Our head of music, Alma, recently sat down with Bristol-based indie electronic band Getdown Services, ahead of a sold-out show at Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds. The band were on a tour to celebrate the release of their most recent EP: Your Medal's In The Post.
They talked about what they like the most about touring Europe, the love they have for the UK music scene, and how they felt about their recent show in York (including plans to come back!).
In this first episode of Legal Lowdown, I share my personal journey into law, including the ups, downs, and moments of uncertainty. I also talk about my gap year, its benefits, and offer advice for students facing similar challenges. Additionally, I discuss the support available for teens on Results Day and whether it's truly adequate.
Our interview co-ordinator, Annie, chatted to Brighton-based band, Youth Sector ahead of a show at The Key Club in Leeds. They talked about how the differences between live and recorded sound are quite important to them, the evolution of their own music, and the story behind their matching outfits on stage.
URY's Polly Magill interviews Been Stellar ahead of a show at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. They discuss the creation of their latest album: Scream from New York, NY, the origins of the band, and what it was like touring the USA recently as the support for Irish punk band Fontaines D.C.
Disclaimer: apologies for the background noise - we were unable to record in a green room! The audio quality gets better as you go on (I promise).
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URY’s Freddie Goggs sat down with English singer-songwriter Kate Nash ahead of her show at the Leeds Beckett Student’s Union. They chatted about the differences between fans from the UK and the US, her most recent album ‘9 sad symphonies’, the state of the music industry and Kate’s ‘punk statement’ to shine a light on this.
Amberley the Head of News discusses the challenges facing the Collegic system at York amid claims, supported by college leaders and the Union Affairs Officer, of substantial cuts to college services, reductions in staff, and the increasing reliance on student volunteers to manage essential tasks. You can find the exact nature of these issues here https://alcuincollege.com/college-letter/
URY's Kate Keane sat down with indie band Divorce ahead of a show at The Crescent in York. Midway through a tour across the UK and ahead of the release of their next album: "Drive To Goldenhammer", they talk about motivations for getting into music and artists they'd love to collaborate with, finishing off with some song recommendations.
URY's Polly Magill recently sat down with British pop rock artist Ted Groves. They chatted about the creation of his newest album: "To Fall Back", how to feel comfortable in the music industry as it exists today, and what it was like on his recently tour across Norway (including the differences in touring in the UK and mainland Europe).
Amberley, Harrison, Jack and Tasha from The URY News Team discuss the aftermath of the US elections 2024 including the results, the global implications of a trump presidency, the reasoning behind the election results and some predictions of what is to come in the future.