The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

Posts by Ed Biggs

PREVIEW: Gigs of the Week in Leeds, March 17th-23rd

The three best gigs to catch in Leeds this week – includes Tune-Yards, Sigrid and Baths.

PREVIEW: Gigs of the Week in Leeds, March 3rd-9th

The three best gigs coming up in Leeds this week – including Django Django, Elbow and Brian Fallon!

PLAYLIST: Songs For Snow Days

Great songs about snow, ice, wind and cold weather generally as we wait for the Beast of the East to pass over. Happy listening, and stay warm!

‘Wrapped Up In Books’ – Good Reads About Music and Bands

To mark World Book Day, here’s some of our staff’s favourite books about music – biographies, memories, histories and essays.

PLAYLIST: February 2018

All the best new music released in February 2018 – including Courtney Barnett, Chvrches, Parquet Courts, Goat Girl and Janelle Monae!

PREVIEW: Gigs of the Week in Leeds, February 24th-March 2nd

Three of the best gigs to catch in Leeds this week – including Morrissey, Pale Waves and Catholic Action.

Radiohead’s ‘Pablo Honey’, 25 Years Later

25 years after its release, we examine the reputation of Radiohead’s 1993 debut album ‘Pablo Honey’. Unfairly forgotten gem, or artistic misfire?

PREVIEW: Gigs of the Week in Leeds, February 17th-23rd

The three best gigs to see this week in Leeds – including Iglooghost, Baxter Dury and Alvvays.