There’s been a lot of political talk in the Express of late. Wildly differing opinions on MPs, on elections, on the state of Wakefield today. Are we the third happiest city in the county, or a graveyard of broken businesses, ruined dreams? It’s an age old political tactic, but the idea of ‘divide and conquer’ Read the full article…
“The Kids Are Alright” sang The Who. And you know what? They were right. They also said, “I hope I die before I get old” but only one of them stuck to that promise. I bring this up because this weekend a group of young folk from Castleford have organised their own festival at Nostell Read the full article…
One of the great things about Culture; how it grows, develops, drags new people in and spits others out, is that there are certain defining moments, or achievements, or people, around which others can circle, and bask in their glow. Shared experiences we can all lock into. Although a broad term, Punk would be one Read the full article…
I’m sure we were all impressed last week with Sue Cheshire’s eloquent plea for a turn away from apathy towards involvement in politics. There’s much debate at the moment as to what should be done with what appears to be a broken system. Russell Brand, who is now the most famous Russell in the world Read the full article…
I’m always telling you lot to get out there and try something different, from over here in what to you is likely an odd world of fanzines, obscure indie bands and outlandish principals. Don’t let it be said I don’t return the favour. Last week I went to watch Sophie May Williams play at The Read the full article…
One of the founding ideas of Rhubarb Bomb was that of a future where bands didn’t have to pretend they were from somewhere other than Wakefield to be noticed. I’ve said I’m from Leeds before; whenever I’m abroad and someone asks me where I’m from. I say either Yorkshire, or Near Leeds. But bands, in Read the full article…
It’s exactly eleven and a half years since I last reviewed The Quireboys live. At the time I was writing for a Rock and Metal magazine, primarily covering the heavier end of the spectrum. However, when the chance to catch Alice Cooper headlining at Birmingham N.E.C presented itself I wasn’t about to think twice. I’m Read the full article…
(originally published May 2010) Legendary comedian Richard Herring needs no introduction. Plus, we’re short on space. Hear him speak: In your new show Hitler Moustache you look at society’s hypocrisy towards race and take a closer look at the work of the BNP. I know you’ve tackled them before, but why did now seem the Read the full article…
I have to admit to being a fan of Jamiesaysmile already; so I knew I was going to enjoy this as soon as I got it, I just didn’t know how much. I always worry when people use the phrase ‘stripped back’ when describing a new release, mainly because it makes me think of Radio Read the full article…
As you read this, I shall be drinking and eating the finest European foods in either Germany or Italy. Am I writing this just to make you feel jealous? Of course I am. But there is another reason I am out here. Two, in fact. If UKIP have done well in the elections it is Read the full article…