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Interview: Welly
An overcast Sunday in Nottingham saw self proclaimed captain of the ship, Welly and his disciples sit down with Olivia Hannant ahead of...
Olivia Hannant
May 28, 20244 min read


Cross The Tracks
Just as the festival season begins, Faith Hussain takes you through a day at Cross the Tracks... We fuelled up on a spoons full English,...
Faith Hussain
May 28, 20245 min read


Up The Junction: Popular Music and the British Identity
Plunging itself into a state of instability from the seventies onwards, Britain found itself drowning in crisis. Thatcher, conflict,...
Alice Beard
May 28, 20248 min read


Preview: Dot to Dot Festival
Dot 2 Dot is back for 2024, promising another year of unforgettable performances and vibrant cultural experiences in both Nottingham and...
Riley Halls Backler
May 25, 20242 min read


Phil Ireland- Coming Alive
Maia Gibbs reviews the latest release from Phil Ireland Seasoned singer-songwriter Phil Ireland has once again demonstrated his musical...
Maia Gibbs
May 15, 20242 min read


Bruce Springsteen @ Principality Stadium, Cardiff
‘Well, I never thought you’d get me out in Cardiff tonight!’ – Nathan Collett reviews Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band at...

The Mic Magazine
May 15, 20243 min read


Preview: Bearded Theory
Bearded Theory Festival, an annual celebration of music, culture, and community, will return in 2024 with a bang, captivating attendees...
Megan-Rose Greener
May 10, 20241 min read


Preview: Nozstock Festival
After 26 years of creating musical memories, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley will bid farewell with its final festival this July.
Abi Kara-Fernandes
May 7, 20242 min read


Wizards Can't Be Lawyers @ Bodega
On the 26th April, Nottingham’s own Wizards Can’t Be Lawyers settled in amidst the buzz of their Bodega headline show.
Alice Beard
Apr 27, 20243 min read


Maruja @ The White Hotel
Manchester quartet Maruja have garnered a reputation as one of the most energetic and vibrant live acts on the scene. This reputation is...
Alice Beard
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Classics Revisited: 35 Years of 'Doolittle'- Pixies
In April 1989, Pixies pulled their second album Doolittle right from their back pocket and offered it up to the world. The music...
Alice Beard
Mar 26, 20245 min read


Folly Group @ Rescue Rooms
East London’s powerhouse of auteur percussion Folly Group returned to Nottingham for a headline show at Rescue Room, touring their debut...
Ross Williams
Mar 22, 20242 min read


2079- Sky Blue Happiness
In February, Nottingham locals 2079 stepped forth with a brand-new offering. Alice Beard reviews… The latest track from 2079, Sky Blue...
Alice Beard
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Jordy feat. JME - Wonderkid
Recently coming off the back of supporting Pusha T on tour in 2023, alongside receiving co-signs from the likes of Ghetts and Mercston,...
Jule Riemenschneider
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Courting @ Bodega
The Mic's Managing Director Ali Glen headed over to Bodega to see a fantastic set from the eclectic and energetic band, Courting....
Ali Glen
Mar 6, 20244 min read


Declan McKenna - What Happened to the Beach?
Last month, Declan McKenna’s long-awaited third album, What Happened to the Beach, was released via his own label, Tomplicated Records....
Christy Clark
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Sancho Panza @ Nottingham Central Library
For the final night of their run of February dates, Sancho Panza greeted Nottingham in a more unconventional venue than most, but one...
Alice Beard
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Ty Segall- Three Bells
Ty Segall is here with a brand new offering, The Mic's Cameron Gibbs takes an in depth look into the complexity of the album... Three...
Cameron Gibbs
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Unknown T - Blood Diamond
After a year of teasing a new album, Unknown T released his anticipated debut album, Blood Diamond in January 2024. Following the...
Jule Riemenschneider
Feb 20, 20243 min read


Lime Garden - One More Thing
Lime Garden’s long-awaited debut album, One More Thing, bursts with life much like the fruit the band are named after: vibrant, fresh and...
Felicity Cook
Feb 18, 20243 min read
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