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Missed Squeeze in Leeds? They’re back next year!
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career.
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career.
Missed Squeeze in Leeds? They’re back next year!
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Missed Squeeze in Leeds? They’re back next year!
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career.
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career.
Live Review: It Must Be Nostalgia – Madness and Squeeze come to Leeds
Squeeze have had a busy year - they played a great set in the summer at Halifax's Piece Hall and tonight return to Yorkshire, opening for Madness in Leeds.
Squeeze have had a busy year - they played a great set in the summer at Halifax's Piece Hall and tonight return to Yorkshire, opening for Madness in Leeds.
Live Review: It Must Be Nostalgia – Madness and Squeeze come to Leeds
Squeeze have had a busy year - they played a great set in the summer at Halifax's Piece Hall and tonight return to Yorkshire, opening for Madness in Leeds.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Live Review: It Must Be Nostalgia – Madness and Squeeze come to Leeds
Squeeze have had a busy year - they played a great set in the summer at Halifax's Piece Hall and tonight return to Yorkshire, opening for Madness in Leeds.
Squeeze have had a busy year - they played a great set in the summer at Halifax's Piece Hall and tonight return to Yorkshire, opening for Madness in Leeds.
Discovery: Alley (The Band) share their origins and new single
Born from the active music scene in and around Southampton, Alley (The Band) have a classic sound and compelling origin story.
Born from the active music scene in and around Southampton, Alley (The Band) have a classic sound and compelling origin story.
Discovery: Alley (The Band) share their origins and new single
Born from the active music scene in and around Southampton, Alley (The Band) have a classic sound and compelling origin story.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Discovery: Alley (The Band) share their origins and new single
Born from the active music scene in and around Southampton, Alley (The Band) have a classic sound and compelling origin story.
Born from the active music scene in and around Southampton, Alley (The Band) have a classic sound and compelling origin story.
Lemon close the year with a seductive, psychedelic single
2025 has seen Lemon release a single every month, culminating in their most psychedelic effort of them all, Love Thing.
2025 has seen Lemon release a single every month, culminating in their most psychedelic effort of them all, Love Thing.
Lemon close the year with a seductive, psychedelic single
2025 has seen Lemon release a single every month, culminating in their most psychedelic effort of them all, Love Thing.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Lemon close the year with a seductive, psychedelic single
2025 has seen Lemon release a single every month, culminating in their most psychedelic effort of them all, Love Thing.
2025 has seen Lemon release a single every month, culminating in their most psychedelic effort of them all, Love Thing.
Loveproof explore the dark side of modern life in edgy new album
Loveproof’s new album Neon Blood Volume 2 is a necessary reflection of the damaging conventions of modern life.
Loveproof’s new album Neon Blood Volume 2 is a necessary reflection of the damaging conventions of modern life.
Loveproof explore the dark side of modern life in edgy new album
Loveproof’s new album Neon Blood Volume 2 is a necessary reflection of the damaging conventions of modern life.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Loveproof explore the dark side of modern life in edgy new album
Loveproof’s new album Neon Blood Volume 2 is a necessary reflection of the damaging conventions of modern life.
Loveproof’s new album Neon Blood Volume 2 is a necessary reflection of the damaging conventions of modern life.
Discovery: Erro blend classic genres in emotionally raw sophomore album
Erro’s debt album Strawberry Moon was well-received and critically praised. Now, they’ve hit our radar with its follow-up, Shadowland. Does it live up to expectations?
Erro’s debt album Strawberry Moon was well-received and critically praised. Now, they’ve hit our radar with its follow-up, Shadowland. Does it live up to expectations?
Discovery: Erro blend classic genres in emotionally raw sophomore album
Erro’s debt album Strawberry Moon was well-received and critically praised. Now, they’ve hit our radar with its follow-up, Shadowland. Does it live up to expectations?
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Discovery: Erro blend classic genres in emotionally raw sophomore album
Erro’s debt album Strawberry Moon was well-received and critically praised. Now, they’ve hit our radar with its follow-up, Shadowland. Does it live up to expectations?
Erro’s debt album Strawberry Moon was well-received and critically praised. Now, they’ve hit our radar with its follow-up, Shadowland. Does it live up to expectations?
Bradford welcomes Gorillaz for the first time ahead of arena tour
Global phenomenon Gorillaz will visit Bradford for the first time when Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s BRIT and Grammy-winning British band play two very special warm-up shows at Bradford Live - the magnificent, newly restored art…
Global phenomenon Gorillaz will visit Bradford for the first time when Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s BRIT and Grammy-winning British band play two very special warm-up shows at Bradford Live - the magnificent, newly restored art…
Bradford welcomes Gorillaz for the first time ahead of arena tour
Global phenomenon Gorillaz will visit Bradford for the first time when Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s BRIT and Grammy-winning British band play two very special warm-up shows at Bradford Live - the magnificent, newly restored art deco building in the heart of the UK’s City of Culture - on 13 and 14 March 2026.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Bradford welcomes Gorillaz for the first time ahead of arena tour
Global phenomenon Gorillaz will visit Bradford for the first time when Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s BRIT and Grammy-winning British band play two very special warm-up shows at Bradford Live - the magnificent, newly restored art…
Global phenomenon Gorillaz will visit Bradford for the first time when Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s BRIT and Grammy-winning British band play two very special warm-up shows at Bradford Live - the magnificent, newly restored art…
Discovery: the trans-Atlantic big riverz bring modern country pop melancholy
A new, trans-Atlantic, alt-country-pop project, big riverz have caught my attention thanks to their second single, Running.
A new, trans-Atlantic, alt-country-pop project, big riverz have caught my attention thanks to their second single, Running.
Discovery: the trans-Atlantic big riverz bring modern country pop melancholy
A new, trans-Atlantic, alt-country-pop project, big riverz have caught my attention thanks to their second single, Running.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Discovery: the trans-Atlantic big riverz bring modern country pop melancholy
A new, trans-Atlantic, alt-country-pop project, big riverz have caught my attention thanks to their second single, Running.
A new, trans-Atlantic, alt-country-pop project, big riverz have caught my attention thanks to their second single, Running.
The reunited D:Ream are playing two 2026 headline shows, and one’s in Leeds
D:Ream’s Things Can Only Get Better was one of the biggest hits of the ‘90s, the dance anthem becoming a cultural phenomenon after spending four weeks at #1 and then earning a BRIT Award nomination for Best Single.
D:Ream’s Things Can Only Get Better was one of the biggest hits of the ‘90s, the dance anthem becoming a cultural phenomenon after spending four weeks at #1 and then earning a BRIT Award nomination for Best Single.
The reunited D:Ream are playing two 2026 headline shows, and one’s in Leeds
D:Ream’s Things Can Only Get Better was one of the biggest hits of the ‘90s, the dance anthem becoming a cultural phenomenon after spending four weeks at #1 and then earning a BRIT Award nomination for Best Single.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The reunited D:Ream are playing two 2026 headline shows, and one’s in Leeds
D:Ream’s Things Can Only Get Better was one of the biggest hits of the ‘90s, the dance anthem becoming a cultural phenomenon after spending four weeks at #1 and then earning a BRIT Award nomination for Best Single.
D:Ream’s Things Can Only Get Better was one of the biggest hits of the ‘90s, the dance anthem becoming a cultural phenomenon after spending four weeks at #1 and then earning a BRIT Award nomination for Best Single.
Live Review: A comedic spectacle? Oh yes it is! York Theatre Royal’s Panto is here
Last night I consumed a deliciously magical confection, sprinkled with fairy dust.
Last night I consumed a deliciously magical confection, sprinkled with fairy dust.
Live Review: A comedic spectacle? Oh yes it is! York Theatre Royal’s Panto is here
Last night I consumed a deliciously magical confection, sprinkled with fairy dust.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Live Review: A comedic spectacle? Oh yes it is! York Theatre Royal’s Panto is here
Last night I consumed a deliciously magical confection, sprinkled with fairy dust.
Last night I consumed a deliciously magical confection, sprinkled with fairy dust.
Discovery: Ellie Walker releases must listen folk pop EP
Carrying the torch for the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, Ellie Walker is new to our blog through her vulnerable EP, The Balance.
Carrying the torch for the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, Ellie Walker is new to our blog through her vulnerable EP, The Balance.
Discovery: Ellie Walker releases must listen folk pop EP
Carrying the torch for the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, Ellie Walker is new to our blog through her vulnerable EP, The Balance.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Discovery: Ellie Walker releases must listen folk pop EP
Carrying the torch for the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, Ellie Walker is new to our blog through her vulnerable EP, The Balance.
Carrying the torch for the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, Ellie Walker is new to our blog through her vulnerable EP, The Balance.
Discovery: Andrew Savage offers a rewarding, reflective experience
Andrew Savage’s debut full-length album Patchwork is a satisfying and cohesive listen, a record that thrives on its percussive guitar work and roots in folk, Americana, and folk‑punk.
Andrew Savage’s debut full-length album Patchwork is a satisfying and cohesive listen, a record that thrives on its percussive guitar work and roots in folk, Americana, and folk‑punk.
Discovery: Andrew Savage offers a rewarding, reflective experience
Andrew Savage’s debut full-length album Patchwork is a satisfying and cohesive listen, a record that thrives on its percussive guitar work and roots in folk, Americana, and folk‑punk.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Discovery: Andrew Savage offers a rewarding, reflective experience
Andrew Savage’s debut full-length album Patchwork is a satisfying and cohesive listen, a record that thrives on its percussive guitar work and roots in folk, Americana, and folk‑punk.
Andrew Savage’s debut full-length album Patchwork is a satisfying and cohesive listen, a record that thrives on its percussive guitar work and roots in folk, Americana, and folk‑punk.
Discovery: Hovercraft restore the voice of their troubled singer
New to our blog, Grimsby-based Hovercraft have come to our attention through a poignant restoration of an earlier work.
New to our blog, Grimsby-based Hovercraft have come to our attention through a poignant restoration of an earlier work.
Discovery: Hovercraft restore the voice of their troubled singer
New to our blog, Grimsby-based Hovercraft have come to our attention through a poignant restoration of an earlier work.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Discovery: Hovercraft restore the voice of their troubled singer
New to our blog, Grimsby-based Hovercraft have come to our attention through a poignant restoration of an earlier work.
New to our blog, Grimsby-based Hovercraft have come to our attention through a poignant restoration of an earlier work.
Millie Manders and the Shutup are coming to Leeds, but first, they’re gonna break stuff
Millie Manders and the Shutup have released the video for their cover of the Limp Bizkit classic Break Stuff.
Millie Manders and the Shutup have released the video for their cover of the Limp Bizkit classic Break Stuff.
Millie Manders and the Shutup are coming to Leeds, but first, they’re gonna break stuff
Millie Manders and the Shutup have released the video for their cover of the Limp Bizkit classic Break Stuff.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Millie Manders and the Shutup are coming to Leeds, but first, they’re gonna break stuff
Millie Manders and the Shutup have released the video for their cover of the Limp Bizkit classic Break Stuff.
Millie Manders and the Shutup have released the video for their cover of the Limp Bizkit classic Break Stuff.
Jah Wobble comes to Yorkshire, announces re-release of classic album
Having recently completed their 2025 UK autumn tour, Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart have announced a further tour for the spring of 2026 that continues their huge touring schedule over recent years.
Having recently completed their 2025 UK autumn tour, Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart have announced a further tour for the spring of 2026 that continues their huge touring schedule over recent years.
Jah Wobble comes to Yorkshire, announces re-release of classic album
Having recently completed their 2025 UK autumn tour, Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart have announced a further tour for the spring of 2026 that continues their huge touring schedule over recent years.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Jah Wobble comes to Yorkshire, announces re-release of classic album
Having recently completed their 2025 UK autumn tour, Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart have announced a further tour for the spring of 2026 that continues their huge touring schedule over recent years.
Having recently completed their 2025 UK autumn tour, Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart have announced a further tour for the spring of 2026 that continues their huge touring schedule over recent years.
Discovery: Wuzy Bambussy release old school anthem for the downtrodden
If you’ve ever looked around at the evil and the greed in the world and wondered just how you’ll go on, Wuzy Bambussy have a hymn for you.
If you’ve ever looked around at the evil and the greed in the world and wondered just how you’ll go on, Wuzy Bambussy have a hymn for you.
Discovery: Wuzy Bambussy release old school anthem for the downtrodden
If you’ve ever looked around at the evil and the greed in the world and wondered just how you’ll go on, Wuzy Bambussy have a hymn for you.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Discovery: Wuzy Bambussy release old school anthem for the downtrodden
If you’ve ever looked around at the evil and the greed in the world and wondered just how you’ll go on, Wuzy Bambussy have a hymn for you.
If you’ve ever looked around at the evil and the greed in the world and wondered just how you’ll go on, Wuzy Bambussy have a hymn for you.
Discovery: MavAngelo reflects on the holiday season
MavAngelo is a John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix-inspired artist who has just hit my radar.
MavAngelo is a John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix-inspired artist who has just hit my radar.
Discovery: MavAngelo reflects on the holiday season
MavAngelo is a John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix-inspired artist who has just hit my radar.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Discovery: MavAngelo reflects on the holiday season
MavAngelo is a John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix-inspired artist who has just hit my radar.
MavAngelo is a John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix-inspired artist who has just hit my radar.
The Damned will play one-off covers show in Manchester ahead of 50th anniversary
The Damned announce the release of Not Like Everybody Else, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6 March…
The Damned announce the release of Not Like Everybody Else, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6 March…
The Damned will play one-off covers show in Manchester ahead of 50th anniversary
The Damned announce the release of Not Like Everybody Else, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6 March 2025.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Damned will play one-off covers show in Manchester ahead of 50th anniversary
The Damned announce the release of Not Like Everybody Else, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6 March…
The Damned announce the release of Not Like Everybody Else, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6 March…
Self Esteem in the latest headliner announced for next year’s Live at York Museum Gardens
Yorkshire’s own Self Esteem will headline York Museum Gardens on Friday 10 July 2026 as part of the Live at York Museum Gardens concert series, which sees unique performances from musical legends and rising…
Yorkshire’s own Self Esteem will headline York Museum Gardens on Friday 10 July 2026 as part of the Live at York Museum Gardens concert series, which sees unique performances from musical legends and rising…
Self Esteem in the latest headliner announced for next year’s Live at York Museum Gardens
Yorkshire’s own Self Esteem will headline York Museum Gardens on Friday 10 July 2026 as part of the Live at York Museum Gardens concert series, which sees unique performances from musical legends and rising stars take place within the botanical gardens of the city’s much-loved landmark.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Self Esteem in the latest headliner announced for next year’s Live at York Museum Gardens
Yorkshire’s own Self Esteem will headline York Museum Gardens on Friday 10 July 2026 as part of the Live at York Museum Gardens concert series, which sees unique performances from musical legends and rising…
Yorkshire’s own Self Esteem will headline York Museum Gardens on Friday 10 July 2026 as part of the Live at York Museum Gardens concert series, which sees unique performances from musical legends and rising…
Discovery: Italy’s Gee Whiz! have their ‘Get Back’ moment
Peter Jackson’s Get Back, the Beatles biopic which included restored early footage of the band, was one of the most notable moments in recent year when it comes to music.
Peter Jackson’s Get Back, the Beatles biopic which included restored early footage of the band, was one of the most notable moments in recent year when it comes to music.
Discovery: Italy’s Gee Whiz! have their ‘Get Back’ moment
Peter Jackson’s Get Back, the Beatles biopic which included restored early footage of the band, was one of the most notable moments in recent year when it comes to music.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Discovery: Italy’s Gee Whiz! have their ‘Get Back’ moment
Peter Jackson’s Get Back, the Beatles biopic which included restored early footage of the band, was one of the most notable moments in recent year when it comes to music.
Peter Jackson’s Get Back, the Beatles biopic which included restored early footage of the band, was one of the most notable moments in recent year when it comes to music.
Live Review: Wolf Alice put on a show with substance at the First Direct Arena
When I tried to describe Wolf Alice to someone who hadn't heard of them, I struggled. So that doesn't bode well for this review.
When I tried to describe Wolf Alice to someone who hadn't heard of them, I struggled. So that doesn't bode well for this review.
Live Review: Wolf Alice put on a show with substance at the First Direct Arena
When I tried to describe Wolf Alice to someone who hadn't heard of them, I struggled. So that doesn't bode well for this review.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Live Review: Wolf Alice put on a show with substance at the First Direct Arena
When I tried to describe Wolf Alice to someone who hadn't heard of them, I struggled. So that doesn't bode well for this review.
When I tried to describe Wolf Alice to someone who hadn't heard of them, I struggled. So that doesn't bode well for this review.
The legendary Alanis Morissette is returning to the UK
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Alanis Morissette has today announced she will be performing at Crystal Palace Park, London on Saturday 4 July 2026 as she returns to the UK and Ireland next summer for a very special run of just six…
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Alanis Morissette has today announced she will be performing at Crystal Palace Park, London on Saturday 4 July 2026 as she returns to the UK and Ireland next summer for a very special run of just six…
The legendary Alanis Morissette is returning to the UK
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Alanis Morissette has today announced she will be performing at Crystal Palace Park, London on Saturday 4 July 2026 as she returns to the UK and Ireland next summer for a very special run of just six exclusive dates.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The legendary Alanis Morissette is returning to the UK
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Alanis Morissette has today announced she will be performing at Crystal Palace Park, London on Saturday 4 July 2026 as she returns to the UK and Ireland next summer for a very special run of just six…
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Alanis Morissette has today announced she will be performing at Crystal Palace Park, London on Saturday 4 July 2026 as she returns to the UK and Ireland next summer for a very special run of just six…
York’s newest rockers Too Late for Gods announce debut show
Too Late for Gods (TL4G) are a genre-bending post-hardcore three piece from the mean streets of York.
Too Late for Gods (TL4G) are a genre-bending post-hardcore three piece from the mean streets of York.
York’s newest rockers Too Late for Gods announce debut show
Too Late for Gods (TL4G) are a genre-bending post-hardcore three piece from the mean streets of York.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
York’s newest rockers Too Late for Gods announce debut show
Too Late for Gods (TL4G) are a genre-bending post-hardcore three piece from the mean streets of York.
Too Late for Gods (TL4G) are a genre-bending post-hardcore three piece from the mean streets of York.
Flat Moon are here to fill up for funk stomach
It feels sometimes like the world has lost its funk. If that’s the case, then Flat Moon are here to restore it.
It feels sometimes like the world has lost its funk. If that’s the case, then Flat Moon are here to restore it.
Flat Moon are here to fill up for funk stomach
It feels sometimes like the world has lost its funk. If that’s the case, then Flat Moon are here to restore it.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Flat Moon are here to fill up for funk stomach
It feels sometimes like the world has lost its funk. If that’s the case, then Flat Moon are here to restore it.
It feels sometimes like the world has lost its funk. If that’s the case, then Flat Moon are here to restore it.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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