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The Mic Recommends...
We are finally in the last week of term, and whether your deadlines are out the way and you're enjoying a relaxing week, or whether...

The Mic Magazine
Apr 4, 20225 min read


What Can Be Done To Keep Everybody Safe At Concerts?
Content Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault. If you, or someone you know are affected by the issues outlined...
Roxann Yus
Apr 1, 20225 min read


The Mic Recommends...
With many of the tracks in this week's The Mic Recommends... being from artists who are local to Nottingham, including hidingthehurt,...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 28, 20225 min read


Classics Revisited: Iron Maiden - 'The Number Of The Beast'
As albums go, it’s tough to come with a much higher pedigree than that of The Number Of The Beast, according to The Mic's Jake Longhurst....
Jake Longhurst
Mar 22, 20224 min read


The Mic Recommends...
In between enjoying the sun and ensuring you vote in the SU elections this week, take the time to listen to all of the tunes that The Mic...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 21, 20224 min read


Are Artists Responsible For Ensuring That Their Fans Do Not Engage In Online Harassment?
In 2021, songs from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album Sour were completely inescapable. From tear-jerking heartbreak anthem driver’s license...
Cat Jordan
Mar 21, 20224 min read


A Ten Song Introduction To Post-Punk Music
Hal Hewlett talks us through his top ten post-punk songs. 1. Jigsaw Feeling - Siouxsie and the Banshees Well, this one was basically a...
Hal Hewlett
Mar 20, 20225 min read


The Mic Recommends...
The weather has suddenly improved in Nottingham, and as Spring rears its head once again, The Mic provides the perfect soundtrack for...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 14, 20223 min read


The Mic Recommends...
In the second The Mic Recommends article of this week (don't say we don't spoil you!) read about new songs from Charli XCX, State Champs,...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 7, 20225 min read


The Mic Recommends...
If, like many other University of Nottingham students, you are lucky enough to have a reading week this week, and you are hoping to...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 6, 20225 min read


What Is The Appeal Of Vinyl?
Something dark is rising once more. It stalks the old shopping arcades, clawing up from under crates of music long-forgotten, scratching...
Hal Hewlett
Mar 1, 20226 min read


Classics Revisited: Fleetwood Mac - 'Rumours'
Fleetwood Mac’s album Rumours famous for many things, from pop-rock and soft-rock concoctions, introspective lyricism, but most could be...
Maia Gibbs
Feb 28, 20226 min read


The Mic Recommends...
If, like many other UoN students, you have a reading week this week, and you need some new music to fill your time, then look no further...

The Mic Magazine
Feb 22, 20224 min read


The Mic Recommends...
The university may be striking this week, but The Mic Recommends is not! Read below to find out our writers' thoughts on new tracks from...

The Mic Magazine
Feb 14, 20224 min read


A Summary Of The Brit Awards 2022
It was great to see that The Brits were back in all their glory this year, filled with performances, repetitive acceptance speeches and,...
Cat Jordan
Feb 11, 20224 min read


The Mic Recommends...
After a brief hiatus over Christmas, New Year and exams, The Mic Recommends is back! Read below to discover the best new tracks of...

The Mic Magazine
Feb 7, 20224 min read


A Ten Song Introduction to Heavy Alternative Music
Roxann Yus talks us through her top ten recommendations from the modern heavy alternative genre. Parasite Eve – Bring Me The Horizon One...
Roxann Yus
Feb 2, 20224 min read


Classics Revisited: Mayday Parade - 'Mayday Parade'
With the anniversary tour for Mayday Parade’s 2011 self-titled album scheduled for May, Gemma Cockrell looks back at why the album became...
Gemma Cockrell
Jan 18, 20222 min read


(Modern) Classics Revisited: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - 'End Of Suffering'
As an album that has only just reached two years old, this is not a traditional ‘classic’ by any means, and may not be considered as such...
Jake Longhurst
Jan 6, 20229 min read


A Ten Song Introduction To Emo Rap
Gemma Cockrell counts down her top ten emo rap songs, a subgenre which originated on SoundCloud with artists like the late Lil Peep and...
Gemma Cockrell
Jan 5, 20224 min read
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