So, Robin, thanks for speaking to us. Wild is pretty much entrenched in the Nottingham scene. How long has it actually been around for and how did it all start? WILD opened its doors for the first time on the 16th April 1983, twentyeight and a half years ago. Since then we have had branches [ Read More ]
Released back in 2010, Wild Nothing’s Gemini was one of my favourite albums of the year, and one that was overlooked by many. Yet amongst the weird but sizeable Mancunian student crowd, Wild Nothing were uncharacteristically subdued at the Manchester Deaf Institute. Opening with ‘Our Composition Book’, a surprising choice, Jack Tatum’s band played a [ Read More ]
With their new release R O M A N C E recorded and soon to be released, Tubelord are back in the swing of performing their melodic alt. pop anthems. John Bell caught up singer Joseph to talk about poetry, totem poles and cloud atlases; and the new album of course. The MIC: So [ Read More ]
Who are Guts and Glory? Guts&Glory are an art and design duo, existing as an arts and lifestyle brand, defining this crazy world with crisp designs and raw colour – because, like those who wear our tees – we’ve got the guts to get the glory! Influenced by global culture, fashion branding, photography, partying and [ Read More ]
Album of the issue Portamento is the second released album by The Drums. Named after a smooth transition from one tone to another, the album title cleverly parallels the way in which the band has developed not only their music but also themselves; and by doing so have been able to produce a new and [ Read More ]
Crammed onto the stage like a child’s nativity play, the eight-piece London band hit Nottingham’s Bodega Social Club with a performance that was far from amateur. This group of suave, sophisticated and talented performers, in attire fit for the ‘smoky jazz club’ scene, played a set chosen by the dedicated fans. Vocalist Paul Van Oestren [ Read More ]
Slow Club made a long awaited appearance in Nottingham this month, after the rescheduling of the May gig. Their new album, ‘Paradise’, dominated the set. Charles and Rebecca seem to have steered away from their previous more folky vibe, using interesting layered vocals and a brilliant sax solo to mix everything up. ‘Two Cousins’ and [ Read More ]
Sun, sea, and one of the most diverse line-ups ever to grace the Croatian coast. Welcome to Outlook festival. From Drum & Bass, Jungle, Dub, Dancehall, Reggae, Roots, Dubstep and Hip Hop on the 1st to the 5th of September Pula plays host to quite possibly “the best four days of bass music in the [ Read More ]
THE MIC: So, Chris Glover, the man behind Penguin Prison, thanks for taking the time to speak to us. Firstly, while i was researching you I got to have a bit of fun trying to draw your logo in order to access your site. Was that your idea and how comes it’s there? No that [ Read More ]
Hosted at the perfect venue, this charity festival brought in a mixture of dedicated fans and passing chill-seekers. With low lights and a mellow atmosphere, the local line-up were fantastic representations of Nottingham’s goldmine of musical talent. First to hit the stage was Alexa Hawksworth, drawing out melodic acoustic riffs as the undertone to her [ Read More ]
