Leeds Student Radio - Interviews: Recent Episodes
Leeds Student Radio - Interviews
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Tanya Pilikian chats to Rob Damiani and Tom Doyle from Don Broco before their Leeds show about their latest album 'Automatic'.
David Levy, a second year student, came into the studio to talk about why he is supporting the government's airstrikes in Syria
Lauren Ellis interview Natalie Bennett on Monday this is the first part of the interview. #Syria #ParisClimateConference
Lauren Ellis interview Natalie Bennett on Monday this is the second part of the interview. #Syria #ParisClimateConference
Pat from MESMAC, one of the oldest sexual health charities to talk about National HIV Testing Week
On the 23rd of October amidst the recent release of Nothing But Thieve's self titled debut album, Tanya Pilikian chatted to Dom and Price about the incredible new record.
Bridget met with the boys from Honne down at the Wardrobe to chat about puns, the story behind their collaboration and their debut album.
Lauren our Political Correspondent and Cait our lead presenter interviewed Hilary Benn the Leeds Central member of Parliament last week. #News #Leeds #Labour #HilaryBenn
Jeremy Corbyn came to Leeds on the 29th of October to speak to students. After the event Anna Palmer and Oliver Bramley put a few questions to him
This is an interview with the Australian three piece, Little May, the day after the release of their debut album at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. Unfortunately a grunge band was rehearsing in the background but the girls can be heard fine.
Ahead of their UK tour kicking off in Leeds John Gibby talks to up and coming Electronic Alternative band April Towers about their live shows, their debut album and their inclusion on the FIFA 16 soundtrack.
Charlie and Dave talk to Leeds Speleological Society, about their adventures, what they've got coming up and what exactly is Speleology?
To listen to them playing sport or spoof: https://audioboom.com/boos/3673288-caving-soc-play-sport-or-spoof
Alternatively, join them at: https://www.luu.org.uk/groups/caving/
Catch us first, live on: www.thisislsr.com
Caving #LUU #Spelunking #Activities #Societies #SoundOfStudents #Leeds
Charlie talks to Vicky and Trace, organisers for We Shall Overcome, a Solidarity Food Festival consisting 255 simultaneous gigs worldwide.
The festival takes place Oct 2nd-4th with a whole host of local artists and full details can be found on: http://weshallovercomeweekend.com/ Or on their twitter: @WeShallWeekend and @WSOW_Leeds
WeShallOvercome #Leeds #Gigs #Solidarity #Austerity
Four months after his viral rise to fame on the internet in 2014, wherein thousands of British teens clicked "attending" on his Flute Recital Facebook event, Azeem Ward is now on a UK tour with DJ Underbelly - first stop, Leeds.
Louisa finds about their views on Freshers' Week, Leeds Uni, and plans to travel the world...
Tanya Pilikian chats to Josh from The Skints about their busy summer playing lots of festivals, their latest album 'FM' and what's to come for the band in the rest of 2015.
Tanya Pilikian chats to Peace about playing Leeds festival, their most recent record and their upcoming tour this year. The band also share some interesting stories about hummus and tahini. #leeds2015 #peace
Tanya Pilikian chats to rising stars Pvris at Slam Dunk festival 2015 about their rapidly increasing success. #slamdunk2015
At the Leeds Festival press day Tanya Pilikian chats to Treason Kings about their recent success in the Futuresound Competition and how they feel to be playing Reading and Leeds festival this summer.
On the 13th June 2015, The Hardy Report's Edward Hardy sat down with YouTube star Joey Graceffa on the Manchester stop of his UK book tour. Joey discusses crying fans, his new memoir 'In Real Life', coming out in a music video and upcoming projects Get in touch and let us know your thoughts or comments by tweeting @EdwardTHardy using #HardyInterviews
On the 28th May 2015, The Hardy Report's Edward Hardy caught up with YouTube sensation Connor Franta on his book tour around the UK. Providing advice for listeners and an insight into his life, Connor chats about his new memoir, A Work in Progress, YouTube channel, why he stepped away from the biggest collab channel on YouTube, O2L, future projects and his coming out video.
Get in touch and let us know your thoughts or comments by tweeting @EdwardTHardy using #HardyInterviews
Last Thursday Bridget caught up on the phone with Remi Kolawole during his UK tour to chat about performing, festivals and the Australian hip hop scene.
After the success of their number one album, Education, Education, Education, War!, a host of international tours alongside the likes of Green Day and Foo Fighters and a well dressed front man on BBC's The Voice, We thought it best to catch up with the heroes of the noughties indie scene.
"Step out of it for a minute... Look at it like a Rubik's cube."
Louisa Fox interviews Pavithra Prakash, Caspian Paget and Oli Purnell to discover the work and effects of PPN: its scheme to fast-track professionals and students alike to their goals, and some inspiring, interesting but most crucially practical tips that students can apply to succeed in exam season.
11th May 2015
Three years since their last release, We Are The Ocean have returned with a flurry of singles from their upcoming record 'Ark'. We chatted to lead singer and guitarist Liam about whilst they finished off their latest tour with Lower Than Atlantis and Pvris.
Bridget O'Donohue caught up over the phone to Sinead Harnett. One of the best musicians on the UK dance scene, we chatted about Summer Festivals, pre-show nerves and her debut album.
Tanya Pilikian meets Nothing But Thieves before their show at The Wardrobe supporting Darlia. The rising stars chat about their upcoming album, getting Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World and their ambiguous band name.
Izzie Thomas meets Saint Raymond and they chat about his forthcoming debut album and her inexplicably dormant rap career.
Dominic and Tanya caught Jordan Simon of Young Guns just before their Key Club show in early April and quizzed them on their latest singles, upcoming 3rd album and their rider requests. Check it out.
Jelly Denniston caught up with up and coming talent Lucy Whittaker before she played #selected
Kieran Launder and Charlotte Garfoot caught up with the up-and-coming female artist Samantha Durnan, in Leeds University's Terrace Bar. #coffeehousetours #samanthadurnan #luu
Full, uncut version of interview with blogger Lucy Bellerby. After the viral success of Lucy's post "An Open Letter to Kaley Cuoco, Who Has Been a Bit of a Bellend", Louisa finds out more as they talk feminism, role models and kicking up a fuss. 2nd March 2015.
Lissie meets Jess and Joyce, members of the Leeds Arts Centre, and chats with them about their upcoming production, Kindertransport. The play by Diane Samuels, directed by Rachel Vernelle, hits The Carriageworks Theatre on the 5th February 2015.
Blues rock sibling duo from Belfast, Southern supported Catfish and the Bottlemen on their UK tour in early November. They share with LSR details of their influences, recent and up and coming releases, and touring as a brother and sister.
Indie Pop four piece, The Crookes played The Wardrobe in late November in light of their third album 'Soapbox'. They talk to us about, recording in churches, near death experiences and unlikely birth of a Christmas song. #thecrookes #soapbox
An up and coming hip hop artist, Adian Coker played the BBC 1 extra stage at Leeds and Reading this year after releasing his mixtape (Young World) online (and for free!). Here what he had to say when he caught up with LSR after his set at Leeds. #Adiancoker #youngworld