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36 36: FIGHTING TALK “I think we needed to scratch the itch and just make the best record we ever have.” Vaccines frontman Justin Hayward-Young on Combat Sports, the band’s fourth album and their most personal to date.
APRIL FOOLS
19: CITY VIEWS
PHIL TURNER (MD)
After getting off very much on the wrong foot, Conchie details how his relationship with the Steel City blossomed into something special.
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30: A FAMILY AFFAIR
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We spent a morning poking around the Fat Whites’ Attercliffe-based studio before speaking to band member Nathan Saoudi about settling in Sheffield and how the northern winters have made him more productive than ever.
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88: A CLASS ACT A few months prior to the opening of his brand new exhibition ‘This Class Works’, Pete McKee talks to Exposed about why it’s important to battle current misconceptions of the British working class and the tragedy of the arts slowly disappearing from the national curriculum.
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11: UPFRONT 52: FOOD & DRINK 61: THINGS TO DO 63: NIGHTLIFE 65: COMEDY 69: MUSIC 85: LGBT 88: CULTURE
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WISDOM OF THE JARV
DIFFERENT CLASS You know what they say: you wait ages for a Jarvis Cocker homecoming gig, and then two come along at once. Last month Sheffield’s favourite prodigal son announced a small UK tour including two dates at the Peak Cavern on 6th and 7th April, confirming that some new material is on the way from the Intakeborn singer.
“THE THINGS IN MY SONGS ARE THE EDITED HIGHLIGHTS OF MY LIFE. I DON’T GO OUT SEEKING ING STRANGE SEXUAL EXPERIENCES EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK. ”
“CULTURE SHOULDN’T BE A PACIFYING THING. ITT SHOULDN’T BE SOMETHING THAT YOU JUST UST PASSIVELY ACCEPT. I THINKK IT SHOULD BE SOMETHING THAT, IN SOME WAYS, AYS, IS QUITE DISRUPTIVE - MAKES YOU THINK AND QUESTION THINGS, AND ACTUALLY SPARKS DEBATE.”
“NEVER TRUST A MAN WHO WEARS ANKLE SOCKS.”
“UNLESS YOU’RE LIVING ON THE STREET, THERE’S NO POINT IN BEING GLOOMY. WE’VE SPENT TOO LONG TRYING TO CHEER OURSELVES UP BY SPENDING MONEY ON BRIGHTLY COLOURED THINGS WE DON’T REALLY NEED. WE’VE STOPPED USING OUR IMAGINATIONS.”
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HOME, SWEET HOME
An architecture student living in Sheffield with a passion for urban photography, Alex Wilcock’s Instagram page is bursting with stunning shots of day-to-day life in the city centre. Like what you see? Give him a follow - @alex_wilcock
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ARIES MAR 21 - APR 19
A sea cucumber’s party trick is expelling its internal organs out through the anus, and even this egregious display of shithousery impresses members of the opposite sex more than your tired pick-up lines. TAURUS APRIL 20 - MAY 20 What’s the point, Taurus? You’ll just do what you bloody well want anyway. GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 20 Any semblance of a love life evaporates like cat piss on a hot tin roof. CANCER JUNE 21 - JULY 22 You poo, therefore you are. LEO JULY 23 - AUG 22 Follow your dreams. Become the person that puts the jelly in pork pies. VIRGO AUG 23 - SEP 22 Try not to take things personally, other than all the negative comments people regularly make about you as a person. LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22 Your tactic of piquing the interest of women by repeatedly refusing to talk to any may require some revision.
SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Relationships are never easy. Relationships with family pets, however, are just straight up overwhelming. SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 - DEC 21 There are a lot of parallels to be drawn between your current prospects and the Red Wedding scene in Game of Thrones. CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19 The moon is due to be in Capricorn this month. You will be relegated to the sofa as they passionately pound it out in your bedroom. AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 18 Despite your valiant efforts – and a number of prescribed ointments – the stench simply won’t go away. PISCES JAN 20 - FEB 18 Avoid making any important decisions this month. In fact, use this as a general rule of thumb in life and there might be some hope for you yet.
Every month, the Great Foodini cups his crystal balls and slips into your aether. Can you feel him, dear reader? Can you?
@rachelshanqiua clocked some pretty brutal Pulp-based banter kicking around near Sharrow Vale Road last month.
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“MATE, I WAS DEAD AGAINST AVOCADOS. DEAD AGAINST THEM. BUT NOW, HONESTLY, I’M OREYT WITH ONE ON TOAST.”
Festival of Debate announces 2018 programme Sheffield’s annual Festival of Debate has just released details of its biggest programme yet. From Ed Miliband to Ruby Tandoh, the festival will feature a host of big names in venues across the city from 18th April until 29th June. Celebrating its fourth year, the festival has a programme chock-full of panel discussions, debates, Q&As, artistic responses and keynote speeches, featuring a range of topics and speakers. There are over 75 events this year, covering everything from the NHS to the rise of robots and a much-anticipated run of Blowfish Theatre’s Trump – The Musical! Other highlights include appearances from bestselling author and journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge, comedian Francesca Martinez and former Greek Minister of Finance Yanis Varoufakis. With over 10,000 tickets available for events across Sheffield, there are plenty of opportunities to be a part of the discussion. Festival founder James Lock said: “Our chance for a better world comes from facing issues head on, learning new points of view, making the effort to listen and being empathetic with one another. We believe this is everyone’s responsibility and hope that this year’s festival programme goes some way to furthering that ideal.” For the full programme and ticket details visit www. festivalofdebate.com
RAISING A PINT TO SCIENCE Taking place 14th-16th May, Pint of Science will see some of the city’s best boozers playing host to a collection of stimulating scientific talks, covering everything from physics to geoscience to robotics. Founded by Dr Michael Motskin and Dr Praveen Paul, two research scientists at Imperial College London, Pint of Science now runs in over 150 cities across the globe and aims to deliver fun, interesting and relevant talks and activities based on the latest in cutting-edge research. Following the success of previous years, the festival will again be stopping off at six city pubs. For three days the Hallamshire House, Commonside, will be home to everything physics, chemistry, maths and astronomy, whereas Sentinel Brewhouse will be exploring the wonders of planet Earth. If you’re a bit of a techy then Millowners Arms is the place for you, or if history, politics and law tickles your fancy then head over to the Old Queen’s Head. The premise is simple: grab a pint, pull up a bar stool and marvel in the mysteries of the universe.
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Atoms to Galaxies – Hallamshire House (physics, chemistry, maths, astronomy) Beautiful Mind – The Sheffield Tap (neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry) Our Body – Tamper Seller’s Wheel (medicine, human biology, health) Our Society – Old Queen’s Head (law, history, politics, policy, language) Planet Earth – Sentinel Brewhouse (geosciences, plant sciences, zoology) Tech Me Out – Millowners Arms (biotechnology, robotics, computers)
Tickets go on sale on the 9th April from www.pintofscience.co.uk and are priced at £4 per event.
Leadmill Announce third Don Valley show Britpop legends Ocean Colour Scene will be joined by The Coral, Bluetones, Dodgy and local lads SHEAFS in the latest announcement for the huge Leadmill weekender event taking place at Don Valley Bowl this summer. The bands will take to the stage at the outdoor arena on Sunday 19 August, with tickets priced at £35 and on sale now. This follows the George Ezra gig on Saturday 18th and the Hacienda Classical on Friday 17th, another two shows curated by the Sheffield venue at the bowl for that weekend. Leadmill promoter Sam Feeley told Exposed: “We really can’t wait for this one. It’s going to be a day full of sing-along anthems! All of the bands on the line-up have played the venue over the years so it’s somewhat of a greatest hits line-up for us as promoters!” Head to leadmill.co.uk for tickets and more info WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 15
By the time you pick this up, the nominees for this year’s Exposed Awards will be confirmed. With 24 categories covering everything from Best Restaurant to Best Hair Salon and Best Bar to Best Local Event, it’s the awards ceremony that brings the best of Sheffield’s lifestyle, nightlife and entertainment industries together. With only a month to go before the big night, tickets are ON SALE NOW, priced at £30 for the full VIP treatment and £15 for standing, so if you want to be a part of one of the hottest dates on the Sheff social calendar, make sure you get busy and start ordering yours. And don’t forget, this year, it’s all change with a fancy new venue to host proceedings – the Peddler warehouse at 92 Burton Road. Other changes include new categories such as the ‘Outdoor City Award’ and ‘Best Street Food Trader’, plus bags more entertainment on the night and naturally, with Peddler as the venue, you can expect the array of snap being served up to be second-to-none. We’ll be taking it back to the Roaring Twenties with a lavish Gatsby-themed bash, so grab your finest vintage gladrags and dress to impress on the night. The VIP tickets include welcome drinks, two courses from our array of street food on offer and a table seat so you can enjoy proceedings in comfort. Our regular host, Sheffield magician Steve Faulkner, returns to maintain order and we’ll also have live music, magic, a photobooth, pamper room and plenty more to keep you entertained during the evening’s proceedings. The main event will wind up at 11pm where we’ll move onto our afterparty at one of our favourite Kelham spots, The Old Workshop, and suffice to say there will be freebies, tunes and plenty of good ale on offer. So, ladies and gentlemen, the date for your diaries is May 17th. Doors open at 7.30pm and the ceremony gets underway at 8.30pm. Oh, and we strongly advise booking the next day off work. Tickets will be available by calling 0114 275 7709 or by emailing nick@ exposedmagazine.co.uk. £2.50 from each one goes to The Children’s Hospital Charity.
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“I’M NOT GETTING ME LUNCH FROM PRET. WHY? ‘COS I’M NOT A DICK, MATE.”
BISHOP NEHRU – ROOFTOPS De La Soul vibes, brass-heavy beats and strong flows from the NY rapper, taken from his new studio album Elevators I & II which features rap royalty MF DOOM on production. Expect big things.
SHAME – LAMPOON
THE HOLT The Place Nestled inside its grand warehouse space, The Holt Cafe & Creative space offers the perfect atmosphere to grab a much needed coffee break while you continue to work on that next big adventure that will launch you into a world of unknown. Inspiration Started from a passion of good coffee and food, founders Jess and Gareth drew inspiration from travels across South America and Berlin where the rustic DIY vibe sparked the start for The Holt. A ‘holt’, otherwise known as an otters den, fitted their location perfectly as they reside close to some of Sheffield’s main waterways, and although we are yet to experience the inside of an otters den we imagine that it is just as snug as the space you can find inside this Arundel St location. Food and Drink With Smith Street Coffee Roasters providing The Holt with a blend of beans you can guarantee to experience
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the perfect tasting crema from their in-house, hand-built Giesen roaster. Championing local produce lies at the heart of The Holts ethos as they recognise some of Sheffields greatest independents like Cow Molly and Cocoa Wonderland, who blend together to create the most lustful hot chocolate. They also offer a selection of unfussy food with specials such as ‘Fish Finger Friday’ accompanied by a strong selection of soups available on their specials board. If it is coffee and cake you’re after then a selection of beetroot brownies, ginger tiffin and matcha white chocolate cake usually being available among other delightful treats. They’ve also launched a new breakfast/ brunch menu along side a new opening time of 9am on weekdays. The Deal Enjoy an exclusive 10% off when you spend over £5 with your Independent Sheffield card.
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After releasing one of the most rousing band albums of the year so far with Songs of Praise, the shouty south Londoners are back on typically visceral form. Raw guitars, rapid-fire vocals and most of all, bloody good fun.
CABBAGE – PREACH TO THE CONVERTED The Mossley punks keep teasing that upcoming debut album – which will be out by the time this issue goes to press, BTW – and this frenetic screamalong whets our appetite perfectly.
FATHER JOHN MISTY – MR TILLMAN More dreamy, dewy pop as Misty pens a self-referential track documenting frustrated hotel staff trying to put up with the singer’s pissed-up behaviour. Behave yersen, John.
GOAT GIRL – THE MAN Ahead of releasing of a mammoth 19-track EP, the London garage-punk outfit ramp up the buzz with their latest single. 80s-style guitar jangles and sneering vocals lead into a raucous singalong chorus.
LET’S EAT GRANDMA – FALLING INTO ME Still a little bit unsettling yet still undeniably transfixing, the teenage Norwich duo return with their own inimitable form of dance-pop serving up pounding electronics, shiver-inducing synths and a climatic sax solo.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018
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January
February
March
We all love a New Year’s resolution… Join Team Theo!
Become a regular giver and give little and often. A regular gift really does make a life-changing difference to patients and families for years to come.
Saturday 3rd Daffodil Ball
April
May
June
Easter Sunday 1st Egg Run
World Cup
Sunday 8th ASDA Foundation Sheffield Half Marathon
Volunteer! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our hospital better.
Snowflakes!
Sunday 6th Tour De Yorkshire Sportive
Get in there early and reserve your winter snowflake.
Slip into your lycra and follow in the tyre tracks of the greats.
Grab your rolling pin and raise some dough with a cake sale at home or work.
July
August
September
Sunday 8th Leeds 10k
Friday 3rd Sickleholme Golf Tournament
Sunday 9th Great North Run
Saturday 28th Tough Mudder
Sunday 5th York 10k
Monday 10th Remember a charity in your Will
Secret Theo’s Hero event
Sunday 23rd ASDA Foundation Sheffield 10k
October
November
December
Sunday 14th ASDA Foundation Yorkshire Marathon & Yorkshire 10 mile
Register for National Elf Service!
From Monday 3rd Christmas Snowflake Lights
Register for Glow Run, go on you know you want to!
Friday 14th National Elf Service
The annual Egg Run is set to return with over 1,000 motorbikes taking to the streets.
Get ready… set… and go for Team Theo. Registration is now open.
Famed for its fun and friendliness.
If you fancy a challenge sign up to the 10-12 mile mud and obstacle course.
With places selling out early for four successive years, get in quickly or you may be disappointed.
Reserve your team a place at the Peak District’s only 18-hole golf course.
With stunning scenery, the flat route takes runners right through the historic heart of the city. Ssshhhh, it’s not quite blown up yet, we will tell you more soon.
The ever popular Daffodil Ball will be hosted at Baldwin Omega for the last time.
Bunny Money
Be egg-straordinary and donate the cost of a chocolate egg! Text BUNN18 £2 to 70070
Get into the spirit of the World Cup and pick a country out of a hat for a sweepstake or theme an event!
Sunday 3rd Derby Half Marathon
A new addition to our running calendar.
Thursday 26th Bake it Better Day
Fly the blue and yellow flag in Newcastle for Team Theo!
Give the gift of life to a child by leaving a gift in your Will and help shape future paediatric care.
Thousands took part in 2017 and 2018 is going to be bigger and better. Join Team Theo!
Our annual Snowflakes light up the walls of our hospital and help to make it better for patients!
Get elfy with your stripy tights and Christmas jumpers for a festive day of fundraising.
Tuesday 18th Glow Run
It’s back – 5km around Endcliffe park in the dark!
More information on all of these events can be found at www.tchc.org.uk
When I first moved to Sheffield, I hated it. No, wait. Hear me out. I arrived as a rising academic after a decade in Manchester. I’d plugged myself into the heart of that city. In Mancunia, I’d worked and studied at the university and rowed from the Irwell all the way to Henley. I knew where to go if I fancied playing out with an acoustic guitar; the best place to get late-night Thai; and where to go for a night out on any level from sophistication to a smash-up. Where Manchester bustled, and London had hummed, and Edinburgh before that had teemed, Sheffield was a shift of gears. To my neophyte eyes it didn’t seem to have energy at all. It didn’t help that I’d moved on the proviso that we could move again, as academics have to in order to make their start and their mark. I arrived already looking forward to leaving. What, I cried, was with all the hills? Why didn’t you iron them out? Why did the entire city seem to wear the horizon like a hat? Which Planning Department epartment ran a motorway through the middle of the city and dumped a load of concrete in the shopping area? Why had no-one shot them? So, we didn’t get off on the right foot, Sheffield heffield and I. Jobs came and went elsewhere. Foolishly, oolishly, I blamed the city for my inability to get on in a field I’d worked hard to create opportunities in rather than recognizing I’d been sold a pup by the person I was living with. It was not the city’s fault. A city, after all, is just a collection of buildings and histories. It’s the people who make it. Manchester had worked for me because I’d connected with the people I’d met there. As friendships grew – next-door neighbours, my boss at work, friends of friends, Ian Quince at the butcher’s shop – so it was with Sheffield. I’d been spectacularly wrong. The city didn’t have no energy; it just had different energies.
FROM THE BORN-AND-BRED TO THOSE WHO’VE ARRIVED FROM ANOTHER CONTINENT, WE ASKED A NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIVING HERE TO REFLECT ON AND WRITE ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SHEFFIELD.
Slowly, I grew to love the hills, revelling in my New Year’s Eve tradition of running up and down Fulwood Hill six times to welcome in the New Year. I grew to cherish the hard, flat light I could find in autumn and winter in the Peaks and the contrastingly lush spectrum of greens the city wore in summer as I pushed first one and then another baby through its streets and parks in my guise as Daddy Daycare. When my first-born was rushed into hospital with breathing difficulties, it was Sheffield’s Paramedics who saved her life. When I slept on a concrete floor for five nights in a row, my hand on the bed so her tiny fingers could grasp mine, it was Sheffield’s nurses who took pity and threw a blanket over me. When my own kidney biopsy went wrong, I ended high up in the Hallamshire, watching the sun come up over a city now laid out before me. It was breathtaking. I could see forever from up there, as the old boys talked Blades and Owls and waited for their breakfast. I found out, slowly, that where Manchester had a ‘scene’ and an illustrious history that they never tired of burnishing, Sheffield was full of people simply getting on with making music. The history was as glorious as any in British music, but they were more interested in what they were doing now. There was no ‘too cool for school’ standoffishness. I found myself in Martin Simpson’s kitchen, listening to him play what he was currently working on over a cuppa. I found Rick Savage inviting me for a pint next time he was in Ranmoor. Strangers would come over at open mic nights just to chat about music. There were pints, and nights out, and footie under the lights with mates, and singing in the choir, and working at the Uni. There was a life – but one that I had to leave to save. The three pieces that make up my heart are in your care, Sheffield. Look after them until I get back.
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Sheffield Theatres last month announced that local legend Richard Hawley will be writing the music for upcoming show Standing at the Sky’s Edge, a musical written by Michael Wynne and directed by Robert Hastie. The production tells the story of residents living inside the iconic brutalist structures, which have long divided opinion in the city and are currently undergoing the final wave of regeneration by developers Urban Splash. Described as a ‘heart-swelling, heart-breaking love song to Sheffield’, it will follow the first tenants moving in during the early 60s and how fortunes for themselves and the ‘Streets in the Sky’ project changed over the following 50 years. Hawley, renowned around these parts for infusing the soul of the Sheffield into his music, will provide a selection of old and new songs for the performance. Robert Hastie, Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director, told us: “Our new season is deeply rooted in Sheffield and culminates in an exciting new musical about the iconic Park Hill estate which overlooks the theatre. I am thrilled to be directing Standing at the Sky’s Edge and to be working with Michael Wynne and Sheffield legend Richard Hawley. Together they have created a musical with a strong Sheffield heart and I can’t wait to bring it to the Crucible stage.” The show is scheduled run at the Crucible Theatre from Friday 15 March – Saturday 6 April 2019.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF PARK HILL ESTATE 1930s – Due to poor sanitation and a rise of violent crime, clearance begins of back-to-back slum housing in the Park Hill area. 1950s – Following the Second World War, Sheffield Council return to a plan for the construction of multi-storey flats for thousands of residents living in unfit housing. In 1952, Unite D’Habitation, a large-scale residential housing project in Marseille, is built after being designed by Swiss-French architect and pioneer of Brutalist architecture Le Corbusier. These buildings provide early inspiration for the council and in 1953 architects Jack Lynn and Ivor Smith begin work on designing the Park Hill complex. 1957 – Building work commences and the flats are finished four years later. The ‘Streets in the Sky’ ethos aims to promote a strong sense of community; old street names are used, past neighbours re-homed next to each other and wide pathways – big enough to allow milk floats to deliver their rounds – built to encourage social interaction on each floor. 1961 – The Park Hill estate is officially opened by Leader of the Opposition Hugh Gaitskell. The original development consisted of nearly 1,000 flats, four pubs, a wide selection of shops, a nursery, school, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, dentists, garages and a community centre. 1980s – As the decades passed, a lack of funding saw the flats fall into disrepair. The estate gained notoriety in Sheffield for crime and drug use. 1997 – English Heritage grants Park Hill Grade-II listed status, making it the largest listed structure in Europe. 2004 – Developers Urban Splash purchase the estate and begin redevelopment plans.
YOUR SHOUT
With Park Hill entering its final stage of redevelopment, we’re putting together a feature to gauge opinion on the iconic building’s past, present and future. If you have any stories or strong points you’d like to air on the subject, drop a line to joe@ exposedmagazine.co.uk.
2013 – Phase one of the redevelopment is completed, creating 260 homes, 10 workspaces and a nursery within the derelict concrete structure. However, some social housing advocates argue that original Park Hill tenants have been priced out by the prices. 2017 – Plans for phase two released: close to 200 new flats and 2,500sqm of commercial space, including offices and cafes. 2018 – The final regeneration phase, a 350-capacity student halls of residence in the southern block, is announced by developers.
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RECORD STORE DAY 2018: LOOK LOCAL Nah then. Don’t go searching for bargains on the internet on when you’ve got plenty of fine retailers on your doorstep to show some love to. Here’s what’s going down in Sheff on April 21st…
RECORD COLLECTOR After years of having hundreds of people from all over the country queued up outside their shop on Record Store Day, Record Collector on Fulwood Road have decided to focus on providing a large amount of quality stock rather than staging big events. This year, their limited edition stock will include several rare David Bowie records being sold exclusively on Record Store Day. Owner Barry Everard told Exposed: “Some people will have to choose between a holiday and their Bowie collection.” But he added: “Last year someone came in with a list of 13 records and they found 12 of them in our store. On the day, we’re just going to try and fulfil our purpose as a great record shop.” 233-235 Fulwood Rd, S10 3BA
BEAR TREE RECORDS At their store in Orchard Square, Bear Tree Records plan on running a blind bag sale on Record Store Day to raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. In the run up to 21 April, they will be encouraging local people to donate records for the bag, customers will then pay for a ‘lucky dip’ choice and proceeds will be donated to the charity. They will also be stocking a range of limited edition releases as they do every Record Store Day. Signed records from Dinosaur Jr, Hookworms, George Ezra, The Wytches, plus various bundles of records and promo items are also up for grabs. Workshop 4, Orchard Square (Upstairs), S1 2FB
SPINNING DISCS The Chesterfield Road store will be teaming up with neighbours The Tramshed of celebrate the day with a great selection of vinyl, live music, plus tasty food and beverages. Free tea and coffee will be served in-store with customers spending over £50 receiving a free tote bag with their purchase, while those spending over £100 will get the free bag and a Spinning Discs tee (while stocks last). Live music will take place next door between 3-7pm, with James Ewan Tait (3pm), Paul Littlewood (3.45pm), Party Hardly (4.30pm), Courtyards (5.15pm) and one more TBC artist (6pm) performing through the day. Free entry all day. 55 Chesterfield Rd, S8 0RL
RECORD JUNKEE The popular Earl Street venue will be open for business from 8am-6pm on Record Store Day with coffee and snacks being served all day and alcoholic drinks available from midday onwards. They will also be running a whole host of live performances, including acoustic sessions headlined by Sheffield dream-pop sensations High Hazels (midday-5pm) and a full live gig headlined by Sheffield-born, London-based songwriter Casey Lowry (7.30-11pm, ages 14+). Plus there will be a club night from 11pm ‘til late for anyone aged 18+ who doesn’t fancy going home. Full details of this and the set list will be announced this month on their Facebook page - facebook.com/recordjunkee. 7 Earl St, Sheffield S1 3FP
LP RECORD STORE Head over to Furnival Gate on Record Store Day where LP Records will be running DJ sets from 4.30pm onwards at live music venue, Café Totem. Then, if you fancy sticking around, the event will be turning into a Northern Soul Night after dark (9pm-late). Details of the set list will be announced closer to the time. Alongside these live performances, their small but well-stocked shop on Arundel Street will be open all day for all your limited edition record needs. But get down there early as it gets very busy very quickly and you won’t want to miss out. 137A Arundel St, Sheffield S1 2NU 23 Furnival Gate, Sheffield S1 4QR (Café Totem)
Parlophone will be releasing three limited-edition Bowie records this year. One is a previously unreleased 3xLP live set recorded at Earl’s Court during his ISOLAR II tour in 1978. There is also a first release for the full-length demo 12” of ‘Let’s Dance’ and ‘Bowie Now’, the latter originally being a US-only promo from 1977.
RICHARD HAWLEY - FUNNY COW/ LOVE ME
A black 7” vinyl with seven exclusive tracks Hawley wrote for the critically-acclaimed film ‘Funny Cow’, starring Maxine Peake and telling the story of a northern female comedian taking on an all-male world in the 1970s.
CHET BAKER - JAZZ ON FILM...
A collar for jazz fans, this unreleased trumpet score ‘Tromba Fredda’ is taken from a 1960s short film directed by Italian filmmaker Enzo Nasso.
NAS – LIVE FROM THE KENNEDY CENTER
A 2xLP live recording of the hiphop legend performing seminal album ‘Illmatic’ backed by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
COURTNEY BARNETT – CITY LOOKS PRETTY/SUNDAY ROAST
The Australian songwriter debuts two spanking new tracks ahead of her second album’s release in May.
PRINCE – 1999
Reissued on vinyl for the first time on over three decades, Prince’s seven-track breakthrough LP features hits such as ‘1999’, ‘Little Red Corvette’ and ‘Delirious’.
ARCADE FIRE – ARCADE FIRE EP
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We got a bunch of Exposed writers to rifle through their vinyl collection and pick the one which means the most to them. If that wasn’t tricky enough for any self-respecting music lover, they only had a few lines each to explain why. Challenge set.
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL’S GREATEST HITS JOY DIVISION – UNKNOWN PLEASURES The first vinyl I bought at the age of 16. I actually bought it on RSD because I see it as a day to celebrate vinyl and music in general, not just the special releases. It came from a small record shop in Manchester and to this day, it has a special place in my heart. The album means a lot to me but the vinyl means a lot more; it make the emotions sound rawer. Brigid Harrison-Draper
TOMITA – BERMUDA TRIANGLE That music is electronic is now just a fact of life. From its recording and production to its consumption. But none of it would have been possible without the early analogue pioneers of the 60s and 70s. Isao Tomita was one. Crazy cover, crazy guy, crazy music. Aaron Jackson
One of many records I snaffled from my parents’ collection, there’s obvious musical merit here but sentimental value too. Time has been cruel and rendered it no longer in the best of nick: it’s tattered, torn and jumps all over the place on ‘The Boxer’. But when I drop the needle, kick back and recall how my young parents would listen to this together in the attic of their first home (the downstairs frequently flooded due to faulty plumbing) it doesn’t half give you a warm feeling inside. Joseph Food
TODD RUNDGREN – A WIZARD, A TRUE STAR GORILLAZ – FEEL GOOD INC.
THE BEATLES – RUBBER SOUL
Any millennial record collector will know how hard it is to find a copy of Gorillaz’ seminal album ‘Demon Days’ so when I stumbled across the next best thing, an original ‘Feel Good Inc’ single, in the world’s largest record store, Amoeba Records in LA, I had to get it. A steal at a mere $6! Joshua Shreeve
My most prized record is Rubber Soul by The Beatles. I grew up listening to The Beatles (thanks to mega fan Dad) and spent my uni days in their hometown of Liverpool, where you simply can’t escape the fab four. This was my first ever record, purchased by a close friend who knew all too well that ‘In My Life’ was my favourite Beatles track. Laura Copestake
I’ve have two vinyl copies of this, complete with lyrics and gate-fold sleeve. The first side was one continuous groove of 12 songs with no gaps, some of which were barely a minute long, and with almost every instrument played by Rundgren himself. He was a master of the studio and his psychedelic collage of ideas and styles sat perfectly alongside the surreal cover images. Tame Impala, Hot Chip and other cite this as their favourite album ever, and you can add me to their ranks. Mark Perkins
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Last year, brothers Nathan and Lias Saoudi left the perpetually rising rents of London behind and headed north, hunkering down in the Steel City where Lias continued to work with local duo Dean Honer and Adrian Flanagan of Eccetronic Research Council on The Moonlandingz debut record, ‘Interplanetary Class Classics’. Following that, there was the matter of a third Fat Whites album to get stuck into and the band started searching for their own place to record in. They eventually found their spot, an old industrial unit nestled just off Attercliffe Road and soon to become the home of ChampZone Studios (‘Ready to record, ready for gold’). We were invited to have a poke around the studio on its first day of business. The in-house engineer Jack Howorth was on-hand to meet us outside and apologised that Lias wouldn’t be around but claimed that Nathan would be – he was just running a bit late. “Herding Fat Whites is a bit like herding cats at times, as I’m sure you can imagine,” he says as we take a seat in the mixing room and bide some time talking about how the Fat Whites have taken to Sheffield and whether recording with one of the country’s most chaotic bands is as hectic of an experience as you’d imagine. “They mainly just like cake and pie, and it’s cheap up here, so I think they’re fans. In terms of working on the album, when work is actually happening it’s really quite productive. It’s just when the booze runs out that it becomes a problem, that’s when the session tends to end.” Nathan’s taxi arrives around this point, not best pleased with the grim northern deluge of March rain outside, and after introductions are made takes up a spot on the sofa opposite for a chat. So: ChampZone – now open for business, right? J: Yeah, ChampZone. It sounds a bit like a gym, which is exactly the sort of vibe we’re going for: you come here, you work out, and leave a far better band than when you arrived. N: It is like a musical gym, we do press-ups more than we make music. J: Today’s the first proper day of business. There’s a band called Working Men’s Club who should be arriving in about an hour. We’ve got some stuff booked in for April, and hopefully we’ll be properly cooking by May. I’m the only in-house engineer; Nathan’s on-hand for producing and bringing ideas to the table. But it’s his and Lias’ money, their joint-investment.
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Words: Joseph Food Pics: Lewis Evans When did you first decide to take the plunge and invest in a studio? N: Well, we were working out of this studio around the corner, it just had a little desk in there but we were getting pretty good at using it because we didn’t really have a recording studio down in London as it’s so expensive. But you can come up here and can set up a DIY thing for like two and a half grand. We were working on this pretty problematic song, which was sounding good but getting a bigger studio would mean we could go hi-fi on our own terms. DIY is always associated with lo-fi and that’s doing my tits in, it sounds like a piece of shit. I mean, would you give that to your mum to listen to? No. Would you give that to a five-year-old to listen to? No. Then what’s the point?
Almost like purposely selling yourself short, just to stick to the DIY principles. N: You’re making music and doing it yourself, sure, but it’s an echo chamber. We didn’t want to sell ourselves short. If you’re going down to the bookies, put £50 down; don’t put a quid on an outsider. I see people doing that and it makes me sick. Go in hard, man. And now here’s obviously the opportunity to work with other bands and pass that knowledge down. N: The idea for me here with the bands that I’m producing is to try take on the big guns a bit. Without sounding like a pretentious piece of shit, it’s like Marx’s idea of owing your own tools of production. Until you have that it’s like you’re constantly playing in somebody else’s dream, and you’ve got to live your own dream a bit, haven’t you? We can do anything here really. J: We just need to keep building on it, we’re still a little bit bare bones at the minute. N: You don’t need really need all of that though. You don’t need good microphones, you need a decent lamp. [laughs] J: That’s the headline right there N: But yeah, that will happen. Come back in five years’ time and it’ll be, like, 20 stories high. Like Attercliffe’s Trump Towers? J: That’s the dream. We want to compete with Donald Trump but on a studio level. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 31
How are you finding Sheffield, Nathan? N: It’s good, man. In the winter it’s so bleak that it almost forces you into being proactive, and that’s what happened last winter. You dig in and get loads of work done. Sheffield doesn’t spare laziness in the winter because it’s so miserable. But then in the summer it flips, and it’s the most beautiful place to be. Yeah, it’s a city of contrasts – the seasons are really thrown at you up here. N: You can ignore the seasons a bit more down in London. I don’t believe in summer holidays; I think you should live in a place that’s good in the summer and so shit in the winter that you get things done and look forward to things getting better again. J: You were saying last summer you could imagine it being like Barcelona, you know, tourists wanting to come here and stuff. N: It is. You go into the Peaks during the summer and you can hear loads of Americans, loads of foreign accents around. Yeah, I could imagine people sitting in some shitty, arid desert land in Spain or whatever talking about coming here in the summer, to this lush, green piece of land. I could see the appeal of that. J: Those Fat Cat pies helped you out this winter though. N: Yeah, there are always things which help pull you through. There’s intense beauty here in the summer though. J: Talking of contrasts, you’ve got this place which is like an oasis from the bleakness outside. It’s pissing it down out there, so come to ChampZone and make some nice tunes. Are there any sorts of qualities you’re looking for in the bands you’ll be working with? N: Good bands, always. It’s cheaper here compared to other studios because we know that being in a band is fucked up, like when you’re trying to record a few demos and you have to pay £400 for two days with a guy who just wants to make money. We’ve got our own personal projects and we don’t want to make money off these bands; we want enough to come in so that bands can still get a good deal. If you want some advice, we can help but we won’t take anything away. On paper we’re the same as other studios, but you usually have to pay a lot of money for that. J: I think the ethics are different here. If we’re not taking home wages then we don’t take home wages and we’ll still keep the place open for bands to use. There aren’t many people who start a studio as a business but make themselves the least important part of the equation. If the bands are happy and the studio is still ticking over, who cares about us? N: Yeah, fuck us. What would you say the biggest challenge facing young bands is now? Is it mainly about not having the cash to spare? N: One thing I noticed is that once they made squatting illegal that fucked a lot of bands up. I knew a lot of bands that spent a lot of time in squats. It kept them together.
J: Having cash is a big problem for young bands, but having people who give a shit about them without wanting to make money first and foremost also helps. We’re investing in bands, not ourselves. N: A lot of it is to do with cash. I mean, I still struggle like a motherfucker, but a lot of people are struggling these days. I’ve got a theory, which you can apply to a lot of artists. With art, you’ve got the very top of life and the very bottom of life. Good art normally shows to the listener what it’s like at the bottom or top, that’s the best stuff. You can really feel what it is in one moment, where you can sense this person’s creativity or output. And what I’m noticing today as everyone’s wallets are getting shrunk, the people who make it through this scene are increasingly more middle class, not that I’m saying I hate the middle class – just if you’ve got money don’t lie about it. These people are from a very comfortable middle ground on the spectrum and that’s all they can reflect with their art. But the only people who will find any longevity in that are people with the same background. I like a lot of the pop music that comes out, I’ll be honest, but the biggest constraint is that the lyrics have absolutely zero depth. I can hear really cool basslines and it’s wicked, but if I’m sitting there trying to get deep into this other person’s life, I’m like, ‘what are you talking about?’. Which makes it more important for bands to have affordable places to come and record music. N: All I’m offering is a good studio for a cheap price, really. I’ve got this band called Starlight Magic Hour, who are wicked, and they’re all a bunch of broke motherfuckers but they’re really good. I’d say if the group is four lads who all work in Greggs, they could probably afford to make an album here in about three months –and it’ll sound good. If it’s good enough for the Fat Whites then it’s good enough for anyone.
YOU CAN IGNORE THE SEASONS A BIT MORE DOWN IN LONDON. I DON’T BELIEVE IN SUMMER HOLIDAYS; I THINK YOU SHOULD LIVE IN A PLACE THAT’S GOOD IN THE SUMMER AND SO SHIT IN THE WINTER THAT YOU GET THINGS DONE AND LOOK FORWARD TO IT GETTING BETTER AGAIN.
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In a time where anthemic garage rock appears to command a pop cultural cachet roughly comparable to the bootcut jeans you thought you donated to a charity shop years ago, the kind of fanfare that surrounded The Vaccines before they dropped their debut LP back in 2011 already seems a relic of an altogether different, perhaps sweeter, era of music. Variously described at the time as ‘saviours of indie’, a ‘shot in the arm’ for pop music and heralders of a ‘new era in British rock’, the London outfit themselves seemed to be the ones most ready to call shenanigans on the giddy hyperbole of the hype machine; their Ramones-tinged, gold-certified record carrying a wry nod to its own hullabaloo in the title What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?. While perhaps not turning them into the messianic figures imagined by the music press, it certainly brought in plenty of fellow travellers for their journey to many a musical destination in the years to follow, more recently experimenting with a fuzzy, sonically adventurous sound in 2015’s English Graffiti. So what are we to expect from The Vaccines now, seven years, two new members and four records on? To coincide with the release of new album Combat Sports, Exposed’s Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas was on the case to work out just that, hitting up frontman Justin Hayward-Young on the old rag and bone one chilly Wednesday morn with a bag full of questions and a hunger for answers.
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Hi Justin, how’s your day looking? I’m in London, currently walking down Oxford Street on a grey winter’s morning… Lovely. So your album’s just come out – and I’m guessing it’s not about ju-jitsu – so what can fans expect to hear in Combat Sports? Not quite! I think, lyrically speaking, it’s just sort of picking up where we left off. I guess ‘Combat Sports’ is a reference to adult life in the relationships it throws at us, and all those things that are thrown at us kind of feeling like a combat sport at times. And I suppose it’s also to do with the experience of being in a band - it’s a very personal album, I think. But yeah, I guess it’s really just a metaphor for the stuff life throws at us. So lyrically you’re picking up where you left off, but what is it you’re doing in this album that you feel you haven’t done before? I think whenever you’re making records you always hope you’re on a road to refinement, you’re always trying to learn from what
you went through the last time out and improve. Essentially, you’re on that never-ending quest to perfect your art, aren’t you? I also think, as well as that, making music is so cathartic that the need and desire to do so never goes away, so I think we wanted to scratch that itch and basically just create the best record we ever have. Certainly off the back of the last record it felt like we wanted to make a record that we felt more comfortable kind of integrating into our live set, and I guess our identity as a whole too. Your last record was quite wellreceived though, wasn’t it? Yeah I guess so, I guess so. But we certainly didn’t think about that when making this record though because I don’t think you can cheat yourself. I mean, I love that record, and there are some songs on there that are up there with my favourites, some that I’m the most proud of, but it never sat quite right with me when we were playing it live. My dream was always for people to be able to describe us in a few words,
I THINK WHENEVER YOU’RE MAKING RECORDS YOU ALWAYS HOPE YOU’RE ON A ROAD TO REFINEMENT, YOU’RE ALWAYS TRYING TO LEARN FROM WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH THE LAST TIME OUT AND IMPROVE. ESSENTIALLY, YOU’RE ON THAT NEVERENDING QUEST TO PERFECT YOUR ART, AREN’T YOU?
in a short sentence or whatever – ‘what is it that The Vaccines do that no one else does?’ sort of thing – so the last record was kind of a quest to discover that. But at the end, I think we actually felt more confused about what that really was. I certainly came out of that still not sure what it was that we did that no-one else did, what it was that made us unique. Do you feel that need to wipe the slate clean when you start crafting a new album? Definitely. As I was saying, you always want to learn from the last record; you’re always trying to build on the last one. But yeah, I think we have wiped the slate clean – it took us a little while to do that, a year or so of writing and trying to work out what we could do and what to carry through from the last record to this one. And all we really did take was ourselves and our songwriting. Talking of changes, what has the effect been from the changes in lineup? Yeah, so we now have Tim playing on keyboards and Yoann on drums. I WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 39
think really there’s a reason why most bands don’t make four albums and it’s because it’s incredibly difficult to be in a band that long. But yeah, the general environment, I wouldn’t say it was toxic but it was definitely quite stale. We’re now 40% a new band and it feels like that. They’ve also made us look at ourselves, call us out when we’re being pricks to each other. It’s exciting. It feels good. It feels fresh. Basically an adrenaline shot for The Vaccines? Ha, yes. Exactly. Did you think from the start you’d make it to album number four? Or did It never really cross your mind… I just never really thought about that, I didn’t ever think we’d make one album in all honesty. But I suppose once you start achieving you never want to stop achieving, and then you sort of take every record as it comes. So, to throw things back a bit, your first album had a very selfreferential, quite wry title. Do you still have that sense of maybe not taking your band’s image too seriously? (laughs) Of course, of course, and there’s still that sense of taking everything with a pinch of salt. It’s paradoxical, really, because obviously we take everything we do incredibly
seriously, and we put everything we have into the band. I think a bit of self-awareness in any situation, be it social or creative or whatever, is a pretty key ingredient. Do you think there’s still plenty of life left in the five-piece rock ‘n roll band in 2018? Yeah, I mean I think there’s a hunger for it, I don’t think that’s ever gone away. It’s perhaps easy to think it’s not there just because it’s not as in vogue as it was ten years ago and may not hold as much weight culturally; there aren’t millions of kids going out and buying indie records, but I think there’s always that hunger for rock ‘n’ roll. It’s also incredibly hard and expensive to start a rock band – if I was a 16-yearold kid and everything that was exciting creatively and culturally was coming from someone who had created everything on their computer, why would I go and work for a few months to buy a bass guitar or a drumkit? Why spend twohundred quid every time I wanted to rehearse with my friends? On that broader theme, in times
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of turmoil like our own, do you think music is more useful as a call to action or a tool of escapism? I constantly have that conversation in my head, and I genuinely think it’s both. I think it’s just as important as escapism as it is a tool to enlighten, inform and educate. There’s definitely this narrative at the moment where
SHEFFIELD WAS THE FIRST DATE OF THE TOUR TO SELL-OUT, BUT WE INITIALLY THOUGHT THAT MIGHT’VE JUST BEEN ALL THE WAITERS AT ASHOKA AND THEIR FAMILIES! it’s an artist’s responsibility to do all those things, but it’s really what you feel comfortable talking about, and how much you know about something. I’ve always been turned off by music I find too preachy; I’ve always enjoyed searching for the answers on my own – so, for me, music is escapism. I think the press is often guilty of looking at music only as art rather than entertainment, and politics in art is a lot more understandable than politics in entertainment.
I’ve heard your new record has a fair few connections to our fair city… Yeah, we spent June last year to October last year basically living and working in Attercliffe while recording at McCall Sound studios with Ross Orton. We’ve got a lot of time for the place. Sheffield was the first date of the tour to sell-out, but we initially thought that might’ve just been all the waiters at Ashoka and their families! But yeah, we’re really excited to be coming back in April. Mega. So, onto the serious stuff: which bandmate is the biggest hippie and which is the biggest businessman? Ah. Well, Freddie fancies himself as a businessman – in fact, Freddie has a business, he’s got a clothing company, so I guess I’ve got to give him that title. And then, I mean Tim, our keyboard player and guitarist, he’s Australian and grew up on the sunshine coast, he skateboards and surfs so that one’s kind of a nobrainer. I’d say that definitely qualifies! Thanks for your time, Justin. Thanks, nice to talk to you! The Vaccines play O2 Academy Sheffield on April 13th. Combat Sports is out now.
If you go down to the woods today… you’re likely to be met with a faceful of bass-heavy riffs, explosive choruses and potentially a stray bollock or two (more on that later). Meadowhead noise-smiths Bear Chest are back, Sheffield, and a band once touted as natural usurpers to the Dead Sons’ vacated throne will be turning up the sludge with a brand spanking new EP recently assembled at 2Fly Studios. Intrigued? Excited? Downright emotional? We know we are, so without a moment’s hesitation Exposed asked the trio to play a new track live in session for us and collared the lads – Miles (vocals), Cal (bass) and Sam (drums) – for pints and a catch-up. Words: Joseph Food Pics: Marc Barker So we’ve got a new EP on the way, chaps. Spill the beans please. M: Yeah, we’ve got a new EP coming out on May 4th. We’re self-releasing it through AWAL, and we’ll be looking to do a physical at some point but at the minute it’s just digital. Then we’ve got a video to bring out as well, which we’ll be releasing mid-April. It’s all go then. How many new tracks on the EP? C: Four. We did this one with Alan Smyth at 2Fly. The last one, ‘My Bones’, we did with Ross Orton back in 2016 and more recently we released ‘The Gout’ as a single back in November. Two legends on the Sheffield music production scene right there. M: Yeah, it was great to work with both. When we recorded with Ross, it was our first EP so we needed the honesty and guidance from him and then for the second one we had a bit more freedom. We’d like to get back
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in with Ross because he’s into the heavy stuff, but he was too busy at the time so we got in touch with Alan and just gelled really well. C: Alan was great, just really laidback and left us to it really, which is what we wanted with this EP. Ross’ studio is right next to our practice room and he really helped us out with songwriting on the last one. I remember ‘My Bones’ getting a good reception, and it was around the time when you were building up a bit of a name supporting Dead Sons and Slaves, but then things seemed to go really quiet. How come? C: Just through being bone idle, really. We went through a phase where we weren’t writing bad songs, but it wasn’t quite there. M: It was a period of transition. Like, on the first EP you can really hear a Queens of the Stone Age vibe, it’s a lot more indie rock whereas this
new record has a lot more doom and sludge in there. It’s not to the point of screaming or anything, but you can definitely hear how the band has changed. Is that just reflective of how your influences have shifted? C: Yeah, more or less. But over the last year or so we’ve just sort of clicked and we’re now finding it a lot easier to write songs together, which is a good place to be. S: You start to learn what works as a band. C: We’re trying to get a bit better at the social media side of things, too, because we’re rubbish with that. We played that Slaves show to a sellout room of 4,000-5,000 and there was hardly anything online for them to look up afterwards. We did a silly video of us dancing in our pants the other day. Is having to play the social media game one of the main bugbears
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about being in a band these days? C: I mean, you basically join a band to play gigs, write songs and get pissed for free. Nobody joins a band to post stuff on Facebook. We’ve tried to make it a bit fun though. M: We did a ball-swap the other day. Go on… C: It’s another version of a face-swap. M: We swapped his face with my bollock. On Instagram. Ah, gotcha. Did it get many likes? M: It didn’t do too bad actually. It was like 4am and we’d been drinking a lot of Stella that night. To be fair, you’d rather see a bit of that than the dull, sanitised timelines some bands have. M: Exactly, it’s just a bit of fun. You’re in a band to have a bit of a laugh at the end of the day so you don’t have to take that stuff too seriously. Which of the new tunes will you be choosing for the Exposed session? M: I think we’ll go for ‘Sphinx’. It’s been played on Sheffield Introducing but it’s not been properly released yet. Tell us a bit more about the track, lay out the vibe for us. M: It’s a bit of a groovy, riffy song. S: A bit meaty. M: You can definitely hear the doom
and sludge coming through in the chorus, but the verses are much groovier. S: It makes you move your hips. The heavier side of things was really picking up pace around Sheffield a few years back, with Dead Sons, Wet Nuns and Drenge at the forefront of it all. Do you reckon we could be seeing a bit of resurgence anytime soon? C: I don’t know, the lighter indie sound has made a bit of a comeback in the charts and is pretty popular again. When Royal Blood first came about, a lot more heavier bands started coming out – then it all seemed to die down a bit. M: It sometimes just takes one band to break through and it can happen again. There’s National Record Store Day coming up this month. Which record in your vinyl collection are you saving? You can only choose one, mind. M: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. S: Pink Moon by Nick Drake. Genius. C: I really wanted my parents’ copy of Hotel California, asked them for it and everything but they said no. Somehow my sister’s boyfriend
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An exclusive YouTube gig from some of the city’s finest musical exports, filmed live in various locations around the city. Watch the session online at: exposedmagazine.co.uk In session produced by: Joseph Food @JosephFood Filmed & directed by: Tristan Ayling – www. rentonproductions.co.uk Recorded & mixed by: Junior Park Music – www. juniorparkmusic.com
has managed to get his hands on it. Anyway, I’m really into Fuzz at the moment so probably them. Owt in there which might be of deep social embarrassment? S: I’ve got a Barbara Streisand in there, don’t even know where it came from. M: There’s a signed David Lee Roth in mine. Is that bad? C: Our lass has got Steps, but I don’t think I’ve got any bad’uns. I’ve got an old Meatloaf album or two in there – but that isn’t embarrassing, is it? Not at all. And how’s the rest of 2018 shaping up for Bear Chest? M: Plan is to get the EP out and continue working on songs. With the ‘My Bones’ release, we planned to play gigs around it, but no-one’s heard anything from us for a bit so we thought we’d fuck off booking gigs for a bit and focus on writing songs. C: We try and hold out for the good ones. Five good gigs are better than 20 shit ones. M: We ‘ve got a show at Café Totem in April, the sort of venue we like – small and sweaty. That should be pretty mental. I’d say to people: “Come see us. And be honest. If you think we’re shit, we want to know.”
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Exciting times are on the horizon for Sheffield’s original vintage store, which has recently seen trusted retailer Louisa Froggatt take over the reins at the popular Carver Street establishment. Freshmans is something of an institution when it comes to the Steel City fashion scene, selling the latest vintage trends for over two decades and paving the way for unique, thrifty dressing styles since its origins above the Forum in the mid-90s. “There’s plenty of history with Freshmans,” new owner Louisa Froggatt tells Exposed. “We’ve seen three generations of shoppers coming here since first opening, and we’re now looking to take it into the next decade.” Louisa started working with previous owner, local “vintage king” Paul Lincoln, as manager at the shop’s original premises on Division Street. Inspired by the original US thrift shops and oddity emporiums in London, it didn’t take long to pick up a reputable name for its rare, well-priced stock of vintage clothing. The store eventually moved to larger premises on Carver Street, where it has stayed for around 15 years. Louisa went to work as a high-end fashion buyer in Leeds, later in Manchester, and after having children returned to Sheffield and launched her own retro fashion brand, She Cried Wolf, while returning to Freshmans. “Paul and I had been talking for a while about me eventually taking over, and I know there are big boots to fill in a sense because he’s a legend when it comes to this world, but I’ve also got about 25 years of experience in the industry and feel I can introduce a few new ideas. We’ve signed the lease for another ten years and with Sheffield having such a strong vintage scene at the moment, it’s important to keep stepping up your game and ensuring things continue to thrive.” Things are a tad hush-hush in terms of changes at the moment, but we can tell you that a new shop fit will take place at some point over the summer, womenswear has been reintroduced for the first time in five years and, for any students that might be interested, they’ve recently linked up with The Leadmill to provide discounted Hawaiian shirts for their popular Club Tropicana nights. There’s plenty more to come from this new chapter of Freshmans, but in the meantime pop down to see Louisa and the team, take a peek at the new stock coming through and see if you can bag a rare bargain or two. Facebook: Freshmans Boutique WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 47
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Gin Mare Gazpacho with Kalamata Biscuits It seems there are as many recipes and versions of gazpacho as there are front doors in Andalucía; one of the great debates is whether or not to include bread. We’ve left out the bread...but we’ve added GIN! Gin Mare was created by the Giró Ribot family, using wild juniper berries and prized Albequina olives. Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour chilling | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serves 8 as tapas INGREDIENTS For the gazpacho: 1 large red pepper 1 large yellow pepper ½ large red onion 3/4 large cucumber 3-4 very ripe vine tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and roughly chopped 2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped 3 tbsp Brock & Mortens rapeseed oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 250ml cold water 50ml Gin Mare Salt and pepper For the Kalamata biscuits: 200g organic rolled oats 140g plain flour 140g cold butter, diced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder 50g Kalamata olives, finely chopped and patted dry Hot water, as needed. METHOD For the gazpacho Remove the seeds from the peppers and set aside a 1.5cm strip of each for the garnish.
Roughly chop the remainder. Set aside about one-sixth of the onion for the garnish and roughly chop the remainder. Set aside a 2cm piece of the cucumber for the garnish and peel and chop the remainder. Place all the chopped vegetables in a bowl. Add the tomatoes, garlic, oil and vinegar. Lightly season, cover with the water and place in fridge for a minimum of 1 hour. Remove from the fridge and, using a food processor, blend until smooth. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Keep chilled until required. Finely dice the vegetables that were set aside and mix together. Before serving, stir in the Gin Mare. Serve in a demitasse, small bowl or glass with a teaspoon of the diced vegetables on top and the olive biscuits on the side. For the Kalamata biscuits Preheat the oven to 200°c/gas 6. Put all the dry ingredients except the olives and water in the bowl of a food processor. Gently blend until the butter is incorporated. Add the olives. On a low speed, slowly add hot water until a soft ‘dough’ is formed. Transfer to a floured surface and roll out until approx. 3-4mm thick. Cut out biscuits in the desired size and shape (we make 24 6cm biscuits from this amount) and place on a baking tray. Work quickly and avoid re-rolling the mixture too many times. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until light golden brown. The biscuits can be made in advance, keep well in an airtight container and are fabulous with cheese and paté.
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SEAN CLARKE, HEAD HONCHO AT THE MOOR MARKET’S BEER CENTRAL, SHOWCASES HIS CRAFT BREWERY OF THE MONTH AND RECOMMENDS SOME OF THEIR FINEST TIPPLES.
What a month March was, eh? Indie Beer Feast, Sheff Beer Week, our Dark vs Light victory down at Shakespeare’s (we own Adam now!) – all finished off with a fantastic beer dinner organised by Wild and Thornbridge at the Stag’s Head. It goes without saying that we hope you had a great time, but that isn’t it. The beer loving never stops in Sheffield – so it’s onwards we go! It’s time to get stuck into April, the light nights are here and that warm sunshine is just around the corner. Let’s have a look at a local brewery that really is making waves: the mighty Abbeydale Brewery. They’ve been around a while now, but Abbeydale never stop innovating, never take a step backwards, and they’re perhaps brewing the very best beers in Sheffield right now. Starting back in 1996, Patrick & Hugh Morton shared a common love for good beer, so much so that they decided to start up their own brewery. Based down in Sheffield’s Antiques Quarter, just a stone’s throw from the city centre, Abbeydale quickly made their multi-awarding winning Moonshine a real favourite and in 2012 it won Champion Beer of Yorkshire. More recently, the brew team have expanded the brewery’s output and alongside the regular favourites have developed a fabulous range of sour beers, some crazy stouts, IPAs and a whole host of modern, delicious brews. In 2017 they also started to can many of their beers, making them even more popular and easily available to the people of Sheffield and beyond. Here are three of our current favourites…
DELIVERANCE – 9% DOUBLE IPA They really have gone to town with this. Bold and juicy, the Citra, Vic Secret & Mosaic supersonic hop combo will leave you gasping for more.
MOONSHINE – 4.3% PALE ALE A beautifully balanced pale premium bitter with an attractive floral aroma, Moonshine has a moreish citrus flavour, hints of grapefruit and lemons with a quenching bitter finish. Nothing new in that description, but there is something new about Moonshine. The second release of nine-pint mini-kegs has just taken place, so get yourself to you nearest beer shop, grab a mini-keg and enjoy Moonshine in the comfort of home – a nice excuse to sit out in the garden or on the balcony and soak up the spring sunshine!
UNBELIEVER #4 – 3.8% PINK GRAPEFRUIT & HIBISCUS SOUR. Bright pink, this is a tart, fruity and extremely refreshing sour using the A-List New Zealand hop, Nelson Sauvin. Sounds good? Course it does! We’ll finish off with a cheers to Abbeydale and a cheers to Sheffield! Have a good month everyone!
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Situated in the heart of Kelham Island, The Gatehouse looks like a snug bistro from the outside, but step in and you’ll see it stretch back into a roomy dining space. Light floods through the windows and a black iron staircase in the centre of the room leads upstairs into a more open and formal restaurant area. The place oozes with a rustic, welcoming charm, and throughout the week focuses on providing great coffee, food and atmosphere for customers to enjoy. And finally, we have a good café open late around this neck of the woods! They open until 8pm Mon-Weds, 10pm Thurs-Sat and 7pm on Sundays. “Coffee runs from when we open to when we close,” manager Joe Cross tells Exposed. “We seem to be getting quite a few people who are doing shift work coming in at 6/7 o’clock at night and having a few drinks, so that’s nice because there’s no place that’s open until that time around here. We use brilliant local roasters Smith Street for our coffee; they do a de-caff and a guest blend too.” The Gatehouse also serve a tempting selection of other drinks, including bottled craft beers and ales, three types of red and white wines, and plenty of spirits, prosecco and champagne. “We’re going to treat cocktails like the menu and keep changing it around every couple of months, keep it all fresh,” says Joe. And for those looking to celebrate the weekend in style, on Fridays from 12-8pm they have a ‘Happy Afternoon Special’ where you can get two cocktails for £10. “Good food is also hugely important to us. We’ve got three menus: breakfast, lunch and a bistro that’s all fresh. We’re trying to keep everything reasonably healthy as well. We’re keeping breakfast and lunch quite casual and light, not big, horrible, greasy things, and then there’s the bistro on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Mark, the head chef, is classically trained to Rosette Standard. We’re still quite new but Friday and Saturday nights are really great for us in particular. It’s all fresh, it’s all interesting; the menu changes on a monthly basis. There are no starters or mains, just small plates and large plates. The menus we try to keep ‘Sheffield’, if you like, because we don’t want to do anything too fancy and London-esque - people aren’t interested in it. We also like tie in with local things like Peddler Market , so we do drink and food specials during those events which are really popular.” Plans are in the works for adding new events such as themed nights and BBQs on the terrace when the summer rolls around. Another great additition to the Kelham family and a place to relax, read, chat and even work if you want to get out the house but don’t fancy the pub, treat yourself to a visit when you’re next in the area. facebook.com/gatehousefandh
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Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy Sheffield Students’ Union returns with its annual beer and cider extravaganza One of the city’s top beery events, this isn't just a student affair. The first bank holiday weekend of May will see the SU ushering in the sunshine (hopefully) with their annual shindig featuring over 100 craft beers, real ales and ciders from a selection of the world’s finest breweries. There'll be guest taps and bottles available from local faves Hop Hideout, brewer talks and Q+A
sessions from some Sheffield breweries. Not keen on beer or ale? Not to worry, visit the popup gin and cocktail bar instead. To top it off, there’ll be live music and food all weekend, so you can welcome the start of summer well-fed, watered and with celebratory boogies. Lovely stuff.
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Now firmly embedded into the Sheffield food and drink scene, The Botanist in Leopold Square has become a popular venue for weekend cocktail treats, while its impressively spacious upstairs room – once upon a time a school hall – is a particularly picturesque spot for some indulgent dining in its secret garden-inspired surrounds.
THE FOOD
Grub’s Up! Following the success of last year’s mouth-watering city centre feast, Sheffield Food Festival organisers Events Collective let us in on some tasty new changes to get giddy about. MORE superb street food, with a brand new street food van zone and seating on Pinstone St. There’s some great new traders featured in this year’s event, including Peddler favourites Meltworks and Get Wurst, new local company Fizz & Fromage (mac & cheese with a glass of fizz, what’s not to like?), West African cuisine from Blessone’s Kitchen, pan-Asian street food from Little Somboon Kitchen and much, much more to get stuck into. NEW Sheffield produce area in the central Peace Gardens, showcasing the best independent food and drink businesses in Sheffield, with top chefs showing how to get the best from our great local produce in the Theatre Kitchen. Look out for Tom Lawson from Rafters cooking with Sheffield Cheesemasters’ fabulous Little Mester cheese, or Elly Joy from Froconut making delicious treats with Birdhouse Tea. NEW Tastings Table with ticketed tasting sessions running across the weekend, including Bullion Chocolate ‘bean to bar’ tasting experience on Saturday 26 May. NEW Orchard Square Pop-up Tea Room. Grab a selection of sweet treats from local cakes and bakes companies whilst enjoying drinks from local retailers in a snazzy new al-fresco seating area. MORE Eats, Treats & Beats – the Festival Village at the top of Fargate now opens a whole day earlier, with live music and DJs, the finest local beers, on-hand street food and guaranteed buzzing atmosphere from midday on Friday 25th May. Sheffield Food Festival returns to the city centre 26th-28th May. Join the conversation on social media #sheffoodfest18. 56 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK
We’re sorry, Botanist, we really are; but as enticing as your cocktail menu looked, we weren’t quite feeling it. Thankfully, the beer selection is just as impressive and we had plenty to go at from the handy ‘Anthology of Ales’ booklets provided. Readily hydrated with two crisp craft lagers, we turned our attentions to starters. I opted for the crispy calamari, my dining partner chose the cumberland Scotch egg, and we really ramped up the savoury factor with some sticky honey and sesame chipolatas to share. The calamari had the perfect amount of crispy batter to tender squid, seasoned nicely with fajita salt and served up with guacamole and tomato salsa. The Scotch egg was a beast: meaty with the perfect runny yolk, and my partner, who sees himself as something of a Scotch egg connoisseur (no, seriously), put it right up there with the best he’d had in Sheffield. A surprisingly generous portion of glazed chipolotas kept us well occupied afterwards, complemented well by a Tribal Ale-infused mustard sauce. For mains we thought we’d opt for The Botanist’s pièce de résistance: their famous hanging kebabs. There’s a nice selection on offer – everything from tandoori cod and king prawn to halloumi and falafel – which arrive suspended in a stand allowing sauce to be poured into a bowl at the top and slowly drizzled down over the kebab, finishing up in the fries below for additional garnish. Both still in carnivorous moods, I opted for the salt and pepper pork belly, which was suitably juicy, tasty and doused in a sweet chilli and ginger sauce to give it an Asian-style flavour. Opposite me, tender chunks of lamb were covered in spicy harissa jam and wolfed down just as quickly. Simple but immensely effective, you can’t see their trademark dish vacating the menu anytime soon. Overdoing it slightly (quite a lot, actually) on the meat front, we were too stuffed to consider dessert – despite how tempting the baked chocolate chip cookie dough dishes looked on the next table – so instead settled for two creamy Irish coffees, a fittingly rich end to the night’s dining.
THE VERDICT
The Botanist scores high marks for an impressive relaxed vibe, well-presented food and attentive service. PS: their new spring menu provides the perfect excuse for a visit this month – treat yourself.
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Bit of a Stretch EASTER LAMBING Whirlow Hall Farm // April 4 + 5 // Child £4, Adult £5, Family £16 Spring is in the air and down at Whirlow Hall Farm they’re preparing for a delivery of new born lambs. This is the perfect day out for the family at Easter and alongside the arrival of the lambs there will be an Easter Egg Hunt Trail, Pony Riding and Face Painting as well as the famous Whirlow BBQ. whirlowhallfarm.org DRAFT Art House Sheffield // April 4 // £5 for Artists and Guests Are you an artist who is stuck on a work in progress? Or maybe you want to showcase your experiments with a new audience? Girl Gang Sheffield are starting up a new regular event called Draft, with the aim of encouraging artists to display their work to a supportive, creative community. Either book yourself a place as an artist or head down as a guest to have a nosy and get involved. facebook.com/girlgangsheffield
Ready to show off your downwards-facing dog? Then get yourself all limbered up and ready for Sheffield’s first yoga festival! A weekend of events and workshops for the yogis out there will be running from the 28th-29th April, all in aim of getting more people interested in the practice and raising money for charity. Sheffield Yoga Festival will bring together over 40 teachers and workshop leaders to share their know-how in classes such as pregnancy yoga, stress management and meditation, alongside a number of hands-on workshops in aromatherapy,
massage and art. Naturally, it wouldn’t be a festival without some food and tunes; the Yoga Festival will host stalls, a cafe, live music and a yoga book swap for those looking to further enlighten themselves on yogi ways. In the true spirit of the discipline, the festival will be not-for-profit and serve to raise money for charitable programmes like that of community organisation Maha Project, who use yoga to help women and families not otherwise able to attend regular classes.
Sheffield Yoga Festival will take place over the weekend of 28th and 29th of April at Hagglers Corner, Queens Road.
GAME OF THRONES QUIZ Brew Dog // April 17 // £1 Put your Westerosi knowledge to the test this with the best GOT quiz this side of the wall. Get together an army of six and play to win cracking prizes inspired by the smash-hit HBO show It’s what you do, you drink and you know things – right? facebook.com/BrewDogSheffield THE CARNIVAL OF LIGHT O2 Academy Sheffield // May 6 // £21 In a night bursting with colour, this indoor night festival has a number of psychedelic tricks up its sleeve including indoor fireworks, laser shows and gigantic UV displays. There’s also going to be professional face and body painters scattered around to brighten you up. Clubbers are encouraged to dress in-keeping with the theme, so break out the luminous leg-warmers... academymusicgroup.com
Snooker Loopy With the World Snooker Championships back at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre this month, the folk at Genting Casino will be celebrating its return with their annual Snooker Legends Dinner on April 25th. The event will be attended by stars of the game Stephen Hendry, Ken Doherty and John Virgo, who will be taking part in an exclusive group Q&A before Virgo later takes to the table for a trick shot demonstration. Throw in a slap-up three-course meal at Genting’s snazzy Farenheit restaurant, plus a £5 free bet, and you’ve got the perfect night for any snooker fan. Tickets cost £34.95pp. For bookings, contact hannah.martin@gentingcasinos.co.uk or call 0114 228 8980. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 61
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Tuesday 17th April | £12.00
FLOATING POINTS ALL NIGHT LONG TAX THE HEAT heather small MACKY GEE GRACES WAYNE HUSEEY ANNIVERSARIO TOUR dare human league tribute SUPER HANS OUTLOOK FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY Thursday 19th April | £8.00
Saturday 21st April | £28.50
Tuesday 24th April | £8.00 | 18+
Friday 27th April | £5.00
Tuesday 1st May | £16.00
Friday 4th May | £12.50
Friday 4th May | £5.00 | 18+
Tuesday 8th May | £8.00 | 18+
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PUT A LITTLE SPRING INTO YOUR STEP... After a killer month of March parties – from Front & Back’s techno extravaganza at Yellow Arch to Jayda G b2b Brian Not Brian at NLR and Sweats’ Horse Meat Disco shindig – it’s now time to see what April has in store for the Sheff late-night scene. TOP PICKS
SATURDAY 7TH PEACE IN THE PARK FUNDRAVER Yellow Arch Studios // £6 March kicks off with a ridiculously huge get-together featuring basically every underground DJ in Sheffield. With 45 DJs across three rooms from 9pm-6am, this is gonna be one hell of a b2b2b2b. With tickets going for just six quid, it all susses at around 13p per DJ. Bargain! peaceinthepark.org.uk
SATURDAY 14TH BREAK: KYRIST, ANDY H, AUTOGRAFF BAL Fashions // £9 With releases on Dispatch, Proximity and Vandal Records and many more, Kyrist is one of the most prolific drum ‘n’ bass producers out there. She’ll be playing alongside legendary Tuesday Club and LSS residents Andy H and Autograff, who’ll be bringing the finest in dubstep, footwork and jungle. facebook.com/balfashions
TUESDAY 17TH THE TUESDAY CLUB: FLOATING POINTS (ALL NIGHT LONG) Foundry // £12 With fingers in all the right pies, Flo Po is renowned for forward-
thinking yet retrospective house productions which glimmer with influences from all corners of music across his extensive disco and world music collection – not forgetting his recent live band and solo tours which have lit up the festival circuit. tuesday-club.co.uk
FRIDAY 20TH LOVE INTERNATIONAL WARMUP: MIDLAND B2B CRAIG RICHARDS Hope Works // £15 Warming up to their third edition, Love International is the latest Croatian festival in the sun to catch the attention of the UK – thanks largely to their glittering lineups and recent label launch. This party brings together a recent contributor to the Fabric Live series and UK house trailblazer Midland alongside longtime Fabric resident Craig Richards, whose new festival Houghton has further cemented his strong rep in UK dance music. hope-works.co.uk
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making waves. She is joined by highly-regarded selector Lena Willikens and brothers Truss & Tessela (Overmono). thenightkitchen.org
MUZIK: STEVE LAWLER, YOUSEF, JOSH BUTLER Code Warehouse // £16.50 muzikevents.co.uk FRONT & BACK X THE NIGHT KITCHEN: AVALON EMERSON, LENA WILLIKENS, OVERMONO The Night Kitchen // £15 Inimitable Croatian festival Dimensions collab with local promoters Front & Back to bring three of the most exciting names in techno around right now to good ol’ TNK. Emerson has exploded in the last year, with huge releases on Whities and sets at Printworks
SATURDAY 28TH DUSK TIL DAWN VS DISPLACE: RAY KEITH, EVIL NINE THE NIGHT KITCHEN FEZ REUNION - 90S ACID HOUSE PARTY The Harley // £4 Do you still miss Fez Club? We certainly do! Get down for a proper nostalgic knees-up with all your favourite residents from back in t’day. theharley.co.uk
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DANE BAPTISTE The Leadmill // 5th April Baptiste makes a stop at the Leadmill as part of his third smash hit show on his national tour. G.O.D (Gold. Oil. Drugs), is original, provocative and exceptionally crafted as he comically explores important issues like our worldwide pursuit of wealth, power and pleasure. leadmill.co.uk
Shazia Mirza
Following her controversial 2016 show ‘The Kardashian’s Made Me Do It’, a critically-acclaimed worldwide tour which delved into topics such as life, love and Jihadi brides, Exposed’s Nathan Warby catches finds out what’s next from the Worcester-born comedian Shazia Mirza. First of all, does the new show tackle many controversial subjects in the way your previous one did? No, not really. I’d say that this one is very different from the last show. It’s really just about the state of the world; there’s a bit about Brexit, a bit about people being vegan because everybody now is either feminist, bipolar, vegan or atheist – oh, and there’s also a bit about me being on an island with Bear Grylls. Would you say it’s easier to write comedic material these days? There are plenty of issues to take aim at from a satirical point of view. Yeah, everything’s quite divisive these days if you think about it. Being bipolar, being vegan – they both split opinion. There are lots of people putting their nuts and bolts onto everybody else, too: “I’m vegan, I’m gluten-free, I’m dairy-free...” Of course, Donald Trump is another hugely divisive figure. The entire world is divided on so many things now, but yes, the good thing for comedy is that state of affairs provides plenty to discuss. Did any of the fallout from the Kardashian’s Made Me Do It, in particular the controversy around ISIS and Jihadi Bride material, ever place pressure on you to change subject matter? With the last show, I’d never done a show like that before in my life. And, yes, this new show is totally different. But I just do what I want to do really, I don’t feel I’m influenced by what people want me to do, and I know there are certain things that everyone wants me to do and say. But you have to do you; you
have to be true to yourself. What would you be your message to aspiring comedians coming for a similar background to yourself? Honestly, just work really hard. Gig as much as you can and get the practice in. Most importantly, be honest and true to yourself, be confident in what you want to say instead of trying to be like other comedians. It’s been mentioned that you had Dizzee Rascal as a pupil back in your teaching days. What was he like as a student? Yes, that is true actually. I used to teach science at a comprehensive in the east-end of London. Erm, he loved music even back then, but he definitely hated my lessons. I was hoping we could do a song together since that’s his thing now. It could be about why he was so naughty at school. And finally, what’s the best heckle you’ve ever received? In a drunken comedy club one night, a bloke in the audience shouted ‘Does your dad know you’re here?’ I rated that one. Shazia Mirza brings her new show ‘With Love From St Tropez’ to Sheffield City Hall on May 10th. Tickets and more info available from sheffieldcityhall.co.uk.
SQUARE HOLE COMEDY The Red Deer // 8th April A night filled with professional comedians and newcomers, the comedy night held on the second Sunday of each month guarantees that you’ll have an evening full of laughs and chuckles. It’s cheap entry for a tenner, and there’s a bit of cake thrown in the mix – and who doesn’t like cake? squareholecomedy.com
MO GILLIGAN COUPLA CANS TOUR Sheffield City Hall // 19th April By popular demand Mo Gilligan has announced a string of new shows. His energetic style has seen him become one of the fastest rising online stars. Gillian combines music with perfectly pitched observational comedy, and is speedily becoming a voice of his generation, perfectly presenting the very modern future of British comedy. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
TOM ALLEN The Leadmill // 24th April He’s the sharply dressed, quick witted and well-spoken comedian you’ve probably seen on your TV’s screens, having made appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, The John Bishop Show and even The Great British Bake Off ’s Extra Slice. This highly anticipated show at The Leadmill is part of his debut solo tour, so grab your tickets quickly. leadmill.co.uk
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With a highly-anticipated debut album and Tramlines performance on the imminent horizon, Alice Venard dives right in with Pale Waves lead singer Heather Baron-Gracie. Following your recent sold-out gig at the Leadmill, you’ll soon be returning to Sheffield shores at Tramlines. Stoked for it? Yeah, really excited. The Leadmill show was one of the best we’ve done on the tour so far and we’ve not played Tramlines before, so we don’t quite know what to expect. I love playing festivals. They can be a tad hectic but I can’t resist. Why do you think that is? The ways that music brings all these people together and makes you feel like part of a big community. It was International Women’s Day last month, and some festivals have been criticised for not including enough female artists on their line-ups. Tramlines is quite representative, thankfully, but do you think this an issue? I always preach that there needs to be more girls in the industry, and in all jobs regarding arts. We’re always preaching girl power constantly; we need more girls, it’s too much of a sausage fest. The name for your next album, maybe? Pale Waves presents Sausage Fests. Which women inspire you? Obviously it’s going to be my mum, she’s such a legend and has always supported me with my music. If I didn’t have her it would’ve been such a struggle to start this band. I don’t think I would’ve been able to do it. But apart from her, there are loads of female-fronted bands that I adore, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Cranberries being big ones in that list. And the album is due to come out later this year. Is the EP a good taster for what people can expect? You’ll be able to tell it’s Pale Waves but it’ll be more diverse. With a 14-track album you have the ability to be more creative and we can show people that there are different sides to us. Whereas a four-track EP, there are only four tracks to play with at the
end of the day. So there’s going to be more chance to show more sides of us, sides that I don’t think people will expect. Are there any songs in particular which you’re looking forward to sharing with fans? There are so many, but I don’t want to give too much away. There’s one that involves me talking about what’s going on in my mind, basically. Our fans are predominately girls and I think they’ll relate to it a lot. It’s such a difficult time when you’re growing up: you know you’re trying to find yourself, trying to figure out who you want to be, figuring out what you like and feeling insecure. It’s a lot to take on and the song tackles that. A lot of people have said that your dark gothy “look” is at odds with your more poppy sounding music. What are your thoughts on this? It’s wicked; the fashion sense has created like a culture for Pale Waves fans. You know if you turn up to a show it’s usually all in black, black lipstick, red eye shadow and black hair. It looks great and it’s really sweet to have such an impact. Maybe you could go into releasing your own dark eye shadow range? It’s funny that you ask this because I actually do want to release a makeup palette as Pale Waves merch. It’d definitely have all the obvious colours like orange, red and black – just the ultimate super goth palette. Any other surprises in store this year? Just working on the make-up palette! Nah, but we’re doing the obvious; playing shows, getting the album out there and I really want to release an acoustic EP at some point. That’d be very cool.
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Hullo there! New album, new tour. How did it all come together this time? This record came together a lot in the studio itself, which is new territory for me. I wanted to let them go wherever they chose in that environment, and play around with the studio itself as an instrument. I was thinking quite a lot about David Byrne’s approach to making music, which seemed really bizarre to me when I first read about it in his book, but also intriguing. I think I wanted the record to be stylistically episodic, to let each song follow its own course as far as it wanted to. Be More Kind is probably the most expansive sounding record I’ve ever made. In terms of song-structure and lyrics, I guess I have found myself more drawn to simplicity than complexity as I get older, but that’s because I think simple songs are much harder to pull off, and much more powerful if you do. You’ve started getting involved in song-writing camps. Has that helped your own process? Yes. For a long time I found song-writing quite hard to talk about, despite it being the thing I spend the vast majority of my time thinking about. That wasn’t for lack of will, it was more because I lacked the vocabulary to talk about it. That’s a problem that can be solved through thought and work, so I’ve been doing that, trying to work out how to share some of those ideas. Hence the classes, camps and so on. And will the focus on simplicity lead back to just acoustic guitar and voice at any point? I still play solo a lot. I’m in the USA on a solo run right now, and I play a fair few UK shows like that too. It’s logistically easy to do, and it’s fun. It reminds me of the skeleton of what I do, which I think will always retain that structure. In terms of a record in that vein, well, I’m thinking on that, so watch this space! Another long tour underway. Your shows are always energetic and committed. How is the body and brain holding up? Do you ever have days where you wake up creaking and groaning and think ‘Oh God! Not again’? How do you get past that? As time goes by certain parts of the road get harder, for sure. In practice that means I have to spend more time looking after the machine, if you see what I mean. I started running recently, I quit smoking, I try to eat better, drink less, sleep more. Everything gets harder in your late-30s, that’s just a fact of human life, but it’s doable. I have the best possible motivation, in that I still adore being on stage and playing shows. So whatever that requires is what I’ll do. The title of the new album comes from the Clive James poem ‘Leçons Des Ténèbres.’ Is it a good philosophy in the current climate? The record is about (and addressed to) people more in the confused middle ground of politics, people who haven’t yet drifted out to those fringes, at either end of the spectrum. Being more considerate to the people around you, especially the ones you disagree with, strikes me as a reasonable suggestion, a first step maybe. Finally, I’ll be reviewing your show for Exposed. If I took my Mum as my plus one would she be exempt from the ‘at my shows, everyone has to dance their arses off’ rule / guideline? She’s just had major hip surgery… Of course! And she can just do hand-jives if that works for her. Whatever floats her boat!
Catching up with the everbusy Frank Turner as he wrapped up his American tour, Exposed sat down (via the miracles of modern technology) with Frank Turner to find out more about Be More Kind, the seventh album in ten years, his upcoming UK Tour and how he’s generally holding up.
Frank Turner plays Sheffield’s O2 Academy on 24th April
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Building up a name on the UK circuit with their high-energy live shows, Sheff-based quintet SHEAFS have spent the last couple of months on tour and tearing the proverbial arse out of many a venue. Exposed snapper Lewis Evans was on-hand to capture some of the carnage.
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Following on from International Women’s Day last month and with festival season bringing the usual controversies surrounding a lack of female representation on lineup posters, particularly in the headline slots, Seamonsters lead singer Naomi Mann puts forward five bands and artists who should be right up there.
Sunflower Bean
Fronted by the charismatic Julia Cummings, I discovered Sunflower Bean about a year ago and fell in love after indulging the first minute of their then most popular track, ‘Easier Said’. It’s an instant sugar rush of vibrant yet soothing riffs, creating an ambient, complex accompaniment for Julia’s honeyed vocals to float over. The trio identifies as rock yet their first LP, Human Ceremony, also subdues elements of psychedelic pop and folk. It’s subtly distinctive yet unassuming at the same time; in fact, it’s like nothing I’ve heard before. My obsession grew after hearing their cover of one of my all-time favorites, ‘Harvest Moon’ by Neil Young. This establishes the key musical aspects that make their sound distinctive: Julia’s ethereal vocals and a mellow, reverbinfused guitar. Their most recent singles have been building up to the release of their second LP, Twentytwo in Blue [(out now), and encapsulate their unique sound. Take the Fleetwood Mac-esque ‘I Was a Fool’ and the gentle, soul-searching ballad that is ‘Twentytwo’. The range of the band’s genre is further amplified by the shouty, unapologetic ‘Crisis Fest’, which seems to be the classic rock protest anthem for the modern era – “2017 we know / Reality’s one big sick show” – the perfect explosive mind-booster to listen to in such uncertain times.
Jorja Smith
There seems to be a common misconception that there is a lack of gender balance on festival lineups and in the industry in general because there are no “good female artists or female fronted bands”. It is both ignorant and saddening that female artists do not get the recognition deserved due to inequality in the industry they simply don’t receive the same opportunities as male artists in terms of exposure. Being a girl in the music industry, I’ve experienced this first-hand: an endless amount of challenges and undermining that male musicians do not go through whatsoever. It’s time for things to change, and this list highlights just a few fantastic women who you really should start listening to – because they’re out there, and they’re killing it…
At the moment, the pop and RnB scene in the UK seems to be flourishing with a sparkling new set of female artists, from dark pop princess Dua Lipa to the more underground, yet blossoming, Jorja Smith. Smith’s voice alone is soothing and rich with passion, featuring elements of Amy Winehouse and Erykah Badu without appearing clone-like. At such a young age, this is poured through wise, meaningful songs - such as the heart-wrenching ‘Teenage Fantasy’ bitter-sweetly depicting the harsh truth of young romance, and “Beautiful Little Fools”, a reference to Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby, in which she ironically suggests girls are simply beautiful and only dependent. Jorja’s lyrics are eye-opening and painfully relatable, symbolising the difficulties young women encounter and softly giving them a strong voice. This is characterized in ‘Where Did I Go’ and ‘On my Mind’, two infectious RnB tracks that are both lyrically empowering and challenging. At just 19-years-old, she is establishing herself as a unique artist deserving of great success.
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Alvvays
Canada-based Alvvays are the perfect modern rendition of 90s indie, fronted by Molly Rankin, whose charming, candy-coated vocals add a gentle feel to a wall of psychedelic, grungy dream pop. Yet again the band is boldly unique and distinctive, which was neatly established in their first LP, Adult Diversion. This gave the band an instant set of global fans, with sing-along hits ‘Archie, Marry Me’, ‘Adult Diversion’ and my personal favorite, the melancholic ‘Party Police’. However, the band’s driving, shimmering layered tracks have immensely upgraded in Antisocialites, released in summer 2017. With a more synth-infused electric sound, Alvvays’ hypnotic pop gems ‘In Undertow’, ‘Dreams Tonite’ and the lush, lo-fi ‘Not my Baby’ show that they are here to stay. Rankin’s presence subtly proves that gender is insignificant and irrelevant when it comes to a band’s genre and sound.
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3 female acts (out of 42) across 3 days of music on the Wireless Festival 2018 lineup Last year, a BBC study found that in the last decade there were just 37 all-female acts out of 660 headliners at 14 of the largest UK festivals. 45 music festivals including Liverpool Sound City, Kendal Calling and Bluedot have now signed up to a 50/50 gender equality pledge for their lineups.
Dream Wife
Although not every girl band should have to scream “GIRL POWER” to make an impact with their music, Dream Wife are the feminist trio the world needs right now. Formed in Iceland, the band are making waves in the punk scene with a set of meaningful, empowering songs. Frontwoman Rakel Mjoll is a firecracker live, delivering explosive, alluring lyrics and, when supported by the guitarist and bassist, a delicious “IDGAF” attitude. Tracks such as ‘Hey Heartbreaker’ and ‘Kids’ are sweetly enduring, revealing elements of innocence juxtaposed with plenty of determination, anger and power. This is highlighted by Rakel’s manipulation of the melody, ranging from soft, spoken words to raw, high-pitched screams – all of which are delivered with emotions stretching across ‘fed up with this shit’ to ‘unapologetically aggressive’. The balance between heavy punk, such as the distorted, explicit ‘F.U.U’ and sweetly taunting ‘Let’s Make Out’ engages listeners’ emotions at a deep level. However, the lyrics are truly at the heart of these tracks. “I am not my body, I am somebody” acts as a slogan for the band’s belief that women aren’t objects: they are human beings, they are artistic, they are powerful. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 75
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After kicking around on the Sheff scene for roughly a year now, the rambunctious four-piece have just released their debut single ‘Hope Machine’. About bloomin’ time, we say! Have a listen and catch the full interview with Jack (vocals), Luke (bass), John (drums) and Will (guitar) at exposedmagazine.co.uk Now then. How are you feeling about the release of ‘Hope Machine’? Jack: We’re obviously excited because it will be our debut single. It’s going to be nice to finally have something out there with our name on it, plus it sounds great, we think. For those not yet in the know, please sum up the Cora Pearl shtick. Will: We used to try and establish ourselves as completely unique but I think we fit quite nicely into the alt-rock/indie sound. We’ve got elements of funk, jazz and blues in there too. A birdie tells us you’ve got a UK tour in the works? John: In August we’d planned to play all our hometowns as a celebration. By then we’ll have two or three singles out so we’ll be a bit more established. We’ve got a London date pretty much booked in, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool too, so it’s all really exciting. Gotta ask: why name the band after a 19th-century prostitute? Jack: God’s truth, as my Grandmother lay on her death bed, she said: “I’ve got to tell you something. You’re related to Cora Pearl”. Everyone was just like, ‘who the f*** is Cora Pearl?’ So I did some research and she was just amazing. She’s not too famous really, but I think Cora Pearl was an incredible feminist, she loved her body and she loved her sexuality. Wow. Owt else to add? Will: Go and give us a listen – we’re coming for you, world! facebook.com/corapearlband 76 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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April 2018 Mon 2nd April | 7.30pm
Circus of Horros: Voodoo VaudEvil Fri 6th April | 7.30pm DON BROCO
O2 academy// April 27 // £28.65 2017 was a turbulent year for the Bedford four-piece, but one they seem to be emerging from even stronger. Riding the high of their biggest show to date at London’s lAlexandra Palace and hot on the heels of their top five UK album Technology, Broco bring their blend of chunky riffs and 80s tinges to the Academy this month. academymusicgroup.com
Sat 7th April | 7.30pm
Bad Manners
Sun 8th April | 7.30pm
Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue Thurs 12th April | 7.30pm
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Evanescence: Synthesis Live with Orchestra
The Leadmill // April 17th // £10 Folk-rock starlet Isaac Gracie has exploded onto the scene over the last two years, drawing comparisons to some the true greats of the genre, Jeff Buckley included. Not too shabby after recording songs in his bedroom. Following the Autumn release of Isaac’s The Death Of You & I EP, and the recent release of his Radio 1 playlisted single, Terrified, a new album is on its way this month. Grab a ticket and catch it live. leadmill.co.uk
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Plug // April 8 // £10 Described as experimental sludge-pop, Norwich duo Jenny Hollingworth and Rosa Walton have stumbled across a sound which is surreal, creepy and hugely compelling. Turning modern pop and gender politics inside out in an exhilarating blast of fervently obnoxious noise, we can now see the band pioneering in a different world to their debut. the-plug.com
SHADOWLARK
Café Totem // April 11 // £6.60 Leeds-based trio Shadowlark nailed plenty of summer festivals last summer, most notably palying the BBC Introducing Stage at Glasto. On the back of that, they’ve announced a string of shows in support of their new single See Each other Right, produced and mixed by Dan Austin who’s previously worked with Massive Attack and Biffy Clyro. No biggie. cafetotem.com
GOAT GIRL
Picture House Social // April 14 // £11 Hell-bent of flipping the indie scene on its head, Goat Girl’s riotous blend of the atmospheric and the political has earned the London outfit an almost cult-like following; one that we’re all too happy to join. picture-house-social.com
Henry Blofeld: 78 Retired Sat 14th April | 8pm
Bastille: Reorchestrated Sun 15th April | 7.30pm
Gregory Porter
Sun 15th April | 8pm
Kris Drever
Thurs 19th April | 8pm
Mo Gilligan AKA Mo the Comedian: Coupla Cans Tour Fri 20th April | 7pm
The Hallé
Fri 20th April | 9.15pm
Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus After Hours Concert Sun 22nd April | 8pm
Eric Bibb
Wed 25th April | 2.30pm
Doris Day: ‘It’s Magic’ featuring Susan St Nicholas Every Friday & Saturday Doors 7.00pm | Show 8.15pm
Last Laugh Comedy Cabaret
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ALBUM REVIEWS BY JULIAN CROCKFORD, LAURA COPESTAKE AND NATHAN WARBY
MANIC STREET PREACHERS RESISTANCE IS FUTILE “Riots! Revolution! ROCK N ROLL APOCALYPSE!” ... Is exactly what the Manics would have had us believe they sounded like, before exploding across the early 90s rock scene with the slightly-iffy double album Generation Terrorists. 25 years after their supposedly epochal debut (the guys just forgot to split up afterwards. Or make a revolutionary art statement), here’s their twelfth album. First song, People Give In, starts badly by cruelly taunting the sadly-missed Stephen Hawking with the lyric ‘there is no theory of everything’. Steady on, lads. But then International Blue ups the pace some and slides in a sneakily insistent four bar keyboard riff and some sky-scraping guitar. It rocks. Plain and simple. ‘Are we living in the past?’ James Dean Bradfield asks on second single Distant Colours. Well, kinda. But when the past sounds as good as this, an epic, tastefully windswept slice of designer-rock, you know what? That’s okay. Dylan and Caitlin, which features a duet with The Anchoress is fucking beautiful. Sequels of Forgotten Wars, from the portentous title down, is distilled essence du Manic: Sinewey MOR guitar riff? Check. Chunky power chords? Yup. Clunky but weighty lyrics? Tick. Greater than the sum of its parts? Give it a chance and you’re listening to a record that’s perhaps up there with the Manic’s best two or three and which, despite your best efforts, will probably weave its way into the background of your life, whether you want it to or not. whether you want it to or not. 8/10 JC
HINDS I DON’T RUN
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Two years after the release of their debut, the Spanish garage rock outfit are back. I Don’t Run sees a move away fromparty anthems towards a more honest reflections on life. Cosial and Perrote’s vocals again weave and duel their way through breezy melodies and jangly guitar lines. The band’s youthful energy powers through on tracks like ‘Finally Floating’ and ‘Rookie’, while the likes of ‘Echoing My Name’ ooze upbeat, indie summer vibes. “We’re not satisfied [with writing happy, young and carefree songs]… On this album the struggles are clear,” explained Perrote prior to its release. There’s a rawsense of self-criticism that we haven’t seen before, with ‘New For You’ – while still playful and catchy – espousing self-doubt and post-adolescent anxieties: ‘Sometimes I see myself and I can’t stand my show! / I want to be somebody new for you.’ Hinds’ ability to produce infectious lo-fi tunes continues to impress, and this record promises another summer of sun-kissed guitar anthems. 8/10 LC
A brilliant mix of vocals, cello, keys, bass and sumptuous harmonies, Before Breakfast are already masters at writing songs which are honest, thoughtful and beautiful. Kicking off the EP is the title track; opening with the line ‘I fell through the rabbit hole’, you’re immediately taken on a broody, mesmerising journey. Next up is ‘Caravan’ – a song about being unable to find comfort in your hometown. It’s light, dreamy and the most delicate offering, both lyrically and musically, with Gina Walter’s voice floating effortlessly and the band echoing behind. ‘Something Good’ explores the pressured need for gratification and looking good enough for someone else. Once again, the band’s harmonies are strong and entrance the listener. Ending the EP is ‘Body’, delivering another strong, pertinent message about body image and selfworth – with bold, vibrant sounds bursting out from every corner. It’s powerful, passionate and a very impressive for a first offering from an exciting group. 7/10 LC
MANUKA HIVE - R.E.D After only stepping into a room together for the first time in October, it’s been a whirlwind beginning for Yorkshire outfit Manuka Hive. The band’s constantly growing rep for stellar live shows have seen them support some of the region’s most exciting bands, with a European expedition also on the cards. And if this emphatic debut single is anything to go by, it certainly won’t be their last venture overseas. The track itself is punchy and to-the-point, frontman Charlie Phelps’ voice absolutely oozes rock ‘n’ roll. His hypnotic musings layer over meaty bass, exploding into a simple yet catchy chorus. The whole track 78 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK
has a brilliantly hazy vibe to it; you can’t help but sink in to it and let the aura wash over you. The real standout moment here is a breakdown before the final hook; the crunchy guitar work could make any local boozer feel like the O2 Arena, it’s a real pint-thrower that should go down a storm at their live sets If this is what a band only a few months into its lifespan can produce, then the future can only be bright for these chaps. With a touch of refinement, and perhaps the confidence to be more expansive - both of which will come with age – they could be on the cusp of something as sweet as their sugary namesake. 4/5 NW
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Led Zeppelin were not my generation. They weren’t even my father’s generation. Born in the forties, a teenager in the sixties when the ambit of popular music exploded, and a young man in the seventies when the initial ferment settled down and solidified into genres still familiar today, Led Zeppelin were certainly on his radar, though. As my father was a practising musician, and also cooler and hipper than I’ve ever managed to be, that meant that they were on mine. But then so was all of the cool music of sixties, seventies, and eighties as a matter of course. I heard Tomita before I heard Kraftwerk, for example, and Keith Jarrett while Jools Holland was still famous for being in Squeeze and swearing on national television. In that mix, where new exciting music seemed to be appearing every week, Led Zeppelin meant nothing. They were, in my estimation, old hippy shit. That all changed in my mid-teens. To be fair, that’s the point for most of us that everything changes: girls become interesting to boys and vice versa; hormones kick in; feelings intensify … and it appears that the music that moves us has been written for us and only us just when we need it most. The success of legacy acts as a business model indicates the truism that the music we hear between our mid-teens and midtwenties stays with us for the rest of our lives. Look past the nostalgia circuit of Rewind and pissed up forty-something women with angel wings on their backs at Take That concerts for a moment, though. At one point, that music sound-tracked the moments when they felt most thrillingly alive and full of potential; before life put the boot in and reality bit. It was at this point I heard Led Zeppelin IV. I’d heard it before, of course. But I’d never heard it. Epiphany happened at the back of the school bus, the road to Damascus just outside of Rowlands Gill on a lovely sunny afternoon in May. I was sitting next to the girl who would become my first girlfriend. A lad called Paul McNestry was in the seat behind. Nessie was cool. He had long hair at a time when to have long hair in Newcastle was to be called a ‘poof ’; a leather jacket that looked like it had been bought to see hard yards on a motorbike rather than give the impression that it had in a wine bar that knows no better; and an allegiance to AC / DC picked out in studs and patches on his school haversack. ‘Here, listen to this,’ he said, shoving his
Walkman headphones over my ears, without warning, Nothing. A weird, metallic sound, then a voice wailing: Hey hey mama said the way you move, gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove … Then: Gudugadugadangdang duggadangdangdung derduggadung duhduhdadidungdung! Armageddon arrived in the form of the circular main riff of Black Dog played with brutalising intensity by one of the tightest bands of their era. Meeting in the centre of my head, it blew my brains apart. This was Led Zeppelin!? This was ‘old hippy shit’!? My stop was next. Reluctantly, I offered Nessie his headphones back. “Here,” he said, handing me the Walkman. ‘Take it home. Make a copy. Give me it back tomorrow.’ I spent the rest of the night with Nessie’s headphones clamped to my ears, playing the tape from start to finish until the batteries ran down. I was young and callow so I didn’t know what I do now: that Zeppelin’s crunching riffs owed as many huge unacknowledged and largely unpaid debts to the riffs of old black bluesmen as their sublime acoustic stylings similarly did to masters of the 60’s British Folk Scene like Bert Jansch; that Jimmy Page never saw a credit he wouldn’t take for his own; that Robert Plant’s lyrics were equally parts tosh and poorlycribbed references to Tolkien; or that the band was a byword for overblown decadence in all areas up to and including the music, alcohol and drug abuse, questionable liaisons with groupies, dodgy management practices, and grasping, greedy avarice. Everything that gave 70’s hard rock a bad name was, in fact, something that Led Zeppelin invented. They were a lumbering rock dinosaur, and one that the smaller more savage predators of punk thankfully brought down. But even if I had it wouldn’t have mattered. Right at the point where I needed to hear something swaggering and transcendent and brutal and delicate made up of equal calls to hormones and imagination alike I heard it. Like hearing The Stone Roses album for the first time (as I had a couple of weeks earlier), Led Zeppelin IV repainted my world in an entirely new palette of colours and emotions. It still remains a thrilling testament to what can happen when four people get together in a room to play.
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ARMAGEDDON ARRIVED IN THE FORM OF THE CIRCULAR MAIN RIFF OF BLACK DOG PLAYED WITH BRUTALISING INTENSITY BY ONE OF THE TIGHTEST BANDS OF THEIR ERA. MEETING IN THE CENTRE OF MY HEAD, IT BLEW MY BRAINS APART.
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In the late 90s/early 00s, influential ska-punk heavyweights Lightyear were cementing their place as one of the UK’s most energetic and mischievous musical outfits, producing two nowclassic records and playing thousands of sweaty-as-hell shows before splitting. Two decades later and after numerous reunion tours, they’re back again – and this time it’s for good. Ahead of their show at Corp this month, we interrupted frontman Chas Palmer-Williams on his lunch for a quick chat about reforming, the punk scene today and a run-in between Ice-T and Bessie the Panto Horse. Eh up Chas, thanks for chatting with us. Good to be back in the game? Yeah, it’s real good. It’s different because we’ve all got kids and stuff now, but yeah, it’s good to be back in the van with everyone else, writing new stuff and performing. Hopefully the music’s matured with us. I imagine it’s a bit different to life on the road as a band in the 90s? Well, back then we were doing it “for
a living”, staying at our parents’ house or sleeping on sofas. We couldn’t even afford to buy clothes or food. When we were that age we got no sleep and just drank all the time, whereas now we have to look after ourselves a little bit more. It’s still really fun though. Why is now the right time to come back? It’s funny actually; we split-up because we wanted to stay friends and didn’t want a business to ruin our friendship. However, the irony was that we stopped seeing each other because of the split. So we played a few shows just to hang out really, but we also wanted to write new music. I was singing songs about how I felt when I was 20, but I’m not 20 anymore, so it was out of context. I can’t relate to these 40-year-old pop-punk artists who sing about hating their parents on their latest album. What a load of bollocks. There’s also a documentary, ‘The Music Doesn’t Belong To You’, which you’re currently working on. Tell us a bit about that?
When we were part of the 90s punk scene, people were putting on shows all over the country and it felt like a real movement. But it didn’t really get the coverage on a national scale in the way that indie or Britpop did. We were very lucky to be involved, we were just kids, we shouldn’t have even been allowed in the venues! That’s what’s it’s all about anyway, telling that story. I feel like I have to ask you about the Ice-T/ panto horse incident. Yeah, that was interesting. I think it was at Leeds Fest, and we have this pantomime horse that we take to shows with us, which we have to take for a walk – otherwise it’s just cruel, you know? We were walking the horse and she ended up wandering into Ice-T’s dressing room. He basically stared at us not really knowing what to do and his massive bodyguard just said “Ice-T is not impressed”. We then invaded his set at Reading, along with the pantomime horse, and got in a bit of trouble for that. And finally, what can we expect from your show at Corp? Well, one thing I hate is when bands repeat the same format in every show. With Lightyear shows, every single one is different; there’ll be the horse and the morris dancing as standard, but you’re paying to see something live and you know we’re putting in 100% effort every night to create something different. hope that comes across in Sheffield
Catch Lightyear at Corporation on 19 April. Tickets available at corporation.org.uk. You can also support their crowdfunded documentary ‘This Music Doesn’t Belong to You’ at pledgemusic.com
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SUN 1 APR: Jesus and His Judgemental Father, Kinky, Anatomy // Delicious Clam Records deliciousclamrecords.bandcamp.com SUN 1 APR: Slutty Bunny Party // OMG omgclubs.com TUE 10 APR: Pearl on Tour // OMG omgclubs.com FRI 13 APR: Queen Zee + Babe Punch // Café Totem queenzeeuk.tumblr.com MON 16 APR: Braver than Fiction + Special Guests // West Street Live braverthanfiction.com So: April is here, the Beast from the East has departed, and spring has (finally) sprung. This month is a real biggie, dear readers, with a wealth of queer music, art and comedy taking to Sheffield stages. First up, we have three for the price of one as Leeds-based pop punk band Jesus and his Judgemental Father – who describe themselves as sounding “like the 10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack, except way more queer” – join three-piece angry, sissy political punk band Kinky and “spooky doo-wop” outfit Anatomy in playing at Delicious Clam Records on Sunday 1st April. At just a fiver on t’door, there’s some serious value to be had for the gig lovers out there. Onto clubnights now, and for those of you who love an excuse for fancy dress or just want to take advantage of the bank holiday Monday lie-in, then head to OMG’s ‘Slutty Bunny’ party open until 4am and free entry if you do make a costumed effort. And we’ll be heading back to OMG on 10th April for the latest Drag Race star to appear, season seven runnerup Pearl Liason. Grab advance meet and greet tickets or upgrade on the night for a tenner. On Friday 13th, Café Totem hosts the Sheffield stop on Queen Zee’s first headline tour. Expect sassy punk influenced by their home city of Liverpool’s working-class politics, LGBT+ community and ethnic diversity. Support comes in the form of Babe Punch, serving up grunge-influenced pop punk and followed with dancing until late with the All Tomorrow’s Parties bash. Sheffield’s-own Braver than Fiction make a return after a short break, welcoming new drummer Aidan at West Street Live on 16th April. Fronted by bisexual frontwoman Mel, Braver Than Fiction have been long-time supporters of Sheffield’s LGBT+ scene with previous appearances at Pinknic and DiversityFest. They’re one of my personal faves; book Tuesday off work and expect sweary banter, great music and one hell of a hangover. Join Girl Gang Sheffield at DINA on 21st April for Burn The Witch II – a spellbinding evening of music, rituals and empowerment. Reclaim your scars and wear them as war paint by decorating
your face, arms or body with symbols of your triumph over adversity. Check out some amazing local stalls, with witchy jewellery from Crozzled and Hinge and Gutter, patches, pins, bags and other riot grrl essentials from Cutesy Huge, or pick up some fine threads from Hello Fruits and other traders TBC. Add to their art, chill out in the tent, listen to awesome speakers from local charities talk about how we can fight stigma and be regaled with feminist poems. Live music is provided with the post-ghost punk sounds of People Here and a second chance this month to catch the fantastic Babe Punch with DJs and dancing until 3am and all the usual Girl Gang joy and glitter. Another Sheffield favourite, psychotic pop-punk band Faerground Accidents, will also be launching their latest single ‘Perfume’ at Corporation on 21st with support from The Mother of Crows and Kyogen. Join their dedicated local cult following of “Faeries” for an evening of dancing and debauchery not to be missed. Rescheduled from their cancelled March date, DiversityFest are back at DINA on 22nd April for Sisters (Are Doing It for Themselves) with a fantastic all female line up featuring Avital Raz, Kate Griffin, Alice Nicholls and Sudipta Samanta. The following day will see Picture House Social hosting feminist post-hardcore punk band Petrol Girls – a talented DIY outfit and strong advocates of freedom of movement, anti-capitalism and intersectional feminism. With a diverse range of influences such as Refused, The Slits, Fugazi and Björk, and having played alongside bands such as The Dead Kennedys, Propagandhi, RVIVR, Anti Flag and Refused, the band are constantly developing musically as well as politically. Ending the month with a giggle, we head to Leadmill for the brilliant Tom Allen’s new stand-up show, Absolutely. One of the highlights of last year’s Edinburgh Festival and following a sold-out London run this should be a fantastic night. That’s your lot for this month, and until next time, love and rock ‘n’ roll…
SAT 21 APR: Burn The Witch II // DINA Venue wearegirlgang.co.uk SAT 21 APR: Faerground Accidents, The Mother of Crows & Kyogen // Corporation facebook.com/FaergroundAccident SUN 22 APR: Sisters (Are Doing It for Themselves): Diversity Fest Fundraiser // DINA Venue diversityfest.wordpress.com MON 23 APR: Petrol Girls & Support // Picture House Social picture-house-social.com TUE 24 APR: Tom Allen – Absolutely // Leadmill leadmill.co.uk
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THE BIGGEST RELEASES COMING OUT OF THE GAMING WORLD THIS MONTH GOD OF WAR
Words: Nathan Warby
PS4 // April 20 Sony’s reboot of the popular title sees everyone’s favourite hot-head, Kratos, leave the world of Greek mythology in favour of a Norse setting. Set after the events of God of War III, the Ghost of Sparta is now a family-man, tasked with mentoring and protecting his son whilst getting a grip on the blinding rage that has always driven him. Not to say he isn’t still a dick; he is.
YAKUZA 6: THE SONG OF LIFE Battle Royale modes are the hottest trend in gaming right now, with millions of online players striving to be the last ones standing. The Fortnite ormula is simple: 100 players drop into a destructible, periodically shrinking map armed with nothing but a pickaxe and their wits – the aim being to shoot, loot and build their way to victory. I’ve been infatuated for a number of weeks now, as me and my “squad” desperately try to get that elusive first win under our belt and assert dominance over the 90+ other players who dare to challenge us. It’s one of those ‘one more game’ games. It’s addictive. I’d start my own support group for other sufferers if I actually wanted to kick the habit. But I don’t. Incredibly, Epic Games, the people who blessed us with the original Gears of War trilogy and more importantly Bulletstorm (the single most underappreciated game ever produced), are dishing out the last man standing mode for free. Like a lot of you probably are right now, I scoffed at the idea. I saw the PC gamers flock to PUBG (Player Unknown Battlegrounds) in spades, and I wrote the concept off as a trend that would inevitably die out; much in the same vein as ‘salt bae’ memes or that Dapper Laughs bloke. But it’s safe to say that I was wrong. Catastrophically wrong. I finally caved after weeks of badgering from friends and downloaded the game from PS store. After two or three embarrassing showings and a woeful attempt in landing at tilted towers (rookie error, I know), I had no idea what all the hype was about. The gameplay was basic to say the least and the graphics, whilst fun and colourful, were a little rough around the edges. I was failing to understand why over 3 million concurrent players had taken residence within the chaos. But despite this, the same phrase slipped from my lips at the end of every failed shootout and poor landing – “Shall we try one more?” The urge to survive longer and longer just kept pulling me back in; I found myself scheming tactics about where we should land, which route we should take, if I really needed a bathroom break or could hold it in and continue
playing. I learned how to use my gathered materials to build, I started to bide my time instead of going into a settlement guns blazing. I honed my craft, and eventually I accepted the hard facts: I was a Fortnite player. I was still far from the elite of the YouTube montages, and I won precisely zero games in this whole period, but I was converted – wholeheartedly. Just the other night, though, my time finally came. Myself, two friends and an unknown matched player (who will forever remain in my heart) entered the battle bus as we had dozens of times before, heading straight for our preferred starting point of Anarchy Acres. The first couple of map shrinkings came when the storm forced us towards the ironically named Pleasant Park and then to Snobby Shores on the west coast, quite the expedition from where we had started. Our new-found best friend had been on the cusp of death on the long journey, but we quickly came to his aid: there’s strength in numbers. Eventually, after patiently watching the two enemy teams battle it out, it came down to a 4v4 battle for victory. Our opposition had secured themselves an empty house with plenty of fortifications, but the final shrinking of the map was kind and gave us an upper-hand whilst putting the ball in our rival’s court. We assembled our make-shift cover in the form of a brick staircase and hunkered down, our weapons pointed firmly on the front of the house. Finally, the door swung open as the squadron of heavily armed fish ran out into our tactically placed barrel and we systematically took them out, claiming victory in the process. I’m not saying the feeling was as amazing as losing my virginity, but it certainly lasted longer. This is just one story from a game of endless variety, where the premise is always the same, but no two matches are. The feeling of finally claiming a win will quickly disperse any frustrations in previous failures and uplift you in a way I haven’t felt too often in all my years of gaming. I urge you, cynical gamers of the world, not to write this off as a fad that will pass by. Give into the hype, grab your pals and hop on that battle bus!
PS4 // April 17 So much more than a Japanese GTA, the legendary Yakuza series finally releases its seventh entry to the rest of the world. Expect the same dose of OTT combat and urban exploration which has made the franchise so successful.
EXTINCTION PS4, Xbox One, PC // April 10 Set in a lush fantasy world, Extinction places you in control of Avil, one of the last remaining defenders of a world under siege from bloodthirsty creatures known colloquially as “ogres”. It’s gonna kick right off, lads.
NINTENDO LABO VARIETY AND ROBOT KITS Nintendo Switch // April 27 The first two kits for Nintendo’s gaming and construction mash-up will finally drop this month.
TOTAL WAR SAGA: THRONES OF BRITANNIA PC // April 19 The multi-award-winning strategy series returns, combining huge scale real-time battles and a captivating turn-based campaign. Set in a crucial point in history, AngloSaxons, Gaelic clans and Vikings are battling for control, with the game letting you take control of any side; things could get a bit tasty.
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At a time when the country’s social divisions are highly entrenched, one of Sheffield’s most recognisable artists has returned with an exhibition that aims to celebrate and explore Britain’s working class. This Class Works, Pete McKee’s first show in two years, opens in July and will mark just over a year since the Batemoor-born artist underwent a life-changing liver transplant. WORDS: JOSEPH FOOD
So where did the initial inspiration for This Class Works come from? I started working towards a new exhibition as soon as I left hospital in May last year. I felt that with the current political climate, Brexit in particular, there was a need to address the battering the working classes were getting; I wanted to define what being working class meant for me. It’s a proud, noble thing to be working class and they’re unfairly being dragged through the mud, taking the blame for Brexit without taking into account how a lot of skint, desperate people were effectively sold a magic beans scenario. Who wouldn’t want to change the situation in their position? It’s quite a pertinent issue for a city like Sheffield, which traditionally has always been proud of its working class heritage, but over the last ten years or so the media discourse surrounding the lower classes has really shifted, with regular classbashing in the papers and poverty porn programmes becoming hugely popular. Is there an element of fighting back against that with this exhibition? Yes, it’s saying that there’s a huge amount of nobility in being working class, in being born into hugely difficult situations and showing how you can survive it. It takes a lot of nous and determination to just look after a family when you’ve got bugger all, so this exhibition delves into what it actually means to be working class. As a lad growing up on a Batemoor council estate, how would you say your background has shaped you as a person? It completely shaped me. My attitudes to social issues and people themselves were moulded by my upbringing. You’d watch the lengths people would go to make ends meet, which then
naturally feeds into your own work ethic and in my case provides inspiration for work. Clearly, everything I paint is inspired in some part by my working class origins and remains very reflective of where I came from. It’s often the sense of community which makes these areas special. Do you have any recollections of that? There was always a lot of rallying around. My mum passed away when I was seven-years-old and all our close neighbours came around to help my dad out, they basically taught him how to cook and look after us. It meant I ended up with a few more “aunties” who I wasn’t actually related to – you know, Auntie Eunice from down t’road and Auntie Violet from round t’back. Such communities are seriously tight-knit. I mean, when you’re pushed together in terraced housing it’s difficult to avoid each other! Sticking with the subject of class, the art industry is often portrayed as a domain of
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the upper classes. In your experience, is class snobbery still a thing in the art world or have times moved on now? Well, I don’t have the traditional educational art background of studying at St Martin’s or somewhere like that. I think doors are opened a lot more quickly for artists coming through those systems, but for artists coming into the profession via a poly course or going at it themselves it’s far more difficult to be given opportunities. I could go down to London with
my portfolio and I wouldn’t get into any decent galleries for love nor money – they wouldn’t get it. That all said, you can be working class, go to St Martin’s and you’ll be judged on your merits, even if there is a sense of elitism to deal with. But you have to look at other factors, too, like how it helps to have the money in the first place when it comes to being able to afford living and studying in London. I suppose it also doesn’t bode well for working class representation when you factor in the cuts leading to an erosion of the arts on national curriculums. It’s horrific. That really is a classist issue, as you know that private schools will continue with their art programmes. You’re going to have young kids coming into secondary school and faced straightaway with your core academic subjects while the arts are relegated completely. It’s frightening because it’s vital that art exists in the world, and it’s just as important that kids who might struggle academically are offered another type of outlet – a creative one which they can use their soul for. You’ll be working with a number of other artists on this exhibition, something of a first for you. Why did you decide to make it a collaborative project? If there’s a certain vision that I can’t achieve by myself it makes sense to bring in sculptors, filmmakers and whoever else to help create it. I think getting other voices into the show helps to thicken it out and provide other outlooks on the subject. There’s a strong portion of myself in there but we’ve also got contributions from other artists, poets, musicians, sculptors and photographers. It means it’s going to be a very vibrant and visually exciting show. The show will be taking place in the warehouse space at 92 Burton Road. Are there any particular reasons why you chose to host there? For starters, I’ve been there for a few events before and always thought it was crying out for a big exhibition. We’ve procured it for 16 days, which is brilliant as it gives the opportunity for more people to see it in their own time rather than having to rush down over a weekend. And how are you, Pete? We’re coming up to a year since your surgery. Has the experience created any new personal perspectives? I’m doing great, thank you for asking. In terms of new perspectives, I certainly don’t take things for granted now. There’s plenty of other stuff like not getting too upset when Wednesday lose anymore – which is just as well when you look at the way things have gone for us this season! But yeah, I feel better than I have done for years and it’s great to be back in the thick of things. This Class Works will be showing at 92 Burton Road from 14-29 July. Tickets are available from petemckee.com. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 89
Doc/Fest announces live performance premieres Ahead of the event’s 25th instalment this year, Sheffield Doc/Fest have released details on three live performance highlights from a selection of international filmmakers and artists. Taking place 7-12 June, the UK’s premier film festival brings doc-lovers and industry delegates from all over the world to Sheffield for a unique celebration of documentary and non-fiction storytelling. This year will again be no different, with a range of events planned to explore everything from feature-length to short docs, series, audio, interactive technology, augmented reality, virtual reality, and live events. The events announced last month are designed to reflect the Steel City’s collaborative arts and music scene, while also promoting bold new forms of storytelling. Taking place at City Hall Ballroom on 10 June, Warp Records artist GAIKA will be providing a live score to Khalik Allah’s deeply personal feature documentary Black Mother. Described as ‘part-film, part-rhythmic baptism’, audiences will be transported to the shores and streets of Jamaica through a poetic tapestry
of words, sounds, images and fervent energies. Another event will see unique talent and international beatbox sensation Reeps One bring the World Premiere of his show, We Speak Music Live, to the picturesque surrounds of Abbeydale Picture House on 8 June. Using the latest technology to create a visual and sonic spectacle, the artist will take on the ‘Reepsbot’ in an AI duel and footage from the upcoming We Speak Music docu-series will be shared. The final fusion of live music and cinema will see the Sundance award-winning Shirkers shown at the Showroom Cinema, complemented by a mesmerising performance of the film’s soundtrack by Singaporean vocal loop artist Weish and a Q+A with director Sandi Tan afterwards. The full line-up for the Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 programme will be announced on Thursday 3 May. Head to sheffdocfest.com for tickets and more info.
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Sensoria 2018: Get Involved! The annual extravaganza of film, live music, talks, DJs, installations, dance and all manner of other things is back in Sheffield from 27th September-6th October 2018 – and this year they’re looking for exciting new work to feature across the realms of film, music and digital media. The theme is ‘Senses Working Overtime’, and the festival is eager to welcome potential partners, co-promoters and anyone else who’d like to make any programme suggestions to get in touch. Jo Wingate, Sensoria Director told Exposed: “We’re really pleased to be continuing our 10th year celebrations and excited that Sensoria will be branching out to bring our audiences even more amazing experiences that embrace all of the senses.” See below for what they’re after. All submissions should be sent to info@sensoria.org.uk with the subject ‘Sensoria 2018 Submissions’. Deadline is 5pm on Friday 27th April.
JANE EYRE (NORTHERN BALLET) Lyceum Theatre // 10-14th April It’s the ultimate classic story of an iconic heroine, the governess Jane Eyre who falls in love with owner of Thornfield Hall (and employer), the brooding Mr. Rochester. She becomes caught in passionate romance that turns into horror when Rochester’s secretive dark past comes to light. She’s an early icon of feminism, so after last month’s International Women’s day (and the centenary of some women being given the vote!), come along to this gothic tale of love, social disparity, empowerment… and horror. www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS (NEW DATE DUE TO SNOW) Sheffield City Hall // 2nd April 7.30pm It was the first ever circus to play in Russia after taking to the road over 22 years ago. Since then they’ve played 100 UK theatres annually, and this time they’re binging their latest phenomenon ‘Voodoo Vaud Evil’ to our doors. The spectacular show will feature an incredible amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts that are all woven into a sensational shock/ horror story and driven by (mostly) original soundspace and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. They have toured globally, performing in Japan, Finland, Chile and Italy, to name a few. www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk PEDDLER NIGHT MARKET 92 Burton Road // 6th-7th April + 21st April (VEG OUT) As always, Peddler Night Market will bring us the best street food vendors, traders, crafters, makers, movers and shakers for two nights on the first Friday and Saturday of the month – with an extra special one at the end of this month that’s entirely veggie and vegan. There’ll be live music, beer and fresh cocktails, with Shoot the Bull, Buddha Belly and Magic Rock Brewery just a few to look out for. peddlermarket.co.uk
Open Up Sheffield Returns One of the most successful studio showcases outside of London, Open Up Sheffield, is back to celebrate its 20th anniversary – and over 100 artists will be joining in the fun. Over the course of two weekends – 5-7 May and 12-13 May – people can enjoy free access to artists and their studios across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. A selection of workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions will be taking place at venues such as Manor Oaks Studios, Exchange Place Studios, Portland Works, The Burton Street Foundation, Replicast Art Studios, The Sheffield Printmakers at Meersbrook Park, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Trafalgar Studios, Hallam Art Group, The Shed, Artists in Action, Soft Touch Studio and the Kelham Island Arts Collective.
SUNSET BOULEVARD Lyceum // 23rd-28th April Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®winning masterpiece Sunset Boulevard stars Ria Jones. In her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond lives in a fantasy world. Impoverished screen writer Joe Gillis, stumbles into her reclusive world and is seduced by her luxurious lifestyle. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
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Molly Jones
point illustrated After graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with a BA (Hons) in Illustration, Molly began working with local businesses to tell their stories through mural and hand-drawn artwork. Inspired by precise line work and distinctive typography, her work has covered everything from the Miner’s Strike to a large window painting for St Luke’s charity shop in Broomhill. See more of her at illustrationsbymolly.com // @illustrationsbymolly
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FORGET BUNNIES, THIS EASTER IS ALL ABOUT MAGIC AT THE SHOWROOM!
Crystals and Labyrinths, broomsticks and portals – there is something supernatural to see everyday over the Easter Holidays. From the enchanting classics like Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, to spellbinding new releases like Mary and the Witch’s Flower and A Wrinkle in Time. For full listings of our family films check out our website www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/showroom/young-cinema.
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free, open access to artists & their studios in Sheffield & South Yorkshire Saturday 5th May • Sunday 6th May • Monday 7th May (Bank Holiday) • Saturday 12th May • Sunday 13th May 11am – 5pm
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@markthomasinfo “Am in Sheffield next week if anyone fancies organising civil disobedience involving toy trumpets.” @michaeland97 “Are u even from Sheffield if u don’t gass about Sheffield all the time” @tobyfoster Though to be fair, the Chief Constable did say that he would put cops back on the streets. We just didn’t know he meant the streets of Dore.
MADE IN SHEFFIELD Taking in Park Hill flats, Yellow Arch Studios and a disused vet’s practice in West Bar – we embark on a tour of Sheffield and round up five records with ties to locations in the city centre. tinyurl.com/y77rdhrl POINTS OF VIEW Revered as one of the most eclectic selectors on the DJ circuit, we spoke to Sam Shepherd AKA Floating points ahead of his first return to The Tuesday Club following his debut at Fez way back in 2013. tinyurl.com/ycjl5axk
@WhoIsShreddy I’ve no idea what’s going on. But @ManukaHive have just played a mad gig in Clermont rammed over cap, people dancing in the streets outside who couldn’t get in & the landlords had our heads under the beer taps behind the bar. VIVE LA FRANCE @_joshchapman98 Two Steps – best chippy hands down. Every Monday, large sausage and chips, can of Fanta … wham, bam, thank you Mam.
TUNE IN Need to catch up on some listening from the local scene? Nip over to the music section on the Exposed site and get yer tabs around tracks from the likes of High Hazels, Redfaces, Cora Pearl, Seamonsters, Otis Mensah, Vuromantics and more! exposedmagazine.co.uk/music SOFAR, SO GOOD PICS BELOW If you don’t know about Sofar Sheffield’s shtick yet, they host intimate gigs at various secret locations around the city – owt from abandoned warehouses to yer nan’s front room – and round up a selection of fine musicians to do their thing. Gi’ them a follow and see if you can bag a space at their next show. sofarsounds.com/sheffield 94 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK
CITY ON THE MOVE The times they are a-changing and it looks like Sheff will be getting the spruce-up it so richly deserves. Take a butcher’s at how things are shaping up such as the new retail quarter and West Bar square developments, not to mention the big dig in Castlegate aiming to uncover a chuffin’ subterranean medieval castle. Yeah, you ‘eard right. tinyurl.com/y8czgtx4
@Reverend_Makers Today I met an artist on our street and she’s gonna paint a mural on our garden wall Then went in the Peaks with @ laura_dorothy and our boys. Had worst Sundays. Love living in this City.
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