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Features

The Libertines

A look at what The Libertines meant to a youth generation, drug exposure, tabloid integrity and accountability.

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Community – A celebration of West Midlands Music

We speak to Mark Terry, the man behind the righteous ‘Community’ project, bringing people together through a shared love of music.

The Shakamoto Investigation

We get the insights behind the madness of the fast and loud raucous three piece, The Shakamoto Investigation.

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Lions of Dissent

Exclusive release and interview with Wolverhampton music collective Lions of Dissent as they return with their first new music in 18 months.

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Bedroom High Club

We caught up with the guys from Bedroom High Club to talk about Tramlines, their DIY vision and squirrel mascots.

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HUMANIST

Talking to Rob Marshall of HUMANIST about his favourite music venues the importance of physical records and a recent spot on the Twitter Listening Party.

Long Division Festival: Wakefield

We all know about the music and big events on the Saturday but there's so much going on! There are another 4 whole days of things to do and see.

FLING

Hailing from Bradford with a burst of intertwining genres that has captivated audiences up and down the country, the riotous five piece FLING gives us some insights on ‘Banjo Billy’, hair transplants and missing teeth.

Come Play: Various Artists

Leeds based, not for profit, record label Come Play With Me discuss with us their latest project, a 26-track compilation featuring promising artists from the Leeds area.

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Live reviews

The Lumineers Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax

Bluegrass sweethearts The Lumineers serenade a full capacity crowd at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Bearded Theory / Day 2 Review

Review of day two at Bearded Theory 2023

Bearded Theory / Day 1 Review

All the happenings from day 1 at Bearded Theory 2023

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The Libertines: O2 Academy Sheffield

The Libertines continue their Giddy Up A Ding-Dong tour, playing the O2 Academy Sheffield 22nd February.

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Red Rum Club: Cavern club, Liverpool

When you’re fresh from playing your biggest ever show in your hometown, sold out to thousands of people, what do you do?

Franz Ferdinand: O2 Academy, Leeds

Franz Ferdinand returned to Leeds to promote their new album, "Always Ascending" with support from Albert Hammond Jr.

Indie Banquet: Wharf Chambers, Leeds

We went down to cover the Indie Banquet which had an incredibly exciting bill of up & coming bands at Leeds’ finest Wharf Chambers.

Paul Weller: First Direct Arena, Leeds

Paul Weller promises those in the First Direct Arena a mixed bag of an evening with something from every corner of the four decades of his career.

Morrissey: First Direct Arena, Leeds

On the Leeds stop of the 'Low In High School Tour' this show is heavily steeped in nostalgia, both for the fans and Morrissey himself.

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Previews

Bearded Theory 2023 – Preview

Our recommendations for this years wonderful line up at Bearded Theory 2023

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Leeds Festival 2022

Leeds Festival 2022 - Returns August bank holiday with Rage Against The Machine, Arctic Monkeys and Dave as the headline acts.

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Boomtown Fair 2022

The long awaited return of Boomtown Fair - One of the most exciting and wondrous festival experiences that you could imagine to witness.

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In pictures

The Shakamoto Investigation & friends: Headrow House, Leeds
Arcade Fire: Arena, Manchester
Girl Ray: The Leadmill, Sheffield
Stiff Little Fingers: O2 Ritz, Manchester
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