‘Music’ Archives
Battle of the bands glory for the Rag-Tags
Last night’s battle of the bands final not only showcased the diverse talent of our students, but also proved that £2 can buy you much more than a pack of Haribo and a Dairylea dunker. The Graduate was the setting for the evening’s festivities and cheap tins of Tuborg the tipple favoured by many of the chequered-shirt sporting punters. [...]
Calling all rockers!
Broadway Calls have had an exceptionally busy year. Supporting The Offspring at Brixton and playing both the Reading and Leeds festivals reflect a band on to something big. With new album Good Views, Bad News under their belt and string of dates supporting Set Your Goals over here in December, the punk rockers from Oregon are steadily becoming a [...]
Flood of Red – Leeds Cockpit – 6 October 09
Flood of Red’s debut record ‘Leaving Everything Behind’ sees the band leave behind their post-punk/screamo roots and adopt a much more melodic style. Their website refers to their old sound as ‘primitive’, describing this new release as "an honest album reflecting on what life is like growing up in small towns in the central belt of [...]
The Best Festival 2009: Vote and win
Vote for your favourite festival, below, and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win tickets to each of the winning festivals. That's around 11 festivals just for taking the time to vote.
Best of the Bars: A guide to live music in Huddersfield
Bar 1:22 Bar 1:22 (not sure what the name means), located just opposite Wilkinsons, is a great place to go to immerse yourself in the local music scene. Every Tuesday the pub hosts an open mic night which is well-received by newcomers and regulars alike. Performers are always treated with upmost respect- the bar staff often ask customers to be [...]
