Minds Idle "It’s a bit silly, it’s poppy – but that’s not a dirty word" 2 November 2022 We speak to Sheffield's musical conundrum Minds Idle about their process, their influences, and selling out The Leadmill.
Live / stage review Living these songs: Lovejoy at Leadmill 16 October 2022 Can the biggest band you've never heard of do it on a Sunday night in Sheffield?
Live / stage review Smoky reverie: The Letrasets at the Washington 7 October 2022 Art-rock four-piece surprise with a pedal-heavy, cinematic set.
Live / stage review Escape velocity: The Wedding Present at Leadmill 27 September 2022 The power pop veterans play classic album Seamonsters in full, alongside other anthems of love and loss.
Live / stage review A clamorous climax: Slow Readers Club at Leadmill 21 September 2022 The Mancunian foursome delight a spirited Sheffield crowd with a set spanning their entire career to date.
Live / stage review Unique nostalgia: Minds Idle at Leadmill 2 July 2022 Playing their biggest headline show to date, Minds Idle’s sell-out Leadmill gig shows huge promise for the new Sheffield band.
Live / stage review Retro-soul rock and powerhouse hits: Miles Kane at The Leadmill 2 June 2022 Flashing lights, soulful energy and an adoring crowd – Miles Kane brought his long-awaited Change the Show tour to Sheffield for a special performance at The Leadmill.
Live / stage review Two Fingers to the landlord: Sea Power at The Leadmill 26 April 2022 The literate indie rockers return to Sheffield buoyed by their best record in years.
Black Country, New Road Why Ants From Up There is the best album of my adult lifetime 9 April 2022 Our music editor makes the case for the south London group's second record heralding a new era of sincerity and high romanticism.
Sea Power "I wanted us to capture some of the freewheeling, unhinged energy that we used to have” 22 March 2022 We spoke to the art rock veterans formerly known as British Sea Power, who have emerged from a productive lockdown better than ever.
