Viral Rap Star Che3kz to Headline Leeds Hip Hop Fundraiser for Mental Health Charity
Rising rapper and social media sensation Che3kz will headline a special hip hop showcase at The Vinyl Whistle, Headingley, on Wednesday 5th November, with all proceeds helping to raise funds for Leeds Mind.
LEEDS – ARE YOU READY?
We’re bringing the Over 30s Club Daytime Party to the heart of the city on Saturday 4th October at Revolution de Cuba!
3pm – 8pm
The biggest 80s, 90s & 00s hits
A daytime clubbing experience designed especially for the 30+ crowd
Expect floor-filling anthems, hands-in-the-air moments, and that unbeatable daytime party vibe. Perfect for those who love their nights out – but without the late finish!
Tickets are on sale now – don’t wait, Leeds knows how to party!
Spawned in the era of warehouse raves The Sabres of Paradise were lauded as the pioneers of a new wave of dance / electronica. Formed in 1992 The Sabres, originally a studio partnership of Andrew Weatherall, Jagz Kooner and Gary Burns, were prolific at remixing artists including Bjork, Leftfield and New Order before signing Warp Records to concentrate on their own sound. In 1993 they released their debut LP ‘Sabersonic’ with NME including it in their albums of the year.
“The Dream Machine are one of my favourite bands. They bridge the gap between pop stars and psych punks effortlessly. Small Time Monsters is an incredible album.” James Skelly, The Coral
“Taut, melodic tunes that lean brilliantly into that classic scally cocktail of psych, garage and guitar jangle… a leap forward both in terms of lyrics and songwriting. Expect great things.” Shindig! 4*
The Dream Machine follow the release of their phenomenal second album Small Time Monsters with news of their biggest ever UK tour.
Tom Rowley, going it alone for the first time, is one of the finest musicians from a generation of Sheffield artists blessed with talent. A cornerstone of Sheffield bands for two decades, most recently with Arctic Monkeys. He co-wrote portions of "Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino" and "The Car" with the band. Additionally, he's been a longtime touring member of the Arctic Monkeys, appearing on two world tours with the band.
Cistern play rock music like the best bands formed at the periphery: raw, scrappy, intuitive – a group of friends forging awe and anguish into song. Inspired by the indie rock of the 00’s, 90’s slowcore and 80’s post punk and goth music, their sound balances their eclectic music tastes to create something uniquely their own. Their songs often incorporate obscure, angular melodies and grooves while trying to hook the listener with guitar lines and vocal refrains. They aim to challenge the listeners expectations but not to the point of exhaustion, offering both tension and release.
Formed in 1995, The Dears released their first, ultra lo-fi album, End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story, in 2000. The orchestral, dark pop sound and dramatic live shows cemented The Dears at the foundation of the then-emerging Canadian indie-rock renaissance. Their live show was described as “the sonic equivalent of seeing the face of god.” In 2001 and 2002, they released two separate concept EPs Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique and Protest, respectively.
Courtney Marie Andrews has returned with her first new song in three years - “Cons and Clowns” - a celebration of living authentically, and embracing our truest selves amidst the chaos of the current world. Showcasing the GRAMMY nominee’s “astonishingly beautiful” (Stereogum) vocal work, “Cons and Clowns” builds on a signature songwriting approach that “doesn’t just tell us truths; but makes us feel them poignantly, and right on time” (NPR Music).
For over two decades, Midlake has quietly built a world of their own—rooted in the college-town charm of Denton, Texas, but expansive in sound and spirit. With their sixth studio album, A Bridge To Far, the band returns with a record that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. It's an album about hope—not in some abstract sense, but as a human necessity. “Hope is a need,” says frontman Eric Pulido. “To look beyond, above what is. We can all relate on many varying levels.”