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Album Review: PUP - 'The Unraveling of PUPTheBand'
The Mic's Hal Hewlett discusses PUP's most recent offering, 'The Unraveling of PUPTheBand'.
Hal Hewlett
Apr 5, 20225 min read


Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor @ The Royal Concert Hall
Millie Hopcott reviews Sophie Ellis-Bextor's date on her Kitchen Disco Tour.
Millie Hopcott
Apr 5, 20223 min read


The Mic Recommends...
We are finally in the last week of term, and whether your deadlines are out the way and you're enjoying a relaxing week, or whether...

The Mic Magazine
Apr 4, 20225 min read


What Can Be Done To Keep Everybody Safe At Concerts?
Content Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault. If you, or someone you know are affected by the issues outlined...
Roxann Yus
Apr 1, 20225 min read


Album Review: The Wiggles & various artists - 'ReWiggled'
The Wiggles revisit their long career of joyful music with 'ReWiggled'. The Mic's James Pusey shares his thoughts.
James Pusey
Apr 1, 20224 min read


Album Review: Big Thief - 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You'
The Mic's Ewan Samms review's Big Thief's 5th full length project, 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You'.
Ewan Samms
Mar 28, 20225 min read


The Mic Recommends...
With many of the tracks in this week's The Mic Recommends... being from artists who are local to Nottingham, including hidingthehurt,...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 28, 20225 min read


Live Review: The Who @ Royal Albert Hall
Jake Longhurst reviews The Who's Acoustic Set at the Royal Albert Hall in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Jake Longhurst
Mar 27, 20225 min read


Live Review: Sam Fender @ Motorpoint Arena
Sam Fender kicked off his arena tour at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena. James Pusey reviews his electrifying performance.
James Pusey
Mar 27, 20222 min read


Live Review: GoGo Penguin @ Peggy's Skylight
Dominic Allum took a trip to a one of a kind Nottingham music venue, Peggy's Skylight, and shares his thoughts on GoGo Penguin's performance
Dominic Allum
Mar 24, 20224 min read


Album Review: Aldous Harding - 'Warm Chris'
Millie Hopcott reviews Aldous Harding's 4th album, 'Warm Chris'.
Millie Hopcott
Mar 24, 20223 min read


Album Review: Oso Oso - 'sore thumb'
The Mic's Hal Hewlett discusses Oso Oso's third full length album, 'sore thumb'.
Hal Hewlett
Mar 22, 20225 min read


Live Review: Thomas Headon @ Rough Trade
Thomas Headon took to the stage at Nottingham’s Rough Trade on March 16th to perform his much-loved tracks. Isabelle Hunter reviews.
Isabelle Hunter
Mar 22, 20223 min read


Classics Revisited: Iron Maiden - 'The Number Of The Beast'
As albums go, it’s tough to come with a much higher pedigree than that of The Number Of The Beast, according to The Mic's Jake Longhurst....
Jake Longhurst
Mar 22, 20224 min read


The Mic Recommends...
In between enjoying the sun and ensuring you vote in the SU elections this week, take the time to listen to all of the tunes that The Mic...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 21, 20224 min read


Are Artists Responsible For Ensuring That Their Fans Do Not Engage In Online Harassment?
In 2021, songs from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album Sour were completely inescapable. From tear-jerking heartbreak anthem driver’s license...
Cat Jordan
Mar 21, 20224 min read


Album Review: Charli XCX - 'CRASH'
Gemma Cockrell reviews' Charli XCX's long awaited 7th album, 'Crash'.
Gemma Cockrell
Mar 20, 20223 min read


Album Review: Sea Girls - 'Homesick'
Beth Walker shares her opinions on Sea Girls' 'Homesick' and its successes.
Beth Walker
Mar 20, 20223 min read


A Ten Song Introduction To Post-Punk Music
Hal Hewlett talks us through his top ten post-punk songs. 1. Jigsaw Feeling - Siouxsie and the Banshees Well, this one was basically a...
Hal Hewlett
Mar 20, 20225 min read


Interview: Sunflower Bean
Thanks to the beauty of technology, Millie Hopcott interviewed Sunflower Bean's guitarist, Nick Kivlen, when he was nearly 5000 miles...
Millie Hopcott
Mar 20, 20224 min read
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