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Film Review: The Old man Movie: Lactopalypse

We take a look at Estonia's latest offering of high octane stop motion comedy...

Left Magpie: June 2023

After something of a hiatus, LeftLion's monthly Notts County FC column is back with reflections on that win at Wembley, being back in the football league, signing David McGoldrick, losing Ruben Rodrigues and... erm Josh Wink.

Interview: Midsynth

There's something new in the Midlands Electronic Music scene and it's happening right here in Nottingham...

Gig Review: Circa Waves at Rock City

Benedict Watson saw feel-good indie band Circa Waves make their mark on Nottingham's Rock City...

Gig Review: The Royston Club at Rough Trade

Maddie Dinnage took a trip to Rough Trade to see The Royston Club take to the stage...

Why Are Podcasts So Popular? We Dive Into the Global Sensation

People love podcasts. Okay, maybe not all people - but with over 464 million worldwide podcast listeners, it’s pretty fair to say that they’re popular. Plus, Nottingham has a wealth of podcast creators, ranging from gossip in The Girls Bathroom to historical tours through We Share These Streets. That’s why we decided to dive into the world of this ever-growing form and create a podcast edition of our magazine - starting with the most important question, why are they so beloved?

Notts Filmmakers Michael and Rafe Bird Discuss Genre-Bending Short Spooky Bastard

We chat to the brothers about their fantastic, subversive film...

From a gig in a Victorian courtroom to Nottingham Refugee Week - Here's what’s on in Nottingham this week

Here's our recommendations of what to see and where to go over the next seven days...

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: MEGS

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Next up is MEGS...

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: Tom Shawcroft

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Meet Tom Shawcroft...

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: Louie Walsh

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're going to be catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Next up is Louie Walsh...

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: Parisa East

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're going to be catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Meet Parisa East...

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: KJ.i

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're going to be catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Here's our interview with KJ.i...

We Chat About the 5-9 Albums of the Month Podcast with Its Nottingham Co-Host Karl Blakesley

With co-hosts located all over the country and beyond, the 5-9 Albums of the Month podcast is a go-to for discovering new music. We chat to Nottingham-based co-host Karl Blakesley to find out more about how the podcast came to be…

NTU Graduate Christian Hewgill Talks All About His Chart-Topping Formula 1 Podcast, The Fast and the Curious

Our Daniela Loffreda sits down with Formula 1 journalist and Nottingham Trent University graduate Christian Hewgill to chat about his chart-topping motorsports podcast, The Fast and the Curious, working with Greg James, and studying in our fair city…

We Visit Gasleak Mountain, Nottingham’s Newest Inclusive Art Space

A brand new art gallery called Gasleak Mountain has just opened in Nottingham - we sit down with its founders to learn all about this exciting, inclusive space...

Theatre Review: Annie at Theatre Royal Nottingham

Gig Review: Gengahr at Rough Trade

Following the release of their new album Red Sun Titans, Gengahr embark on a record store tour, stopping off at Nottingham's Rough Trade...

A Podcast Producer in Notts

Most of us have listened to a podcast or two (thousand) at this point, but how are they put together? We find out from a behind-the-scenes expert…

We Catch Up With Matt Davies-Adams, Notts-Based Host of the Straight Outta Cobham Podcast

The path from Nottingham to Chelsea is hardly a well-trodden one - yet that’s exactly the route that Matt Davies-Adams, commentator for Chelsea TV and host of the Straight Outta Cobham podcast, has taken. We hear from the Forest fan about what it’s like covering the modern form of the beautiful game, especially with a focus on a team that’s not your own… 

From Neil Warnock to Nottingham Craft Beer Festival, Here's What’s on in Nottingham This Week

Our recommendations of what to see, do, buy and drink over the next seven days in Nottingham...

Festival Preview: Radfest 2023

Radfest is a musical festival taking place in Radcliffe on Trent on Saturday, June 17. From a main stage lineup packed with promising up-and-coming bands, to the Teen Tent and inflatables, there's something for the whole family. So, if you find yourself in Radcliffe on Trent this weekend, here are the bands you should check out...

Gig Review: Chvrches at Rock City

After supporting Coldplay in Brazil and kicking off their own headline UK tour, Chvrches stopped off at Rock City where they received a typically enthusiastic Nottingham welcome...

Meet The FSN 2023 Finalists: Penny Moon

Ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham showcase on 2 July, we're going to be catching up with each finalist to find out more about them. Here’s Penny Moon...

Interview: The Stranglers On Their Upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour

Ahead of their 50th anniversary tour which will come to the Royal Concert Hall next March, Benedict Watson spoke to JJ from The Stranglers...