th October.
Cansei de Ser Sexy @ Leeds Festival 2008
Turning up on Friday morning, swapping my piece of paper for my press pass, pitching my tent in guest camping and making my way to the arena, I was really pleased I'd been able to come to Leeds this year.
¡Forward, Russia! named on NME New Music Tour 2006
The NME have today announced the bands that will be playing the NME New Music Tour 2006 in May with Leeds' ¡Forward, Russia!
The Music reveal third album and third leg of their 'Four Cities' tour concept
Leeds band The Music have revealed that they will release their third, and as yet un-titled, album through Yes Please / Polydor in early summer 2008.
New City Centre Music Festival Announced: Across The Tracks
Live music venues The HiFi Club and The Faversham have this week announced the arrival of a brand new city centre music festival for the city of Leeds.
Music company's wicked deal...
Leeds-based music production company Joe Williams Music has signed a deal with Wickedwavs.com to provide content for the website, which offers downloadable royalty-free music loops for multimedia developers.
Entering the Leeds Irish Centre for the first time (after finding it with surprising ease) it was refreshing to find a large audience already gathered and paying attention to the support bands.
Leeds-based music production company Joe Williams Music has linked up with Seattle's LoopLibrary.com to provide content for the website, which offers copyright-free loops and samples for musicians and producers.
Capri to launch re-opening of The Wardrobe's downstairs music club
Legendary Leeds live music venue The Wardrobe is to re-open its downstairs night club on Saturday 15th September with a special live performance by GLP Funksters Capri.
The Music announce the release of a new single in June
Leeds four-piece The Music have today announced that their next single will be released on Monday, June 9th 2008.
"Live Music Updates" set to return to 96.3 Radio Aire...
Good news in the regional commercial radio world! After a couple of years spent in the wilderness the popular local "Live Music Updates" are soon to be back on the airwaves via 96.3 Radio Aire.
Nominations sought for the INDY Music Awards 2008
Organisers of the INDY Music Awards 2008 have issued a call for all independent music promoters and venues in Leeds to nominate their favourite artists.
Local music hopefuls aired on BBC radio...
Leeds/Bradford band, FineApple, will appear on the BBC 'Raw Talent' radio show hosted by Allen Raw as part of their follow up to participating successfully in one of the UK's biggest talent contests 'Bright Young Things'.
96.3 Aire FM continue to offer airplay to local bands via its Music Express show...
96.3 Radio Aire is continuing to show its commitment to the up-and-coming music scene in Leeds in 2005 with the continuation of a weekly Music Express feature.
The Music to release "Live At The Blank Canvas" on DVD...
The Music release a DVD of their live performance at Leeds Blank Canvas on September 1st through Hut Recordings.
Survey of local music scene ...
Cloth Cat Studios Ltd is embarking on the largest survey possibly ever of bands and musicians in the Leeds area.
The Hair and Clark Elton win best music video at 20/20/02 Vision 2007
The 20/20/2 vision music video competition has drawn to a close for 2007 and the winners were announced at a sell out gig at The Wardrobe in Leeds.
FREE Festival - Sunday 18th June 2006
The best of Yorkshire music and film-making talent comes together with 20/20/2 Vision
Following the launch of 20/20/2 Vision 2007 at the Faversham on 6th April, 20 local bands and 20 local film-makers have been working hard to come up with twenty music videos in just two weeks.
Oxjam 2007 looking for volunteer Music Event Organisers
Oxjam 2007 is Oxfam's biggest, most ambitious music event ever and they are asking Leeds musicians and promoters to put on all kinds of music events during October 2007 to raise money for Oxfam.
Anonymous Groove is organising its annual live music weekend extravaganza...
For the fourth year running Anonymous Groove is organising its annual live music weekend extravaganza, but this year with a distinct difference.
10,000 things to love about new city centre live music venue...
Transmission Promotions today announced the location of the new home for their groundbreaking slant on live music.
The Music Guru celebrate their second anniversary
Leeds-based music webzine The Music Guru celebrate their second anniversary next month and the popular site have announced two party gigs to celebrate.
O Fracas secure place in final of Red Stripe Music Awards 2008
Leeds band O Fracas have been revealed as one of the four finalists in the Red Stripe Music Award 2008 competition.
Hadouken! to appear live at HMV to promote their debut album 'Music For An Accelerated Culture'
Hadouken! mark the release of their debut album, 'Music For An Accelerated Culture', with a series of free live shows and signing sessions at stores up and down the country - the band will appear live in Leeds at HMV (City Centre) at 4.30pm on Friday 9th May.
Nikoli have been selected for BBC One Music
Leeds band Nikoli have been selected for BBC One Music. Two tracks from the new EP You've come so far are currently available for download on the site.
Bands sought for two new Leeds University live event venues...
Leeds Student Radio - LSRfm - have been working with Leeds University Union's Events department to start putting on live music at their two bars, The Old Bar and The Terrace, with the aim to begin featuring local bands and music at the University.
original folk-music with a DiY twist
Leeds bands unite behind international AIDS event...
Four Leeds rock bands will be taking to the stage in support of the One World Beat Global Music Festival at Josephs Well on March 19th.
Bright Young Things 2005 looking for Leeds' new musical talent...
The deadline for Bright Young Things 2005 is fast approaching, so if you're a band or musician living in Leeds, and aged 25 or under, then this Leeds City Council organised music showcase is possibly for you.
West Yorkshire bands invited to enter a music video making competition.
Leeds has had music competitions and Leeds has had film competitions. 20/20/2 Vision is the first of its kind to combine the two as it gives 20 film makers and 20 bands the novel opportunity to make 20 music videos under the supervision and mentoring from industry experts.
BYT 2003 looking for Leeds bands of tomorrow...
Young bands from all over Leeds are invited to submit demos for Bright Young Things 2003, Leeds Leisure Services' annual music showcase.
Line up and ticket details for Moor Music Festival 2006 revealed
With yet more spectacular sounds promised and a fantastic mix of rock, blues, folk, bluegrass and acoustic music the Moor Music Festival returns for another year to showcase the best bands and artists the area has to offer.
Oxjam 2009 looking for a Leeds event manager
In April, Leeds bands, promoters and venues took part in Oxjam, the month-long festival made up of lots of different music events put on by communities across the UK.
Xi video playlisted on the Top Shop instore music channel
Leeds band Xi have revealed that the video for their current single "Faceless" has been playlisted by the Top Shop / Top Man music video channel.
The Small Note taken over by local music photographers...
The Small Note (formally The CD Centre) record shop on the corner of the Merrion Centre has allowed its window to be taken over by a collaboration of two local music photographers.
Utah Saints to curate the dance stage at Moor Music Festival '08
Leeds electronica and rave legends Utah Saints have announced they will be teaming up with experimental house pioneers Audiojack to curate the Homepsun stage at this years Moor Music Festival which takes place on Addingham Moorside, Ilkley.
AB Negative music appearing on soundtrack to new US Horror film
Leeds based band AB Negative have just finished negotiations with "Scream Out Loud Productions" for them to use their music in a new US Horror comedy film also called "AB-Negative".
Leeds Academy to open this Autumn on the former T&C site
Academy Music Group (AMG) can today announce further details of its thirteenth live music venue, opening autumn 2008, Leeds Academy.
A new Leeds radio station hits the air on Monday
A community-run radio station hits the air on Monday in Leeds, featuring 7 days of music and chat, all picked and presented by young people from Leeds.
Eight of Leeds urban groups have collaborated on the CD titled Leeds Urban Fusion 2003 to produce some of the freshest sounds on the Leeds urban scene.
'Radio Chichino' set to hit the Leeds airwaves during May 2008
Leeds band Chichino are set to host their own radio show. "Radio Chichino" will be broadcast from 11pm-midnight on 7th, 14th and 21st May (Wednesday evenings) on community station, Leeds Eleven FM, when the normally on-line station broadcasts on the FM frequency for a limited period.
Infrasound added to Carling Stage line up for Leeds Festival 2003...
Leeds' Infrasound have been added into the line up for Leeds Festival 2003. The band will open up Saturday's proceedings on the Carling Stage.
"Being a promoter is terrifying" - Leeds guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm takes on the promoter-role as he brings his 'Leeds Guitar Night' concept to the Brudenell Social Club on July 6th.
Leeds Rock Focus 2003 in aid of Amnesty International...
Bank Holiday Monday (5th May) sees Leeds Rock Focus 2003 at Royal Park Cellars, an all dayer in aid of Amnesty International.
Calling all Leeds musicians, bands and filmmakers... 20/20/02Vision 2007 revealed.
20 Bands, 20 Filmmakers, 2 Weeks: details of the third annual 20/20/02Vision opportunity have this week been revealed and organisers of the 20/20/02Vision 2007 event are now looking for Leeds bands and filmmakers to take part in the exciting film and music festival, which educates and celebrates the raw talent within the UK film and music sectors.
The Music confirmed to play Lollapalooza 2003...
The Music are confirmed to play Lollapalooza 2003. The band will play 14 shows on the US festival tour through August before rounding off their world tour with headline appearances on the NME stage at Reading and Leeds festival in the UK.
Leeds University BandSoc set up home at Royal Park Cellars...
The promotion team behind live music events at Royal Park Cellars has reached agreement with Leeds University Union's "BandSoc" to make it their "home venue".
Young Leeds bands and musicians are invited to enter Bright Young Things 2006 ...
Young musicians in Leeds are being offered the chance to follow previous participants The Music, Bodixa and 10,000 Things by taking part in the annual Bright Young Things showcase organised by Leeds City Council.
Well known Leeds writer and photographer turns fifty...
From his days at Leeds Student to Leeds based Backbeat magazine, Tony Woolgar has been writing about and photographing bands for many years.
Underground to return to Leeds as Academy announces second venue
The Academy Music Group has today announced plans for a second venue in Leeds, situated directly below the main Academy.
Leeds musicians unite for Amnesty International fundraiser...
The very best in Leeds' new musical talent are joining forces for 'Beats Injustice', the first in a series of live music events in aid of Amnesty International, and is expected to raise over £2,000 for the cause.
Over 10,000 additional tickets made available for Leeds Festival 2005...
Following a meeting of the licensing committee of Leeds City Council today Mean Fiddler have announced that their application for an increase in the capacity of Leeds Festival 2005 has been successful.
Interview: The Dave Bakewell Plot
Andy Roberts finds out about the Halifax music scene...
HiFi Club to host a music and spoken-word workshop "Phrased & Confused" ...
The hub is excited to introduce Phrased & Confused, an explosive combination of spoken words about music and music about spoken words, a live literature tour devised to explore the links and differences in our attitudes towards words and music, raps and beats, lyric and song.
A five day celebration of Irish arts and culture to take place across Leeds in November
A five day celebration of Irish arts and culture kicks off in Leeds from the 9th-13th of November. Dozens of events including music sessions, literary, film and theatrical events and talks are planned to take place at venues across Leeds, bringing Ireland's finest artists to the city.
First bands announced for Clarence Park Free Music Festival...
The Wakefield Music Collective have spent the last few months listening to over 100 demos, going to see as many bands as possible, scouring the internet and music press, and are pleased to announce the first batch of bands we hope to confirm for the ever popular free music festival.
Leeds Festival 2007 tickets to go on sale at the end of March
Probably the most important news regarding Leeds Festival 2007 ought to come first: tickets! Leeds tickets go on sale on the evening of Monday, 26th March, 2007.
Sandinista voted Best Live Venue In Leeds!
After winning Best Bar last year, Sandinista are pleased to have finished runners up in the 2007 awards. With this award being voted for by the public, this is a great accolade from our regular customers. We'd like to extend a big thankyou to everyone who voted for us.
"Radio 1 on the Road" comes to Leeds in June...
Radio One are coming to Leeds in June as part of their "Radio 1 on the Road" event. The 3-day event takes place between Friday, June 6th and Sunday, June 8th and will be based around a series of sessions at LMUSU.
Calling Leeds musicians: Bright Young Things 2007 applications now accepted.
Leeds' hottest new bands and musicians are again being given the opportunity to shine in the annual Bright Young Things project.
Leatherhead are an alternative rock 3-piece from Leeds.
Blah Blah Tin: The Interesting Inept Music Thing
Home produced and bearing all the hall marks of it Blah Blah Tin are not here to trouble the charts, but instead to do exactly as they please with a drum machine, synth, dirty guitar and big collection of records by The Fall.
Music people can get their stomp on to!
Primrose to host all day music festival for charity...
Oblong Resource Centre is holding an all day music event at The Primrose Pub on Meanwood Road on Saturday 17th May to raise funds for the Forget-Me-Not Trust.
The Topman Unsigned Stage line up is announced for Leeds Festival 2006
Although the Futuresound 2006 competition is still to come to a close -with six winners expected to be announced shortly- the line up for the Unsigned Stage at this year's Leeds Festival is already taking shape...
There's going to be a sequel! The charity CD will launch this year's CD at Leeds newest venue The Platform
BBC to provide extended coverage of Leeds Festival 2008
If you're unable to attend Leeds Festival this year, then don't worry. You can keep out of the mud and rain - and still enjoy the best of the festival - by watching the highlights on the BBC.
Leeds Festival 2004 weekend tickets sell out in record time...
Festival organisers, Mean Fiddler, have announced that weekend tickets for this year's Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival have totally sold out in record time.
Leeds bands release compilation for Stop The War Coalition
Leeds Stop The War Coalition has put together a compilation of music by local artists called Pockets Of Resistance, 19 tracks of really fine tracks by the cream of Leeds bands.
Unsigned Stage to return to Leeds Festival for a second year
Last week we revealed details of the Futuresound competition, through which six local bands get the opportunity to play at the Leeds Festival (Bramham Park, August Bank Holiday weekend) and this week follows the announcement of the Lee Unsigned Stage, undoubtedly the success story of the festival in 2005.
Awesome Funky Magic from the tightest, heaviest, most powerful 4 piece in Leeds! Maji are not to be missed!
Acoustic music with all the energy front and vigour of a full band, Benny sets out to get up get you singing along, and having a great time all round
First bands announced for the BBC Introducing Stage at Leeds Festival 2008
This year sees the debut of the BBC Introducing Stage at both Reading and Leeds Festivals (the stage was formerly the Unsigned Stage at the Leeds site only).
Leeds Festival 2003 moves to Bramham Park...
Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Mean Fiddler Music Group, has today announced that the Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival will be moved to Bramham Park.
Free MP3 webspace on offer to Leeds bands...
If you are in a Leeds band and are looking for hosting for your MP3s then look no further than local magazine and promoters Vibrations who are now offering free MP3 webspace to local bands.
New record label to emerge in Leeds...
A new Leeds-based record label - "Performing Chimp Records" - was officially launched at the start of this month with the release of its first title onto the streets of the city - the album Hypertension by local guitar-maestro Jon Gomm.
Ins and Outs are a Leeds based rock and roll band who write songs for people to singalong with!
Unsigned Leeds band to play live on ITV "Late Attitude" show...
FineApple will appear on the ITV "Late Attitude" show presented by Richard Alexander as a follow up to their participation in Bright Young Things.
Live Music @ Sandinista! every Wednesday & Sunday
1st Wednesday of every month: Late Night Colour hosted by Grain Division 3rd Wednesday of every month: No Title magazine's 'Leeds Acoustic Showcase' 2nd, 4th (& 5th) of the month - Sandinista Sessions - rock / indie / blue / folk / country / ska bands.
Futuresound 2007: does your band want to play at Leeds Festival?
Looking to play at Leeds Festival 2007? Well, look no further, as Futuresound 2007 is now officially accepting applications.
B.R.M.C. gig stopped due to safety concerns at Leeds Town Hall...
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's gig at Leeds Town Hall was abandoned mid-set last night after fears that the floor might collapse under the 900-strong mass of music fans.
Leeds Festival to include a dedicated stage to showcase Northern bands...
Leeds Festival 2005 will feature an extra stage of music this year, its specific purpose being to showcase bands from the North of England.
Young and upcoming Leeds band
Site chosen for a new 12,500 capacity Leeds arena
Leeds City Council has today revealed their choice of site for a new multi-million pound 12,500-seat arena for the city.
Ladyfest Leeds is so much better than romance!
Usually, February is rubbish. You fail your resolutions, you stop going to the expensive gym you joined, you stop ringing elderly relatives and they cut you out of your will.
Downfall - those long-serving purveyors of rock speak to Andy Roberts on the hiatus surrounding their latest release, perfectionism and The Music...
Interview: All My Friends Are Dead
Gavin Miller speaks with Leeds' newest post-rock prodigies All My Friends Are Dead
More Leeds bands feature in the UK Charts this week...
Leeds bands feature again in the UK music charts, with ¡Forward, Russia! and The Sunshine Underground both releasing new singles on independent record labels this week ("Twelve" and "Commercial Breakdown" respectively).
Guitar based pop music with its roots in late 70s punk-pop, but which has drawn comparison to a huge range of bands from the 60s to the present day. Expect layered harmonies, catchy three minute tunes and the city's best rhythm section.
Carling Stage line up announced for Leeds Festival
Leeds Festival 2006 organisers Mean Fiddler have today announced the line up for the Carling Stage, with local bands The Sunshine Underground, The Pigeon Detectives and The Research all making appearances.
Leeds bands selected for In The City 2006...
Leeds bands Jack Afro and Pen Knife Love Life have been selected as part of the Official Unsigned bands for In The City 2006, the annual music conference held in Manchester.
Seasick Steve and his guitar 'The Three Stringed Trance Wonder' have recently come off the festival circuit and preparing for a UK tour starting this month so Sam Murray rang his Norway home to find out about the man, the music and get a story or two.
Futuresound 2006 winners announced to appear at Leeds Festival
With the majority of the Topman Unsigned Stage line up revealed last week, attention turned tonight to the announcement for the annual Futuresound competition.
Many more bands announced for Leeds Festival 2006
Following the announcement for this year's Leeds Festival earlier this month, more bands have today been revealed for the three-day annual highlight in the Leeds music calendar.
Cathy Simpson talks to The Blueskins about music, festivals, The Beatles and lazy journalism...
Civic Hall in Pudsey to host the first Leeds Guitar Show
Buying a guitar is an exciting, if not at times daunting, experience. The best way to buy a guitar is to see, feel and hear the instrument and that's not always as easy as it sounds.
Leeds newest record label, Dead Young Records, has joined forces with renowned music bar Oporto to host a May Bank Holiday launch party (Sunday, 27th May) for their first and eagerly anticipated single.
Leeds date of Transgressive Roadshow to be simulcast on Second Life
Transgressive Records have announced that the final date of their Roadshow at Leeds University on November 19th will receive an innovative simulcast on the virtual world website Second Life.
Want Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. to play in your tent at Leeds Festival?
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. is auctioning a breakfast gig at your tent at this year's Leeds festival. The highest bidder on this auction next Friday at 5pm will win the prize.
Leeds bands to feature on Charity Compilation CD to be released in August...
Several Leeds bands are set to feature on a charity compilation CD being put together by local record label and promotions company, Collateral Music.
Sounds of UK to release a DVD volume of Leeds bands
Available soon, 'Sounds of UK - Volume Leeds' is a fantastic DVD collection of 25 of the best bands from the area, presented as live video recordings, promo videos, and band interviews.
Tickets for Leeds Festival 2005 available from today...
Avoid disappointment, and buy your ticket for Leeds Festival 2005 now! Mean Fiddler have announced that a limited allocation of tickets, priced at 2004 ticket prices, will go on sale from this morning at 9am until Tuesday 28th September.
Stagger - Melodic-indie/Post-punk Leeds based band
Royal Park Cellars secure national music magazine showcase...
LOGO have chosen the Royal Park Cellars for their first Northern showcase in their campaign to bring the magazine, already claiming a circulation larger than NME in the South, to Northern audiences.
The Hair selected to appear at the Wireless Festival in Leeds
Local band The Hair have this week been announced as appearing at the Wireless Festival in Leeds on Sunday 25th June, playing on the same bill as bands such as The Who, Eels and The Zutons.
Leeds bands to appear at the Limetree Festival 2008 in Ripon
A host of Leeds bands will arrive at the Limetree Farm nature reserve at Grewelthorpe near Ripon in August when they play at the three-day Limetree Festival 2008.
Leeds Festival 2003 line up announced...
Leeds Festival 2003 line-up has now been officially announced: on Friday 22nd August the Main Stage will be headlined by Metallica and System of a Down.
Thirty bands selected for Futuresound 2008 competition - five to play at Leeds Festival
Futuresound 2008 organisers have today revealed the thirty bands that have been selected by the judges to take part in the heat stages of this year's competition.
Lee Sounds Unsigned Stage line up announced for Leeds Festival
Mean Fiddler have today announced the selection for the 21 bands that will make up the line up for the Lee Sounds Unsigned Stage at this year's Leeds Festival.
Human Beatbox tournament to decide Leeds' best mouth musician...
Hype Dark Productions present a night of Human Beatboxing, the art of replicating entire songs using nothing but the vocal chords.
Various Artists: Leeds Urban Fusion 2003
According to the liner notes here in the CD wallet of Leeds City Council's 'Urban Fusion 2003' album it says, rather cringingly, that this is a CD "born from hip hop, r&b and urban flavaz" although what 'urban flavaz' is meant to mean I have no idea.
More UK chart positions for Leeds bands...
It's been a couple of weeks of activity in the charts for Leeds, as two local bands hit the UK Single and Album charts.
On the road to Leeds Festival: thirty bands announced for Futuresound 2007 competition
Futuresound 2007 organisers have today revealed the thirty bands selected to take part in the annual band competition, with the ultimate winner of the competition set to appear on the Carling Stage!
Futuresound 2006: thirty bands given opportunity to play at Leeds Festival
Futuresound 2006 organisers have today announced the thirty bands that will take part in the annual event that will eventually see six bands selected to appear at this year's Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival.
Leeds bands selected to play ITC "official" fringe event...
Leeds rock band Xi have been chosen to play a high profile all-weekend fringe event running parallel to this year's official "In The City" at Manchester's Dry Bar.
Leeds Festival 2007 to debut 'The Alternative Stage'
With over 150 bands already set to appear at the Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival 2007, organisers have today announced the debut of a new stage.
Cathy Simpson talks to The Warlocks about drugs, music, guitars and groupies...
Simon Wiffen is a solo acoustic singer/songwriter from Leeds.
Six more bands announced for Leeds Festival 2003...
More Main Stage bands have been announced today for Leeds Festival 2003. Those band include: Jay Z, Junior Senior, Lost Prophets, Bowling For Soup, The Used and Finch.
Radio One Stage headliners announced for Leeds Festival 2004...
Headliners for the Radio One Stage at this year's Leeds Music Festival have been announced, as well as a few more main stage performers.
Corinne Bailey Rae nominated at 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards and 2007 MOBO Awards
Corinne Bailey Rae has been nominated for the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards in the Ultimate Urban category and as Best UK Female Artist in the 2007 MOBO Awards.
Former Leeds student, and Bootis former, now based in Brighton.
Leeds Solo artist performing acoustic versions of the songs he writes.
Ripon's The Call get collared by Andy Roberts on their debut visit to Leeds...
More bands added to Leeds Festival 2003 line up...
Mean Fiddler have this week announced additional acts scheduled to play at Leeds Festival: Interpol, Electric Six, The Libertines, Primal Scream, Junior Senior and Hot Hot Heat.
Gavin Miller talks wih Stafrænn Hákon prior to the forthcoming tour of the UK, which includes a Leeds show on 19th Sepember...
Futuresound 2005 winners announced to appear at Leeds Festival
The announcement for the six winning bands for the Futuresound 2005 competition was made last night. Throughout the summer, the Cockpit venue has hosted gigs featuring thirty of the area's finest bands and with the assistance of industry judges these thirty were reduced to just six, with the selected bands getting to make an appearance at Leeds Festival alongside the likes of Iron Maiden and Pixies.
Protectors is a 3 piece guitar rock band from Leeds.
Police seek Leeds Festival rioters
PRESS RELEASE FROM MEAN FIDDLER: The West Yorkshire Police have released photographs of 24 men that they would like to trace in connection with the disorder at this year's festival.
Lock Up and Dance Stage line up revealed for Leeds Festival 2007
Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival organisers Mean Fiddler have today revealed the line ups for the Lock Up Stage and the Dance Stage at this year's August Bank Holiday weekend music festival.
It's a busy month for Leeds quintet Duels. A slot at T In The Park, two singles and the release of the band's eagerly awaited debut album, "The Bright Lights & What I Should Have Learned". Sophie Barnes asks the questions...
Many more bands added to Leeds Festival 2003 line up...
More Main Stage and Radio One Stage bands have been announced today for Leeds Festival 2003. Those bands include: Staind, The Darkness, Cave In, The Thrills, The Kills, Jet, Grandaddy, Hell is for Heroes, The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Radio 4 and The Raveonettes.
CAPRI - Leeds' very own powerhouse Funk band.
Justin Myers talks to Eddie Sims, promoter of the Annihilation Nights in Leeds.
John Harvey catches up with Leeds' guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm...
Carling Stage bands announced for Leeds Festival 2003...
Bands have today been announced for the Carling Stages at Leeds Festival. The headliners are as follows: British Sea Power and Manitoba (Friday); Sparta and The Black Keys (Saturday); Billy Bragg and Brendan Benson (Sunday).
Guns on the Roof released their new EP, 'Last Orders', on Monday, June 16th. Victoria Holdsworth caught up with the band to ask them about the album, punk rock and music in general.
More acts named for Leeds Carling Weekend Festival 2003...
More Main Stage, Radio One and Concrete Jungle Stage bands have been announced today for Leeds Festival 2003.
Futuresound 2008: local bands to get the opportunity to play at Leeds Festival 2008
With the announcement in March that the BBC will be bringing their Introducing Stage (formerly known as the Unsigned Stage) to the Leeds Festival 2008, we can today reveal to bands in the West Yorkshire area how they can be one of just a handful of lucky bands that will be selected to play on the same bill as their idols.
Victoria Holdsworth caught up with local band The Dharma when they headlined the Cockpit in Leeds
Red Stars Parade: a refreshingly piquant slice dropped into Leeds' musical soft drink
With Vib Gyor about to record their next single - "Secret" - Victoria Holdsworth caught up with the Leeds band at Beached 2006
Refreshing Heavy Rock from this Leeds based band! Rock yer f**king socks off!
Maria Pinto-Fernandes speaks with Leeds band Blue Sky Project on the eve of the release of their 'Fenestrae' EP
As lead singer, main songwriter and all around head honcho of The Argonauts, Daniel Fell is now going solo. He's playing in Leeds at Carpe Diem on the 12th February, so Gavin Miller caught up with the man himself to have a little chat about all things musical...
Interview: Funeral for a Friend
John Harvey talks with Darren from Welsh emo hardcore band Funeral for a Friend, who recently headlined the NME tour in Leeds...
This review is really rather late, for which I apologise profusely. If I may, I shall explain how I came to be so rubbish at time-keeping, life-maintenance and being able to do stuff in general.
Victoria Holdsworth talks to Editors prior to their visit to Leeds to headline Millennium Square on Friday 19th May
Smirnoff Experience Dance Arena line up announced for Leeds Festival...
Bands have today been announced for the Smirnoff Experience Dance Arena at Leeds Festival. The headliners are as follows: Lamb (Friday); Death in Vegas (Saturday); and Audio Bullys (Sunday).
BRMC to replace White Stripes at Leeds Festival...
Festival promoters Mean Fiddler have announced that Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will take the slot vacated by the White Stripes at this year's Leeds Festival.
Leeds favourites Bodixa are back with a new single
After a Michael Eavis-endorsed set at Glastonbury 2004 and signing a publishing deal with Complete Music (Everything but the Girl, Roddy Frame, the Buzzcocks) Bodixa have spent time in both south east Ireland and their hometown, writing and recording.
Tonight, with James from Duels deputising for Rich (drummer, broken elbow), Leeds four-piece The Hair performed at the Brudenell Social Club supporting Good Shoes. Charlotte Oxnard managed to catch up with them for a few words afterwards...
Andy Roberts reaquaints himself with the punk pidgin-French world of Leeds' very own twisted firestarters: les Flames!
Sam Robson catches up with Leeds five-piece Vib Gyor following the release of new EP "The Stalker"
On a cold, wet and dark Tuesday night Gavin Miller talks with Ross Futureheads from the highly showbiz and rock and roll location of a Leeds Travel Lodge...
Hot Club De Paris play Leeds on 1st June and release their new album on 16th June. Joseph Seager caught up with the band to ask them some questions.
James Burkitt caught up with Gracie (vocals) and Mafro (guitar) of The Antix at The Elbow Room in Leeds
Justin Myers caught up with Croatian metal band Father when they visited the Fenton in Leeds
Leeds band Kram release their new double A-side single through GrooveStealer Records on Monday 12th March. Rachel Wilson caught up with the band.
The scheme brewing in the collective mind of ¡Forward, Russia!, Leeds' pioneers of screeching, mercurial noise, is a simple one. It goes like this...
Charlotte Oxnard caught up with Sheffield singer songerwriter at the Faversham in Leeds
In a full transcription of the interview that appeared in the May 16 issue of the YEP, Andy Roberts talks to Noble - guitarist from eclectic Bowie-esque soon-to-be superstars British Sea Power about growing up in Leeds and more...
Interview: From Autumn To Ashes
Daniel Powell talks with Long Island post-hardcore band From Autumn To Ashes when they play as part of Live At Leeds 2007
Daniel Powell talks to York's Elliot Minor as they begin their tour at Leeds' Cockpit venue.
Interview: Funeral for a Friend
LMS writer Daniel Powell spoke to Funeral for a Friend before their show at Leeds Met in December 2008
There's a new club open in town. It's pretty exclusive and the house band is Leeds' Yellow Stripe Nine. Conveniently, Club DeccaDance's owner is the band's lead singer. In fact, it's his creation.
Part One of a two-part interview with Leeds band Chichino, who are set to release their new single "It Could Happen To You"
It's official. The Bridewell Taxis are proving to be the hottest ticket in Leeds. After selling out their re-union gig at Joseph's Well in October in the space of 48 hours, tickets were again snapped up in double-quick time for their appearance at Pudsey's Bien Venue on Thursday December 8th. Pre-ordered sales were in three figures and tickets to see the re-formed band are like the proverbial gold dust.
Lauren Strain caught up with Ali Whitton at Manchester's Dry Bar to look back on a busy 2005 for the songwriter, which included an appearance at Leeds Festival and saw the release of his "Kisses" and "Curses" EPs.
'Twas a blustery wet night on Sunday 12th March 2006 when I forced my way into a packed out Cockpit in Leeds, to interview not only a legend, to all self respecting indie lovers, but also a rather splendid chap! In the immortal words of Take That would The Wonder Stuff be back for good?
Shaun T Hunter to release a new album on Voiceprint
Shaun T Hunter launches his latest album "The Great Departure" at a gig in Leeds on Friday 21st April.
Here's a quick look at all next months shows. Woo!!
indie rock
Quidrophenia returns to Oporto for Round 6!
If you're one of the unlucky music lovers who missed out on this year's Carling Festival tickets, don't fret!
Stateless raise £1250 for Amnesty International...
Leeds band Stateless today handed over a check to Amnesty International Leeds Group for £1280, which they raised by organising a live music event held on Saturday 30th April at LMUSU.
indie rock
Urban Fusion 2: more opportunities for local musicians...
Are you be part of an existing music group or an individual looking to become involved in the local music scene?
Perceptions records Dopekick delivers the perfect party music for the young Leeds trendy. Clothes bought in over priced Leeds designer shop, drinks bought from over priced Leeds city centre bar, attitude borrowed from cool haircut kids all around.
indie electro rock
Band Profile: Frankie Eisenhower
country blues rock
Matt Joe Gow Ian Wiggins Fran Watson Sean Gannon Tearlighter's music is haunting, bittersweet and heartfelt.
Band Profile: The Jenny Pilgrims
The Jenny Pilgrims are four-piece band based in Hyde Park, Leeds. Featuring a Russian, a southerner, a country-bumpkin and a rug doctor from Brum, The Jenny Pilgrims are the most diverse band yet seen in Leeds (probably).
Formed around six months this Leeds based outfit have managed to pull together a 4-track demo, which features tracks taken from their usual set list.
Where are the next Bright Young Things? BYT 2004 announced...
The best musical talent in Leeds is being asked to step forward and submit demos for this year's Bright Young Things (BYT) organised by Leeds Learning and Leisure.
indie funk
electronica
The Rhythm Suite to take a break...
With two weeks remaining on their current schedule, Anonymous Groove has decided to postpone its weekly live music club night The Rhythm Suite until September in order to focus on two other events.
Orelio Sparks hail from Leeds. Formed in early 2008, Orelio Sparks are a breed of British rock and pop fused with reggae.
rock/pop
The Dharma release their debut single
Leeds band The Dharma will release their début single through their Imagination Records label. "Can you rely on them" will be available as a Digital Download through iTunes, Napster and other online music stores, as well as nationally via the HMV chain.
solo indie
As I sit down to write this review I find myself remembering last night at The Cockpit watching a hundred young trendies letting themselves go crazy to tracks on this album such as Hey Scenesters!, Mirror Kissers and The Wrong Way To Be.
Calling all young musicians! Bright Young Things 2008 announced.
Are you the next big thing to hit the charts? Think you could follow in the footsteps of Corinne Bailey Rae or The Music?
LSR looking for local bands...
LSR starts broadcasting again next week (starting 28/04/03) and are in search of local bands to feature in their gig guide announcements.
Ashley Hicklin has been writing and performing in bands and as a solo artist for 6 years. From a UK tour, festivals, auditions and even dates in Sweden, his musical talents have travelled far and wide.
More bands added to Wireless Festival line up
More bands have this week been announced for the 02 Wireless Festival taking place at Leeds' Harewood House on 24/25th June.
acoustic folk rock
acoustic rock
Band Profile: Lemons and Limes
rock blues jazz
Futuresound 2005 applications now open...
Applications for Futuresound 2005, the annual event that provides West Yorkshire's bands and musicians with the opportunity to appear at Leeds Carling Weekend Festival, are now being accepted.
Feldspar win 'Local & Unsigned' 2008 competition
Following the success of the 'Local & Unsigned' competition launched by Park Lane College Leeds and Radio Aire in 2006, the competition was this week held for the third year running.
Jody Fitzgerald is a Leeds-based singer songwriter, originally from Oswestry, North Shropshire. He started in music as the lead singer of a rock band named 'Good Rebel' and since then he has been playing live around Leeds for the last couple of years, playing at venues such as The Primrose, Cockpit, Santiagos, Sandinista!
Professional musicians and amateurs with a passion for making music in West Leeds are being encouraged to take part in this year's Urban Fusion project.
Fifteen bands announced for Bright Young Things 2007
Fifteen musicians and bands from across the region have been given the chance to shine through Bright Young Things 07, the annual Leeds showcase organised by Leeds City Council that offers young local bands and solo artists the opportunity to work directly with industry professionals.
acoustic rock
Band Profile: The Pattern Theory
The Pattern Theory was formed in 2006 by Carl Carlson (Guitar), Lukas Creswell-Rost (Guitar), James Yates (Drums) and Danny Laycock (Bass).
David Thomas Broughton releases "The Complete Guide to Insufficiency" ...
The debut release by David Thomas Broughton will be "The Complete Guide to Insufficiency", a five track 40 minute CD on the Leeds-based Birdwar Records label that was recorded in one complete take in Wrangthorn Church hall, Leeds.
International Trust to release 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' on July 28th
Leeds band International Trust have revealed that they will release a new single on 28th July through the Stunted Records label.
Acoustic/Indie/Folk
indie rock
indie pop
The Sunshine Underground and ¡Forward, Russia! recognised in NME Album Of 2006 awards
Leeds bands The Sunshine Underground and ¡Forward, Russia! feature this week in the "Best of 2006" compilations put together by the writers and staff at NME.
We've been together for about 2 years now and we're starting to branch out by getting gigs anywhere around England really.
Middleman are a four piece band from Leeds. Slurpy (Drums) Andy Craven-Griffiths (Vocals) Lee Smith (Bass) Krishna Thiruchelvam (Guitar) The band consists of four blokes who love to make music because it's really good fun!
Band Profile: The Psycho Strangers
Four kids from leeds making music to make you dance...
She's Not Dead to release their debut album...
With a CD launch at the HMV Showcase at Joseph's Well and a music video shoot shortly after, She's Not Dead are to release their debut album - "Together We Are Strangers" - on 1st April.