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Interview: Lydia Prettyman - 'Picture Frames'
In light of the announcement of her upcoming debut single Picture Frames, Features Editor Gemma Cockrell spoke to Mic alumna Lydia...
Gemma Cockrell
Mar 18, 20227 min read


Live Review: Niko B @ Rough Trade
Niko B, took Rough Trade by storm on March 2nd. Jodie Averis reviews.
Jodie Averis
Mar 16, 20223 min read


Album Review: Alt-J - 'The Dream'
Stranded in international waters, the nether region of undefinable genre, alt-J have managed to replicate and even better the alluring...
Matty Hill
Mar 15, 20223 min read


Album Review: Rex Orange County - 'WHO CARES?'
I really want to like Rex Orange County. I did when I was seventeen; his early work was the perfect soundtrack to navigating the awkward...
Ewan Samms
Mar 15, 20225 min read


The Mic Recommends...
The weather has suddenly improved in Nottingham, and as Spring rears its head once again, The Mic provides the perfect soundtrack for...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 14, 20223 min read


Album Review: Ella Henderson - 'Everything I Didn't Say'
The Mic's Emily Campbell gives her verdict on Ella Henderson's 2022 sophomore album, 'Everything I Didn't Say'.
Emily Campbell
Mar 14, 20223 min read


Album Review: Avril Lavigne - 'Love Sux'
An absolute Easter egg for all of us who were raised on pop punk; the self-proclaimed ‘motherfucking princess’ Avril Lavigne released...
Jodie Averis
Mar 12, 20223 min read


Interview: KAWALA
Benedict Watson sat down with KAWALA’s lead singer Jim Higson after their fantastic acoustic show and signing at Rough Trade. Having just...
Benedict Watson
Mar 12, 20223 min read


Live Review: Wolf Alice @ Rock City
The last time Wolf Alice embarked on a headline tour of the UK, it was in support of their second album, Visions Of A Life, writes Louis...

Louis Griffin
Mar 11, 20223 min read


Live Review: Stand Atlantic @ Rescue Rooms
Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms welcomed Stand Atlantic on the first date of their first ever headline tour. The Australian pop punk quartet...
Jodie Averis
Mar 10, 20223 min read


Live Review: Chloe Moriondo @ Bodega
Gemma Cockrell reviews Chloe Moriondo's acoustic set at Nottingham's Bodega.
Gemma Cockrell
Mar 10, 20223 min read


Live Review: The Wailers @ Rock CIty
The Wailers took a trip to Rock City - Millie Hopcott reviews.
Millie Hopcott
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Live Review: KAWALA @ Rough Trade
After the release of their brand-new album, Better With You, indie-folk band KAWALA have been touring around record stores across the UK,...
Millie Hopcott
Mar 9, 20222 min read


Live Review: Pale Waves @ Rock City
Jodie Averis reviews Pale Waves' electrifying performance at Rock City.
Jodie Averis
Mar 9, 20223 min read


The Mic Recommends...
In the second The Mic Recommends article of this week (don't say we don't spoil you!) read about new songs from Charli XCX, State Champs,...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 7, 20225 min read


Album Review: Johnny Marr - 'Fever Dreams Pts 1-4'
The Mic's James Peutherer shares his verdict on 'Fever Dreams Pts 1-4'.
James Peutherer
Mar 7, 20225 min read


The Mic Recommends...
If, like many other University of Nottingham students, you are lucky enough to have a reading week this week, and you are hoping to...

The Mic Magazine
Mar 6, 20225 min read


Live Review: Sad Night Dynamite @ Bodega
Nieve O'Donnell took a trip to see Sad Night Dynamite and shared her thoughts with The Mic.
Nieve O'Donnell
Mar 2, 20223 min read


What Is The Appeal Of Vinyl?
Something dark is rising once more. It stalks the old shopping arcades, clawing up from under crates of music long-forgotten, scratching...
Hal Hewlett
Mar 1, 20226 min read


Classics Revisited: Fleetwood Mac - 'Rumours'
Fleetwood Mac’s album Rumours famous for many things, from pop-rock and soft-rock concoctions, introspective lyricism, but most could be...
Maia Gibbs
Feb 28, 20226 min read
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