The reformation of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart saw the beloved indie-pop band celebrating their 15th year anniversary of their 2009 self-titled debut album with a grand reunion tour and a new compilation album earlier this year. Following their first show together after 7 years in February, the band have continued into the UK leg of their tour, performing at Nottingham’s Metronome on Tuesday night. The Mic’s Josh Holmes reports, sitting down with the band just before th

Billie Marten continues the UK leg of her Dog Eared tour with appearance at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham Returning to the venue she claims to be more familiar with than any other, Ripon-born singer songwriter Billie Marten has little to prove following the success of her 2025 full-length Dog Eared . Nevertheless, taking to the Rescue Rooms main stage (with Canadian folk artist Le Ren for support), Marten demonstrates her long-nurtured talent with a show that, whilst soothing for

Hockley Hustle returned this year with a line-up like no other. Creating a parallel universe in which each person could handcraft their own musical world for the day. As a newcomer to gigs, this festival was a masterful intro – whether you’re a seasoned attendee or a beginner. The diverse array of genres, electrifying performances, and salt–of-the-earth artists. The Mic’s Daniela Roux  reports. Pretty Windows, The Angel Microbrewery: My committee and I took a leisurely walk t

The city hosts numerous festivals across its many venues, offering a great way to experience its flourishing scene; Hockley Hustle being just one example. With over 40 venues taking part, and a mixture of music acts, drag artists, DJs, political speakers and more, Hockley Hustle is a vibrant celebration of Nottingham culture. The Mic's Sami De Jong reports. A performance that epitomises my experience was the much loved Nottingham punk band Cheap Dirty Horse . Frontman Finbar

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

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

As Revolver frontman Mat Flint mentioned in my interview with him, any understanding of shoegaze as a genre needs to be prefaced by an...

Nottingham’s prolific Hockley Hustle returns this October, transforming the city into a vibrant scene of sound, rhythm, and consensus. For just £15, you’ll gain access to over 45 venues and more than 400 performances across Hockley and Sneinton. Whether you’re into jazz, hip hop, drag, indie riffs, or have never seen a 60-piece orchestra in-person – the 19th of October is a date to remember. The Mic's Daniela Roux reports. Beyond the glitz and noise, the festival lives and b

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

Steadily rolling off the back of their first LP in eight years, Primal Scream are back to prove their soul- soaked grooves remain as...

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...

Irish post-punk five-piece Gurriers have recently headed out on their headline Come And See Tour, with a quick turn around after...

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...

Beating the fearsome winter blues with an evening of blissful summer-time tunes, an indie dream line up of four-piece Circa Waves,...

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...

On 20th March, John Cale graced his presence in Nottingham to put on a staggering showcase of his artistic craft. Elias Serghi reviews....

After being under the knife only a year prior, Anton Newcombe is back beneath the spotlight with The Brian Jonestown massacre . Their...

Squid’s latest offering Cowards tells tales of perhaps the most debased nature yet. For those willing to listen, the album promises to...

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

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...