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Skating Polly @ Omeara, London
Skating Polly returned to the UK last month for the first time since the release of their sixth album, Chaos County Line. Kicking off the...
Blake Leonard
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Little Simz - Drop 7
We know Little Simz loves a surprise EP, Drop 7 is another detour from her comfort zone experimenting with different musical styles and genres. Many artists attempt versatility in their outputs, but no one does it like Simbi who manages to showcase the expertise of her music production and delve into sounds that are identifiably Little Simz despite their polarities to her typical work. Faith Hussain shares her thoughts on Little Simz's new album. Upon first listen I actual
Faith Hussain
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Classics Revisited: 'Soul Mining' - The The
In 1983, under the guise of The The, Matt Johnson burst onto the scene with a richly ambiguous offering of pop like no other. Soul Mining...
Alice Beard
Feb 9, 20244 min read


Rosegarden Funeral Party- Doorway Ghost
Sami de Jong takes a quick look at Rosegarden Funeral Party's new single... Doorway Ghost is the second track by Dallas post-punk band...
Sami de Jong
Feb 1, 20241 min read


The Smile - Wall of Eyes
While the task of consistently delivering on adjacent projects under the prowess of the Radiohead name seems a near impossible feat to...
Luke Bower
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Ice Cube @ Motorpoint Arena
Aleksa Stirane recounts the 90s icon's visit to Nottingham last month and the impression it left on the huge audience at the Motorpoint...
Aleksa Stirane
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Classics Revisited: 40 Years of 'The Smiths' - The Smiths
On the 20th of February 1984, The Smiths released their first of what was to be four iconic studio albums. This debut set out with clear...
Alice Beard
Jan 22, 20245 min read


Editors' Albums of 2023
From the return of shoegaze trailblazers to some incredible debut albums, it's safe to say 2023 has been a phenomenal year of music...

The Mic Magazine
Jan 2, 202411 min read


20 Years of 'To The 5 Boroughs' - Beastie Boys
To The 5 Boroughs, Beastie Boys celebrated sixth studio album remains a seminal album in every old school hip-hop aficionado’s...
Natalie Howarth
Dec 28, 20233 min read


Interview: DMA'S
DMA’S are an Australian Indie Rock trio that are constantly pushing boundaries within the indie genre. Following the release of their...
Lucy Redfern
Dec 20, 20236 min read


Opus Kink @ The Bodega
Brighton based six- piece Opus Kink are no strangers to Nottingham. After recently taking to the Rock City stage to support Do Nothing in...
Alice Beard
Dec 11, 20234 min read


Waterparks @ Octagon Centre, Sheffield
Following their latest album release Intellectual Property, which bagged them their first ever top-ten on the UK album charts, Waterparks...
Lucy Redfern
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Humour- A Small Crowd Gathered To Watch Me
Following on from the excitement of their 2022 EP pure misery, Humour are ready to share a brand new shiny EP. Faith Hussain explores...
Faith Hussain
Dec 2, 20234 min read


The Prodigy @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Do you remember the Vine with a bunch of emos dancing under the bridge? That is exactly how The Mic’s Aleksa Stirane felt at the Utilita...

The Mic Magazine
Nov 27, 20234 min read


Wargasm @ Rock City
Lucy Redfern experienced the 'wonderful chaos' that are Wargasm on the main stage at Rock City, as the band are becoming a fast favourite...
Lucy Redfern
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Bob Vylan @ Rock City
Ever since making public their feelings about their allocated stage at 2000Trees in 2022, the big boys behind the computers have begun to...
Roxann Yus
Nov 24, 20233 min read


Baby Queen @ Rescue Rooms
In a kaleidoscope of cool hues, Baby Queen, adorned in a funky green top and pink trousers, unleashed a sonic storm at Rescue Rooms in...
Alex Cavanagh
Nov 24, 20233 min read


Willie J Healey @ Rescue Rooms
Embracing the languid rhythms of soul, Willie J Healey illuminated the Rescue Rooms stage on a tranquil Monday night in Nottingham,...
Olivia Hannant
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Interview: The Hara
Lucy Redfern had the opportunity to talk with alternative rock trio The Hara, who have been going from strength to strength since their...
Lucy Redfern
Nov 20, 20234 min read


Skindred @ The Leadmill, Sheffield
The Mic's Lucy Redfern took a trip to Sheffield to see Welsh metal group Skindred. Within the metal community, only a handful of bands...
Lucy Redfern
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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