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Sam Christelow
May 8, 202310 min read
Bell Witch Interview
At the incredible Roadburn Festival, writer Sam Christelow and head honcho Jake Longhurst were lucky enough to catch both members of doom...


Jake Longhurst
Apr 28, 202315 min read
Roadburn Festival Review
The almighty pairing of Managing Director Jake Longhurst and regular contributor Sam Christelow were recently sent across to the...


The Mic Magazine
Sep 12, 20225 min read
A Ten Song Introduction To Japan
Japan’s rich history of culture and politics, especially during WW2, brought about new interpretations of Western music, and created some...


Gemma Cockrell
Sep 12, 20223 min read
A Ten Song Introduction To Sweden
Former and beloved Features Editor Gemma Cockrell glances at the importance of Swedish artists and their influence on our pop culture....


Roxann Yus
Sep 6, 20223 min read
A Ten Song Introduction To Germany
After a pandemic-ridden hiatus since March 2020, The Mic’s features editor, Roxann Yus, attempts to bring this series back to life,...


Robyn Walford
Mar 19, 20204 min read
The Mic International: Electric Avenue 2020 Review
Robyn reports from Christchurch on a promising festival unfortunately slightly marred by poor weather.


Robyn Walford
Oct 21, 20193 min read
Culture Shock: France
In this edition of Culture Shock, Robyn introduces us to some of France's most exciting artistic offerings.


Robyn Walford
Sep 26, 20193 min read
What's Up Down Under?: The Chills + Stan Walker
Robyn puts the spotlight on Aussie and New Zealand artists The Chills and Stan Walker for this iteration of 'What's Up Down Under?'


Robyn Walford
Sep 19, 20193 min read
Culture Shock: Māori and Indigenous Populations
Robyn gives an insight into the role of music in the culture and traditions of New Zealand's indigenous people.


Robyn Walford
Sep 10, 20192 min read
What's Up Down Under?: Six60
For the next instalment of What's Up Down Under, Robyn Walford delves into New Zealand giants Six60.


Robyn Walford
Aug 27, 20192 min read
What's Up Down Under?: Babe Rainbow AUS and Ocean Alley
Robyn's back again to keep us up to date with up-and-coming artists from Oz.


Robyn Walford
Aug 13, 20192 min read
What's Up Down Under? Featuring Skegss
In the first instalment of her series 'What's Up Down Under?', Robyn introduces us to Australian surf rock outfit Skegss.


Patrick Donnelly
May 17, 20192 min read
Bangers from Down Under: The Butlers
Milky goodness for your eardrums Upon introduction to The Butlers, I wasn’t a massive fan. After hearing that Mako Road were performing...


Patrick Donnelly
May 10, 20193 min read
Bangers from Down Under: Ruby Fields
One of Australia’s Most Kick-Ass Chicks Ruby Fields is a 21 year-old singer-songwriter from New South Wales and quickly became one of my...


Patrick Donnelly
May 3, 20192 min read
Bangers from Down Under: Hot Donnas
A prog-psych-funk indie rock band? In my time in New Zealand so far, I have been lucky enough to see Hot Donnas perform live. TuneSoc, a...


Patrick Donnelly
Apr 26, 20192 min read
Bangers from Down Under: The Chats
Ever heard of a ‘goon sack?’ I first heard The Chats in 2017 after seeing a post on Reddit for the new music video for their single...


Patrick Donnelly
Apr 19, 20192 min read
Bangers from Down Under: Six60
New Zealand’s Biggest Band? On the 17th of April, many famous Kiwi musicians came together to perform a charity concert in Christchurch...


Patrick Donnelly
Apr 7, 20193 min read
Bangers from Down Under: Sticky Fingers
This week I’d like to introduce you to Sticky Fingers, one of the best Aussie bands out there right now. Fusing reggae with soft rock,...


Patrick Donnelly
Mar 31, 20193 min read
Bangers from Down Under: Mako Road
As of February 7th, 2019, I have been studying in Christchurch, New Zealand for a semester. Although New Zealand has a thriving,...
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