2015

Glastonbury saw Kanye on a cherry picker and Florence & The Machine finally stepping up to headline status after Dave Grohl broke his leg.

For The Mic, the likes of Foals, Wolf Alice, alt-J, Frank Turner, Don Broco, Years & Years and more kept us busy across the year.

Idlewild deliver a set spanning two decades of fan favourites!

Back with a new album, the Scottish five-piece stopped off in Nottingham for the last date of their UK tour. There was a venue change,...

Dec 28, 20152 min read

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Don Broco @ Rock City Gig, 09/12/15

With two Nottingham alumni as members of the band, playing Rock City was a sort of homecoming for Don Broco. With the band also playing a...

Dec 21, 20152 min read

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Eton Messy @ Stealth, 04/12/15

There was a time when to procure a ticket to an Eton Messy event within three days of its happening, one would have to sell a pound of...

Dec 21, 20153 min read

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Amber Run @ Rescue Rooms

If you haven’t heard of this band, I expect that you soon will. Amber Run played at the Rescue Rooms last week to an unsurprisingly sold...

Dec 21, 20152 min read

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An interview with Lower Than Atlantis drummer Eddy Thrower

It’s been a while since Lower Than Atlantis played Nottingham so it’s only fair that we caught up with their drummer Eddy Thrower before...

Dec 21, 20154 min read

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The Calls release video for ‘The Waterfront’

The Calls have recently released a new video of their song ‘The Waterfront.’ The Calls are young and come from Leeds. They’re proud to...

Dec 21, 20151 min read

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Mallory Knox front-man, Mikey Chapman, discusses tours, new music and world domination

First of all, please describe to all of us Vans Warped Tour dreamers, what it was like to actually be on the stage performing at every...

Dec 17, 20153 min read

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Hactivist smash their set at The Bodega

The second I found out that Hacktivist were playing at a venue as cosy as the Bodega I was sold. I was sure that the intimacy and...

Dec 12, 20152 min read

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Lower Than Atlantis at Rock City

Since their first album, Far Q, in 2010, Lower Than Atlantis’ sound has evolved massively but their unique style was still in full swing...

Dec 12, 20152 min read

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Modestep at the Birmingham 02 Academy

Following the highly anticipated release of their second LP ‘London Road’, and their world tour with various festival appearances,...

Dec 12, 20152 min read

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The Wytches delivered a night of unbridled madness and creativity

Headlining a sold out show at The Bodega, The Wytches educated the crowd in their hypnotic fusion of psychedelia and surf rock. Arriving...

Dec 11, 20152 min read

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The Charlatans @ Rock City, 08/12/15

The nature of the music industry means that trends and tastes come and go, so there is always a chance that a band won’t retain their...

Dec 11, 20152 min read

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Shura @ Rescue Rooms, 8/12/15

For the final show of her first full UK tour, Shura stunned the audience of Rescue Rooms with her moody, melodic blend of pop, indie and...

Dec 11, 20152 min read

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Alt-J @ Capital FM Arena, 08/12/15

Arriving in the standing area of the Capital FM Arena on Tuesday, about half an hour before showtime, it certainly felt like we were in...

Dec 11, 20153 min read

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Krept and Konan delivered an explosive set at Rescue Rooms

The night opened with up and coming rapper Yungen who worked the crowd into a frenzy. His infamous grime track Ain’t on Nuttin’ set the...

Dec 9, 20153 min read

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Reggae Take Over Presents Gentlemans Dub Club

Having only ever been to Spanky Van Dykes to for the best southern fried chicken that I’ve ever tasted or take full advantage of their...

Dec 9, 20152 min read

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Kodaline @ Manchester Apollo, 05/12/15

After waiting for about 2 hours outside the Manchester Apollo before doors opened. I slowly made my way through. Unsure if I was standing...

Dec 8, 20154 min read

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Lower Than Atlantis are celebrating 35 years of Rock City and you’re invited!

December 10th sees Lower Than Atlantis return to Nottingham for the first time since May. Straight off the back of the release of ‘The...

Dec 7, 20151 min read

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Saint Raymond @ ‘Our City’, Rock City, 04/12/15

When Saint Raymond first announced the venues for his tour, everyone asked why he wasn’t playing at Nottingham – but Callum kept quiet...

Dec 7, 20152 min read

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Alt-J ready to wrap up 2015 at the Capital FM Arena

Alt-J are now the reaching the stage where they almost don’t need to be introduced and 2015 has been an incredible year for them....

Dec 7, 20151 min read

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Loxy’s Alternative Xmas Playlist

It’s that time of year again where the same songs by the same people, wouldn’t it be nice to have an alternative? It’s very easy to get...

Dec 7, 20152 min read

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‘Our City’ @ Rock City, 04/12 Artist Bio: Indiana

Indiana Main Room: 18:40 – 19:20 Name: Lauren Henson (Indiana) Latest release: No Romeo (2015) Biggest hits: ‘Solo Dancing’, ‘Only The...

Dec 4, 20151 min read

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‘Our City’ @ Rock City, 04/12 Artist Bio: D.I.D

D.I.D Main Room: 19:50 – 20:30 Name: D.I.D Latest release: All Our Favourite Stories (2012) Biggest hits: ‘Hotel’, ‘Heal...

Dec 4, 20151 min read

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‘Our City’ @ Rock City, 04/12 Artist Bio: Saint Raymond

Saint Raymond Main Room: 21:00 – 22:00 Name: Callum Burrows (Saint Raymond) Age: 20 Latest release: Young Blood (2015) Biggest hits: ‘As...

Dec 4, 20151 min read

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Eton Messy at Stealth, 4th December 2015 – Preview

This Friday, Eton Messy comes to Stealth. The dance music collective, started as a way for Adam Englefield, a then student of Bristol...

Dec 3, 20151 min read

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Mumford and Sons become responsible for the most amazing night of many lives!

Without a shadow of a doubt, Mumford and Sons absolutely SMASHED it at the Capital FM Arena on Saturday 28th November. Stopping in...

Dec 3, 20153 min read

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An Interview with We Are The Ocean!

-Do you feel like you had a particular inspiration for ‘Ark’ album? Liam: “We just kind of, dismiss any ideas. Just whatever was flowing...

Dec 3, 20154 min read

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Reverend and the Makers Preview

All roads lead to Nottingham has been the frequent reminder from frontman Jon McClure, as his band Reverend and the Makers are set to...

Dec 3, 20151 min read

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The Prodigy were incredible at the Capital FM Arena – Obviously

A ripple of energy passes through the busy crowds as everyone hurries in to Nottingham Capital FM arena on the wintery November night....

Dec 1, 20153 min read

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An Interview with Shura

On December 8th, Rescue Rooms will play host to Shura’s first Nottingham show, on her first full UK tour. In preparation, we chatted...

Dec 1, 20156 min read

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Oh Wonder at The Bodega!

Looking around at the audience, a range of all ages and personalities stood eagerly waiting for Oh Wonder to step onto the intimate stage...

Dec 1, 20153 min read

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An Interview with Kagoule

Kagoule, made up of Cai, Lucy and Lawrence, are a three-piece band from Nottingham. They will be playing at Rock City’s event, “Our City”...

Nov 30, 20155 min read

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An interview with Don Broco

I talked to Don Broco’s lead singer Rob Damiani about their new album, upcoming tour, “Made in Chelsea” and all things in between. Rob...

Nov 29, 20159 min read

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Gentleman’s Dub Club preview

On Friday the 4th of December Reggae Take Over presents Gentleman’s Dub Club at Spanky’s and believe me you do not want to miss out on...

Nov 29, 20151 min read

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An Interview with Skinny Lister’s Lorna

Skinny Lister has been supporting Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls on their UK and USA Tour. Skinny Lister supported Frank Turner & The...

Nov 25, 20154 min read

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Will Varley talks about life and touring

Will Varley has been supporting Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls on their UK Tour. Gabriella Ahmed and Ella Wood had to opportunity to...

Nov 25, 20154 min read

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An Interview with Frank Turner

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls are currently on their UK Tour, then to The USA and Canada. Ella Wood and Gabriella Ahmed had to...

Nov 25, 20159 min read

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Mike Dignam Interview

Before the Scouting For Girls gig at Rock City on Sunday 22nd November me and Anna, another member of The Mic had the chance to interview...

Nov 25, 20157 min read

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Mercury Prize 2015 Verdict: My thoughts

So the winner of this year’s Mercury Prize was announced on Friday, showcasing once again the very best of the British and Irish music...

Nov 25, 20152 min read

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Interview with Lonely the Brave

Lonely The Brave smashed their gig at Nottingham’s rescue rooms on Thursday night – to the point I found it difficult to breathe with the...

Nov 23, 20154 min read

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The Maccabees at Rock City!

Indie rock band The Maccabees have just kicked off their UK tour at the fitting venue of Rock City, setting the bar high for their next...

Nov 23, 20153 min read

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Beans on Toast at Rescue Rooms

Having watched his own support band ‘Truckstop Honeymoon’ deliver a storming set and mingled with the audience in his typical friendly...

Nov 22, 20152 min read

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Enter Shikari discuss the busy year ahead

Enter Shikari have a busy year ahead with an upcoming European tour whilst working on their 5th album. Our very own Gabriel Burrow and...

Nov 21, 20154 min read

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Petite, on point and nothing less than exceptional: Lucy Rose gig review

Petite, on point and nothing less than exceptional: Lucy Rose takes her new sound of second album ‘Work It Out’ to Nottingham’s Rescue...

Nov 21, 20152 min read

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We Are The Ocean leave Notts wanting more

The night started with a half an hour set from ‘Allusondrugs’. The five-piece band from Yorkshire provided a strong start to the evening,...

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Nov 21, 20152 min read

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Ady Suleiman @ Bodega, 15/11/15

Local talent Ady Suleiman lets us know What’s The Score as he performs a soulful reggae infused set to a sold out Bodega. With Nottingham...

Nov 20, 20153 min read

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Prides @ Rescue Rooms, 16/11/15

Playing songs from their debut album ‘The Way Back Up’, Scottish pop trio Prides returned to Nottingham on Monday, bringing back the...

Nov 19, 20153 min read

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Review of Einaudi’s ‘Elements’

With thirty-five years’ worth of musical masterpieces under his belt, you’d expect Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi to run out of...

Nov 19, 20153 min read

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Prepare to wonder at Oh Wonder live at the Bodega

On the 19th of November the Bodega will be filled with airy, atmospheric pop provided by Oh Wonder as they play their sold out show. The...

Nov 19, 20151 min read

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Frank Turner Live at Rock City – 16/11/15 Review

“If you’ve ever been to one of my gigs before, you’ll know that I have two rules” Frank states towards the beginning of his second...

Nov 18, 20154 min read

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