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FOCUS: BLLE
In the latest of our FOCUS Nottingham spotlight feature, BLLE discusses her artistic growth, inspirations and life with social distancing.
Matthew Andrews
May 4, 20204 min read


Classics Revisited: The Beatles - 'Revolver'
In the latest instalment of our Classics Revisited series, Tristan Phipps unravels the story behind The Beatles' Revolver.

Tristan Phipps
Apr 29, 20206 min read


Isolation Stations: Pick of the Livestreams
As another week passes without live music, The Mic’s President Tristan Phipps offers his picks of the latest selection of lifestreams.

Tristan Phipps
Apr 27, 20204 min read


The Mic Recommends...
Our latest selection of new single reviews covers new releases from The 1975, Everything Everything, Dream Wife, Blondes and much more!
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Apr 25, 202010 min read


Premiere: Blondes - 'Coming of Age'
Charismatic Nottingham five-piece unleash their uplifting new single into the world, showing no intentions of taking their foot off the gas.

Tristan Phipps
Apr 24, 20202 min read


Isolation Stations: Pick of the Livestreams
The Mic President, Tristan Phipps, offers his selection of the cool and quirky events happening online from artists worldwide.
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Apr 20, 20204 min read


The Mic Recommends...
On this week’s ‘The Mic Recommends…’, we highlight twenty-two new releases to wrap your ears around in the coming days.
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Apr 19, 202010 min read


The Mic Recommends...
With Easter Sunday spent in lockdown, enjoy our picks of this week's new releases, including tracks from The Strokes, Gorillaz and more.
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Apr 12, 20208 min read


EP Review: Do Nothing - 'Zero Dollar Bill'
Do Nothing continue to dig a deeper pool of intrigue into their standout idiosyncratic blend of post-punk on debut EP ‘Zero Dollar Bill’.
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Apr 9, 20204 min read


The Big Read: Mystery Jets
For our next Big Read, Jermaine interviews Blaine Harrison of Mystery Jets to talk crisis, care and their long-awaited return.
Jermain Ethell
Apr 8, 20206 min read


The Mic Recommends...
This week’s picks include singles from The 1975, Boston Manor, Yasmin Lacey, Sports Team and more.

The Mic Magazine
Apr 4, 20206 min read


Live Review: The Big Moon @ Nottingham Contemporary
Following a string of highly prestigious support slots, The Big Moon took to Notts Contemporary for nothing less than a celebratory show.

The Mic Magazine
Apr 2, 20204 min read


The Mic Recommends...
A weekly instalment of brand new single reviews, this week covers releases from Squid, Bob Dylan, Childish Gambino and more.
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Mar 29, 20207 min read


Album Review: Sorry - '925'
The trudging and doomy debut record by best pal duo Sorry comes scalding hot, and with apology in their name that is far from necessary.

Olivia Stock
Mar 27, 20206 min read


Album Review: The Slow Readers Club - 'The Joy of The Return'
The ‘Joy’ of The Return of The Slow Readers Club lies in the diverse songwriting and refreshing vocal approaches from Aaron Starkie.

Cameron Chadwick
Mar 20, 20204 min read


Opinion: COVID-19 and music
As we all self-isolate, local businesses and music venues are struggling - how can we continue to support our industry whilst staying safe?
Nieve O'Donnell
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Premiere: George Gadd & The Aftermath - 'Sycamore/Wrist'
Informal kingpin of the Nottingham singer-songwriter scene George Gadd re-emerges into the world of new music with a two-tune live visual.
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Mar 6, 20202 min read


Exclusive: The Bodega presents Tempo
The Mic is proud to offer an exclusive announcement of The Bodega's quarterly new music showcase.

The Mic Magazine
Mar 6, 20203 min read


Live Review: HMLTD
The eclectic psuedo-pop outfit HMLTD dazzled with their live show once again, despite being plagued with technical hitches.

Louis Griffin
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Classics Revisited: Bruce Springsteen - 'Born to Run'
This instalment of Classics Revisited sees Cameron take a look back at Bruce Springsteen’s last-ditch breakthrough turned and roll staple.
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Feb 26, 20205 min read
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