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In photos: Boston Manor at Rock City, with Trophy Eyes and Split Chain
Fri 20 Sept 2024Riding high on the wave of fifth album Sundiver, Boston Manor arrived at Rock City to play a blistering set. Support from Ozzie punk rockers Trophy Eyes and genre-blenders Split Chain made the night one to remember...
Preview: Our next three 'LeftLion Live At The Library' events: Shane Meadows, Natalie Duncan and Chanel Cresswell
Wed 18 Sept 2024We've now confirmed our final three guests for our 2024 'LeftLion at the Library' events. These take place on the first Friday of each month at Nottingham Central Library thanks to funding from the Arts Council England...
Gig review: Nilüfer Yanya at Rough Trade
Tue 17 Sept 2024Currently amid a creative purple patch, British singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya has just released her much-anticipated third studio album, My Method Actor, garnering her further critical acclaim. Ahead of her performance at Rescue Rooms in December, Nilüfer made an additional stop in Nottingham as part of her in-store promotional tour for the new record…
Get to know us: writer and activist A.M. Dassu on her upcoming panel, Writing while Muslim
Sat 14 Sept 2024Award-winning Midlands writer and activist A.M. Dassu is heading to Nottingham to present her panel, Writing while Muslim, at Nottingham Central Library. We got the scoop behind her inspiring journey…
Gig review: American Football at Rock City
Fri 13 Sept 202425 years ago, four friends from Champaign, Illinois formed a band, made a record together and then headed off to college - not once thinking of the potential impact of their music. Little did they know that album would go on to become a seminal masterpiece, one that would inspire a whole genre, as well as a new generation of artists and legions of fans all around the globe. Now travelling the world in 2024 celebrating that album’s quarter century, American Football stopped by Rock City to play their iconic LP1 in full…
Gig review: Molly Payton at The Bodega
Wed 11 Sept 2024Molly Payton has taken back the driver’s seat after a tumultuous period in her career: finding herself completely independent for the first time, navigating the limbo of being between managers and labels, and emerging more determined than ever. Following the release of her debut album YOYOTTA, she is revelling in how fun making music can be, while performing her new songs around the UK with her full band. We were lucky enough to catch her performance at The Bodega in Nottingham, alongside daydream indie-pop artist tinyumbrellas...
Gig review: The Hoplites and friends at Metronome
Mon 09 Sept 2024Brand-new Nottingham ska group The Hoplites have already impressed listeners with their blend of original tunes and stomping rhythms, and as they took to the stage for the first time at Metronome, they proved that their live sound is also something very special...
Gig review: Melt-Banana with Arch Femmesis at Rescue Rooms
Tue 03 Sept 2024Japanese noise rock band Melt-Banana are known for speed, energy and experimentation. Dropping in for a whirlwind gig as part of hurricane of a world tour, they subjected Rescue Rooms to a dose of that legendary power...
Gig review: Lime Cordiale at Rescue Rooms
Tue 03 Sept 2024Adding a splash or two of Lime Cordiale to your playlist is guaranteed to make your day a little sweeter! One of Australia’s biggest and busiest bands performed to a sold-out Nottingham Rescue Rooms crowd, and we couldn’t wait to have a taste...