It’s always exciting to discover new bands, especially the ones carrying the flag for the next generation of talents. Leeds is part of such a category, hailing from West Yorkshire with their signature brand of eclectic indie goodness. Named after the musical scene they are mostly tied to, Leeds have recently unveiled a wholesome, wonderful album, ‘Golden Fields of Sheffield’, a body of work that acts as the group’s artistic manifesto, laying the groundwork for a glorious career.
Leeds are an indie band, yet their references reach far and wide; from the pop-lenient slow-burn territories of ‘England’, to the psychedelic-adjacent tones in ‘Everything’. There’s something for everyone in it, all drenched in underrated haziness and a certain dreamy character. In fact, that’s exactly what we would expect from an album called ‘Golden Fields of Sheffield. It makes you wonder: Is this real, or just an illusion?
Interestingly, the inspiration behind the record comes from a similarly vaporous and extravagant experience, involving psychedelic drugs and a rich, glimmering imagination. As Leeds explain: “Months before writing a single word, we had a rather intense LSD experience — more than intended, really. Life moved on, but the memory lingered. Then one night, I had a dream — I was in Sheffield, standing in front of a vast golden palace under heavy clouds. It felt like I’d crossed into another world, like I was back on LSD but without the chaos”.
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