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2016
It will go down as a year many wish could just be forgotten. Trump and Brexit dominated the news.
The deaths of Bowie, Prince, Ali, George Martin, George Michael, Victoria Wood, Alan Rickman and Terry Wogan left the globe in mourning.
For The Mic though, the year was characterised by The Mic Unplugged, The Courteeners, Blossoms, Bastille, You Me At Six and much more.
The Courteeners at Rock City- Gig Review
A sell-out crowd in Rock City bouncing round to Liam Fray blasting out The Courteeners’ newest tracks mixed together with crowd classics;...
The Mic Magazine
Dec 1, 20162 min read
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Johnny Lloyd – What happens if the frontman of a band goes solo?
He is wearing a large, oversized, white T-Shirt with rolled up sleeves even if he’s quite skinny. He has long, tousled hair and big brown...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 29, 20163 min read
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Johnny Lloyd is supporting The Fratellis on their upcoming tour
Johnny Lloyd is a singer-/songwriter from Camden Town, London. He made himself a name as frontman of his former indie-rock band Tribes....
The Mic Magazine
Nov 27, 20162 min read
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White Lies at Rock City- Gig Review
Standing in the middle of Rock City last night, the first thing that hit me about White Lies was that their fan-base was tall. Incredibly...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 27, 20162 min read
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Unplugged: The Mic’s First Live Event
Last night we hosted our first live event, showcasing four acts in UoN’s Studio Live. From acoustic indie to spacey experimental, the...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 22, 20162 min read
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Dusky at The Brickworks
It was the most packed I had ever seen The Brickworks, the atmosphere inside was electric, and the strobe lighting was in full force,...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 22, 20163 min read
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The Courteeners ready for Rock City
The rise of the biggest underground band in the country continues with The Courteeners landing in Nottingham tomorrow night for a...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 21, 20161 min read
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The Blue Aeroplanes set for UK tour alongside new album
The Blue Aeroplanes‘ unique amalgam of rock, folk, poetry, punk, dance and art has been an acknowledged influence on a wide range of...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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Unicef x URN Live Sessions
This Thursday Unicef and URN are presenting their second year of live sessions. The event will showcase a number of local acts at Spanky...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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Clean Cut Kid Return to Nottingham in support of The Courteeners
After playing their own headline show at The Bodega earlier this year, Clean Cut Kid are back set to take on the much bigger stage of...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 18, 20161 min read
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The Mic Unplugged Tonight!
The Mic brings you our first live event of the year – The Mic “Unplugged” (please note that microphones will in fact feature!) The gig is...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 18, 20161 min read
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Clean Cut Kid dazzle at the Bodega
Embarking on their first ever headline show, Liverpool’s Clean Cut Kid hypnotize a sold out Bodega with their bouncy indie/pop tracks....
The Mic Magazine
Nov 15, 20162 min read
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Sad13 – “Slugger” Review
Speedy Ortiz frontwoman Sadie Depuis has replaced the last two letters in her forename with numbers and released an indie-pop solo album...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 14, 20162 min read
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Yellowcard add two extra dates to December UK tour
Currently in the midst of the US leg of their ‘Final World Tour’, Yellowcard have now announced two extra UK shows in Brighton and London...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 13, 20162 min read
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Alias Kid to support Black Grape at Rock City this December
Rock’n’Roll renegades – Alias Kid – are thrilled to announce they will re-join their Mancunian brethren Black Grape as chief support on...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 13, 20162 min read
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Ten Fe announce debut album and UK tour
Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, aka Ten Fé, are pleased to announce their debut album ‘Hit The Light’. The 11 track LP from the...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 13, 20162 min read
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Interview: Liv Dawson
Liv Dawson is an up and coming neo-soul artist whose talent is sure to make waves in the music scene. I managed to catch her before she...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 13, 20164 min read
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Interview: HONNE
HONNE are a self-defined electronic soul duo from East London. Their music is mellow, ambient, and soulful. They recently released their...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 10, 20166 min read
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The Japanese House on Identity, Image and Her Upcoming EP.
Amber Bain is the mind behind The Japanese House – a fact that has been somewhat elusive until recently. She didn’t seem to do many...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 7, 20166 min read
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Bastille at The Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham.
Storming the stage for one of the most anticipated tours of 2016, Bastille took Nottingham by the hand and showed us exactly what they...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 7, 20162 min read
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In Conversation with… Clean Cut Kid
As Clean Cut Kid embark on their first ever headline tour, The Mic’s Ceryn Morris caught up with Evelyn Halls ahead of their sold out...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 3, 20164 min read
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Let’s Eat Grandma Enchant at The Bodega
Halloween seemed a fitting backdrop for Let’s Eat Grandma to make their debut in Nottingham. The duo played to a packed (and surprisingly...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 2, 20162 min read
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REVIEW: HONNE at the Rescue Rooms
HONNE (meaning ‘real intention’ in Japanese) are a London duo that makes good music. Really good music. Self-defined by electronic soul,...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 2, 20162 min read
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C Duncan to return to the Bodega in early 2017
Delving into more expansive and experimental territories, Glasgow’s prodigious talent C Duncan released his second album ’The Midnight...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 1, 20162 min read
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The Orb to play Rescue Rooms as part of UK tour
On October 14th, Kompakt presented prolific ambient electronic act The Orb’s 16th album, ‘COW / Chill Out, World!’, which marks a...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 1, 20162 min read
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Declan McKenna Interview ‘it’s a good time to try and speak up and get your voice heard’
Declan McKenna is a 17 year singer song writer currently touring the country along with Blossoms on a sold out tour. I met him at Rock...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 1, 20165 min read
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Chase & Status release new single ‘All Goes Wrong’
Many of you have probably already heard it by now but Chase & Status have today officially released their anticipated new single ‘All...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 31, 20162 min read
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Check out Professor Green’s brand new single
Fresh from signing to Relentless Records through Sony Music, Professor Green now releases his new single ‘One Eye On The Door’ which sees...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 31, 20161 min read
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Amber Run release new track with new album and tour on the way
Amber Run have recently made their triumphant return , back flexing their muscles with a brand new song entitled “Stranger”. The UK...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 31, 20162 min read
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Who is Patrick James? Why you should following him and Bears Den on their UK tour
Patrick James is currently supporting Bears Den on their ongoing tour throughout the UK which gives me a perfect excuse to introduce this...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 31, 20162 min read
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Georgie gave a fantastic performance at Rock City
Nottinghamshire’s very own Georgie gave a fantastic performance at Rock City on Friday 28th October. At only 21 years old, Georgie has...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 31, 20161 min read
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HONNE performing at the Rescue Rooms this Monday…
HONNE, a duo from East London, are helping pave a way into a new music genre; a kind of indie electro with a warm, mellow feel – it is...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 30, 20161 min read
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Georgie set to support Jake Bugg at Rock City
Following the release of her first single ‘Company of Thieves’, Nottingham’s very own Georgie is set to open for Jake Bugg in the...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 28, 20161 min read
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Josh Farro (Paramore founder) announces UK ‘Walkways’ Tour
Josh Farro has announced support for his UK ‘Walkways’ tour which will kick off this November, beginning 17th in Norwich. Farro will be...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 24, 20161 min read
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Anne-Marie visiting Rescue Rooms as part of headline tour
This year’s matchless ‘One to Watch’, Anne-Marie, has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour, which takes place in November/December...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 24, 20162 min read
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Empire of the Sun release new track ahead of upcoming new album release
As they prepare to release their third studio album, ‘Two Vines’, on October 28, alt-electro pioneers Empire Of The Sun have shared a...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 24, 20161 min read
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New material from two of Nottingham’s most promising young artists
Nottingham’s very own Jack Peachey aka Gallery 47 has released another hugely emotive track called ‘Mother’s Plan’. It is taken from his...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 24, 20163 min read
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Joseph Arthur to play Bodega as part of European tour
Joseph Arthur will play five live shows across the UK and Ireland as part of a European tour, playing songs from his recently released...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 24, 20162 min read
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Check out The Shimmer Band’s new single before their November show at Bodega
Following on from the anthemic BBC 6Music favourite ‘FREEDOM’, Bristol-based newcomers, The Shimmer Band return with their third...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 23, 20161 min read
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Beans on Toast set for new tour and new album
Beans on Toast is set to release his 8th Studio album, ‘A Spanner in The Works’ which will be released on 1st December 2016 on Xtra Mile...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 22, 20163 min read
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Check out Xylaroo’s latest single ahead of their Rescue Rooms show
Xylaroo‘s latest single ‘Danger’ comes as the charming Chant sisters, Holly and Coco, prepare to embark as Special Guests on their second...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 21, 20162 min read
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Upcoming artist Gavin James wows at Rescue Rooms
Watching Gavin James at the Rescue Rooms left me with one inescapable thought. This man is simply not as appreciated as he should be. The...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 19, 20161 min read
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Jeremy and his Loops Bring Some South African Vibes to Nottingham
On Monday evening singer-songwriter Jeremy Loops (born as Jeremy Hewitt) and his band played Rescue Rooms as part of their huge world...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 19, 20163 min read
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Interview with You Me at Six
Halfway through the UK stint of their latest tour and set to release their 5th studio album Night People in January 2017, You Me at Six...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 19, 20163 min read
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Blossoms Interview with Katie
How is the tour going so far? Brilliant, yeah we have had a great reception everywhere we’ve been so far- its been sold out! It’s the...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 18, 20168 min read
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You Me at Six Sell out Rock City on their Intimate Tour
Off the back of their huge fourth album ‘Cavalier Youth’, the You Me At Six lads undoubtedly have a lot to live up to. Their last effort...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 13, 20162 min read
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Sunset Sons release new video ahead of UK headline tour
Having played to sold-out crowds across the UK and Europe in spring in support of their debut album ‘Very Rarely Say Die’, Sunset Sons...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 12, 20161 min read
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Hockley Hustle’s 10th Anniversary
On Sunday 9th October the Hockley Hustle celebrated 10 years of bringing together Nottingham’s independent music scene – and it was one...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 12, 20163 min read
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Keaton Henson: Kindly Now review
When discussing Keaton Henson’s music sad is often the adjective that comes to mind, yet sadness is seemingly a term that’s...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 12, 20162 min read
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Album Review: Danny Brown- Atrocity Exhibition
Danny Brown has always been one of the most eccentric rappers in today’s hip-hop scene. I’ve always found he had somewhat of a Jekyll and...
The Mic Magazine
Oct 10, 20164 min read
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