The final stop in our Red Light Competition winners’ series are since torino – a Sheffield three-piece blending the warmth of midwest emo with the rougher edges of lo-fi folk, indie rock and plenty more besides. Made up of Ben, Luke and Alex, the band are taking an increasingly DIY approach to recording, production and... The post Red Light Sessions: “We’re doing it because we want to do it” –…
Conor Rogers’ studio at Bloc Projects is exactly the sort of place you’d hope to find the proudly working-class, Sheffield-based artist creating in. Dominating one wall is an oversized frame made from pebble dash, its centre deliberately left blank as he waits for the right idea to land. Opposite, monumental depictions of maisonette balconies hang... The post Inside the Artist’s Studio: Conor…
New figures reveal Sheffield’s visitor economy reached record-breaking heights in 2025, with booming tourism numbers generating over £2 billion for the city’s communities and industry. As Sheffield’s independent shopping scene continues to grow, along with fresh developments in the Heart of the City project, new visitors are flocking to soak up the buzz. In 2025, the city welcomed over 18 million…
One of the UK’s most influential and celebrated landscape architects and gardeners is bringing her award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden to a new home in Sheffield. Sarah Eberle’s ‘On the Edge’, which won 2026’s Garden of the Year, is taking root at Park Hill flats to illustrate the necessity of greenery and connecting with nature... The post Sarah Eberle brings award-winning Chelsea Flower…
Sheffield composer Christopher Hawkins has swapped last album’s widescreen electro-rock for something far more intimate on Where the World Can’t Find You. He spoke to Ruby Deakin about finding comfort in silence, capturing the city’s contrasts and teaming up with brutalist artist Mandy Payne for an album rooted in Sheffield from first note to final... The post “The silence between the notes is…
Vinyl sales have been climbing lately all over the world. Listeners now prefer a slower, more deliberate way of finding and playing music. The UK is one of the best places in Europe to select and purchase vinyl. The country has a wide range of record shops to choose from. These include both century-old family... The post The Best Vinyl Record Stores in the UK appeared first on Exposed Magazine .
Image from Pexels For years, the assumption has been that London and the South set the standard for a night out, better bars, bigger budgets, more choice. New hospitality data suggests the opposite is happening. Figures from Northern Restaurant & Bar and CGA by NielsenIQ show pub and bar visits across the North rose by... The post Britain’s Nightlife Divide Just Got a Number Attached to It…
In the late ’90s, 14-year-old Jamie Ferguson plastered the four walls of his room in a secure unit in Manchester with flyers for hardcore raves in Sheffield. He even crafted his own, boldly listing himself as the headliner. Jamie describes himself as a “lost soul” during these early years of his life, after a turbulent... The post City Views: Jamie Ferguson – “Music saved me” appeared first on…
South Yorkshire singer-songwriter and old pal of the mag Rumbi Tauro is back with new single ‘Never Let You Go’ – we caught up with her to hear all about it. Hi Rumbi – long time no speak! How are you getting on? Hello, it’s been a minute! I’m doing well, really enjoying the summer.... The post 5 mins with… Rumbi Tauro appeared first on Exposed Magazine .
Selling a property that has been empty for months or years can be difficult. Empty homes often develop problems such as damp, outdated electrics, broken heating or general damage. Some may also be difficult to mortgage, which reduces the number of buyers who can purchase them. Keeping an empty property can also become expensive because... The post 7 Best UK Companies for Long-Empty Property Sale…