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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...
SINGLE REVIEW: Archie Baker – ‘Holiday’
‘Holiday’ is the lead release from Sheffield based Archie’s upcoming EP - ‘Adult Fiasco’ - which is due out in December. I’ve had a...
EP REVIEW: Necktr – ‘Grow’
Necktr described themselves as a progressive neo-soul band in the email they sent me, so I knew I was going to get that mix-up...
GRANT NEWS: MOBO Trust and Help Musicians expand partnership and support...
Enhanced support package empowers artists with 1:1 business guidance, health support, and funding for creative output. 2020 MOBO Help Musicians Fund promises to reach more musicians than ever before by growing investment to £100,000
EP REVIEW: Tshok – ‘Live at the Penthouse’
Tshok play klezmer, but it’s klezmer that pushes the envelope, it’s kind of more jazzy than you’d usually expect. And they throw in all...
SINGLE REVIEW: Fiat Lux – ‘(How Will We Ever) Work This...
Last year I had the enormous pleasure of attending Fiat Lux’s reformation gig (read my review) which was something of a spine tingling experience...
GRANT NEWS: MOBO Trust and Help Musicians expand partnership and support...
Enhanced support package empowers artists with 1:1 business guidance, health support, and funding for creative output. 2020 MOBO Help Musicians Fund promises to reach more musicians than ever before by growing investment to £100,000
GRANT NEWS: MOBO Trust and Help Musicians expand partnership and support...
Enhanced support package empowers artists with 1:1 business guidance, health support, and funding for creative output. 2020 MOBO Help Musicians Fund promises to reach more musicians than ever before by growing investment to £100,000
CAMPAIGN NEWS: Grassroots Music Venue Crisis Fund
On 30 March Music Venue Trust launched a Grassroots Music Venue Crisis Fund, calling on the music industry, cultural sector and high net worth...
CAMPAIGN NEWS: Grassroots Music Venue Crisis Fund
On 30 March Music Venue Trust launched a Grassroots Music Venue Crisis Fund, calling on the music industry, cultural sector and high net worth...
STREAMING NEWS: Royal Albert Hall launches Royal Albert Home: new free...
Royal Albert Hall launches #RoyalAlbertHome, streaming a season of free shows on its website direct from artists’ living rooms
Royal Albert Home will open its...
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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.
