Ten years ago today, Lemonade was released to the world and shattered the musical persona that Beyoncé had cultivated from her early career. In a strikingly honest account of infidelity and betrayal, the singer’s venture into alchemising her pain into art reached its pinnacle. "Though I grew up around it, of course, it has taken me this decade-long period to get all the more closer". The Mic’s Daniela Roux reports.  The Original Cover of Lemonade The release of Lemonade is hazy in my mind....

Hockley Hustle returned this year with a line-up like no other. Creating a parallel universe in which each person could handcraft their own musical world for the day. As a newcomer to gigs, this festival was a masterful introduction. The diverse array of genres, electrifying performances, and salt–of-the-earth artists. The Mic’s Daniela Roux  reports. Pretty Windows, The Angel Microbrewery: My committee and I took a leisurely walk to The Angel Microbrewery, desperate to escape the light...

Emily Sanders, a Nottingham-local, is acclaimed for her vulnerability and distinct voice. She is an artist with an ability to converge grunge, R&B, and pop. With two incredible singles out now, and more certain to come, Emily Sanders is a local artist to focus on. The Mic’s Daniela Roux  reports.   Emily and I chatted initially, exchanging niceties and introducing ourselves. As I knew we were both music lovers, I asked her what I would ask a friend... Q: What music have you been listening to...