See more pictures from the day as the likes of Erol Alkan, Luke Soloman, Fatboy Slim, Midland and Secret Sundays took to the decks as the day went on.

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Jordan Allen – Key Club – Wednesday

Mid-week indie from the emphatic Jordan Allen.

James The epitome of post-Arctic Monkeys indie. The sort of artist that futuresound will put on until they’re done moshing and go back to Oporto to listen to the same ten indie songs they’ve had on repeat since AM came out.

Becca An event guaranteed to be overflowing with a bunch of boys dressed as wannabe Liam Gallaghers; a sea of flat caps and cans of Strongbow Dark Fruits. If you like bands such as The Courteeners, Arctic Monkeys or Blossoms then you’ll probably enjoy this, but just be warned that if you’re over the age of 19 then you’ll probably be the oldest one there.

Romare – Headrow House – Friday

Natural Selection bring Romare to Headrow House as they come to the end of their third season.

Becca Romare is cool in the most ‘Edgy Leeds’ way of being cool. This is a gig that will succeed being a mix of all things funky, jazzy and a even a little bit psychedelic, so if you wanna impress your friends by demonstrating how edgy you’ve become since moving to the city, then definitely drag them down to Headrow House- you’ll be sure to have a good night.

Alex Oh Romare, Romare Romare Romare. One of the weirdest and most wonderful artists in the truest sense of the word. Combing his love for collage in both his visual artwork and music, Romare has bought a sound and aesthetic that’s hard to define other than it’s cool and has you guessing all night long. Expect African influenced beats with a soulful edge that will have you grooving to your heart’s content.

Team Picture – Hyde Park Book Club – Friday

Team Picture have been relatively quiet since the release of their mini-album recietal earlier this year but are back for their first headline show in Leeds since June.

Becca Having seen Team Picture on several separate occasions now, I feel I’m in a qualified to encourage you to go to this. It’s guaranteed to be loud, fun and hopefully a little bit weird.

Alex In contrast to Becca, having never seen Team Picture I’m really not that qualified to encourage you to go along – but I’m going to anyway! Very new wave alternative with those broody vocals and intermittent electric guitar solos. There’s a kind of nostalgia to their music, even when you have never heard them before like me! So go listen to some new music and support some local talent.

High and Lonesome Winter Special – Brudenell – Saturday

High and Lonesome bring The Howl and The Hum, Archie Faulks, Amy May Ellis, Crake, Sunflower Thieves and Altar Hanglands to the Brudenell for a warming mid-winter gathering. 

Becca The Howl and the Hum are absolutely killing it at the moment, not just within the Leeds music scene but in the UK in general. That should be enough of a reason to attend this gig, but if it isn’t then the free entry should be more than enough to tempt you down to the Brude.

Alex Free gig at the Brude. And a local lineup letting limbs loosen. Lovely.

James Godmanchester Chinese Bridge.

Cousin Kula – Oporto – Sunday

Etherial psych-pop spilling out from Bristol across the country to Oporto for a Sunday night groove.

Becca Cousin Kula will definitely suit the small, intimate setting of Oporto so if you were thinking of seeing them then this is the perfect place for it.

James This band feel like the next hype band. Oh sick nice synths bro, really cool guitar tone m8, oooh breathy vocals niiiicee. Needless to say I’m on the hype train in a desperate attempt to seem cool.

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Chest Pains and Treeboy & Arc – Brudenell – Wednesday

Chest Pains and Treeboy & Arc have been out on tour together and will be closing it out at the Brudenell with a free entry show this Wednesday. The show will be a first chance to catch the bands new releases in Leeds. Find the Facebook event here.

Jemima I’m a big fan of Treeboy & Arc and have been following them since they were in the gestation period. I haven’t seen them in Leeds for a while and I’m very excited to see where they’re at with this show.

James Loud noises guaranteed. Last time I saw Treeboy at the Brudenell they were doing an EP Launch with Drahla where they brought loads of plants, played on the floor in front of the stage and tore the place up. Hoping for more plants this time.

Chesca This is gonna be a great night out, and it’s free! If you want to forget all your responsibilities and get groovin’ (maybe even moshing) then the brude is your go to this hump day

Jamnesty – Brudenell – Wednesday

Leeds University Amnesty society are hosting a gig showcasing local jazz, blues, funk and indie, to raise money for Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network. With performances from So To Speak, Arnold Ziff, Mondo Bizarre, Shaku. Find the Facebook event here.

Jemima If you find yourself at a loose end on a Wednesday night, what better way to spend it than at a gig? For charity? And it’s all local!

James Look, it’s the same night as the Chest Pains and Treeboy gig so you might as well be at the Brude anyway so you might as well pop in for extra fun on your already great Wednesday night.

Chesca Jazz seems to be rising to the top of the Leeds music scene and this gig is all for a good cause! Broaden your musical horizons and prepare for the Jiving rhythms to blow your mind.  

Hinds – Church – Thursday

Spanish indie-pop queens continue their relentless tour bringing the party to Leeds with Sports Team. Find the Facebook event here

Jemima To be honest for me Hinds are a bit meh? Church will be a fun venue for them, and they’re good if you’re into that sort of scene I suppose. I think my moshing days are behind me, quite honestly.

James I love Hinds and Sports Team so will fully be here for this one. Probably more excited about Sports Team (#BrexitmeansBrexit and I’m looking forward to never seeing a European band again after 2019…) I am not above moshing as I am a child at heart.

Chesca I feel girl bands are a rarity in the music industry, especially in the Leeds music scene. I’m very excited for Hinds to grace church with their sunny Spanish harmonies and glistening indie vibes. Church is such a great venue for gigs, I’d get down on Thursday night!

Snacks (@ Primal Sound) – Church – Friday

Snacks are a light live disco duo from Berlin who have graced Flux in Leeds in the last year coming over for their biggest show so far in Leeds. Find the Facebook Event here.

Jemima Quite honestly the thought of a night out at Church fills me with dread. It feels like a good gig venue but tickets are oversold for nights and it just gets overly sweaty and rammed. Snacks will be gd tho.

James I’m a sucker for a pretty space and some Berlin based disco because I’m a basic bitch at heart.

Chesca Great for all you electro heads and budding Dj’s. Great dance music in a beautiful vibrant space, get down and cut your best shapes.

Flohio – Headrow House – Saturday

Coming at you from South London Flohio is a fast rising star backed by the likes of Julie Adenuga and Toddla T she combines heavy beats with intricate lyrcism. Find the Facebook event here

Jemima Flohio is ‘ard and this will surely be an unmissable show. Headrow is nicely intimate, so this is definitely going to be a big’un.

James SE16. God Colony. Go listen to that and tell me you won’t be at this show

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