Catfish and the Bottlemen @ The Bodega, 27/10/2013
They’re a band from Wales who also state they’re not from Wales and have an unnatural disdain for The Strypes. It’s fair to say that...
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The Mic Magazine
Dec 29, 20139 min
Interview with Natalie Findlay – 04/12/2013
2013 has been a big year for 22 year old Stockport raised Natalie Findlay. High-profile support slots and a busy summer schedule have...
The Mic Magazine
Dec 29, 20132 min
Findlay live at Spanky Van Dykes – 04/12/2013
Only 24 hours before her performance at Nottingham’s Spanky Van Dykes, Findlay had sold out the legendary London venue the 100 Club....
The Mic Magazine
Dec 17, 20132 min
Hayseed Dixie live at Rescue Rooms – 06/11/2013
It’s not every year that a gig lands on your birthday, especially not one this good. ‘Rockgrass’ maestros Hayseed Dixie were back for a...
The Mic Magazine
Dec 7, 20132 min
Fenech-Soler Live at Rescue Rooms – 17/11/2013
Fenech-Soler, a four-member electropop band from Kings Cliffe, return to Nottingham for the second time this year. They are promoting...
The Mic Magazine
Dec 7, 20133 min
Los Campesinos! – ‘No Blues’ album review
Los Campesinos! have come a long way from the twee innocence and youthful enthusiasm of their 2008 debut ‘Hold On Now, Youngster…’ Each...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 29, 20133 min
Public Service Broadcasting @ Rescue Rooms, 13/11/13
Bands are defined by their albums, their hits, their image, and their web presence… And PSB work very, very hard on this. Said by some,...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 29, 20132 min
Lorde- Pure Heroine
In a number of other reviews for Lorde’s Pure Heroine, quite a number of words are dedicated to the context of her age. Although it might...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 27, 20134 min
Foy Vance @ Bodega, 24/11/13
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance came to The Bodega to showcase his new album, Joy of Nothing, during his worldwide tour which...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 26, 20133 min
Panic! at The Disco live @ Rock City 17/11/13
As one of the bands which sparked my love for music out of the mainstream, seeing Panic! At The Disco was never going to be...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 14, 20133 min
The Staves @ Glee Club, 31/10/13
The Staves, known for their gorgeous harmonies and ethereal tones, lived up to expectations, delivering a performance filled with witty...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 12, 20132 min
Linkin Park – ‘Recharged’ Album Review
Linkin Park is renowned for being the last of the ‘true’ nu-metal bands, having evolved so as not to get outdated. The American rockers...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 11, 20133 min
‘I’m sorry, who again?’ #4 – Joe Bonamassa
This blog is about bands/artists that, even though being around for some time, have still yet to achieve the recognition that they...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 11, 20132 min
Arcade Fire – Reflektor
After a thrilling furore of three outstanding albums, Arcade Fire return with a fourth pulsating, effervescent, mind-smashing head-whirl...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 8, 20133 min
Danny Brown – Old
The Detroit MC with the chipped tooth is back again with his third LP following on from his critically acclaimed 2011 effort ‘XXX’....
The Mic Magazine
Nov 7, 20132 min
Coasts @ Bodega 23/10/13
The 23rd October saw Bristol based band Coasts bring their chilled and laid-back vibes, which wouldn’t sound out of place on a tropical...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 5, 20139 min
Interview with Jon Fratelli – 17/10/2013
The Fratellis are back. Seven years after their hugely successful debut Costello Music, the trio from Glasgow have slipped under the...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 5, 20131 min
News – The Rifles to Release 4th Studio Album
None the Wiser is due for release January 20th 2014 and brings this 4-piece band album tally to four. Joining their 2006 debut No Love...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 4, 20132 min
Sub Focus Live at Rock City – 22/10/2013
People passing out, throwing up and in some cases bleeding, and a Sergio Ramos lookalike… just another gig for Nick Douwma; better known...
The Mic Magazine
Nov 4, 20137 min
Interview with Jagwar Ma – 20/10/2013
Meet Jagwar Ma: Chatting about Napoleon, Noel, Yannis and Voodoo Ray pizza…and how they write songs too! Jagwar Ma are an Aussie...
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