Image credit: Misha Warren Mollie Coddled is bringing a fresh scent to the male-dominated northern music scene and pioneering the bedroom pop revival. The Leeds-based musician set the bar high last year, racking up over 100k streams on Spotify, and playing a wide range of shows across the country. ThisContinue Reading
Anyone worth one’s salt in the Leeds tattoo scene will know the name Demon Dance who, over the years, has not only established himself as one of the top tat-artists in the eyes of his fellow inner-city professionals and the tattoo community – but also among the ever-growing student scene.Continue Reading
Image: Facebook The love-child of Pearl Jam and a contemporary mish-mash of mid-noughties pop punk acts, Leeds four-piece The Delta North make quite the impression with their versatile self-titled EP. A four track collection that breathes flavour and potential, the 2020 release is significant in setting the quartet on theContinue Reading
Expression of Thoughts is the debut EP from singer-songwriter and rapper Will Baddeley. It also features contributions from Hannah Fox on two of the tracks and Emilie Rachel on the closing, both of whom provide vocals to contrast with Will’s poetic delivery. Although this project is marketed as an EP, itContinue Reading
Dropping digitally and on vinyl March 12th, Soft Jocks combine pop-punk, garage, punchy lyrics and raw energy with their EP Sinking Dingers. No strangers to the DIY vibe, Soft Jock bring out the big guns with hit singles such as ‘Lemon’ and ‘Love Like Elvis’, whilst they offer stand outContinue Reading
Late Night Legacy are alt-rock with a real sense of fun. Not shying away from riff-heavy compositions, the band dip their releases in rock and alt influences that add to the electric listening experience, helping to highlight their sound no matter the setting. ‘Crystal Blue’ is a perfect example ofContinue Reading
‘If only it was alright now’, a new track by Leeds’ own Elkyn, has shown a gorgeous comprehension of the feeling of loneliness and regret. This song cements its deep meaning through the use of instruments and tone; mixing electric with acoustic guitar and having them intertwine creates a chilled,Continue Reading
With Soundwave’s usual spotlight shining on up-and-coming bands to platform great, under-the-radar music, this feature may come as somewhat unusual. However, as far as the Leeds music scene goes, Rob Kellas is a maverick in his own light, and is typically found at the front of a crowd, in theContinue Reading
Weird Feelings is the debut album of garage and fuzz rock outfit Magick Mountain. The record feels less like a beginning than anything, as even though it’s their first studio recorded, full-length album under the Magick Mountain brand, most people familiar with the Leeds music scene will probably know theContinue Reading
Leeds-based duo The Moontown Project have linked up with rapper Bone Slim for ‘Yellow Walls’, one of six tracks on their collaborative album ‘Mask on the Moon’. The tune is catchy and upbeat, befitting of the mould of genre go-getters Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei. It opens with a spaceyContinue Reading
Soft Jocks keep things short, fast-paced and straightforward with their latest track ‘Lemon’, and it more than pays off. The Leeds-based band, signed to Sheffield’s own Elephant Arch Records, offer up a bouncy pop-punk melody with a chant-worthy chorus that emulates the feel of summer freedom in the best wayContinue Reading
‘Abjection’ is a boiling pot of aggression, emotion and power that forces people to take note of who DENSE are. The EP consisting of four tracks maintains a high energy sound and adds nuances to each song, differentiating them without alienating any component of the record. Emulating the feel ofContinue Reading
Leeds-bred, London-based Ten Hands High’s indie summer track ‘6 Weeks’,which came to fruition after the rediscovery of an old instrumental from 2014, tells the story of a character “that doesn’t want to get too deep into a summer relationship”. The abrupt beginning and end, which launches into and out ofContinue Reading
Dream pop with an electric personality, Daydreamer provides feelings of just that. Boshe’s whimsical vocals complement the twinkling 80’s-esq backing track very well without overwhelming it, maintaining a sweet but controlled sound. The opening and underlying resonant synths add a new layer to the ethereal melody, that being one ofContinue Reading
Like the majority of the industry, Leeds’ own Cherry Fuzz Club have been cuttingly deprived of stages due to the worldwide pandemic that is COVID-19, just when the band were making promising inroads with a concoction of delicious new tunes. Luckily before lockdown hit, the boys managed to release theirContinue Reading
Aptly in time for the shifting of the seasons, Elkyn conjures a beautifully cosy, ambient-folk EP perfectly suited for the autumnal change. Recognised by the pseudonym Elkyn, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joseph Donnelly released his debut EP ‘Beech’ in July of this year. Encompassed in a light and atmospheric soundscape, theContinue Reading
After a busy six months of rebranding, Leeds based alt-pop group Edited People have today released their intrepid new single ‘Natural Disaster’, which acts as a cornerstone for the band’s intriguing, pop fusion style. Taking influence from indie-pop and electronica, Edited People’s unique sound blows a breath of fresh airContinue Reading
Broken Boy, the new single from Barnsley dreampop band Weedipus, is deliciously captivating. Reminiscent of Wolf Alice, but distinctly more shoegazey, this track draws you in with a gritty guitar riff and then lifts you skyward with its dreamy vocals. The crashing drums and grungy guitar smash over each other,Continue Reading
Bursting open with an intimidating, grungey bass line, the track sets the scene for a thrashy post-punk soundscape. Yet, the contrasting introduction of delicate reverb-filled guitar melodies and shadowy vocals soon creates a dramatic balance between its heavier elements. The track’s dark aura radiates a strong melancholic ambience, which inContinue Reading
Before Me are an up-and-coming alternative rock trio, based in Leeds. The group’s latest release, ‘Do You Feel’, is an exciting encapsulation of their talent, hard work and creativity which help to create a truly unique sound. The title track is a melting pot of genres, one which straddles theContinue Reading