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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 2d

The eloquent and poignant Mt. Gribley releases new single

Emerging from the early morning haze, Mourning Light is the latest single from alternative folk project Mt. Gribley.

The eloquent and poignant Mt. Gribley releases new single

Emerging from the early morning haze, Mourning Light is the latest single from alternative folk project Mt. Gribley.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 2d

For these shortening Autumn days, Miles and the Chain Gang go acoustic

Local rockers and York Calling favourites Miles and the Chain Gang are stripping things back for their latest release.

For these shortening Autumn days, Miles and the Chain Gang go acoustic

Local rockers and York Calling favourites Miles and the Chain Gang are stripping things back for their latest release.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 2d

Get immersed in NEEB’s evolving sound

Hartlepool’s NEEB are something of an enigma. With an evolving sound and live presence that’s now been put to record, it was time to get to know them better.

Get immersed in NEEB’s evolving sound

Hartlepool’s NEEB are something of an enigma. With an evolving sound and live presence that’s now been put to record, it was time to get to know them better.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 3d

Live Review: First Time Flyers bring dancing, laughing and audience interaction to The Attic, Leeds

The Attic, Leeds welcomed First Time Flyers for a set that was more theatrics than authentic country.

Live Review: First Time Flyers bring dancing, laughing and audience interaction to The Attic, Leeds

The Attic, Leeds welcomed First Time Flyers for a set that was more theatrics than authentic country.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 4d

Live Review: Bilk and The Music Venue Trust bring no frills punk to The Crescent

No fads, no frills, no gimmicks - just quality music. Indie rock band Bilk’s set at York Crescent Community Venue was razor-sharp from start to finish.

Live Review: Bilk and The Music Venue Trust bring no frills punk to The Crescent

No fads, no frills, no gimmicks - just quality music. Indie rock band Bilk’s set at York Crescent Community Venue was razor-sharp from start to finish.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 4d

Of Monsters and Men are coming to Leeds

Of Monsters and Men return with a double release: Dream Team and The Towering Skyscraper at the End of the Road – lifted from All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, their first full-length album in six years, arriving 17 October 2025.

Of Monsters and Men are coming to Leeds

Of Monsters and Men return with a double release: Dream Team and The Towering Skyscraper at the End of the Road – lifted from All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, their first full-length album in six years, arriving 17 October 2025.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 4d

Roundhay Festival announces global superstar headliners

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, is thrilled to announce that Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull, will headline, joined by Kesha and many more acts still to be revealed.

Roundhay Festival announces global superstar headliners

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, is thrilled to announce that Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull, will headline, joined by Kesha and many more acts still to be revealed.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 4d

Discovery: Bright Shining Lights take to the stars

With a new album that’s out of this world, New Jersey, USA’s Bright Shining Lights have blipped on my cosmic radar.

Discovery: Bright Shining Lights take to the stars

With a new album that’s out of this world, New Jersey, USA’s Bright Shining Lights have blipped on my cosmic radar.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 8d

Bliss Carmxn talks queer kinship, automatic writing, and sending music to the Moon

Adam Kaasa, the brains behind Bliss Carmxn, feels like a creative in the truest sense of the word.

Bliss Carmxn talks queer kinship, automatic writing, and sending music to the Moon

Adam Kaasa, the brains behind Bliss Carmxn, feels like a creative in the truest sense of the word.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 8d

AliveTeen brings fire and defiance in pop rock single

Based in Toronto, Canada with Russian heritage, AliveTeen combines the heavy rock of Linkin Park with accessible pop elements.

AliveTeen brings fire and defiance in pop rock single

Based in Toronto, Canada with Russian heritage, AliveTeen combines the heavy rock of Linkin Park with accessible pop elements.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 9d

The Casbahs make a triumphant return

Returning from a three-year hiatus, The Casbahs are back on our blog with their comeback single, Electric Daydreams.

The Casbahs make a triumphant return

Returning from a three-year hiatus, The Casbahs are back on our blog with their comeback single, Electric Daydreams.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 9d

Finding the hope in trauma, Destined to Fail is the solo debut from Violet Love

Violet Love, real name Autumn Granados, has been writing music since the age of thirteen and has taken her talents across the US. Now, her music is appearing on our blog for the first time through her debut solo EP,…

Finding the hope in trauma, Destined to Fail is the solo debut from Violet Love

Violet Love, real name Autumn Granados, has been writing music since the age of thirteen and has taken her talents across the US. Now, her music is appearing on our blog for the first time through her debut solo EP, Destined To Fail.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 11d

The Muster Point Project speaks to sidestepping life’s problems in new Americana single

Greener Grass is the latest in a series of insightful singles from The Muster Point Project.

The Muster Point Project speaks to sidestepping life’s problems in new Americana single

Greener Grass is the latest in a series of insightful singles from The Muster Point Project.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 15d

Love Ghost releases polished yet edgy new album

For some time now, Los Angeles-based Love Ghost’s star has been on the rise.

Love Ghost releases polished yet edgy new album

For some time now, Los Angeles-based Love Ghost’s star has been on the rise.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 16d

Welcome to the sweet world of Pretty little Saturday

Pretty little Saturday, the new solo project of Kristi Knupp, celebrates her idyllic days living in Venice Beach, California.

Welcome to the sweet world of Pretty little Saturday

Pretty little Saturday, the new solo project of Kristi Knupp, celebrates her idyllic days living in Venice Beach, California.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 16d

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows reflect on scraps and Spotify

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows landed on my radar last year and immediately scored a spot on my coveted “albums of the year” list through Goodnight, Lad. Union Street is the first music I’m sharing from them since, and…

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows reflect on scraps and Spotify

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows landed on my radar last year and immediately scored a spot on my coveted “albums of the year” list through Goodnight, Lad. Union Street is the first music I’m sharing from them since, and it’s got a high bar to clear.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 16d

The ever-original Eleri Ward drops debut album

Eleri Ward made a name for herself through her indie-folk covers of Sondheim songs. It got her the attention of The New York Times and Forbes among others. But we know her more for her original work.

The ever-original Eleri Ward drops debut album

Eleri Ward made a name for herself through her indie-folk covers of Sondheim songs. It got her the attention of The New York Times and Forbes among others. But we know her more for her original work.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 17d

Wotts’ new single combines Tame Impala with their hip-hop roots

Wotts are a band who never come off the boil. Hot on the heels of their EP FLANK! they have another on the way, and terminal is our first Tame Impala-inspired taste of it.

Wotts’ new single combines Tame Impala with their hip-hop roots

Wotts are a band who never come off the boil. Hot on the heels of their EP FLANK! they have another on the way, and terminal is our first Tame Impala-inspired taste of it.

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Paul Terry @cellarscape.bsky.social · 18d

Happy 1st Birthday, 'Live at Siren FM' EP!

To celebrate, here's a new promo poster with acclaim from @bigtakeover.com, @plasticmgzn.bsky.social, @yorkcalling.bsky.social, Illustrate Magazine, & more.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 18d

Live Review: Answering Machines confronts our reliance on tech through revealing new production

What a revelation! Last night I attended a performance of Answering Machines by Jordan Noble at the East Riding Theatre, in Beverley.

Live Review: Answering Machines confronts our reliance on tech through revealing new production

What a revelation! Last night I attended a performance of Answering Machines by Jordan Noble at the East Riding Theatre, in Beverley.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 18d

Love Ghost’s latest collab is with a rising UK act

If you’ve been following our blog at all, you’ll know Love Ghost. Now, the LA-based artist is joining forces with an act who are a little closer to home.

Love Ghost’s latest collab is with a rising UK act

If you’ve been following our blog at all, you’ll know Love Ghost. Now, the LA-based artist is joining forces with an act who are a little closer to home.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 22d

9 o’clock nasty don their boxing gloves and sharpen their lyrics for new single

Known for their ironic lyrics and inversion of pop norms, 9 o’clock Nasty are one of the most original acts in the UK as far as I’m concerned.

9 o’clock nasty don their boxing gloves and sharpen their lyrics for new single

Known for their ironic lyrics and inversion of pop norms, 9 o’clock Nasty are one of the most original acts in the UK as far as I’m concerned.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 22d

Live Review: Tom Grennan with Rianne Downey & Tom Walker at Leeds First Direct Arena

Tom Grennan returned to Leeds, proving once again why he’s become one of Britain’s most compelling live performers.

Live Review: Tom Grennan with Rianne Downey & Tom Walker at Leeds First Direct Arena

Tom Grennan returned to Leeds, proving once again why he’s become one of Britain’s most compelling live performers.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 23d

Wakefield’s Oliver Pinder ponders lifetime love with new single

Oliver Pinder was born in Queensbury, Bradford before finding his way to Wakefield. It’s a town that’s often sat in the shadow of Leeds but has a strong scene if you dig into it. We’ve shared a few artists from that way.

Wakefield’s Oliver Pinder ponders lifetime love with new single

Oliver Pinder was born in Queensbury, Bradford before finding his way to Wakefield. It’s a town that’s often sat in the shadow of Leeds but has a strong scene if you dig into it. We’ve shared a few artists from that way.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 23d

Kat Kikta seeks closure in intimate new single

2025 is the year we fell in love with Kat Kikta, and the topic of love looms heavy over her latest single.

Kat Kikta seeks closure in intimate new single

2025 is the year we fell in love with Kat Kikta, and the topic of love looms heavy over her latest single.

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