"A kiss from Glasgow" The Dykeenies - Interview & Review

Let me introduce you to Scotland's finest- THE DYKEENIES. On drums we have John Kerr, on lead guitar Steven Ramsay, on bass Andy Henderson and his brother Brian makes up the final component - the vocals.

Travie McCoy - your Gym Class Hero[es] . Leeds Cockpit Interview

Gym Class Heroes

It's been a busy week at Est.1987 HQ. Earlier in the week we went down to hang out with electro-rock duo Breathe Carolina (you can read that interview HERE) at Leeds Cockpit. Then, Saturday found us back at The Cockpit chillin' on the tour bus with Travie McCoy. The Gym Class Heroes frontman chatted music, Adam Levine and papercuts...

“This won't stop till I say so” - Breathe Carolina take on Leeds Cockpit

Breathe Carolina + Tek One + Tyler Mae

Sunday 25th September

LEEDS COCKPIT

As the Est.1987 team arrives at the Cockpit ahead of tonight’s gig, the already substantial queue is growing rapidly. Along the extensive line there is a inpatient buzz in the air - Breathe Carolina are back in town and waiting to be let loose on the Cockpit. 

"Hello Fascination" - Breathe Carolina The Interview



David Schmitt & Kyle Even- Breathe Carolina

Est.1987 were lucky enough to hang out with Breathe Carolina last weekend as they swung by Leeds Cockpit on their UK Tour...


We caught up with Kyle and David ahead of the show.

One Night Only + Futures Vs Freshers Week 2011...

One Night Only + Futures 

Thursday 22nd September 

HUDDERSFIELD SU  

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Huddersfield Uni Fresher’s Week 2011 – that means only one thing, 4,000 new students descending on the town bringing with them a furore of enthusiasm- oh and lots of UV paint and copious amounts of alcohol. Not the easiest of crowds to play to then as we head down to the Student Union Bar ahead of this evening’s gig – “One Night Only”.

Est.1987 CALENDAR - Where you can catch us this month...

The Est.1987 team have been off the radar recently but we have been working hard to bring you the latest, freshest music on the scene.

From UK artists to friends from across the pond, here are just some of the places where you will catch us over the next month...

LEEDS FESTIVAL 2011- a round up...

Est.1987 hit Leeds Festival this weekend...here is who we saw and what went down...

A Pretty Slammin' Weekend - Slam Dunk Festival '11

Having just about recovered, here is our round up of Slam Dunk North 2011...

Slam Dunk celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year and if the mile long queue at the site is anything to go by then this year's festival is bigger than ever!