Jungle act and Bradford artist Nia Archives has announced via social media that she’s launching her own record label.
Known for her bold beats and outgoing persona, the Bradfordian has lots of hits under her belt including ‘Forbidden Feelingz’ and ‘Baianá’.
Archives has worked with many different artists including Walsall champ Jorja Smith, remixing her unreal dancefloor filler ‘Little Things’ just last summer.
The Self-procclaimed ‘New Gen Junglist’ has been catching the attention of the public and music critics alike, winning the BBC Music Introducing ‘Artist of the Year’ back in 2022.
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The proud Bradford artist even found herself bagging a Brit nomination for ‘Best Dance Act’ this year, how special.
Now she’s putting her music expertise to good use opening her very own record label with a very fitting and snappy name.
Titled ‘Up Ya’ or its full name ‘Up Ya Archives Records’, this label is wasting no time in firing out some absolute tunes with the first track dropping next week.
The single which is called ‘Get Loose’ is a collaboration between Archives, a.k.a the founder of the record label, and a Bristol based DJ with a very wild name, Cheetah.
If that wasn’t enough for you, Nia is also bringing her ‘Up Ya Archives’ stage to All Points East at Victoria Park in London for the first time ever this year.
She will be bringing lots of special guests with her to put on some impressive back to back sets from Coco Bryce and Dwarde, Sully and Tim Reaper.
There’s even a slot that features the previously mentioned collaborator Cheetah too, who will be partnering with Samurai Breaks alongside plenty more huge dance acts.
The songs that come out under this label will definitely be certified bangers no matter what and fans don’t have long to wait til ‘Get Loose’ drops next week.
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Korn announce huge Leeds gig on first UK tour in a decade
Daisy Jackson
Korn have announced a major Manchester gig as part of a new UK tour – their first in more than a decade.
The nu metal legends will be heading to the First Direct Bank Arena later this year, making a monumental return to British shores.
And they’ve announced very special guests will be joining them on the tour too – support will come from Architects, as well as Youth Code.
Korn burst onto the scene back in 1991 with their seminal self-titled debut album, and have gone on to release a whopping 14 studio albums.
The Californian group have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, collected two Grammy Awards, and headed out on countless world tours.
They’re often cited by newer bands as a major influence and have pushed the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres.
The Ringer has described Korn as ‘a genuine movement in a way bands cannot be now’.
As well as performing in Leeds, Korn will play at venues across the UK including in Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and London.
They’ll be joined by Architects, a British metalcore band who have continued to top the charts even after the tragic death of founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter Tom Searle.
Korn will be at our very own First Direct Bank Arena on Monday 26 October, with pre-sale tickets available from Tuesday 17 March at 8am, before a general on-sale from Friday 20 March at 8am.
Run, don't walk - as we reckon these tickets will fly off the shelves.
Thomas Melia -
15th April 2025 
