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The Mic Magazine
Jul 23, 202028 min read
Premiere: Tall Stories - ‘Nosebleeds’
The Mic is proud to premiere Nosebleeds, the third single from Birmingham-based Tall Stories, with an exclusive chat with Louis Griffin.


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Jul 2, 20204 min read
Album Review: Lady Gaga - 'Chromatica'
The triumphant latest album from pop icon Lady Gaga proves she still excels at what she became famous for more than a decade ago.


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Jul 2, 20203 min read
Album Review: Vistas - 'Everything Changes in the End'
An indie-rock trio hailing from Edinburgh, Vistas deliver an uplifting collection of season-appropriate tracks on their debut record.


Robbie Simms
Jun 9, 20204 min read
Album Review: Rina Sawayama – ‘SAWAYAMA’
Rina Sawayama exhibits an impressive combination of genre-flexibility and thoughtful, considered lyricism on her eponymous debut record.


The Mic Magazine
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Single Review: Ben Mark Smith - 'One Year On'
The follow-up to breakthrough single Who’s The Girl?, Ben Mark Smith’s latest track is a rousing jaunt of smirking self-reflection.


Louis Griffin
Jun 5, 20203 min read
Album Review: Sports Team - 'Deep Down Happy'
Louis Griffin's thoughts on perhaps the most anticipated album this year in indie circles.

The Mic Magazine
Jun 1, 20203 min read
EP Review: Joey Collins - ‘Live, Learn, Die & Forget It All’
Joey Collins’ latest EP acts both as a statement of fragility and confusion, but also as a paean to self-reflection and emotional maturity.


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May 31, 20205 min read
The Mic Recommends...
This week’s instalment of hand-chosen picks features singles from Jake Bugg, Saint Raymond, Sunflower Theives and more.


Maxwell Jeffries
May 30, 20203 min read
EP Review: WarlocK - 'Rise!'
Hailing from sunny Stoke, the comedy metal group WarlocK release their debut EP – a neat quintet of catchy hooks and sleazy rock riffs.


The Mic Magazine
May 29, 20202 min read
Single Review: Sunflower Thieves - 'Hide and Seek'
The latest release from rising Leeds-based duo Sunflower Thieves is a sincere dose of acoustic folk-pop, complete with scorching harmonies.


Cameron Chadwick
May 28, 20202 min read
Premiere: Mollie Ralph - 'Fella'
Adding a narrative-driven earworm to her discography, ‘Fella’ consolidates Mollie Ralph as the Polaris among soul stars-in-waiting.


The Mic Magazine
May 27, 20204 min read
Premiere: Good Hustles - 'Everything is Going to Be Totally Great Forever'
The new two-track release from rock outfit Good Hustles, acts as a delectable fusillade of noise emblazoned with maturity.


Patrick Donnelly
May 27, 20204 min read
Album Review: Charli XCX - 'how i'm feeling now'
With her latest record, Charli XCX once again shows why she deserves to be recognised as one of the top pop artists of all time.


Louis Griffin
May 26, 20205 min read
Album Review: The 1975 - 'Notes on A Conditional Form'
In the run-up to The 1975's release of their fourth album, the hype reached a fever pitch. Here, The Mic explores whether it was worth it.


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May 24, 20204 min read
The Mic Recommends...
This week's edition of our feature highlighting the biggest new single releases includes tracks from IDLES, Dream Wife, Inhaler and more!


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May 17, 20206 min read
The Mic Recommends...
This week’s instalment of brand new single reviews, hand-picked by our team, features Flyte, Perfume Genius, Lady Bird and more!


Cameron Chadwick
May 15, 20204 min read
Album Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - 'Reunions'
Still in his undying prime, Jason Isbell is one or two great albums away from becoming this generation’s Springsteen.

Owen White
May 15, 20204 min read
Album Review: Laura Marling - 'Song For Our Daughter'
An intelligent concept and effortlessly emotive delivery make Laura Marling's latest record her most accomplished yet.


Owen White
May 12, 20204 min read
Album Review: Clams Casino - 'Instrumental Relics'
Owen looks in-depth at the latest compilation from Clams Casino, collecting his early mixtape work.


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May 10, 20206 min read
The Mic Recommends...
This week’s selection of hand-picked new single reviews features new music from Voodoos, Gorillaz, Kacy Hill and more!
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