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Gig preview: Ghostpoet at the Brudenell Social Club

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:07:15 GMT

Ghostpoet is back with his second album Some Say I So I Say Light, an album he says is about “discovery”.

Gig preview: Houndmouth at Nation of Shopkeepers

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:20:27 GMT

Newly signed to Rough Trade, Houndmouth are four friends from New Albany who have just finished touring with Alabama Shakes, Drive By Truckers and The Lumineers.

Album review: Nocturnes by Little Boots

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:50:04 GMT

As winner of the BBC Sound of 2009 poll, much was expected of Victoria Hesketh yet the same year the Leeds University graduate and former Dead Disco singer found her debut album eclipsed by the likes of La Roux, Florence + the Machine and Lady Gaga.

Gig review: Bob Mould at The Cockpit

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:23:14 GMT

BOB Mould may still sport the checked shirt-and-jeans uniform of the alternative rock guitar hero, but these days they’re accessorised with silver beard and spectacles.

Film interview: Bradley Cooper

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:14 GMT

For a franchise that’s coming to an end, Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms appear to be in remarkably upbeat spirits.

Coronation Street dominates 2013 British Soap Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:03:09 GMT

Coronation Street dominated the British Soap Awards scooping eight out of 16 awards including Best Soap.

Music interview: Matt Berry

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:40:36 GMT

Actor and comedian Matt Berry is perhaps best known for his roles in The IT Crowd and The Mighty Boosh, but he’s also an accomplished musician. He talks about his current UK tour and the release of his fourth album Kill The Wolf.

Leeds-based record label Brew calls it a day

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:55:15 GMT

Leeds-based record label Brew has announced it is to call it a day.

Gig review: Chelsea Wolfe at The Cockpit

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:36 GMT

Chelsea Wolfe’s unaccompanied vocals are being drowned out by the boom-bash-bosh of a band playing in the neighbouring room.

Gig review: Public Service Broadcasting at the Brudenell Social Club

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:08:09 GMT

Tonight, the Brudenell is full to busting with a crowd who are largely, it wouldn’t be unfair to say, getting on a bit. You’d assume the headliners must be some veteran rockers delighting their old fans back on the road to play some intimate dates.

TV preview: Bonnie Tyler believes she can eclipse Eurovision rivals

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:58:54 GMT

She’s the raspy-voiced Welsh singer behind the multi-platinum-selling Eighties power ballad Total Eclipse Of The Heart who has fans in France, Belgium and Germany.

Film interview: Gregg Sulkin

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:12 GMT

Gregg Sulkin made his name across the pond as one of the young stars of Wizards Of Waverly Place. He talks about life in Hollywood and reuniting with his castmates for a film based on the hit US TV series.

Film review: The Great Gatsby 3D

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:22:16 GMT

In 1992, visionary Australian theatre director Baz Luhrmann made a seamless transition to the big screen with his swoonsomely romantic fable, Strictly Ballroom, starring Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice.

Film review: Fast & Furious 6

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:19:33 GMT

Blockbuster sequels are not judged on directorial verve, ingenious plots or award-winning performances, although they certainly help.

Music interview: Jamie Cullum

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:56:58 GMT

Watching Jamie Cullum on stage, leaping around, standing on his piano, cracking jokes with the audience, you sense the one thing he’s not short on is confidence.

Leeds singer Marc Almond wins Ivor Novello Award

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:55 GMT

Leeds-raised singer Marc Almond said he was “overwhelmed to receive an Ivor Novello Award.

New line-up: Fog on the Tyne’s fine again!

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:49 GMT

They are most famous for their song Fog on the Tyne.

One Direction announce world tour

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:27:15 GMT

Boy band One Direction have announced plans for a stadium world tour in 2014.

Author interview: John Boyne

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:45:49 GMT

It’s five years since Irish novelist John Boyne’s life was changed forever when the film adaptation of his harrowing novel, The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, catapulted him into the premier-league of international writers.

Gig preview: Cast, 02 Academy, Leeds, May 18

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:21:42 GMT

Ten years ago, if you would have asked John Power a question about being the frontman of one of Britain’s most popular 90s bands, you might have got a short answer.