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Alice Beard
May 28, 20248 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,...
Riley Halls Backler
May 25, 20242 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...
Maia Gibbs
May 15, 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...
The Mic Magazine
May 15, 20243 min read
Bruce Springsteen @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff
‘Well, I never thought you’d get me out in Cardiff tonight!’ – Nathan Collett reviews Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band at...
Megan-Rose Greener
May 10, 20241 min read
Preview: Bearded Theory
Bearded Theory Festival, an annual celebration of music, culture, and community, will return in 2024 with a bang, captivating attendees...
Abi Kara-Fernandes
May 7, 20242 min read
Preview: Nozstock Festival
After 26 years of creating musical memories, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley will bid farewell with its final festival this July.
Alice Beard
Apr 27, 20243 min read
Wizards Can't Be Lawyers @ Bodega
On the 26th April, Nottingham’s own Wizards Can’t Be Lawyers settled in amidst the buzz of their Bodega headline show.
Alice Beard
Apr 15, 20244 min read
Maruja @ The White Hotel
Manchester quartet Maruja have garnered a reputation as one of the most energetic and vibrant live acts on the scene. This reputation is...
Alice Beard
Mar 26, 20245 min read
Classics Revisited: 35 Years of 'Doolittle'- Pixies
In April 1989, Pixies pulled their second album Doolittle right from their back pocket and offered it up to the world. The music...
Ross Williams
Mar 22, 20242 min read
Folly Group @ Rescue Rooms
East London’s powerhouse of auteur percussion Folly Group returned to Nottingham for a headline show at Rescue Room, touring their debut...
Alice Beard
Mar 19, 20241 min read
2079- Sky Blue Happiness
In February, Nottingham locals 2079 stepped forth with a brand-new offering. Alice Beard reviews… The latest track from 2079, Sky Blue...
Jule Riemenschneider
Mar 10, 20242 min read
Jordy feat. JME - Wonderkid
Recently coming off the back of supporting Pusha T on tour in 2023, alongside receiving co-signs from the likes of Ghetts and Mercston,...
Ali Glen
Mar 6, 20244 min read
Courting @ Bodega
The Mic's Managing Director Ali Glen headed over to Bodega to see a fantastic set from the eclectic and energetic band, Courting....
Christy Clark
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Declan McKenna - What Happened to the Beach?
Last month, Declan McKenna’s long-awaited third album, What Happened to the Beach, was released via his own label, Tomplicated Records....
Alice Beard
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Sancho Panza @ Nottingham Central Library
For the final night of their run of February dates, Sancho Panza greeted Nottingham in a more unconventional venue than most, but one...
Cameron Gibbs
Feb 22, 20243 min read
Ty Segall- Three Bells
Ty Segall is here with a brand new offering, The Mic's Cameron Gibbs takes an in depth look into the complexity of the album... Three...
Jule Riemenschneider
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Unknown T - Blood Diamond
After a year of teasing a new album, Unknown T released his anticipated debut album, Blood Diamond in January 2024. Following the...
Felicity Cook
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Lime Garden - One More Thing
Lime Garden’s long-awaited debut album, One More Thing, bursts with life much like the fruit the band are named after: vibrant, fresh and...
Blake Leonard
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Skating Polly @ Omeara, London
Skating Polly returned to the UK last month for the first time since the release of their sixth album, Chaos County Line. Kicking off the...
Faith Hussain
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Little Simz - Drop 7
We know Little Simz loves a surprise EP, Drop 7 is another detour from her comfort zone experimenting with different musical styles and...
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