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Live Review: Sancho Panza @ The Bodega
Alternative outfit Sancho Panza sell out Bodega for a triumphant show, paying testament to their technical talent, vitality and charisma.

Louis Griffin
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Album Review: Destroyer - 'Have We Met'
Owen reviews the latest offering from alt-music chameleon Dan Bejar, aka Destroyer.
Owen White
Mar 19, 20204 min read


Live Review: Dry Cleaning @ The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
Dry Cleaning's performance at Birmingham's The Sunflower Lounge was intriguing, captivating, and vaguely uncomfortable in the best way.

Louis Griffin
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Opinion: COVID-19 and music
As we all self-isolate, local businesses and music venues are struggling - how can we continue to support our industry whilst staying safe?
Nieve O'Donnell
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Live Review: Hotel Lux
London post-punk outfit Hotel Lux delivered a fast-paced, riotous live show, cementing their well-deserved place in the emerging scene.
Sadie Agg
Mar 10, 20202 min read


Preview: International Women's Day at Acoustic Rooms
International Women's Day fever hits Rescue Rooms with a host of rising female talent on display.

The Mic Magazine
Mar 9, 20203 min read


International Women’s Day 2020: Celebrating women whilst promoting change
On International Women’s Day, The Mic is recognising the importance of celebrating the city’s brilliant women in music.

The Mic Magazine
Mar 8, 20205 min read


Premiere: George Gadd & The Aftermath - 'Sycamore/Wrist'
Informal kingpin of the Nottingham singer-songwriter scene George Gadd re-emerges into the world of new music with a two-tune live visual.
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Mar 6, 20202 min read


Exclusive: The Bodega presents Tempo
The Mic is proud to offer an exclusive announcement of The Bodega's quarterly new music showcase.

The Mic Magazine
Mar 6, 20203 min read


Live Review: Cage The Elephant @ O2 Academy, Birmingham
Cage the Elephant delivered the performance of a lifetime at their first show back in the Midlands in almost 3 years: a set packed with...
Kent Stavenuiter
Mar 5, 20204 min read


Live Review: Gentleman's Dub Club @ Rescue Rooms
The 9-strong collective brought their unique blend of dub, ska and dnb to Nottingham's Rescue Rooms as part of their nationwide 100% tour.

Daisy Carter
Mar 4, 20203 min read


Album Review: Ozzy Osbourne - 'Ordinary Man'
On his twelfth studio album, Ozzy Osbourne enlists producer, Andrew Wotman to create a record that could be the heavy metal legend's last.
Maxwell Jeffries
Mar 4, 20203 min read


Punk Gone Soft: How the Most Radical Message of The Modern Day Is Love
Izzy discusses the topical shift in today's punk music, from outrage and anger to self-love.
Izzy Felton
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Album Review: Huey Lewis & The News - 'Weather'
The 80s pop favourites retain their charm on their first new record in nearly 2 decades, providing a double hit of fun and nostalgia.

Esther Fenwick
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Live Review: HMLTD
The eclectic psuedo-pop outfit HMLTD dazzled with their live show once again, despite being plagued with technical hitches.

Louis Griffin
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Live Review: Kano @ Rock City
One of the founding fathers of grime came to Nottingham for a performance indicative of his lasting cultural influence.
Matthew Andrews
Feb 29, 20203 min read


Live Review: The 1975 @ Motorpoint Arena
The Mic were lucky enough to witness The 1975 give a masterclass in spectacle, showmanship and sound.

Louis Griffin
Feb 29, 20204 min read


Classics Revisited: Bruce Springsteen - 'Born to Run'
This instalment of Classics Revisited sees Cameron take a look back at Bruce Springsteen’s last-ditch breakthrough turned and roll staple.
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Feb 26, 20205 min read


Live Review: Mabel @ Rock City
The Mic were present as chart heavyweight Mabel graced Rock City, giving a masterclass in empowering pop anthems.

Joseph Alton
Feb 23, 20203 min read


Live Review: Inhaler @ Rescue Rooms
This Valentine’s Day saw Dublin’s rising indie-rock quartet Inhaler take to the Rescue Rooms stage, with support from FEET.

Isobel Harmer
Feb 23, 20202 min read
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