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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...
Review: Proms Nottingham-Music of Sherwood Forest
Mon 09 Sept 2024The BBC orchestra visits Nottingham for a first for the world-famous Proms.
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...
Food Review: Raymonds, Stoney Street
Mon 09 Sept 2024Another highly anticipated new spot in Nottingham, Raymond’s, finally opened its doors in August. Our Food Co-Editor, Julia Head, took a stroll through Lace Market to check out the buzz and capture the first impressions of this vibrant addition to the local dining scene.
LeftLion's Latest Listens: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 06 Sept 2024In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands, we review new releases from Dark Bloom, ktlyle and Alex Blythe...
Gig review: A golden era of dance music with Haçienda at Wollaton Hall
Thu 05 Sept 2024Haçienda, the iconic music brand that has captivated audiences for over three decades, made history once again amid the beauty and heritage of Nottingham's Wollaton Hall. Headlined by Soul II Soul with DJs galore, and other big name acts including 808 State and Ultra Naté, the event proved to be an eye-opener...
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...
Review: Live at the Hall featuring Razorlight
Mon 02 Sept 2024Live at the Hall provided a day of fantastic live music in the beautiful setting of Nottingham's Wollaton Park. With the event headlined by Razorlight, we were also treated to guest performances from indie-rock stars Feeder and The Sherlocks, as well as local artists including Catmilk...
Gig review: Cassyette at Rough Trade
Sun 01 Sept 2024This World F**king Sucks, but Cassyette surely doesn’t. The nu-gen artist finally has a physical body of work to her name, and we headed to Rough Trade to hear some snippets live and up-close...