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Duke01: "You don’t bite somebody else’s lyrics."
Mon 13 Jan 2020Having been involved in rap for over thirty years, Nottingham artist Dean Tate – aka Duke01 – knows his way around a microphone. Ahead of the Afterall This Time Reunion Party that we’re throwing for Overall magazine later this month, we spoke to him about how he got into rap, the importance of identity and the current state of the UK…
Film Review: Uncut Gems
Mon 13 Jan 2020Adam Sandler shines in a rip-roaring thriller full of low odds and high stakes...
7 Music Communities for Women and Non-binary People in Notts
Sat 11 Jan 2020Back in ‘66, James Brown might have crooned that “this is a man’s world”, but these days we know that’s nowhere near the truth. When it comes to music there’s no doubt there’s a thirst for inclusive, safe spaces for those who don’t identify as a fella, and Notts absolutely has plenty to add to that conversation.
We’ve rounded up a snapshot of some of the best community groups for music-loving females or non-binary folk who’d love to get involved.
Snap Notts: Hopkinson's Art Centre
Sat 11 Jan 2020Every month we pair up a local poet and photographer and give them a location in Nottingham to create work around. This month, it's everyone's favourite surprise-packed antique shop...
6 of the Best Vegan Breakfasts in Nottingham
Sat 11 Jan 2020Six of the tastiest plant-based breakfasts to get your day off to the best start...
6 Valentine's Day Romantic Hot Spots
Sat 11 Jan 2020Looking for somewhere romantic to take your better half this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, we've got you covered...
Film Review: Jojo Rabbit
Fri 10 Jan 2020Taika Waititi’s whimsical World War II satire sends a heartwarming message about friendship and love...
A Roadie in Notts: "People think I can get guestlist or signed stuff for anyone."
Thu 09 Jan 2020Our Day in the Life series looks at the trials and tribulations of people in Nottingham...
Review: Abstract Orchestra plays MF Doom live
Wed 08 Jan 2020An unmissable event for fans of the genre, the live rendition of one icon’s hip hop classics all night long was an exciting prospect. Nick Strang shares his take on it all following the mid-week winter jam...
City Stylin': Tim and Jade
Wed 08 Jan 2020Every month, we take to the streets to find out a little more about your lots' lives and styles...
A History of Rock City
Mon 06 Jan 2020If you were a young person growing up in Nottingham in the last forty years, it’s almost a given that you would have spent a staggering amount of time inside the legendary walls of Rock City. Whether that was rocking out to the Ramones, taking to the stage as part of their street-dance crew or cutting shapes on the nightclub floor, the venue has seen thousands of faces over their time. It’s no surprise it’s still thriving as they gear up to celebrate their 40th birthday...
Object Walk: A Matchstick Violin Created by Prisoners
Mon 06 Jan 2020We’ve teamed up with the National Justice Museum to put objects from the past into the hands of people of the present. This month, we took a matchstick violin created by prisoners to Adam Wood, Senior Promotions Manager at Rock City...
Review: Expert Death 005 With Trim, Pinch and More
Sun 05 Jan 2020Just five events in and Expert Death has certainly earned respect from the Notts nightlife community with its fresh take on the clubbing experience. We hear the brand will be laying low (for now), but as Charlie Alexander recalls, it didn’t bow out quietly...
Under Cover Artist #121: Mina Berntsen
Sun 05 Jan 2020We delve into the artistic process of Mina Bernsten, the creative brains behind our cover which celebrates Nottingham’s music scene...
LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 5: Jim McRae on the Managerial Change at Mansfield
Fri 03 Jan 2020Colin and Gareth are joined on the line by Jim McRae to discuss the managerial change at Mansfield. Largely positive festive results at both Forest and Notts PLUS why ‘The Snowman’ is to blame...
Nottingham in Photos
Thu 02 Jan 2020Our city, captured by some of the best local photographers abaht...
LeftLion Magazine #121
Wed 01 Jan 2020The Music Special. Featuring JT Soar, Duke101, A History of Rock City, Nusic on Nottingham's best music decade, Silent Orchestra, Overall There is a Smell of Fried Onions, and more...
A Goodbye From Our Outgoing Arts Editor…
Tue 31 Dec 2019Our wonderful Art Editor is hanging up her easel and beret, after two years of doing a marvelous job…
Film Review: Little Women
Mon 30 Dec 2019One half of our new Screen editor team, George White, headed down to Broadway Cinema to check out a very late potential entry for best film of 2019...
LeftLion Film Podcast #25 - Part 2: The Worst Films of 2019
Mon 30 Dec 2019In part two of the end-of-year podcast, hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto are joined by Daniel Turner to run through the worst films of 2019...