Bobbino takes us for a sweet ride through space with his single ‘Little Starry Night’. Known for his electronic compositions, Bobbino strives to break the limits of ambient music with experimental chord progressions and imagery. His EP ‘Little Ambient Side Project’ (2023) is a journey through space and time within the span of 33 minutes, consisting of emotive harmonies and intriguing melodies.
‘Little Starry Night’ is exactly that, a star amongst the seven songs from the EP. This ambient piece involves smooth and subtle instrumentation, curating an intricate soundscape not dissimilar to the vast mass that is our galaxy. A collaboration between Bobbino himself and guitarist Martin Chung, you can tell that listening will be a memorable experience even before it starts playing. Described to be a “heartwarming ode to the night sky and the stars that blanket it”, something we will be seeing much more of now since the clocks have gone back, ‘Little Starry Night’ is definitely a song I’ll be playing on repeat!
The Exotic Ices Project aims to unite their listeners, break genre barriers and have fun while doing it! This trailblazing duo, consisting of Ruby Jones and Patrick Spillane, creates immersive listening experiences handling all the instrumentation and production themselves – illustrating how the creative process for modern musicians goes beyond boundaries formed in past decades. Innovative and experimental, there’s something within this band’s discography for everyone.
The track ‘Neurorotica’ from their latest album ‘Necessarily Unnecessary’ explores neurodiversity and autism awareness, and how we can break down the stigma within these terms. Blending rock with indie to convey the feelings of angst and truthfulness, ‘Neurorotica’ highlights the issues that coincide with neurodivergency and the impact it has on the lives of those with and without a diagnosis. Breaking down the boundaries around these terms means we can all gain a better understanding of the human condition, embrace our individuality and build a world where we welcome diversity not just within the creative industries, but in every area of life. The eclectic balance of classic rock instrumentation and honest lyricism pulls the listener in, and the sonic landscape of every song from ‘Necessarily Unnecessary’ makes for a compelling listen.
DuckLin Curls is a UK hip-hop pioneer, grabbing the attention of every listener whether it’s the first time or hundredth time listening. His lyricism is second to none, and his production style is inspired by the likes of The Neptunes and Mac Miller. Described as prolific and unpredictable, Curls takes what we know about UK rap and flips it on its head – the product of this is unique, refreshing and all-round addictive.
‘All That’ is poetry, making light of financial hardships. It begins with a catchy chorus but leaves you with a new outlook on the uphill battle that is our economic state, then lists each monetary issue we have while highlighting the false confidence we may adopt to help ourselves through it, alongside the grooviest of baselines and indisputable danceability.
Curls isn’t a stranger to highlighting universal issues, and his discography takes you on a journey of self-reflection whilst supplying the bubbliest, bounciest beats and inventive rhymes.
Get ready for an explosive night of music as London’s sensational electronic afro-funk collective, Ibibio Sound Machine, prepare to tear the roof off The Parish in Huddersfield on Friday, November 7, 2025. Adding a massive dose of local pride to the bill, they will be supported by Kirklees’ own rising star, Hannah Rowe. Having cultivated a powerful, soulful, and jazz-infused sound with her seven-piece band, Hannah is no stranger to the local scene—she’s a successful participant in the Kirklees Most Wanted project and recently thrilled crowds at the KMW Showcase and the WRXL After party at amped. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the region’s most exciting talents open for a global powerhouse!
The Headliners: Ibibio Sound Machine 💥 Ibibio Sound Machine is led by the magnetic Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, whose lyrics are often drawn from her mother’s folk tales and told in the Ibibio language of Nigeria. Their sound is an irresistible mash-up: a clash of electronic elements with the golden era of West African funk and disco.
The eight-piece band has garnered international acclaim for their exhilarating live shows, building a reputation across major festivals like Glastonbury and WOMAD. Their latest material, following the success of albums like Electricity, promises a blend of raw energy and powerful synth-funk grooves that will transform The Parish into a sweat-soaked, all-night dance club. Prepare for an infectious performance that is as rhythmically complex as it is joyously danceable.
The Support: Hannah Rowe (Kirklees Most Wanted) 🎤 Opening the evening is the sensational Hannah Rowe, a local vocalist from the Leeds/Huddersfield area who has quickly become a standout on the UK’s independent music scene. Backed by her trio rather than her usual mighty 7-piece band, this is your change to catch Hannah delivering a more stripped down set of a sophisticated blend of R&B, Soul, and Jazz, drawing comparisons to artists like Raye and Cleo Sol.
Her recent appearances, including a knockout set at the Kirklees Most Wanted Showcase and the high-energy WRXL After party at amped, have firmly cemented her status as one-to-watch. Her voice is described as “timeless,” and her band’s captivating passion is palpable. This performance at The Parish is a fantastic opportunity to see a truly homegrown talent step up to a major support slot and showcase the powerful, authentic music she has been refining right here in Kirklees.
Event Details What: Ibibio Sound Machine with special guest Hannah Rowe Where: The Parish, Huddersfield When: Friday, 7 November 2025 Time: Doors at 20:00
Tickets: General admission tickets are available for £27.50 (plus booking fee). Check The Parish website or major ticketing agents like See Tickets to secure your spot! (Note: This event is 14+ with an adult companion required for 14-17 year olds).
So this one time while practising in our tiny rented mill space, we came outside for a smoke break and were met with a flaming industrial sized skip, the flames reaching 20-30ft high…
We try to make this process as organic as possible, as we know we all have our own distinct individual styles that we like to nurture as much as we can, so that it shines through in each song and gives us a sound that is hopefully distinctly ‘Lomens’.
Generally speaking, one of us comes to rehearsal with a very loose idea, whether that be a vocal melody, a guitar riff, a chord progression on the synth or even just a groove with drums and bass
We then most of the time sit on that idea and jam it together as a band and see where it takes us. Sometimes it naturally forms itself into a song very quickly. Unplug the Earth was like this, for example! Sometimes we can spend weeks/months exploring lots of possibilities and really refine each section as much as we can.
The main thing is just trying to keep things as organic and fun as possible!
Who is your biggest influence? Now this is always a tough one as we’re all pretty nerdy with music, ha! What we get compared to isn’t necessarily what we listen to, and we all listen to quite an eclectic mix of music!
Vocally, Chris (lead vocals) takes a lot of inspiration from bands like Everything, Everything and Kid Kapichi. Some of us are pretty big fans of Radiohead, and there’s some Muse thrown in there too, a little bit of Prog as well, Porcupine Tree, TOOL, Leprous, The Mars Volta, Deftones.
Jordan (Drums) tends to have a raw attitude towards the drums, where he can, early Nirvana and The Melvins spring to mind, but again, the eclectic taste comes into play, and there’s also some Latin and Samba influences, especially coming from Tom! (Synths & Percussion)
These are just some influences that spring to mind, but as we’re all just massive music fans in general, it tends to make for some interesting jams and songwriting; we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Do you have any pre-gig rituals? We tend to try to run the set in our studio on the day, get ourselves nicely warmed up, a couple of pints and seeking out some cool food doesn’t go amiss!
What’s the best gig you’ve ever played? This is a difficult one; we’ve not played that many yet in the grand scheme of things, as we’ve only been active just over a year. There have been 16 gigs in that time, and we’ve played 3 headliners in that time (Parish, Huddersfield), Oporto, Leeds, Grass Fed 1 at Picturedrome, Holmfirth), so it would have to be one of those; they’ve all been equally fun and with some great supports!
What’s next for you guys? Write. Write. Write. We only have 4 singles out, and we just need to get more music out there! We’ll still be playing some shows in between, but the focus is definitely on increasing our repertoire and output. Expect an EP after our next single. We also have a Headline show at the new Parish space, Amped! on Mad Friday (December 19th) with support from Pageant Mum and Slipped Disco, that will be a big end-of-year party and a great way to see the year out!
How would you describe your new single, ‘Kinetic Currency’? Big! Our most out there song to date.
It’s got a punky edge to it with some proggy elements interspersed throughout. Also, a screamer of a riff at the end! We’ve recently been able to get our bassist, Josh, onto guitar as we’ve welcomed a new member on bass (Andrew Parkinson), so we’re now a 6-piece dual guitar assault on stage!
Kinetic Currency is an observational anthem told through the lens of a working-class person in Britain in 2025. Through some vivid lyrics and striking imagery, the song captures the struggle to rise above the noise of modern life’s complexities, seeking simplicity whilst desperately trying to avoid unnecessary confrontation and stress.
We’ve kept it politically neutral, presenting observations without aligning with any cause. It’s simply what we see on a day-to-day basis, whilst most people are skint yet forever being bombarded with grandiose political movements and news cycles, whilst simultaneously struggling with the normality of everyday life. It’s not a commentary; it’s an observational piece about the everyday rat race of Modern Britain. We invite people to find their own meaning and use their own lens to establish their relationship with the song.
LOMENS is for everyone.
Kinetic Currency, is out now on Spotify and many other major streaming platforms.
Mick started his musical journey thanks to his enthusiastic and supportive music teacher in high school. Since then, he has performed countless gigs at college and uni, developing his stage presence and lyrical prowess. “I have always listened to music, everywhere I go it’s part of me and will always stay with me.”
To celebrate 10 years of Wilson’s Republic special WRXL Routes event we’ve put together an exclusive playlist for the day which covers an epic selection or artists & bands from across the West Yorkshire region.
Get ready to groove to an amazing selection of artists and bands from right across the West Yorkshire region! It’s the perfect soundtrack for a full day of inspiration, insight, and creativity.
✨ A full day event packed with inspiration and insight ✨ A line-up of 6 stellar speakers from across creative disciplines like; Lisa Maltby, James Ravenhall, Laura Wellington, James Carbutt, Benaiah Matheson & Anthony Burrill ✨ A live panel for you to ask questions and hear more ✨ Onsitevendors, bar and merch stall ✨ A privateafterparty at Amped, Huddersfield with an evening packed with live music and performers brought you to by Huddersfield-basedKirklees Most Wanted featuring the talents of; Good Good Blood, Hanna Rowe, Don Gonzo & Therealdemo. ✨ Social, drinks and community – because that’s what we do.
Clear that schedule or tell your boss to buy you a ticket and pop this full-day event in your diaries:
The artist Flowers is obsessive about music uniting its listeners, which is made evident by their new song “Mystic Mystery”. This track harnesses music as a positive force to help people believe in themselves and always strive for greatness. Even before any lyrics, “Mystic Mystery” is immediately uplifting with an introduction of soulful brass over simple chords, at once the song is so complex but an easy listen. Next, smooth vocals explore defying a society which wants to question your worth, and how there is feminine community in inspiring and rising through apparent constraints. Whilst still maintaining a relaxing tone, Flowers then breaks into an interesting rap verse further cementing the message. It’s an unexpected alternative track, and a welcoming, self-soothing track to whoever presses play.
