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Sea Girls @ Rock City, Live Review
Indie sweethearts Sea Girls rocked up at Rock City to show Nottingham a good time at the latter end of last term. Beth Coldwell went down...
Bethany Coldwell
Jan 11, 20233 min read


Beabadoobee @ Rock City, Live Review
Bedroom pop superstar Beabadoobee took Rock City by storm in Autumn, and The Mic sent Bethany Coldwell down to review what was an...
Bethany Coldwell
Dec 22, 20225 min read


A Ten Song Introduction To Hardcore
Kerenza Hudson offers their POV of the perfect hardcore playlist. Containing brutal tracks by Knocked Loose, Code Orange, and more, this...
Kerenza Hudson
Dec 20, 20224 min read


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As we approach Christmas and the New Year, some of our writers have reviewed new tracks from the entire month to curate your Christmas...

The Mic Magazine
Dec 20, 20224 min read


The Mic's Albums of the Year
2022 has been a phenomenal year for music of all genres: neckbreaking-riffs, soul-crushing ballads and occasional genius. When it's more...

The Mic Magazine
Dec 18, 202211 min read


Interview: Dead Poet Society
Following their 2021 debut album release, Dead Poet Society has been on the rise with tour after tour. Fortunately, Kitty Donnelly and...
Kitty Donnelly
Dec 12, 20225 min read


Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes @ Camden Underworld, Live Review
In a rare intimate show, Jake Longhurst made the trip down to the capital to witness the punk-rock juggernauts at their raucous best. One...
Jake Longhurst
Dec 11, 20223 min read


Jake Bugg @ Motorpoint Arena, Live Review
Riley Halls Backler visited the Motorpoint Arena to witness the hype surrounding local hero Jake Bugg.
Riley Halls Backler
Dec 9, 20223 min read


Confidence Man @ Rock City, Live Review
Louis Griffin offers his thoughts as electro-pop Confidence Man visits Rock City.

Louis Griffin
Dec 9, 20223 min read


Jamie T @ Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, Live Review
Alice Beard reviews Jamie T's long-awaited return to Manchester following a hiatus.
Alice Beard
Dec 9, 20224 min read


Paige Bea - Goodbye, Then!
London synth witch Paige Bea returns with a refreshingly detailed EP. Releases editor Ewan Samms explores it's twists and turns. Praise...
Ewan Samms
Nov 28, 20224 min read


Gladie - Don't Know What You're in Until You're Out
A mature offering from Philadelphia's Gladie, their sophomore album proves that they're in control of their sound. Hal Hewlett tells all....
Hal Hewlett
Nov 28, 20224 min read


COIN @ Rescue Rooms, Live Review
Caradoc Gayer reviews the joyous Nottingham live debut of Nashville indie pop outfit COIN. It’s a rainy and freezing-cold November...
Caradoc Gayer
Nov 28, 20224 min read


A Ten Song Introduction To Pride
Ava Hallam explores the songs that have made herstory as gay anthems today. From Diana Ross to Lil Nas X, the continuation and need for...
Ava Hallam
Nov 28, 20227 min read


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Check out Tabitha and Roxann's thoughts on new music from Machine Gun Kelly and Landon Tewers. Taurus – Machine Gun Kelly feat. Naomi...

The Mic Magazine
Nov 28, 20222 min read


Ella Clayton - Murmurations
A new voice in London folk cements herself as a bonafide songstress with her debut album, Murmurations. The Mic's Releases Editor Ewan...
Ewan Samms
Nov 23, 20225 min read


Preview: UMS Charity Livestream
Nottingham’s own Underground Music Society, one of the UK’s biggest student hubs for all things Dance music, are hosting a 24-hour...
Ewan Samms
Nov 23, 20222 min read


Ho99o9 @ Rescue Rooms, Live Review
In the ultimate modern warp of genres, Leo Bungay experienced Ho99o9's set at Rescue Rooms in Nottingham. Many curveballs were thrown his...
Leo Bungay
Nov 21, 20222 min read


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Check out newest tracks from Phoebe Bridgers, shame, and James and the Cold Gun. So Much Wine – Phoebe Bridgers Adding to a repertoire of...

The Mic Magazine
Nov 20, 20223 min read


Classics Revisited: Modest Mouse – ‘The Lonesome Crowded West’
Elvy McCrudden explores the mark Modest Mouse has left on indie rock 25 years after the release of The Lonesome Crowded West. You don’t...
Elvy McCrudden
Nov 19, 20225 min read
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