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The Mic Recommends...
As if the re-opening of beer gardens across the country wasn't enough good news, The Mic have rounded up the biggest and best singles of...
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Apr 13, 20214 min read


FOCUS: Finn B
Since moving to Nottingham for his studies, Finn B and his dark, fractious beats have become a staple of the local experimental scene....
Matthew Andrews
Apr 7, 20213 min read


The Mic Recommends...
As a perfect accompaniment to a sunny and sultry bank holiday Monday, The Mic’s team of writers bring you a bumper edition of recommended...
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Apr 5, 20215 min read


Songs TikTok Made Popular Again
From Renegade to Lemonade, over the past twelve months, TikTok has treated us to a delightful helping of moreish soundbites. In a...
Izzy Felton
Apr 1, 20214 min read


FOCUS: The Crying Violets
In melding soulful vocals with bright, harmonic guitars, Nottingham’s own The Crying Violets make music fit for sunny Sunday afternoons....
Matthew Andrews
Mar 25, 20213 min read


Sound Healing: The Restorative and Spiritual Qualities of Music
Engaging with music and harnessing its qualities may be something we do every day, from keeping motivated with the aid of a high-tempo...
Amber Frost
Mar 21, 20213 min read


Local Hotshots Blondes on Viral Mania and Maintaining Momentum
Since blowing up on TikTok and their single featuring in videos by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Lizzo, Nottingham lads Blondes...
Gemma Cockrell
Mar 20, 20216 min read


Olivia Rodrigo: The Rise of Disney’s Gen Z Music Superstar
Due in part to Olivia Rodrigo’s angelic vocal talent, but also her achingly raw lyricism, Driver’s License has taken the internet and...
Hannah Aldred
Mar 20, 20214 min read


Interview: Arab Strap
In a fitting tale of pseudo-resurrection, this month saw the cultishly beloved Scottish duo Arab Strap release their first album in...

Louis Griffin
Mar 11, 20215 min read


Synesthesia and Music: The Art of Noise
When Frank Ocean first fell in love, he said, everything felt orange. Whilst when Pharrell Williams listened to Earth, Wind & Fire as a...
Amber Frost
Mar 11, 20214 min read


Bring Me The Horizon’s Political Pandemic Record is Something to Scream About
Full of theatrical flourishes such as sirens, sneezes, and dispassionate cyborg-overlord voices, the volatility of Bring Me The Horizon’s...
Robbie Simms
Mar 10, 20215 min read


Is announcing music festivals for 2021 absolutely absurd?
Festivals scheduled to take place in England this summer are selling out at a rapid rate following the Government’s announcement of its...
Gemma Cockrell
Mar 8, 20214 min read


Daft Punk: How two helmet-wearing DJs both defined and transformed a genre
Holding steady as pioneers of sound as the scene of dance music evolved across twenty-eight triumphant years, as of February 22nd,...
Alex Duke
Mar 5, 20214 min read


FOCUS: Sunflower Thieves
As the first flowers of spring begin to bloom, Leeds pop-folk duo Sunflower Thieves are back with a beautifully hazy daydream on their...
Amber Frost
Mar 3, 20214 min read


The Mic Recommends...
With the light at the end of the tunnel glinting with the announcement of a lockdown exit plan, the bunch of singles rounded up by The...
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Feb 23, 20214 min read


The Tragedy of Viola Beach, 5 Years On
As the burgeoning indie music scene strengthened its grip on the UK, an up-and-coming Viola Beach and their summery blend of Brit-pop...
Gemma Cockrell
Feb 18, 20214 min read


FOCUS: Local Healers
Notts hip-hop duo, Local Healers serve up candid and cerebral beats on new EP, Paintings on the Wall. Spurred by the legends of the past...
Matthew Andrews
Feb 17, 20213 min read


The Mic Recommends...
As the days slowly grow longer and warmer, spring even seems like it could be around the corner. This week’s collection of tracks balance...
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Feb 15, 20214 min read


15 years on: How ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’ defined a generation
Fifteen years after its release, Amrit Virdi reflects on the enduring impact of Arctic Monkeys’ debut record, Whatever People Say I am,...
Amrit Virdi
Feb 10, 20213 min read


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With the first month of the new year finally over, February brings us a very satisfyingly uniformed calendar and plenty of new tracks....
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Feb 8, 20213 min read
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