Author Archives: Becky Rogers

About Becky Rogers

Deputy Editor. Talk to me about new music and french disco.

INTERVIEW: Vitamin

Comprised of Jared Laville (vocals), Cameron Fraser (guitar), Harry Smith (bass) and Theo Cookson (drums), Vitamin are an indie-pop four-piece from Leeds who have been making a name for themselves since 2014. Now signed to National Anthem, the same label…

Interview: Nina Fine

Live At Leeds is all about the spontaneity. Walking past participating venues and going in to have a quick look at who’s playing is the done thing. With so many new and upcoming acts playing across the city of Leeds,…

Interview: Benjamin Francis Leftwich

It’s been five years since the release of his debut album, Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm, but Benjamin Francis Leftwich has made his much awaited return with his upcoming record After The Rain. To be released on August 19 via…

Interview: Declan McKenna

They say first impressions are everything, and for Declan McKenna, he’s proved that right. After winning a slot on the stages of Glastonbury through their Emerging Talent Competition last year, Declan’s name has been thrown around a lot. This year…

LIVE: Live At Leeds Festival, 30.04.16

Since it’s beginnings back in 2007 with just 1,500 attendees, Live At Leeds has grown to be the huge festival it is today. Now boasting 186 acts across 23 stages, the festival was well deserving of its win of Best…

FESTIVAL GUIDE: Live At Leeds

Name: Live At Leeds Where: 17 different venues across Leeds city centre When: Saturday 30th April Headliners: Jess Glynee, Circa Waves, Corinne Bailey Rae, Mystery Jets, Band of Skulls, We Are Scientists, Ghostpoet, Rat Boy and Blossoms Also Appearing: Benjamin Francis…

INTERVIEW: Blossoms

Having formed back in 2013, Stockport’s Blossoms are made up of Tom Odgen (Vocals/Guitar), Charlie Salt (Bass/BV’s), Josh Drewhurst (Lead Guitar), Joe Donavan (Drums) and Myles Kellock (Keyboards/BV’s). With their UK tour now in full tow, Gigslutz caught up with…

INTERVIEW: Best Friends

Best Friends have been immersed in the UK DIY scene since their beginnings in 2011. Even with the release of their Throwing Up EP back in 2012, they’ve been incorporating their influences of “US garage rock, indie rock, psych, punk…