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Preview: End of the Road - Our Six Must-Sees
As the sun starts to set a little earlier, and the sky is becoming gradually more overcast - mother nature is alerting us that the end of...
Charlotte Foulkes
Aug 11, 20244 min read


Interview: Peter Hook
When people talk about the ‘Manchester music scene’, a handful of bands usually spring to mind- The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Oasis. One...
Alice Beard
Aug 10, 202413 min read

Man/ Woman/ Chainsaw- Ode to Clio
London's Man/ Woman/ Chainsaw's latest single witnesses the band spreading their wings in search of exciting new territories. Sami De...
Sami de Jong
Jul 30, 20241 min read

Bruce Springsteen @ Wembley Stadium
On 25th July, Nathan Collett joined Springsteen and the E Street band for a night to remember under the iconic Wembley Arch! After a long...
Nathan Collett
Jul 28, 20243 min read

Lifeguard @ YES Basement, Manchester
The Mic’s Alice Beard joined frenetic young trio Lifeguard for their first gig off North- American soil. Honing in on their propulsive...
Alice Beard
Jul 27, 20243 min read

Nox Novacula- Flood
The Mic's Sami De Jong talks you through the latest offering from Seattle outfit Nox Novacula... Like the vast bulk of their output, the...
Sami de Jong
Jul 17, 20241 min read

brx- Shout
Maia Gibbs explores the latest offering from brx Shout by brx is a captivating track that has gained attention for its unique blend of...
Maia Gibbs
Jul 17, 20242 min read

Larusta & The Dead Dogs-The Life You Save May Be Your Own
Larusta & The Dead Dogs’ latest single, The Life You Save May Be Your Own, is a powerful testament to the band’s unique sound and...
Maia Gibbs
Jul 17, 20243 min read

Clairo- Charm
Clairo’s newest album Charm presents a refreshing take on pop with a charming nod to 70s nostalgia. Released on 12th July, Charlotte...
Charlotte Foulkes
Jul 15, 20243 min read

Green Day @ Old Trafford
After embarking on a hefty summer tour throughout Europe and the UK, Green Day decided to grace their presence in Manchester. The Mic's...
Kerenza Hudson
Jun 27, 20242 min read

Sancho Panza @ Bodega
Fresh off the back of the release of their latest single, Sancho Panza settled in for their headline show at Bodega. Bringing the groove...
Alice Beard
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Simon Jacobs- Face The Music
Simon Jacobs, an independent singer-songwriter, has released his much-anticipated new single, Face The Music. This track serves as a...
Maia Gibbs
Jun 22, 20242 min read


Fat White Family @ New Century Hall
Fat White Family are back! With their new album Forgiveness is Yours they’re setting out on a wide, fresh expanse. Out with the old, in...
Alice Beard
Jun 14, 20244 min read

Interview: Duality
The Mic's Faith Hussain chats to Duality following a hot and heavy set at Bar Eleven... I sat down with Jack Hambleton aka Duality, a...
Faith Hussain
Jun 10, 20245 min read

Wide Awake
Brockwell Park’s Wide Awake 2024 hailed in a seriously solid lineup, to the throng of pinstriped crank-wave veterans and jorta-holic city...
Ross Williams
May 31, 20245 min read


Interview: Welly
An overcast Sunday in Nottingham saw self proclaimed captain of the ship, Welly and his disciples sit down with Olivia Hannant ahead of...
Olivia Hannant
May 28, 20244 min read

Cross The Tracks
Just as the festival season begins, Faith Hussain takes you through a day at Cross the Tracks... We fuelled up on a spoons full English,...
Faith Hussain
May 28, 20245 min read

Up The Junction: Popular Music and the British Identity
Plunging itself into a state of instability from the seventies onwards, Britain found itself drowning in crisis. Thatcher, conflict,...
Alice Beard
May 28, 20248 min read


Preview: Dot to Dot Festival
Dot 2 Dot is back for 2024, promising another year of unforgettable performances and vibrant cultural experiences in both Nottingham and...
Riley Halls Backler
May 25, 20242 min read

Phil Ireland- Coming Alive
Maia Gibbs reviews the latest release from Phil Ireland Seasoned singer-songwriter Phil Ireland has once again demonstrated his musical...
Maia Gibbs
May 15, 20242 min read
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