Musical Mathematics

This year’s StrangeForms Festival in Leeds is set to be huge, with performances from Cleft, Alpha Male Tea Party, Vasa, Body Hound and more. For the past few years, Bad Owl have established themselves as THE promoters for left-field music in Leeds. Consistently putting on some of the best shows ...
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With only a few weeks to go until ArcTanGent 2015, we thought we’d put a spotlight on a few of the bands we’re really looking forward to seeing. We’ve put together a list 10 bands that we can’t wait to see at this year’s festival. 10 bands that you – ...
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They’ve been in hiding for a while, but finally, Leeds trio Campfires are back on form with a new line-up and live session. It’s always a bit of a weird one when a band goes through a line-up change. Things can quickly go off track. Old members can get arsey, ...
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Brace yourselves kids, ’cause Alpha Male Tea Party are coming to Leeds at the start of April, and they’re bringing Valerian Swing and Body Hound with them too. Sometimes, when we write a gig preview here at MM, we’ve got a lot to say. There might be a new, completely ...
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On Thursday the 9th of April, three of our favourite bands – Town Portal, Alarmist and Cleft – all play the Wharf Chambers in Leeds. It’s been a few months since we were last involved with a show in Leeds. But, with 2015 well and truly underway, we’re super happy ...
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Gnarwolves‘ biggest UK tour to date is coming in December, and they’re bringing along some special American friends. Tuesday 2nd December 2014, The Fleece, Bristol – £8 adv Gnarwolves have successfully built on the reputation their flawless three EPs gave them in 2014 with a blistering debut full-length. Gnarwolves is ...
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Joyce Manor‘s upcoming UK tour for third album Never Hungover Again is heading to Bristol.. You’ve really been sleeping on something special if you haven’t given the last four months of your 2014 to Never Hungover Again. Joyce Manor’s third full-length is typically fleeting, clocking in at under 20 minutes ...
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Three of our favourite up-coming artists – Usurp, Rise, Patchwork Natives and Orchards – all play a FREE show at The Gladstone in Brighton on the 8th of November Brighton is increasingly becoming a beacon for math-rock and instrumental music in the UK. It’s home to some of the scene’s ...
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Boasting a stellar line-up of crowd-warming favourites and impeccable wildcard choices, this year’s Handmade Festival is set to be the continuation of something truly amazing. After the success of last year’s weekender, which featured performances from the likes of Rolo Tomassi, Maybeshewill, Tall Ships, Dutch Uncles and many more, Leicester ...
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I’m not going to lie, there may be some conflict of interest here. Yes, I went to primary school with Charlie Barnes, and secondary school, and… college, a’hem. But! That doesn’t change the fact that he makes some bloody awesome music… Having put on one of the best shows at ...
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MM are proud to present the second in Juffage’s month-long series of live videos recorded on his mammoth tour of Europe at the tail end of 2012. Intimate and beautifully shot, these videos give a unique feel for the passion and intensity of this unique solo performer… Whilst he has ...
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Originally from the States, the now Leeds-based solo, multi-instrumentalist Jeff T. Smith aka Juffage has always been one for experimenting. And his newest project is no exception… Known for his loop-based pairing of electronic and acoustical instrumentation, Jeff T. Smith’s next venture as Juffage is set to be a marval ...
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Welcome to The 1975. Immerse yourself in their dreamy indie-pop and step into their imaginative sound-scapes that all evoke an inherent nostalgia for when things were simpler; for when you were younger and everything seemed more intense. A clever blend of electronic instrumentation alongside the band’s traditional 4-piece setup showcases ...
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Avast, ye land lubbers! We come to pillage your town, drink your rum, and chase your women!” MM have decided to launch a bit of a DIY radio station which will be up on Mixcloud every Monday (mixcloud.com/MusicalMathematics) and we want to get people involved so if anyone has any ...
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