Film Review: Malkovich and Rockwell Deliver McDonagh’s Poetry in Wild Horse Nine
Martin McDonagh’s brilliance shines again in Wild Horse Nine. A writer and director who eschews cliches, his recent films (including Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and In Bruges) deal with bruised humans trying to make sense of a harsh world. The same attitude fills Wild Horse Nine, which is frequently funny.
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Live Photoset: Yard Act at Leeds O2 Academy
Yard Act headlined O2 Academy Leeds on Friday 6 November, with Lava La Rue in support. Here are Mark Ratcliffe’s photos from the night.
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Eddie and the Hot Rods Play The Crescent with Johnny Seven
Eddie and the Hot Rods will play The Crescent in York on Friday 13 November, with Johnny Seven in support.
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Discovery: Stellar Jays Offer Varied Roots Rock In Love Letter Album
Roots rock and Americana band Stellar Jays have just released their second full studio album Merit Badge and it’s got them on our radar.
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Fiora Anicca Finds Unlikely Connection In Searching Single
Polish-British alternative artist Fiora Anicca, based near Leeds, first graced our pages in 2025 through her dark and expressive single Circles.
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Discovery: Open Blue’s Raw EP is a Songwriting Feast
Chronicling the raw aftermath of personal tragedy, Open Blue has landed on our radar through their powerful EP, Songs About Other People.
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Live Review: A soaring falsetto, a glittering dancefloor and a masterclass in timeless soul.
Jalen Ngonda @ O2 Academy, Leeds – 1st November 2026 Words and Photos – John Hayhurst For much of Sunday night, the date inside Leeds’ O2 … Continue reading Live Review: A soaring falsetto, a glittering dancefloor and a masterclass in timeless soul.
Live Review: Twenty-six songs, two exceptional voices and a Yorkshire crowd in full chorus.
Paul Heaton & Rianne Downey @ First Direct Arena, Leeds – 31 October 2026 Words and Photos – John Hayhurst A packed First Direct Arena is … Continue reading Live Review: Twenty-six songs, two exceptional voices and a Yorkshire crowd in full chorus.
Live Review: Sharp tongues, rattling folk tunes, and a Tuesday ‘Irish’ Night with no intention of behaving
The Mary Wallopers @ O2 Academy, Leeds – 27th October 2026 Words and Photos – John Hayhurst Tuesday night is doing a convincing impression of Saturday … Continue reading Live Review: Sharp tongues, rattling folk tunes, and a Tuesday ‘Irish’ Night with no intention of behaving
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