Tag Archives: 2003 in Leeds

Focusing on a melodic mixture of classic Brit-pop, post-punk, and new wave, Kaiser Chiefs’ early blue-collar, pub-style undertake indie rock were able to divided the difference between timely and nostalgic. Composed of vocalist Ricky Wilson, guitarist Andrew White colored, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick Baines, and drummer Nick Hodgson, Kaiser …

A versatile hard rock and roll quartet from your north of Britain, Leeds-based Gentlemans Pistols were formed in 2003 like a three-piece round the skills of singer/guitarist Wayne Atkinson, bassist Douglas McLaughlan, and drummer Simon Mawson. Giving up a heady mixture of traditional groove rock, classic, Sweet-era glam, and blistering, …

Led by falsetto-equipped vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist Chris Adam, the Leeds, England-based Stateless — a left-of-center, electronics-enhanced rock-band that recalled Radiohead, post-Protection Massive Strike, and Coldplay in differing degrees — took form in 2003. Demos for the emotive music “Leave” and “Prism #1” had been found by BBC Radio 1 …