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Alice Beard
2 days ago1 min read
Preview: Beat The Streets
The end of January is rapidly drawing near, and that can only mean one thing: Beat The Streets is back! On this coming Sunday 26th,...
Ted Culley
6 days ago4 min read
Lindisfarne @ The Octagon Centre, Sheffield
The Mic's Ted Culley talks you through a mid- November rendez-vous with Lindisfarne in Sheffield. On the 16th of November, Ria and I took...
Maxwell Durno
7 days ago3 min read
Perverts - Ethel Cain
Ethel Cain returns with her 4th album, 'Perverts', this January. Max Durno explores Cain's gothic and enticingly dark storytelling,...
The Mic Magazine
Jan 42 min read
Top Songs of 2024 - friends of The Mic
Music enthusiasts across the globe eagerly awaited the unveiling of their 2024 Spotify Wrapped, ready to relive the rhythms and anthems...
Liz Clarke
Jan 34 min read
Otala @ Bodega
Nottingham's Beloved Otala graced The Bodega for the last time for the foreseeable future. The Mic’s Liz Clarke attended to soak up some...
The Mic Magazine
Dec 30, 202410 min read
The Mic's Top Releases 2024!
In no particular order, here is The Mic's comprehensive list of our favourites from this past year of music... Mount Kimbie- The Sunset...
Jule Riemenschneider
Dec 28, 20243 min read
SNM -Jordy
UK rapper Jordy released his fifth EP, 'SNM', this year, effectively tackling themes of his life and career and brings his series of...
Maxwell Durno
Dec 21, 20243 min read
'Dance, no one's watching' Ezra Collective album review
Versatile, volatile and the most joyous release so far comes ‘ Dance, no one’s watching ’ from London jazz quintet Ezra Collective to...
Pia Middleton
Dec 21, 20242 min read
Sports Team @ Rescue Rooms
British Alt rock band, Sports Team , have been making waves in the music scene since 2016. They descended on Rescue Rooms, alongside...
The Mic Magazine
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Like Someone I know: A celebration of Margo Guryan
This article explores a few of the 12 reinterpretations from ‘ Take a Picture ’ (1968) by American singer Margo Guryan. These tracks are...
Ross Williams
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Nilüfer Yanya @ Rescue Rooms
Nilüfer Yanya  graced Nottingham’s rescue rooms for the penultimate show on her UK tour, reeling off tracks from her steadfast new album...
Rebecca Hinchliffe
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Sam Fender @ First Direct Arena, Leeds
Sam Fender has finally taken to the road again, ahead of his new album People Watching, which he is due to bless us with in late...
Matty Hill
Dec 14, 20243 min read
Ben Howard @ Apollo, London
Matty Hill takes us on a nostalgia trip as he recalls his recent pilgrimage to see Ben Howard in London. Energised by his Ploughman’s...
Faith Hussain
Dec 13, 20245 min read
Wall of Eyes/ Cutouts- The Smile
This year Thom York, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner of The Smile dropped two more daring albums for us to feast upon, both entirely...
Reece Bulleyment
Dec 9, 20245 min read
Peter Hook and the Light @ Rock City
The Mic's Reece Bulleyment recalls his trip to see Peter Hook and the Light at Rock City
The Mic Magazine
Dec 2, 202414 min read
Classic Albums Revisited: The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Four and a half years ago, my life was altered when I listened to Manic Street Preachers’ first album, The Holy Bible , for the first...
Milind Parwani
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Becky Hill @ Motorpoint Arena
From a semi-finalist on The Voice in 2018 to headlining Parklife this year, Becky Hill is currently touring for her new album , Believe...
Alice Beard
Nov 17, 20244 min read
Warmduscher @ Rock City
Just a few days prior to the release of their fifth album Too Cold To Hold, Alice Beard caught Warmduscher for a hot and hectic night at...
Sami de Jong
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Clannad @ Royal Albert Hall
Legendary Irish folk-rock band Clannad celebrated the 40th anniversary of BAFTA-winning TV series 'Robin of Sherwood', with an evening...
Jule Riemenschneider
Nov 8, 20243 min read
36 Hours - M Huncho and Potter Payper
When it comes to the conversation of U.K rap duo’s, J Hus and Burna Boy, Headie One and RV are often fan favourites. Amongst that debate...
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