For some artists the process of creativity is mostly spontaneous, taking them over like a forest fire and not quitting … More
Author: arcticreviewsblog
Hi, my name is Andy & I live in Leeds, in northern England. I've been writing about music for more than ten years. My work outside of this blog is featured on Live4ever and Contact Music.
Diary Date – April Towers
Odd Job Promotions have been putting on shows in Leeds for a couple of years now, giving a platform to … More
The Orielles – Silver Dollar Moment Review
Out now on Heavenly. Nestled between two beacons of post-industrial genesis in Leeds and Manchester, successful bands from the town … More
Creep Show – Mr.Dynamite Review
In such venal times, what other refuge is there for anyone but in the depths of the absurd? Anyone who … More
Introducing March’s Playlist
Better late then ever…updated 26.03. TONS of new stuff, from Two Door Cinema Club, Years & Years, Courtney Barnett, Diplo … More
In Town This Week – Hookworms
The story surrounding Leeds band Hookworms third album Microshift isn’t uplifting just because it became a surprise top 20 hit … More
Franz Ferdinand – Always Ascending Review
Given that their last album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions was created out of the band’s near demise, the … More
Idles – Exclusive Interview
Bristolian five piece Idles had a tumultuous 2017, releasing the widely acclaimed album Brutalism and with their hilarious and visceral live … More
Weekender #8 Goldie – Timeless
Like all good urban legends, the tale of how Clifford Joseph Price, formerly of Walsall and then London via Miami … More
Goldie – Timeless Review
Released 12th September 1995. An upfront, bastard child of rave, Jungle had until 1993 remained firmly underground, it’s shredding bass … More
The Voice Of Unreason 