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Single Review: Ben Mark Smith - 'One Year On'
The follow-up to breakthrough single Who’s The Girl?, Ben Mark Smith’s latest track is a rousing jaunt of smirking self-reflection.

The Mic Magazine
Jun 6, 20202 min read


Album Review: Sports Team - 'Deep Down Happy'
Louis Griffin's thoughts on perhaps the most anticipated album this year in indie circles.

Louis Griffin
Jun 5, 20203 min read


EP Review: Joey Collins - ‘Live, Learn, Die & Forget It All’
Joey Collins’ latest EP acts both as a statement of fragility and confusion, but also as a paean to self-reflection and emotional maturity.

The Mic Magazine
Jun 1, 20203 min read


FOCUS: Hannah Pickard
In our latest instalment of our FOCUS Nottingham feature, Hannah Pickard spoke to Matt Andrews about her relationship with music and more!
Matthew Andrews
Jun 1, 20204 min read


The Mic Recommends...
This week’s instalment of hand-chosen picks features singles from Jake Bugg, Saint Raymond, Sunflower Theives and more.
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May 31, 20205 min read


EP Review: WarlocK - 'Rise!'
Hailing from sunny Stoke, the comedy metal group WarlocK release their debut EP – a neat quintet of catchy hooks and sleazy rock riffs.
Maxwell Jeffries
May 30, 20203 min read


Single Review: Sunflower Thieves - 'Hide and Seek'
The latest release from rising Leeds-based duo Sunflower Thieves is a sincere dose of acoustic folk-pop, complete with scorching harmonies.

The Mic Magazine
May 29, 20202 min read


Premiere: Mollie Ralph - 'Fella'
Adding a narrative-driven earworm to her discography, ‘Fella’ consolidates Mollie Ralph as the Polaris among soul stars-in-waiting.

Cameron Chadwick
May 28, 20202 min read


Premiere: Good Hustles - 'Everything is Going to Be Totally Great Forever'
The new two-track release from rock outfit Good Hustles, acts as a delectable fusillade of noise emblazoned with maturity.

The Mic Magazine
May 27, 20204 min read


Album Review: Charli XCX - 'how i'm feeling now'
With her latest record, Charli XCX once again shows why she deserves to be recognised as one of the top pop artists of all time.
Patrick Donnelly
May 27, 20204 min read


Album Review: The 1975 - 'Notes on A Conditional Form'
In the run-up to The 1975's release of their fourth album, the hype reached a fever pitch. Here, The Mic explores whether it was worth it.

Louis Griffin
May 26, 20205 min read


The Mic Recommends...
This week's edition of our feature highlighting the biggest new single releases includes tracks from IDLES, Dream Wife, Inhaler and more!
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May 24, 20204 min read


Album Review: R.A.P Ferreira – ‘Purple Moonlight Pages’
R.A.P Ferreira welcomes in a new decade as an elder statesman of the underground with his latest record, 'Purple Moonlight Pages'.
Owen White
May 23, 20205 min read


Preview: Nottstopping Festival
Nottstopping Festival brings Nottingham’s finest talent together to support an array of important charities.
Matthew Andrews
May 21, 20205 min read


Classics Revisited: Dire Straits - 'Love Over Gold'
Dire Straits’ fourth album reflected what gave Mark Knopfler a prestigious name: brilliant musicality, beautiful lyrics and iconic guitar.
Alex Duke
May 21, 20203 min read


FOCUS: Louis Croft
For the latest instalment of our FOCUS Nottingham feature, Matt Andrews caught up with rising troubadour Louis Croft.
Matthew Andrews
May 18, 20205 min read


Interview: Frank Turner
The Mic spoke to punk-rock legend Frank Turner in a discussion which covered all things Covid-19 and gigging from your from room.
Robyn Walford
May 17, 20206 min read


The Mic Recommends...
This week’s instalment of brand new single reviews, hand-picked by our team, features Flyte, Perfume Genius, Lady Bird and more!
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May 17, 20206 min read


Album Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - 'Reunions'
Still in his undying prime, Jason Isbell is one or two great albums away from becoming this generation’s Springsteen.

Cameron Chadwick
May 15, 20204 min read


Album Review: Laura Marling - 'Song For Our Daughter'
An intelligent concept and effortlessly emotive delivery make Laura Marling's latest record her most accomplished yet.
Owen White
May 15, 20204 min read
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