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Album review: Trouble Will Find Me by The National

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:40 GMT

The ascent of Brooklyn band The National is reminiscent of REM’s in the late 1980s. Steady and incremental with the release of each album rather than propelled by hype or brouhaha.

Album review: Trouble Will Find Me by The National

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:59:19 GMT

The ascent of Brooklyn band The National is reminiscent of REM’s in the late 1980s. Steady and incremental with the release of each album rather than propelled by hype or brouhaha.

Gig review: The Twang at O2 Academy Leeds

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:02 GMT

SAY what you like about The Twang, and many have since their breakthrough in 2007, but their live show can rarely be faulted.

Gig preview: Hawk Eyes at Threadfest, Bradford

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:31:04 GMT

Following the success of their album ‘Ideas’, Leeds band Hawkeyes are currently recording a follow up EP, to be released this year. On top of their busy recording schedule, they are playing the free-entry Threadfest in Bradford this weekend.

Leeds property news: Modern living in great location

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:03:52 GMT

A development of 11 new luxury homes has launched offering a range of four, five and six bedroom houses.

Oliver Cross: Veering towards American right is the route to madness

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:20:47 GMT

THE problem with the British right is that a part of it thinks it’s the American right, and the American right has recently lost two presidential elections in a row. Discuss.

Gig preview: Howie Payne at Munro House

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:56:21 GMT

Howie Payne, former leader of Liverpool band The Stands, is to headline a night of music-making at Leeds venue Munro House on Saturday.

Yorkshire artist Margaret Harrison wins Northern Art Prize

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:36 GMT

MARGARET Harrison is this year’s winner of the Northern Art Prize - and the first Yorkshire-born artist to win the title.

Album review: On Ponzi Bridge by HealeyIsland

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:24 GMT

Electronic musicians have long been fascinated by urban dystopia.

Restaurant review: Ambiente, Calls Landing

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:37:02 GMT

It can’t be easy being the newbie. Especially if you’re replacing someone or something so popular and you know that your every move is going to be scrutinised and your performance endlessly compared to that of your predecessor.

Restaurant review: Taste, Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:33:32 GMT

It’s fair to say that, up until relatively recently, the words ‘Chapeltown’ and ‘artisan bakery’ wouldn’t have featured together in too many food reviews.

Pub review: The Owl, Rodley, The Roebuck, Otley

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:29:18 GMT

IT WAS the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Bar review: The Botanist, Trinity Leeds, Boar Lane, Leeds

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:22:38 GMT

Going out for sophisticated inner city cocktails and maintaining your allotment aren’t two past times that immediately meld together.

Gig preview: Ed Harcourt, Holy Trinity Church, Leeds, June 6

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:49 GMT

ED Harcourt is reeling off a list of his latest purchases from eBay. A fan of music technology and unusual instruments, the singer-songwriter can often be found searching the internet auction site for bargains.

Gig preview: Reverend And The Makers, LS21 Festival, Otley, May 26

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:36 GMT

Sheffield band Reverend & the Makers have scored three top 20 albums in the past six years. Singer Jon McClure took some time out to talk about the current state of the music industry, his success with the band, and festivals.

Gig preview: The Dunwells, Jumbo Records, Leeds, May 26

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:25 GMT

THINGS are definitely looking up for Leeds band The Dunwells. After four years of solid gigging and releasing CDs independently the folk-rock five-piece have just clinched a deal with major UK record company.

Theatre preview: Sherlock Holmes - The Best Kept Secret, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:50:12 GMT

Sherlock Holmes is hot property at the moment. The Arthur Conan Doyle creation, 126 years old this year, has enthralled audiences since his first appearance in 1887 in A Study in Scarlet.

Theatre preview: Albert Herring, Howard Assembly Room, Leeds

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:47:03 GMT

WHEN prime minister John Major conjured up cosy images of warm beer and bicycles to describe his dream vision of Britain, he might also have been imagining the setting for this, one of Benjamin Britten’s less well known works.

Film review: Epic (U)

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:26:24 GMT

Based on the children’s book The Leaf Men And The Brave Good Bugs by William Joyce, Epic is a charming fable that could, with clever parental persuasion, inspire the youngest generation to swap their video games for an invigorating spot of housework.

Rod McPhee: Don’t congratulate Cameron if gay marriage is legalised

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:21:42 GMT

David Cameron came out with some pretty righteous language this week after the gay marriage bill leapt another hurdle in its perilous passage through Parliament.