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Alex Barston
Jun 16, 20192 min read
Album Review: Hot Chip - 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy'
This Friday (21st June) sees the return of Hot Chip with their seventh studio album ‘A Bath Full of Ecstasy,’ their first since 2015. The...


Robyn Walford
Jun 12, 20192 min read
Album Review: Bastille - 'Doom Days'
‘Doom Days’ pretty much sums up the feeling that most of us hold about the world in its current state. Headlines are turning ever bleaker...


Alex Barston
May 15, 20193 min read
Album Review: The National - 'I Am Easy to Find'
The National. The umbrella that stops the hail from hitting your head, the first sip of water the morning after a heavy night of...


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Apr 29, 20193 min read
Album Review: Gus Dapperton - ‘Where Polly People Go to Read’
Following the release of the hit song ‘Prune you Talk Funny’, Gus Dapperton is back with his debut album ‘Where Polly People go to Read’....
The Mic Magazine
Mar 18, 20195 min read
Album Review: Anteros - 'When We Land'
Rising London-based indie outfit Anteros offer an enjoyable but all too familiar collection of dreamy guitar-based pop on their...


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Mar 13, 20192 min read
Album Review: Foals - 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt. 1'
Foals are the best version of themselves in this instance of momentary bliss, reflecting the anxiety of the world’s current climate....


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Mar 8, 20193 min read
The Japanese House @ Rough Trade
Having released 4 EPs between 2015 and 2017 the artistic vision that is the Japanese House celebrated the most recent release of ‘Good at...


The Mic Magazine
Mar 3, 20195 min read
Album Review: Hozier- ‘Wasteland, Baby!’
Irish singer-songwriter offers a soulful, blues-rock extravaganza emblazoned with rich, gold-tinged poeticism Andrew Hozier-Byrne’s...


The Mic Magazine
Mar 3, 20194 min read
Album Review: Sundara Karma - 'Ulfilas’ Alphabet'
Reading indie-rock idols offer a majestically grander adventure into unchartered territories for a sophomore record emblazoned with...


Cameron Chadwick
Feb 11, 20193 min read
Album Review: Ariana Grande - 'thank u, next'
Just 6 months after ‘Sweetener’, Ariana Grande follows it up with an effortless blend of pop and R&B, proving she has every right to be...


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Feb 11, 20194 min read
Album Review: The Japanese House - 'Good at Falling'
Amber Bain, otherwise known as The Japanese House is back with the debut album ‘Good at Falling’ which is being realised on the 1st March...


Tom Evans
Jan 25, 20194 min read
Album Review: Drenge - 'Strange Creatures'
Drenge’s 3rd studio album, Strange Creatures, due for release on the 22nd February is a thoroughly rambunctious affair characterised by...


Daisy Carter
Jan 22, 20193 min read
Durand Jones and the Indications @ Rough Trade
Saturday night saw Rough Trade graced with the presence of Durand Jones & The Indications- a soulful five-piece from across the pond who...


Cameron Chadwick
Dec 3, 20184 min read
Interview with Beans on Toast
Indie folk champion Jay ‘Beans on Toast’ released his 10th studio album ‘A Bird in the Hand’ on the 1st December (an annual birthday...

Abby Clarke
Nov 30, 20183 min read
Album Review: The 1975 - 'A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships'
On Friday 30th November- The 1975 released their third studio album ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’. The album takes the...
Bethan Fletcher
Nov 27, 20184 min read
Interview with Clean Cut Kid
I sat down with Clean Cut Kid (minus Mike due to a sore throat, so being on vocal rest!) ahead of their sold-out show at the Bodega to...


Cameron Chadwick
Nov 12, 20183 min read
Album Review: Beans on Toast - 'A Bird in the Hand'
While the classic Beans on Toast formula is alive and well on ‘A Bird in the Hand,’ indie folk stalwart Jay McAllister’s latest record is...


Bethan Fletcher
Nov 7, 20188 min read
Live and in Interview: Barns Courtney @ The Maze
Still jet-lagged, but fueled by ample amounts of coffee, I sat down with Barns Courtney ahead of his sold-out gig at The Maze. So, you’ve...


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Nov 7, 20185 min read
Interview with Bad Sounds
The Mic's Arthur and Emily caught up with the rising duo. Arthur: It’s great to meet you, How’s the tour going so far? Callum: It’s been...


Bethan Fletcher
Oct 15, 20187 min read
Live and in Interview: Fatherson @ Rock City
Scottish alt rock band Fatherson have toured with bands such as Biffy Clyro, Panic! At the Disco and Interpol. Only three weeks after the...
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