It’s an exciting time for US shoegaze revival band she’s green. Originating in the midwest city of Minneapolis, the band have attracted a cult following of nearly half a million monthly listeners on streaming platforms. With a uniquely nature-inspired approach to songwriting, and a gorgeous sound that blends dream pop and shoegaze with a great focus on swirling texture, there’s no wonder the band’s roaring set at the Bodega opening for Softcult drew an enthusiastic crowd response. I caught up...

The reformation of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart saw the beloved indie-pop band celebrating their 15th year anniversary of their 2009 self-titled debut album with a grand reunion tour and a new compilation album earlier this year. Following their first show together after 7 years in February, the band have continued into the UK leg of their tour, performing at Nottingham’s Metronome on Tuesday night. The Mic’s Josh Holmes reports, sitting down with the band just before the show commenced....

Billie Marten continues the UK leg of her Dog Eared tour with appearance at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham Returning to the venue she claims to be more familiar with than any other, Ripon-born singer songwriter Billie Marten has little to prove following the success of her 2025 full-length Dog Eared . Nevertheless, taking to the Rescue Rooms main stage (with Canadian folk artist Le Ren for support), Marten demonstrates her long-nurtured talent with a show that, whilst soothing for the soul, held...