There's more content than you would believe. Hopefully this will make finding it a bit easier...
Gig Review: Mickey Callisto at The Chameleon
Tue 13 Feb 2024For anyone who caught Mickey Callisto at The Bodega as part of Dot-to-Dot last year, it was obvious he was destined for superstardom. The Sunderland-born, Liverpool-based synth-pop sensation commanded the stage with the voice and presence of a young Freddie Mercury, instantly standing out as an exceptional talent just waiting to be discovered. So, when it was announced he was returning to Nottingham as part of his first headline tour, we just had to go along to see if word was getting out…
Gig Review: Enter Shikari at Motorpoint Arena
Tue 13 Feb 2024Enter Shikari burst into life in the Motorpoint Arena earlier this month, for a night that combined vibrant visuals, sweaty bodies and pumping bass in the most spectacular way...
Music Reviews: February 2024
Tue 13 Feb 2024This month, we review music from Louis Croft, Molly, Alfie Wallace, Cheap Dirty Horse, Serena Jasmine, LYVIA, Charity Stow, Tom Shawcroft and Betsey B...
Gig Review: As Everything Unfolds at Rescue Rooms
Mon 12 Feb 2024As Everything Unfolds came to Nottingham to show the crowd what their headline tour is all about…
We Catch up With Murdah SRVC Ahead of Their Gig at the Angel Microbrewery
Mon 12 Feb 2024MURDAH SRVC is an audio and visual project based in Catania, Italy, mixing Manga illustrations with music. The band's singer and creator Che spoke to Boogie O. Churchill about his current UK tour - hitting the Angel Microbrewery tomorrow - his artwork, and his time in Japan…
We Chat to Katherine Priddy Ahead of Her Rough Trade Gig
Sat 10 Feb 2024Katherine Priddy is one of the most exciting names in modern folk, and the imminent launch of her second album - which has already received glowing reviews - will inevitably elevate her reputation even higher. We spoke to her ahead of her in-store live performance and album signing at Rough Trade on 20th February…
Gig Review: Bombay Bicycle Club at Rock City
Sat 10 Feb 2024Indie heroes Bombay Bicycle Clubs are without a doubt one of the country’s best festival bands. With a collection of songs that radiate warmth, positivity and a joyous collage of sounds and styles, their live performances are tailor-made for sun-kissed stages as you party in a field with your friends. The question is – can they do it on a cold, wet Tuesday night in Stok…er, Nottingham? We went along to Rock City to find out…
Gig Review: Nell Mescal at The Bodega
Mon 05 Feb 2024Upcoming singer-songwriter from Kildare, Nell Mescal graced the stage of Nottingham’s Bodega…
Gig Diary: We Visit Some of Nottingham’s Most Loved Music Venues
Sun 04 Feb 2024In Nottingham, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to live music venues. From the Motorpoint Arena with its capacity of 10,000 to smaller rooms like The Bodega and The Chameleon, we really do have it all. Our Kira O’Boyle set off on a journey, attending as many gigs as possible over a two-week period to decide once and for all which one is her ultimate favourite. Here are her gig diaries…
February’s Cover Artist Iulia Matei Tells Us More About Her Music-Themed Design
Sat 03 Feb 2024We hear more about the February issue’s cover from the talented illustrator, Iulia Matei…
Gig Review: Luke Morley at Rescue Rooms
Sat 03 Feb 2024Kevin Stanley watched Luke Morley perform his Songs from the Blue Room, alongside his band Dean Howard (Cats in Space), Sam Tanner (keyboard player on Thunder’s most recent UK tour) and drummer Dave McCluskey (The Union, The Quireboys)…
We Chat to The Deep Blue Ahead of Their Gig at the Bodega
Sat 03 Feb 2024After coming together in lockdown, The Deep Blue will be bringing their gorgeous harmony-heavy indie-folk to The Bodega this month, with support from local artists Express Office Portico and Jemma Johnson. We caught up with them ahead of the show...
Gig Review: Bloodworm at Jamcafe
Fri 02 Feb 2024Local post-punk trio Bloodworm round out the January blues with a sold-out Jamcafé show...
Locating Lawrence: February 1924
Fri 02 Feb 2024Yes, travelling the world is fun. But if you want to be happy, do a bit of housework…
Gig Review: To Kill A King at Rescue Rooms
Thu 01 Feb 2024It was a bitterly cold evening but nothing was gonna stop the folks of Nottingham from attending this show at Rescue Rooms...
Gig Review: Haiku Hands at Rock City Beta
Tue 30 Jan 2024The last time Australian electro-pop trio Haiku Hands played in Nottingham, they stole the show at Dot-to-Dot Festival back in 2018, thanks to their infectious, unmatched energy. Now back performing in our city six years later and with their new aptly-titled album Pleasure Beast in tow, we went along to check out their current live show...
Gig Review: Neck Deep at Rough Trade
Mon 29 Jan 2024On the release day of their fifth, self-titled album, Neck Deep celebrated its launch at Nottingham’s Rough Trade…
From Light Night to Comedy in the Caves, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 29 January - 4 February
Sun 28 Jan 2024As February arrives, check out what you can do in Notts this week...
Gig Review: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal at The Bodega
Fri 26 Jan 2024Commonly heralded as the father of the emo rap genre as a result of founding GothBoiClique, Wicca Phase Springs Eternal is the creative persona of Scranton singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Adam McIlwee, who brings his deep 808’s and moody synthesizers to Nottingham’s Bodega…
Gig Review: Fabio & Grooverider at Rock City
Thu 25 Jan 2024It sounds a little bit crazy: combining drum and bass with a live orchestra; putting that show on in rock venues around the country; inviting multiple MCs and DJs to an already crowded stage… but perhaps the best ideas are...
Gig Review: Spanish Love Songs at Rescue Rooms
Mon 22 Jan 2024Spanish Love Songs are a band with some serious momentum on their side, so we went to see first-hand how they’ve gone from opening act to cult heroes in less than six months…
Gig Review: Bury Tomorrow at Rock City
Mon 22 Jan 2024Bury Tomorrow took to Rock City for a headline gig which transformed the entire venue into a momentous mosh pit…
Gig Review: SPRINTS at Rough Trade
Wed 10 Jan 2024Alycia McNamara reviews SPRINTS' first ever tour for their brand new album Letter to Self...