Emerging in Texas in 2007, White Denim took influence from psychedelic rock, punk, funk, jazz, blues and prog rock, fashioning a sound of hard hitting guitar riffs and frenetic energy. Live, they’re as fun and unpredictable as they sound on record.
Tom Roper
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Tell us about you…
I moved to Sheffield from Norfolk to study. Like most people, I fell in love with the city and didn’t want to leave; now I work at the University of Sheffield.
I enjoy making music, doing pub quizzes, playing cricket and watching documentaries.
What does Sheffield mean to you?
To me, Sheffield means having the opportunity to be creative. It has a great DIY culture where people who want to make things or start new projects can.
What’s your favourite Sheffield place?
There are so many! I’m lucky enough to live next to Two Steps fish and chip shop on Sharrow Vale Road which makes it a real challenge to not eat their delicious, well priced, generously portioned food every single day. In a similar, but slightly healthier vein, I love Blue Moon Cafe next to the Cathedral – it serves great vegetarian food at a low price and you get loads on your plate!
Bear Tree Records is my favourite new shop in Sheffield, Joe gets some great stuff in so it’s always worth a visit. Likewise, the Showroom always has something interesting to watch and is a great place to go for a cosy evening. My favourite places to go for a drink are the Sheffield Tap next to the train station, the Sheaf View in Heeley, and Picture House Social on Abbeydale Road.
What would you do to improve the city?
I’d ban the needless demolition of buildings and encourage renovation of all the beautiful empty spaces.
Latest contributions
Hyuk Namkoong
Sun. 23 February 2025
Cafe #9
Born in South Korea, raised in Bahrain, this “power-driven” classical pianist is known for his dazzling performances, taking influences from a variety of genres. Watching this prodigy in the cosy confines of Cafe #9 will be an incredible experience.
Squid
Sat. 22 February 2025
The Leadmill
Although based in the vague area of ‘post-punk’, Squid’s music is infused with elements of jazz, disco, funk and classical that gives their sound a glorious element of unpredictability. They’re touring their third album, released on Warp Records.
Music City
Sat. 15 February 2025
Delicious Clam
Inspired by the pop classicism of Big Star, the rawness of The Replacements and the glitter of T-Rex, Music City make perfect powerpop, praised by Iggy Pop and Pitchfork. Support comes from pub rockers TV Crime and local indie-poppers First Prize.