John Peel once said Leeds’ LS6 postcode had more bands than anywhere in the UK. This mixtape attempts to document some of the groups active in the early-2000s heyday of the Leeds DIY scene: self-organised gigs in sweaty pub rooms, social clubs, squats and house parties, with the Cops & Robbers listings zine as oracle of events. Compiled by Matthew Benn & Steven Nuttall.
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/your-specialist-subject-ii/episodes/your-specialist-subject-ii-leeds-diy-2000-2010-5th-april-2026
