As July comes to a close once again, Truck festival is back. Beth Coldwell reports. If you’re even slightly indie-inclined, chances are you’ve heard whispers (or shouts) of Truck Festival, one of the UK’s most beloved indie/rock events nestled in the stunning countryside of Oxfordshire. Truck 2025 offered a glorious weekend of music, sunshine, and more baked potatoes and beans than you could shake a biodegradable fork at. Thursday evening began with slightly less ease and ch

As August bank holiday rolled around again, it only meant one thing… Leeds Festival was upon us. This year’s festival looked a little bit...

A Nottingham-based DIY musician working in the realm of dreamy, eccentric bedroom pop and indie rock, familyfriend. is one to watch in...

It’s August, the sun is out, perfume is fruit-scented, and Tyla’s new EP should be playing loud on your speakers. Just when we thought she may have been too preoccupied, this superstar has dropped an EP for the simple reason that ‘it’s summer’. The Mic’s Daniela Roux reviews We Wanna Party . The Original Cover of IS IT ‘WWP’ is an initialism for an expression synonymous with Tyla: We Wanna Party. Tyla, born in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an artist who introduces a unique

Reneé Rapp has returned with her sophomore album and an even more iconic attitude on life. This emerging superstar, previously known for her EP Everything to Everyone and album Snow Angel , introduces her evolved artistry with this album. Her record, and its punchy title, is a body of work commendable for streamlining her previous project’s vulnerability into a feisty façade. The Mic’s Daniela Roux reviews BITE ME . The Original Cover of BITE ME Reneé Rapp's opener , Leave

Here it comes again... the end of festival season dawns on us and the sound of autumn is calling. But, not before the finale of the...

In the heart of the country, where the hills roll like a lullaby and cows watch over crowds like benevolent festival guardians, Y Not Festival 2025 unfolded in a glorious celebration of music, community, and the kind of joy that only a cold peach Jubel and a good old UK festival can bring. The Mic's Beth Coldwell eagerly reports on the weekend. Our weekend began with a deceptively smooth drive into the Peak District, a place we already adore. Spirits were high, the sun was s

'Is it really that time again?' I hear you ask. Sure is! And I can't believe it, either! As August approaches, so does a weekend in the...

Following on from their fierce comeback track Bloom Baby Bloom , The Sofa is a glimmering dose of warmth and serenity. This latest...

The Mic's Will Griffin reflects on Loyle Carner's landmark latest album hopefully ! Loyle Carner has never been an artist to stagnate....

A festival at a castle in a glen… it sounds magical. And magical it was. Kelburn Garden Party returned for its 15th year of music,...

Beyoncé has returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with her Album of the Year and an 'act two' that has far surpassed fan’s (already) high expectations of this legend. On the 5th of June, Beyoncé opened both her London and International tour at the stadium; the Mic's Daniela Roux reports. Beyoncé Gisele Knowles Carter has proven herself to be the world’s most enigmatic artist, with a vocal and movement range that most could not replicate. From the age of 9, she has develop

Following a year off in 2024, Splendour is back in full swing this summer on the weekend of 19 th and 20 th July! Nottingham’s...

Charlie Nayler casts his eye over Geese's Cameron Winter's recent solo exploration... In a Reddit AMA, Cameron Winter opined that for the...

Ria Serena Many moons ago, I had the good fortune to speak to lo-fi extraordinaire (and now Facebook friend!) Martin Newell , best known as the talented maverick behind Cleaners from Venus . Newell’s discography reads like a love letter to the eccentricities hidden within life’s mundanities. Full of poetic anecdotes, jangling melodies, and his signature wry charm, his music captures the true essence of English whimsy and wistful nostalgia. I first discovered Newell’s musi

Steadily rolling off the back of their first LP in eight years, Primal Scream are back to prove their soul- soaked grooves remain as...

A tale of spirituality, redemption and wisdom, the post-punker reflects on his antics and how he’s sought solace in his new appeal to faith... When I say Jah Wobble, you’d probably think of a plethora of things. Post-punk maverick. Dub extraordinaire. Legendary bassist. However, I don’t think a 66-year-old Cockney bloke who can perfectly recall the Buddhist suttas, would first come to mind... For context, Jah is the musical mastermind behind several projects, most notably b

Alternative indie trio Pale Blue Eyes have recently set out on a headline tour around the UK amidst the excitement from their new album...

The Mic's Liz Clarke headed down to see alternative indie trio Pale Blue Eyes at Bodega on their headline UK tour, following the release...

It’s an honour to write about this fresh, delightful jazz album born out of Nottingham, from the very same streets and university...