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We Chat to Better Joy Ahead of their Acoustic Show at Rescue Rooms

Mon 22 Jan 2024

Following the release of their debut single Hard To Love, Manchester-based band Better Joy embark on a string of UK tour dates, making a stop at Rescue Rooms for a stripped-back acoustic show. The band are best known for their delicate interweaving of contemporary and classic alt-pop, infusing their sound with uplifting melodies and introspective lyricism. We chat to lead-vocalist and songwriter Bria Keely about Hard To Love, touring, and the upcoming Nottingham show...

We Chat to Framework Night Support Worker Jordan Francis Ahead of Beat The Streets

Mon 22 Jan 2024

Ahead of this weekend’s Beat The Streets festival - founded in 2018 by Nottingham promotors DHP in conjunction with Framework - we caught up with night support worker Jordan Francis to find out more about the challenges he faces and the role music can play in shining a light on an a spiralling issue...

Film Review: The Zone of Interest

Mon 22 Jan 2024

Jonathan Glazer's new film is a sanitised and one note depiction of the Holocaust...

An Outreach Worker in Notts

Sun 21 Jan 2024

Formed in 2001, Framework is an organisation supporting vulnerable people, with housing support, job hunting, mental health, and recovery services for drugs and alcohol. Their primary focus, though, is to try and get people off the streets, and into more permanent accommodation. LeftLion caught up with one of their street outreach workers, who explains the ins and outs of their day to day…

From Art Exhibition Launches to Beat The Streets Festival: Here's What's on in Notts 22 - 28 January 2024

Sun 21 Jan 2024

This week in Nottingham, enjoy live music in aid of a great cause at Beat The Streets, celebrate the opening of new exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary, or join the National Holocaust Museum for Holocaust Memorial Day...

Food Review: Taquero

Sat 20 Jan 2024

The long-awaited Taquero has finally opened its doors, gracing Nottingham with their mouth-watering tacos and Mexican dishes. Our Food Editor Julia Head managed to nab an invite to their launch party…

DIY Musician Ricky Jamaraz Tells Us How He Transported His Music From His Bedroom to 166 Countries

Fri 19 Jan 2024

In 2023, Ricky Jamaraz’s music was streamed from 166 different countries, 5.4 million times on Spotify. To put this into perspective, this length of time equates to 29 years, which is roughly how long it would take to walk from the Earth to the Moon three times. Ricky’s jaw fell off when he saw these figures and it’s no surprise - he’s only sixteen years old, still attends school, and makes all of his music from his very own childhood bedroom. We spoke to the DIY musician about how he went about transporting his music from his bedroom to the world…

We Chat to Nell Mescal Ahead of Her Show at the Bodega

Fri 19 Jan 2024

Narzra Ahmed chats to Irish singer-songwriter Nell Mescal about her first headline tour, which kicks off in Nottingham...

We Speak to Paul Leatham, the Man Who Handcrafts Gratitude Guardians in His Garden Studio

Thu 18 Jan 2024

Around the streets of Sherwood, something magical is happening. Hidden in the cracks of walls, nestled in bushes, and sat on park benches, these Gratitude Guardians are benevolently watching over us all and keeping you safe. We spoke to Paul Leatham, who has been handcrafting the cute critters in his garden studio for the past three years...

In Photos: Des Rocs at The Bodega

Thu 18 Jan 2024

New York native Daniel Rocco brings his solo project Des Rocs to The Bodega...

We Chat to Tiffany Jade About the Sugar Stealers Collective

Wed 17 Jan 2024

Tucked away on the top floor of Fishergate Point Studios in Nottingham, with a curious name and doing fascinating work, is Sugar Stealers - a creative group powered by four women who set out to inspire art and healing. We went over to chat with Tiffany Jade, singer-songwriter and project producer at Sugar Stealers, who shared the story of how the group came to be what it is today…

In Photos: Cappo at Rough Trade

Wed 17 Jan 2024

Local legend Cappo stopped by at Rough Trade for a one-off live performance and album signing to celebrate the long-awaited release of his new album Canon...

We Caught up With Colin Mitchell, Owner of Nottingham’s Oldest Caribbean Supermarket on His Decision to Sell the Business

Tue 16 Jan 2024

After almost five decades of selling Caribbean food in Nottingham, family business Mitchell's Supermarket on Alfreton Road is up for sale. We spoke to owner Colin Mitchell about his decision to sell Mitchell’s Supermarket, and what this will mean for the local community...

We Chat to Beans on Toast Ahead of His Show at Rescue Rooms

Tue 16 Jan 2024

Ahead of his upcoming UK tour, featuring a trip to Rescue Rooms, Jay McAllister aka. Beans on Toast chats to LeftLion via the medium of email and voice notes about his latest album The Toothpaste and the Tube, Foolhardy Folk Festival and dragons...

We Catch Up With Bloodworm Ahead of Beat the Streets

Tue 16 Jan 2024

In 2023 their first headline show in Nottingham sold out and in 2024 they will take to the Beat The Streets stage. We catch up with Bloodworm to find out what to expect from their set, what else they've got planned for the year, and when we can expect to hear some new tunes from them...

We Speak to Alfie Sharp Ahead of Beat the Streets

Tue 16 Jan 2024

With debut EP Home Truths on the way, which will be celebrated with a launch show at Peggy's Skylight, we chat all things Beat The Streets with Alfie Sharp...

Local Cultural Organisations Issue Open Letter Voicing Concern About Nottingham City Council’s Budget Cuts

Tue 16 Jan 2024

With the recent announcement of budget cuts to the cultural and social sectors in Nottingham, over 120 individuals representing at least 75 local organisations have signed an open letter voicing concern about Nottingham City Council’s Section 114 process, and the impact it will have on the Nottingham communities.

How Do the Processes of Making Music and Art Differ From One Another? We Find Out From 5 Nottingham Creatives

Mon 15 Jan 2024

Louis Cypher asks five different Nottingham creatives how the need to make money affects their art, what the differences are in their creative processes, and whether they prefer one over the other...

In Photos: Mollie Ralph + Bele + Cara Flynn at Buonissima for the NUH Arts Programme

Mon 15 Jan 2024

Mollie Ralph, Bele and Cara Flynn perform at Buonissima to raise money for the NUH Arts Programme...

From Storing Fruit and Veg to Welcoming Live Music: We Chat With JT Soar’s Head Honcho Phil Booth

Sun 14 Jan 2024

Since JT Soar stopped storing fruit and veg and started welcoming bands as a music venue almost fifteen years ago, it has maintained its DIY sentiment while growing in popularity and success. And going into the new year, the venue will be more accessible than ever, with widened entrances and doors and access ramps, among many other modifications. We chat to Phil Booth about the importance of making the space inclusive for all, how they manage to give all of the money they make from gigs straight to the bands performing, and their important place in Nottingham’s DIY music scene…

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We Chat to Better Joy Ahead of their Acoustic Show at Rescue Rooms

We Chat to Framework Night Support Worker Jordan Francis Ahead of Beat The Streets

Film Review: The Zone of Interest

An Outreach Worker in Notts

From Art Exhibition Launches to Beat The Streets Festival: Here's What's on in Notts 22 - 28 January 2024

Food Review: Taquero

DIY Musician Ricky Jamaraz Tells Us How He Transported His Music From His Bedroom to 166 Countries

We Chat to Nell Mescal Ahead of Her Show at the Bodega

We Speak to Paul Leatham, the Man Who Handcrafts Gratitude Guardians in His Garden Studio

In Photos: Des Rocs at The Bodega

We Chat to Tiffany Jade About the Sugar Stealers Collective

In Photos: Cappo at Rough Trade

We Caught up With Colin Mitchell, Owner of Nottingham’s Oldest Caribbean Supermarket on His Decision to Sell the Business

We Chat to Beans on Toast Ahead of His Show at Rescue Rooms

We Catch Up With Bloodworm Ahead of Beat the Streets

We Speak to Alfie Sharp Ahead of Beat the Streets

Local Cultural Organisations Issue Open Letter Voicing Concern About Nottingham City Council’s Budget Cuts

How Do the Processes of Making Music and Art Differ From One Another? We Find Out From 5 Nottingham Creatives

In Photos: Mollie Ralph + Bele + Cara Flynn at Buonissima for the NUH Arts Programme

From Storing Fruit and Veg to Welcoming Live Music: We Chat With JT Soar’s Head Honcho Phil Booth

Comedy, Ceilidhs, DnB, and 90s Throwbacks: Here's What's on in Notts 15 - 21 January 2024

Film Review: Poor Things

Preview: American Poets at Five Leaves Bookshop

We Chat to A9 Films’ Screenwriter and Director Alfie Rowley-Stone All About New Film ‘I Don’t Want to Share Your Love'

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