Classic Albums Revisited: The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Four and a half years ago, my life was altered when I listened to Manic Street Preachers’ first album, The Holy Bible , for the first...
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Milind Parwani
Nov 19
Becky Hill @ Motorpoint Arena
From a semi-finalist on The Voice in 2018 to headlining Parklife this year, Becky Hill is currently touring for her new album , Believe...
Alice Beard
Nov 17
Warmduscher @ Rock City
Just a few days prior to the release of their fifth album Too Cold To Hold, Alice Beard caught Warmduscher for a hot and hectic night at...
Sami de Jong
Nov 8
Clannad @ Royal Albert Hall
Legendary Irish folk-rock band Clannad celebrated the 40th anniversary of BAFTA-winning TV series 'Robin of Sherwood', with an evening...
Jule Riemenschneider
Nov 8
36 Hours - M Huncho and Potter Payper
When it comes to the conversation of U.K rap duo’s, J Hus and Burna Boy, Headie One and RV are often fan favourites. Amongst that debate...
Rebecca Hinchliffe
Nov 7
Blossoms @ The Engine Shed
Beloved British Rock icons Blossoms have done it again- amidst the hype of their newest album ' Gary ' , the five-piece have hit the road...
Ross Williams
Nov 5
Interview: Pom Poko
Hot on the heels from the release of their third LP Champion , Norway’s Pom Poko return to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms with their...
Will Griffin
Oct 28
The Libertines @ Rock City
UK Garage-Rock Revival legends The Libertines took to Rock City this Autumn; The Mic's Will Griffin revelled in 2000s sleaze nostalgia...
Alice Beard
Oct 23
Famous- Party Album
Rising from the shadows of South London’s mystic ‘Windmill Scene’, Famous bring something bizarrely refreshing to the table. Party Album...
Alice Beard
Oct 14
Wunderhorse @ Rock City
Ready to offer their spoils to the UK, Wunderhorse embarked on their Midas tour with haste and vigour. Nottingham was lucky enough to...
Elias Serghi
Oct 12
Charli xcx- Brat and it's completely different but also still brat
Just when you thought Brat summer was officially over, Charli xcx returns to prove there is so much more where that came from. Brat and...
Ross Williams
Oct 12
Interview: Puma Blue
Last October, Atlanta based, London born artist Jacob Allen – of the moniker Puma Blue - returned across the pond to tour the release of...
Luke Bower
Oct 10
Geordie Greep- The New Sound
Picking up the reigns and proceeding with full conviction, Black Midi's Geordie Greep proves just as masterful an artist in this solo...
Alice Beard
Oct 4
The The @ The Apollo, Manchester
Just over forty years ago Matt Johnson burst onto the scene, serving up a richly ambiguous slice of sound like no other. With time comes...
Luke Bower
Oct 2
Getdown Services- I'm Not Feeling It
Luke Bower takes a look at the latest offering from Getdown Services Enigmatic Bristol duo Getdown Services have been doing the rounds in...
Jule Riemenschneider
Oct 2
Ghetts- On Purpose with Purpose
The question of longevity and ageing gracefully has recently been the subject of discourse within the U.K rap scene. As both the grime...
Alice Beard
Sep 29
Marvin's Revenge- Hugs From Grandma
Following on from their 2023 EP VR Porn, Marvin’s Revenge take a more confident stride with their latest. Hugs From Grandma is a hearty...
Faith Hussain
Sep 29
Ezra Collective @ Islington Assembly Hall
Ezra Collective guided us through the entirety of their new album in the gentlest way. Not to say it was without continuous dancing and...
James Dawson
Sep 29
All Points East- Friday Review
Concluding an eclectic mix of music at All Points East this summer, The Mic's James Dawson headed to Victoria Park to catch sets from...
Ross Williams
Sep 12
American Football @ Rock City
Illinois' American Football deliver an autumn fanfare with candour, as they headline Nottingham’s Rock City for their LP1 25th...
Charlotte Foulkes
Sep 12
Geordie Greep's 'Holy, Holy': A Chaotic Masterpiece or Total Misfire?
Geordie Greep released the divisive first single “Holy, Holy” from his new solo project “The New Sound”. Charlotte Foulkes tells us all...
Charlotte Foulkes
Sep 11
End Of The Road Review
End of the Road festival returned last weekend to Larmer Tree Gardens , gathering thousands in the Dorset fields to watch music, poetry,...
Alice Hitchens
Sep 10
Interview: Jagwar Twin
Jagwar Twin , formally known as Roy English, is a singer from California. The alternative, rock and pop sounds form the basis of...
Ted Culley
Sep 1
Interview: Wunderhorse
On Tuesday the 27th of August, The Mic's Ted Culley sat down (virtually) with Wunderhorse drummer, Jamie Staples. I’ve been a big fan of...
Alice Beard
Aug 30
Wunderhorse- Midas
Wunderhorse’s latest offering is finally here. Two years on from their debut, the band serve up something fresher and bolder. With...
Tabitha Smith
Aug 30
ArcTanGent Review
Fernhill Farm in Somerset gathers around twelve thousand festival goers each year to experience live acts like no other. Defined widely...
Charlotte Foulkes
Aug 20
All Points East- Saturday Review
It was a glorious sunny Saturday afternoon in Victoria Park and thousands (including Charlotte Foulkes ) flooded to the All Points East...
Luke Bower
Aug 20
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard- Flight b741
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard just cannot stay away. With their latest (and twenty-sixth) offering Flight b741, they continue to prove...
Charlotte Foulkes
Aug 11
Preview: End of the Road - Our Six Must-Sees
As the sun starts to set a little earlier, and the sky is becoming gradually more overcast - mother nature is alerting us that the end of...
Alice Beard
Aug 10
Interview: Peter Hook
When people talk about the ‘Manchester music scene’, a handful of bands usually spring to mind- The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Oasis. One...
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