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12 Christmas Parties in Nottingham That Aren't Naff

Leave the mince pies at home and get yoursen out for a proper good time...

Live Music Review: John Wilson Orchestra - At The Movies

Classic Hollywood scores from a superstar orchestra

Live Music Review: The Burning Hell at The Maze

We got down to The Maze to check out The Burning Hell…

Live Music Review: Henge at The Bodega

Flashing lights, the ground vibrating beneath your feet and cosmic mutated frequencies. That’s what the night had in store for the humans of Nottingham as alien rock-rave band took over The Bodega…

Live Music Review: Pitchshifter at Rock City

Celebrating twenty years since the release of their seminal album www.pitchshifter.com, the almighty Pitchshifter reunited to play their first shows in over a decade. The six-date tour saw the band supported by an all-Notts lineup, with post-hardcore band The Blueprint and alt-metallers Earthtone9 warming the crowd up nicely, all culminating with an intimate show in the Mecca that is Rock City...

Live Music Review: Reckless Yes present Chorusgirl, Mammoth Penguins and Fightmilk at Rough Trade

If you haven’t heard of Reckless Yes before, listen up: they’re a Derbyshire-based record label and promoter, with a habit of unearthing and supporting top-notch bands. So when we got wind of their triple bill takeover at Rough Trade, we couldn’t resist heading down.

Live Music Review: The Decemberists at Rock City

Bearded men, giant inflatable whales and accordion solos are just some of the highlights from US Indie-rockers The Decemberists gig at Rock City. As it's been over a decade since they last performed in Notts, we thought we'd pop over to see how they fared...

Nottingham Forest FC and Framework Housing Association Have Formed a Charity Partnership

The leaves have started to fall from the trees, and while it might be a beautiful sight, it’s a sign of the inevitable impending added pressures that come with being vulnerable and homeless in winter. In a move that could help to power services, Nottingham Forest FC and Framework Housing Association have been making moves to form the first official charity partnership of the football club...

Live Music Review: Anchorsong at Metronome

We just can’t stay away from Metronome at the moment. The expansive stage, killer lighting and smell of fresh paint have got us hooked, so we headed down for another eclectic evening of tunes. This time, from ordinarily-solo MPC monster, Anchorsong…

Live Music Review: I Am Lono at Rough Trade Nottingham

We got down to Rough Trade Nottingham to check out the audible wares of local favourite I Am Lono...

Live Review: Bill Ryder-Jones at Rough Trade

Bill Ryder-Jones pops up at Rough Trade to celebrate the release of his new album Yawn with an intimate set.

Live Music Review: Acid Mothers Temple and Shiftwork at Metronome

Our Mike and Becky got down to Metronome to check out Acid Mothers Temple and Shiftwork...

Peggy's Skylight Brings Jazz Vibes and Persian Cuisine to Hockley

Their menu is dead fancy... 

Live Music Review: Nactus Kunan at The Bodega

Nactus Kunan have been making waves in the local scene, and on Friday night they launched their latest single, Grievous Bodily Calm with their biggest show yet. The gang were joined at The Bodega by fellow Notts bands Megatrain and Shiftwork, treating the audience to a melting pot of a gig by covering a broad range of styles and sounds...

Live Music Review: International Teachers of Pop at Metronome

Sheffield’s freshest musical project – International Teachers of Pop – took to Nottingham’s brand-new 350-capacity venue, Metronome, to educate their captivated students at their debut Nottingham gig...

The Secret Basement Party (with Zines) Lives on in Notts with Wild Brunch

Our Eileen got down to rave with the city's secret party-goers at Wild Brunch...

Nusic Podcast #190 with Emily Makis, Super Furniture, Tilly Greentree, Jah Digga and more...

Live Music Review: Rafiki Jazz at New Art Exchange

We got down to New Art Exchange to check out the amazing Rafiki Jazz...

LeftLion Film Podcast #9 Part 2 - Mayhem Festival with Penny Reeve & Ali Emm

In part two of the one year anniversary episode of the LeftLion Film Podcast, Ashley Carter is joined by Penny Reeve and Ali Emm to discuss the final two days of the 2018 Mayhem Film Festival.

What's Going Down at Hockley Hustle This Year?

Hockley Hustle is back on Sunday 28 October, celebrating its twelfth year, and it's bigger and better than ever. We give you the lowdown on the festival that features over 300 acts across thirty stages...

LeftLion Film Podcast #9 Part 1 - Mayhem Festival with Penny Reeve

Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto celebrate the one year anniversary of the LeftLion Film Podcast with a special two part episode recorded during the Mayhem Film Festival.  For part one, they're joined by Penny Reeve to discuss the first two days, including their thoughts on Nicolas Cage's Mandy. 

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Two: Aliens Over Clifton

The truth is out there, freaks and geeks! In today's thrilling episode, the gang turn their eyes to the skies in search of flying saucers and little green men. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.

Women in Music: London In Stereo Editor Jess Partridge Talks Gender Equality in the Industry

From establishing her own music magazine to managing an international PRS Foundation initiative, Jess Partridge has forged a successful and multi-faceted career in the music industry, and is a firm believer in going your own way. This evening she will be part of the panel at DHP’s Women in Music event at Rescue Rooms, the second in a series of events in Nottingham aiming to unpick gender imbalance in the music industry...

Live Music Review: The Sonics at MFN

The new documentary about The Sonics, Boom, was just released and the band have been touring in support. We popped along to MFN to see Tacoma’s finest

The Lives and Deaths at Newstead Abbey

The phrase is more burned out than the promiscuous Lord Byron’s pants, but Newstead Abbey is a “hidden gem”. Ten miles north of Nottingham and with over 800 years worth of history, this extraordinary estate may put a spell on you. With acres of romantic gardens and architecture to delight your inner goth, Newstead attracts many visitors; outside of Byron’s escapades, its monastic origins and centuries of spooky goings-on have fascinated many. From artefacts to ghost-story evenings, Byron is just the beginning of what this mysterious place has to offer. Buckle up for a history lesson that’s stranger than fiction...