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Discovery: The Iddy Biddies keep indie rock alive with upcoming poetic album
As decades pass one thing remains true: indie rock will never die.
As decades pass one thing remains true: indie rock will never die.
Discovery: The Iddy Biddies keep indie rock alive with upcoming poetic album
As decades pass one thing remains true: indie rock will never die.
yorkcalling.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Discovery: The Iddy Biddies keep indie rock alive with upcoming poetic album
As decades pass one thing remains true: indie rock will never die.
As decades pass one thing remains true: indie rock will never die.
Discovery: Greece’s Hollow Shift’s dark sound feels distinctly Northern
Exploring themes of identity, isolation, and psychology, Hollow Shift’s new EP, RELOAD, has got them on my radar.
Exploring themes of identity, isolation, and psychology, Hollow Shift’s new EP, RELOAD, has got them on my radar.
Discovery: Greece’s Hollow Shift’s dark sound feels distinctly Northern
Exploring themes of identity, isolation, and psychology, Hollow Shift’s new EP, RELOAD, has got them on my radar.
yorkcalling.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Discovery: Greece’s Hollow Shift’s dark sound feels distinctly Northern
Exploring themes of identity, isolation, and psychology, Hollow Shift’s new EP, RELOAD, has got them on my radar.
Exploring themes of identity, isolation, and psychology, Hollow Shift’s new EP, RELOAD, has got them on my radar.
Death and rebirth mark Andrea Pizzo and The Purple’s Mice most ambitious work to date
We’re pretty used to Andrea Pizzo’s high concepts by now, but he and his Purple Mice’s latest project might be the most ambitious yet.
We’re pretty used to Andrea Pizzo’s high concepts by now, but he and his Purple Mice’s latest project might be the most ambitious yet.
Death and rebirth mark Andrea Pizzo and The Purple’s Mice most ambitious work to date
We’re pretty used to Andrea Pizzo’s high concepts by now, but he and his Purple Mice’s latest project might be the most ambitious yet.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Death and rebirth mark Andrea Pizzo and The Purple’s Mice most ambitious work to date
We’re pretty used to Andrea Pizzo’s high concepts by now, but he and his Purple Mice’s latest project might be the most ambitious yet.
We’re pretty used to Andrea Pizzo’s high concepts by now, but he and his Purple Mice’s latest project might be the most ambitious yet.
Discovery: Blue Sinclair welcomes us into his sultry, storytelling world
Blue Sinclair is a singular talent who writes and produces his own emotional work.
Blue Sinclair is a singular talent who writes and produces his own emotional work.
Discovery: Blue Sinclair welcomes us into his sultry, storytelling world
Blue Sinclair is a singular talent who writes and produces his own emotional work.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Discovery: Blue Sinclair welcomes us into his sultry, storytelling world
Blue Sinclair is a singular talent who writes and produces his own emotional work.
Blue Sinclair is a singular talent who writes and produces his own emotional work.
Baydream take the softly, softly approach for new lo-fi EP
Tragic Magic, the new EP by Hamburg based indie band Baydream, is a calming, soft listen.
Tragic Magic, the new EP by Hamburg based indie band Baydream, is a calming, soft listen.
Baydream take the softly, softly approach for new lo-fi EP
Tragic Magic, the new EP by Hamburg based indie band Baydream, is a calming, soft listen.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Baydream take the softly, softly approach for new lo-fi EP
Tragic Magic, the new EP by Hamburg based indie band Baydream, is a calming, soft listen.
Tragic Magic, the new EP by Hamburg based indie band Baydream, is a calming, soft listen.
Discovery: Junior gives boom bap a modern edge
Earlier this year, rapper Junior released Flyest City, a track that celebrated Chicago, USA, the city in which he grew up. Now, he’s hit our radar with his latest single, Mo Money.
Earlier this year, rapper Junior released Flyest City, a track that celebrated Chicago, USA, the city in which he grew up. Now, he’s hit our radar with his latest single, Mo Money.
Discovery: Junior gives boom bap a modern edge
Earlier this year, rapper Junior released Flyest City, a track that celebrated Chicago, USA, the city in which he grew up. Now, he’s hit our radar with his latest single, Mo Money.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Discovery: Junior gives boom bap a modern edge
Earlier this year, rapper Junior released Flyest City, a track that celebrated Chicago, USA, the city in which he grew up. Now, he’s hit our radar with his latest single, Mo Money.
Earlier this year, rapper Junior released Flyest City, a track that celebrated Chicago, USA, the city in which he grew up. Now, he’s hit our radar with his latest single, Mo Money.
Discovery: Ryan O’Connell counters modern life with lo-fi surrealism
‘90s lo-fi and ‘00s garage rock lives on in the form of Ryan O’Connell and his new album, The Weather’s Been Fine.
‘90s lo-fi and ‘00s garage rock lives on in the form of Ryan O’Connell and his new album, The Weather’s Been Fine.
Discovery: Ryan O’Connell counters modern life with lo-fi surrealism
‘90s lo-fi and ‘00s garage rock lives on in the form of Ryan O’Connell and his new album, The Weather’s Been Fine.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Discovery: Ryan O’Connell counters modern life with lo-fi surrealism
‘90s lo-fi and ‘00s garage rock lives on in the form of Ryan O’Connell and his new album, The Weather’s Been Fine.
‘90s lo-fi and ‘00s garage rock lives on in the form of Ryan O’Connell and his new album, The Weather’s Been Fine.
Discovery: Giuseppe Cucè captures the human soul in weighty new album
21 grams is the supposed weight of the human soul, mythologised in popular culture. It’s also the concept that has inspired the latest album by Giuseppe Cucè.
21 grams is the supposed weight of the human soul, mythologised in popular culture. It’s also the concept that has inspired the latest album by Giuseppe Cucè.
Discovery: Giuseppe Cucè captures the human soul in weighty new album
21 grams is the supposed weight of the human soul, mythologised in popular culture. It’s also the concept that has inspired the latest album by Giuseppe Cucè.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Discovery: Giuseppe Cucè captures the human soul in weighty new album
21 grams is the supposed weight of the human soul, mythologised in popular culture. It’s also the concept that has inspired the latest album by Giuseppe Cucè.
21 grams is the supposed weight of the human soul, mythologised in popular culture. It’s also the concept that has inspired the latest album by Giuseppe Cucè.
Going Underground: 2025 in review
In this special episode, York Calling Editor-in-Chief Graeme Smith and co-host Miles Salter reflects on 2025, touching on pop culture highlights, what was big on the blog, and art’s reaction to creeping fascism.
In this special episode, York Calling Editor-in-Chief Graeme Smith and co-host Miles Salter reflects on 2025, touching on pop culture highlights, what was big on the blog, and art’s reaction to creeping fascism.
Going Underground: 2025 in review
In this special episode, York Calling Editor-in-Chief Graeme Smith and co-host Miles Salter reflects on 2025, touching on pop culture highlights, what was big on the blog, and art’s reaction to creeping fascism.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Going Underground: 2025 in review
In this special episode, York Calling Editor-in-Chief Graeme Smith and co-host Miles Salter reflects on 2025, touching on pop culture highlights, what was big on the blog, and art’s reaction to creeping fascism.
In this special episode, York Calling Editor-in-Chief Graeme Smith and co-host Miles Salter reflects on 2025, touching on pop culture highlights, what was big on the blog, and art’s reaction to creeping fascism.
Irina Imme pens ’00s pop rock heartbreak anthem
If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of being ghosted by someone you care about, then you may find some solace in Irina Imme’s latest single, Rather Die.
If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of being ghosted by someone you care about, then you may find some solace in Irina Imme’s latest single, Rather Die.
Irina Imme pens ’00s pop rock heartbreak anthem
If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of being ghosted by someone you care about, then you may find some solace in Irina Imme’s latest single, Rather Die.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Irina Imme pens ’00s pop rock heartbreak anthem
If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of being ghosted by someone you care about, then you may find some solace in Irina Imme’s latest single, Rather Die.
If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of being ghosted by someone you care about, then you may find some solace in Irina Imme’s latest single, Rather Die.
Discovery: Highroad No. 28 returns from hiatus into a changed world
Some acts release an album then fizzle out; others release a steady stream of new stuff throughout their career. Some find themselves enduring necessary gaps between releases.
Some acts release an album then fizzle out; others release a steady stream of new stuff throughout their career. Some find themselves enduring necessary gaps between releases.
Discovery: Highroad No. 28 returns from hiatus into a changed world
Some acts release an album then fizzle out; others release a steady stream of new stuff throughout their career. Some find themselves enduring necessary gaps between releases.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Discovery: Highroad No. 28 returns from hiatus into a changed world
Some acts release an album then fizzle out; others release a steady stream of new stuff throughout their career. Some find themselves enduring necessary gaps between releases.
Some acts release an album then fizzle out; others release a steady stream of new stuff throughout their career. Some find themselves enduring necessary gaps between releases.
Tales from Acorn Wood Comes to York Theatre Royal This February
York Theatre Royal is set to become a cosy corner of Acorn Wood this February, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming stories to life.
York Theatre Royal is set to become a cosy corner of Acorn Wood this February, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming stories to life.
Tales from Acorn Wood Comes to York Theatre Royal This February
York Theatre Royal is set to become a cosy corner of Acorn Wood this February, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming stories to life.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Tales from Acorn Wood Comes to York Theatre Royal This February
York Theatre Royal is set to become a cosy corner of Acorn Wood this February, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming stories to life.
York Theatre Royal is set to become a cosy corner of Acorn Wood this February, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming stories to life.
Ooberfuse head to Bethlehem for a seasonal message of peace
Since I discovered Ooberfuse for our blog in late 2024, the duo have proved themselves a singular prospect.
Since I discovered Ooberfuse for our blog in late 2024, the duo have proved themselves a singular prospect.
Ooberfuse head to Bethlehem for a seasonal message of peace
Since I discovered Ooberfuse for our blog in late 2024, the duo have proved themselves a singular prospect.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Ooberfuse head to Bethlehem for a seasonal message of peace
Since I discovered Ooberfuse for our blog in late 2024, the duo have proved themselves a singular prospect.
Since I discovered Ooberfuse for our blog in late 2024, the duo have proved themselves a singular prospect.
Discovery: Luke Potter ends the year with reflective, vibrant folk-pop
Luke Potter is new to us, but I expect his latest single isn’t the last we’ll hear from him.
Luke Potter is new to us, but I expect his latest single isn’t the last we’ll hear from him.
Discovery: Luke Potter ends the year with reflective, vibrant folk-pop
Luke Potter is new to us, but I expect his latest single isn’t the last we’ll hear from him.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Discovery: Luke Potter ends the year with reflective, vibrant folk-pop
Luke Potter is new to us, but I expect his latest single isn’t the last we’ll hear from him.
Luke Potter is new to us, but I expect his latest single isn’t the last we’ll hear from him.
The Clause embark on huge tour with a stop in York for Independent Venue Week
2025 was a year in which dreams came true and years of independent hard work paid off for Birmingham’s new indie-rock heroes The Clause.
2025 was a year in which dreams came true and years of independent hard work paid off for Birmingham’s new indie-rock heroes The Clause.
The Clause embark on huge tour with a stop in York for Independent Venue Week
2025 was a year in which dreams came true and years of independent hard work paid off for Birmingham’s new indie-rock heroes The Clause.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
The Clause embark on huge tour with a stop in York for Independent Venue Week
2025 was a year in which dreams came true and years of independent hard work paid off for Birmingham’s new indie-rock heroes The Clause.
2025 was a year in which dreams came true and years of independent hard work paid off for Birmingham’s new indie-rock heroes The Clause.
Discovery: We shine a light on the role of producer thanks to Wain and his Rise project
Aside from a few household names, producers are the unsung heroes of the music industry, crafting hits that become famous without their name necessarily being heard.
Aside from a few household names, producers are the unsung heroes of the music industry, crafting hits that become famous without their name necessarily being heard.
Discovery: We shine a light on the role of producer thanks to Wain and his Rise project
Aside from a few household names, producers are the unsung heroes of the music industry, crafting hits that become famous without their name necessarily being heard.
yorkcalling.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Discovery: We shine a light on the role of producer thanks to Wain and his Rise project
Aside from a few household names, producers are the unsung heroes of the music industry, crafting hits that become famous without their name necessarily being heard.
Aside from a few household names, producers are the unsung heroes of the music industry, crafting hits that become famous without their name necessarily being heard.
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.
yorkcalling.co.uk
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.
yorkcalling.co.uk
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.
yorkcalling.co.uk
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.
yorkcalling.co.uk
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.