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Welly @ the Bodega
Welly was back at Nottingham’s The Bodega for the second time this year. His self-deprecation is an extremely humble act, because there is no way that what Welly is experiencing right now is anything but a comeuppance. Having released their debut album “Big in the Suburbs” in March this year, the band is surrounded by an air of excitement and budding recognition. “They say you play the Bodega twice –once on the way up and... nice to see you again”, Welly quipped. The Mic's A
Aaliyah Field
2 days ago10 min read


DubFat - A review of Nottingham's young and thriving dubstep scene in practise
In a city fuelled by basslines, one collective is redefining community through Dub, Jungle, and shared rhythms — carrying forward the tradition of sound systems, where music isn’t performed to people, but with them. The Mic's Roberta Douglas-Todd reports: As a resurgence of these eclectic genres transforms the music scene across the UK, somewhere between the coastal calm of Cornwall and the city pulse of Nottingham, a new sound is taking shape. While keeping the groove aliv
Roberta Douglas-Todd
2 days ago3 min read


Revolver @ Billy Bootlegger's
As Revolver frontman Mat Flint mentioned in my interview with him, any understanding of shoegaze as a genre needs to be prefaced by an...
Liz Clarke
Oct 106 min read


A Student’s Guide to Hockley Hustle, 2025
Nottingham’s prolific Hockley Hustle returns this October, transforming the city into a vibrant scene of sound, rhythm, and consensus....
Daniela Roux
Oct 98 min read


Beyoncé @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Beyoncé has returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with her Album of the Year and an 'act two' that has far surpassed fan’s (already) high expectations of this legend. On the 5th of June, Beyoncé opened both her London and International tour at the stadium; the Mic's Daniela Roux reports. Beyoncé Gisele Knowles Carter has proven herself to be the world’s most enigmatic artist, with a vocal and movement range that most could not replicate. From the age of 9, she has develop
Daniela Roux
Jul 158 min read


Primal Scream @ Rock City
Steadily rolling off the back of their first LP in eight years, Primal Scream are back to prove their soul- soaked grooves remain as...
Alice Beard
Apr 293 min read


Pale Blue Eyes @ Bodega
The Mic's Liz Clarke headed down to see alternative indie trio Pale Blue Eyes at Bodega on their headline UK tour, following the release...
Liz Clarke
Apr 203 min read


Gurriers @ Rescue Rooms
Irish post-punk five-piece Gurriers have recently headed out on their headline Come And See Tour, with a quick turn around after...
Liz Clarke
Apr 54 min read


almost monday @ Mama Roux's
A long way from home, San Diego's indie-pop trio, almost monday, head out on their headline 'DIVE' tour across the UK, stopping in...
Bethany Coldwell
Mar 313 min read


Circa Waves @ Rock City
Beating the fearsome winter blues with an evening of blissful summer-time tunes, an indie dream line up of four-piece Circa Waves,...
Bethany Coldwell
Mar 314 min read


Chalk @ Bodega
In early March, Chalk settled in for a hot and heavy night at the Bodega. This Belfast trio served up an exciting platter of techno- punk...
Alice Beard
Mar 253 min read


John Cale @ The Nottingham Playhouse
On 20th March, John Cale graced his presence in Nottingham to put on a staggering showcase of his artistic craft. Elias Serghi reviews....
Elias Serghi
Mar 253 min read


The Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Rock City
After being under the knife only a year prior, Anton Newcombe is back beneath the spotlight with The Brian Jonestown massacre . Their...
Ross Williams
Feb 273 min read


Squid @ The Leadmill
Squid’s latest offering Cowards tells tales of perhaps the most debased nature yet. For those willing to listen, the album promises to...
Alice Beard
Feb 264 min read


Berlioz @ Rock City
Jazz House artist, Berlioz, captivated groove seekers on a Thursday night at Rock City. Harriet Bodle, and friends Makena Mugambi and...
Harriet Bodle
Feb 244 min read


Beat the Streets 2025
To usher in the final days of January, Sunday saw the return of Beat the Streets for its seventh year running. Beat the Streets is a...
Alice Beard
Jan 303 min read


Preview: Beat The Streets
The end of January is rapidly drawing near, and that can only mean one thing: Beat The Streets is back! On this coming Sunday 26th,...
Alice Beard
Jan 201 min read


Lindisfarne @ The Octagon Centre, Sheffield
The Mic's Ted Culley talks you through a mid- November rendez-vous with Lindisfarne in Sheffield. On the 16th of November, Ria and I took...
Ted Culley
Jan 164 min read


Otala @ Bodega
Nottingham's Beloved Otala graced The Bodega for the last time for the foreseeable future. The Mic’s Liz Clarke attended to soak up some...
Liz Clarke
Jan 34 min read


Sports Team @ Rescue Rooms
British Alt rock band, Sports Team , have been making waves in the music scene since 2016. They descended on Rescue Rooms, alongside...
Pia Middleton
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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