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LABEL FEATURE: Monomyth Records
Monomyth Records is a not for profit record label and artist collective based in Leeds. Established in 2017 the label is overseen by Bob Brazill and Ed Heaton. After working in the music industry for nearly three decades and encompassing all manner of roles , Bob and Ed decided to join forces. The goal of the label is to gather and develop new music from an eclectic mix of artists and to serve as a launch pad for their work
SINGLE REVIEW: The Attic Movement (ft. LIO) – ‘Leave The Car’
While I am frequently moved to tears by music I hear – as you’ll be aware if you’ve read my reviews – this is...
LIVE REVIEW: Artio supported by Allora and DeadWax – Hyde Park...
Hyde Park Book Club was buzzing, Artio – a band I have developed something of a huge liking for – are launching their EP...
SINGLE & TOUR NEWS: Molly Sarlé shares ‘This Close’, August/September 2019...
Molly Sarlé has shared a new single + video entitled ‘This Close‘. The song is a propulsive, haunting highlight off Sarlé’s debut album Karaoke...
FESTIVAL NEWS: Musicport Festival 2019 – Whitby Pavilion October 18th-20th –...
With Tier 2 weekend tickets having sold out for Musicport Festival’s 20th anniversary celebrations the organisers have now released Tier 3 & day tickets...
FESTIVAL NEWS: Tramlines Festival renames its Main Stage in memory of...
Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival has announced that its Main Stage will be renamed to ‘Nulty’s Main Stage’ in honour of the late Festival Director, Sarah...
FESTIVAL NEWS: Jon ‘The Reverend’ McClure Promises ‘Indeh Bangers’ At Official...
Taking place with Scotts and This Feeling at the O2 Academy Sheffield on Saturday 20th July
FESTIVAL NEWS: Tramlines Festival renames its Main Stage in memory of...
Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival has announced that its Main Stage will be renamed to ‘Nulty’s Main Stage’ in honour of the late Festival Director, Sarah...
LIVE REVIEW: Todmorden Orchestra: Fame & Farewell – Todmorden Town Hall...
The programme began with Igor Stravinsky’s anarchic, energetic Suite no 2 for Small Orchestra. Then came Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs. Solo soprano Paula...
LIVE REVIEW: Antony and friends – Central Methodist Church, Todmorden –...
This concert featured Antony Brannick on piano and David Leys on cello. It opened with a vigorous waltz by Chopin (Opus 18) and continued...
EVENT NEWS: Thursday Lates launch with an evening celebrating Nightclub Culture...
The Civic, Barnsley have announced the launch of Thursday Lates this summer; a monthly opportunity for visitors to experience the gallery programme after hours...
EVENT NEWS: Music Industry Panel: Getting Your Music Out, Heard And...
Leeds Lending Room @ The Library | Friday 12 July 2019
Doors: 5.30pm | Panel: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
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LSF Statement: Hope & Glory Festival
We've had some queries from our readers asking whether, because we published news pieces about Hope & Glory, we have any formal connection to,...
LSF is now all about Yorkshire
We are now all about Yorkshire. Our service is now for people living in Yorkshire and about music from and played in Yorkshire. We'll be continuing to post news of gigs and concerts in places that people living in Yorkshire can travel to.
