In the latest of our FOCUS Nottingham spotlight feature, BLLE discusses her artistic growth, inspirations and life with social distancing.

The Mic caught up with the enigmatic Baxter Dury in an effort to ascertain a sense of what lies beneath his captivating yet cool exterior.

Louis chats to alt-pop outfit Walt Disco about social isolation, the Glasgow scene, and the latest single from their upcoming EP.

Irish singer-songwriter David Keenan chatted to The Mic pre-lockdown about his writing process, religion and the importance of reflection.

Joe interviews UoN alumnus and up and coming artist, Maya Zara.

If you’ve not yet heard of Porridge Radio, that’s about to change. Pre-corona, they were due to embark on a nationwide tour for album 2.

For our next Big Read, Jermaine interviews Blaine Harrison of Mystery Jets to talk crisis, care and their long-awaited return.

Louis sat down with London-based band Sorry, who proved passionate and enthusiastic but, genre-wise, difficult to pin down.

Abby chats to Jay 'Beans on Toast' before the Bodega outing of his UK headline tour, while Cameron gives a run-down of the show.

Scottish four-piece Twin Atlantic are back with their first album since 2016, POWER, and are starting 2020 with a number of intimate shows.

Jermain caught up with Gengahr frontman Felix Bushe after their Rough Trade show in support of new record 'Sanctuary'.

For February's Big Read, Mic editor Daisy Carter sits down with London-based outfit The Big Moon following the release of their second LP.

The punk-inspired trio sit down to reflect on a turbulent 2019, the importance of independent music venues and their creative developments.

Ben Standring sits down with one of Nottingham’s most driven rising singer-songwriters Jonny Olley for the latest FOCUS Nottingham feature.

Tristan spoke with Subsonic to get to know this latest addition to the pool of emerging drum and bass talent.

Tristan caught up with Birmingham indie rockers JAWS ahead of their sold-out show at Rescue Rooms.

The Mic catches up with up-and-coming London band HMLTD in the midst of their UK tour.

The Mic catches up with Royal Republic to have a quick chat about where they came from and where they’re heading next.

For the next instalment of our fortnightly FOCUS Nottingham spotlight, we sit down with folk-inspired troubadour Ben Mark Smith.

Tristan caught up with underground hero Flava D to talk about her recent ventures in drum and bass and beyond.