In The Window

Our latest documentary with is live on our YouTube - Link in bio 🔗

has become one of the most popular independent radio stations in Leeds. This short documentary dives into how Tom and Owen built a DIY station that spotlights local DJs, connects creative circles, and keeps culture alive in a city that has seen far too many venues disappear.

Tom and Owen are the Leeds lovelies behind the infamous Alto Radio we all know. Their small studio space connects a huge part of the independent and DIY community, creating a home for artists who care deeply about preserving the Leeds music scene through times of rapid development and venue closures. This documentary celebrates that spirit and the people who keep it alive.

Leeds has always had a strong underground scene, and seeing Alto bring people together, support new talent, and push forward independent culture is exactly why we wanted to tell this story. We hope this film inspires you to tune in, get involved, and support people like Tom and Owen who are part of the many keeping the Leeds scene alive!

A big thank you to for all the support in the making process, and to Tom and Owen for bearing with me on the editing time for this one, had lots of fun putting this together 💜

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🎬 A film by - Freddie Noonan- .noonan
🎤Interview host - Conor Newmarch -
🎧 by Conor Newmarch - “Forza Alto”


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Interviews

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Ri -
Aima -

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Mentions

James & Laura / Testbed -
Lick Quid Gold -
Bob & Weave -
Georgie Hall (lighting) -
Barry Smith (Barry’s Here) -
Wire (closed Leeds venue) -
The Imaginarium (closed Leeds venue) -
Aire Park (development site) -

🌟 Our latest mix has just dropped from aka DJ Lozzatron – recorded live at The

DJ Lozzatron is a longtime digger and radio host (formerly ½ of Whirldfuzzz on ). Taking you on a lovely journey through jazz, funk, MPB, psych, spiritual sounds and motorik rhythms - DJ Lozzatron returns to her radio-style curation, digging into the records she loves but rarely gets to play out.

🎧 Listen and watch on SoundCloud & YouTube — link in bio
📚 Read the full interview in the mix description!

📍 Recorded @ The Vinyl Whistle

After a lush return to the for a live MPC set with , we’re back with a DJ-focused recording featuring three Leeds lovelies:

🌀 12–1pm — Muddy Brown ()
🌿 1–2pm — Rachel Jazz ()
🔊 2–3pm — DJ Lozzatron ()

Feel free to pop in and grab a coffee or a drink, The Vinyl Whistle will be open as usual for browsing and digging! Or catch the sets when they go live on our YouTube and SoundCloud in the weeks after.

📍 The Vinyl Whistle, Headingley, Leeds
📅 Sunday 18th May
🕛 12–3pm