November Music Scene In Leeds

BY STUART GLOSSOP

Grace Cummings is the Australian singer‑songwriter whose voice feels carved from raw emotion and old-world fire. Her sound — a striking fusion of folk intensity, gothic grandeur, and cinematic sweep — has earned her a reputation as one of the most arresting vocal presences in contemporary music.Photo: Grace Cummings

Cummings’ songwriting is fearless: poetic, visceral, and steeped in the kind of emotional honesty that leaves a mark. Her records move between delicate acoustic moments and towering, orchestral drama, all anchored by a voice that can shift from a whisper to a storm in a heartbeat.
9 November, Hyde Park Book ClubPhoto: Ellur

The Leeds alt‑pop firebrand Ellur turns raw emotion into widescreen, hook‑heavy anthems. Blending glossy indie pop with a streak of confessional intensity, she writes songs that hit with both vulnerability and bite — the kind of choruses built for festival fields and late‑night heartbreak alike. Her sound channels the urgency of youth, the sting of self‑reflection, and the thrill of big, shimmering pop production. Onstage, Ellur is magnetic: bold, expressive, and effortlessly commanding, delivering performances that feel intimate even when they’re explosive. 14 November, Stylus

Photo: Chloe Slater

Chloe Slater is the rising UK indie‑pop songwriter turning everyday chaos into sharp, hook‑driven storytelling. With a sound that blends jangly guitars, wry humour, and a streak of emotional honesty, she’s quickly becoming one of the most distinctive new voices in the scene. Her songs move with effortless charm — catchy, conversational, and cut through with the kind of lyrical detail that makes you feel like you’re living the moment with her. Slater’s delivery is warm but incisive, pairing breezy melodies with observations that land harder than you expect. 15 November, The WardrobePhoto: Bleachers

Bleachers is Jack Antonoff’s widescreen, heart‑on‑sleeve indie‑pop project, where Springsteen‑sized emotion meets neon‑lit modern production. Across four acclaimed albums, Bleachers has carved out a signature sound: euphoric, nostalgic, and defiantly earnest, built on towering sax lines, punchy drums, and Antonoff’s unmistakable melodic instincts. With a catalogue stacked with anthems, Bleachers stands as one of the most distinctive and emotionally resonant acts in modern indie‑pop.
26 November, O2 Academy Leeds