In a world dominated by big-time promoters who just put on a band and throw together a line-up consisting of whoever can be bothered to play Heir’s Blueprint really does show a way to a better kind of live music event. Heir are a DIY pop band who have developed a devoted Leeds following […]
Stretch to Dance: The Weird and Wonderful World of the Stretchy Dance Supply
You do not stretch enough, Stretchy Dance Supply can help with that. Stretchy Dance Supply is a gathering of like minded individuals led by Cuil, Breaka, Loyal Hardware and Sourpuss who first got together at Wharf Chambers at the beginning of February. The music ranges from house to Jungle via some filthy breaks and wholesome […]
We’re going to WHP’s Mastermix on the 16th, and you should be too…
On Saturday the 16th of December, Warehouse Project in Manchester is hosting one of its final and biggest nights of the season. The event – that runs for the final 4 months of every year – is being taken over by Glasgow’s Jackmaster and his music label, Numbers. You might have caught the man himself […]
Can you feel it? Larry Heard to play Warehouse Project for Love International
Since opening its doors in 2006, Manchester’s Warehouse Project has built a reputation hosting the most respected and beloved music producers in the business. Love International in December will be no exception, with a carefully curated line-up of diverse acts spearheaded by one of the founding fathers of house music, Larry Heard. If you don’t […]
LSR News: Who is Jack Straw?
If you look carefully enough, on the large dedication wall of sponsors next to the refectory, you can see the name Jack Straw. Today, Straw was interviewed by LSR after his tour of the new union. But who is he, and why was he having a private tour? From 1975 to 2015, Straw was […]
LSR News meets Jack Straw
Jack Straw, former Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary under Tony Blair, came to Leeds this week to tour the upgraded Union. As a former head of Leeds University Union and President of the NUS we thought he was perfectly placed to answer a few of our questions from Brexit to tuition fees, Corbyn and Iraq. […]
LSR News speaks to Robert Grillo
Robert Grillo is the author of Farm to Fable, a book seeking to explain lies told by the meat industry. We gave him a call: [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/thisislsr/lsr-news-speaks-to-robert-grillo/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1] […]
LSR News: Violence at the Bingo
Last week Leeds Student Radio were offered a table to review the Bongo’s Bingo Oktoberfest Special at South Bank Depot, not far from the event’s usual home at Canal Mills. We arrived to the raucous party you’d expect from the famously fun night, the only difference was that everything – the crowd, the drinks, the […]
World Mental Health Day – LSR Meets the Man Using Football Manager for Suicide Prevention
Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. We spoke to Jonny Sharples who uses the fame of his virtual Football Manager prodigy Ivica Strok to promote the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who raise money and awareness to fight suicide in men under 45. Click play below to listen [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/thisislsr/mental-health-awareness-day-lsr-news-speaks-to-jonny-sharples/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1] […]
LSR Interview: UCU Strike 2017
Last week, Anna and Jess spoke to Vicky Blake and Brendan Nicholls, representatives of the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU). The UCU is striking next week, over proposed changes to university statutes. They argue that the changes, which would introduce ‘some other substantial reason’ as a reason for dismissal, threaten academic freedom. The University argues […]