Site search

Live Music Review: Hot Chip at Rock City

Hot Chip put a smile on our face and springs in our knees as they took their latest album tour to the city

Phlexx Records: "Music and creativity should be used to enrich the community; that's what they're there for."

Since 2013, Trekkah Benjamin has been at the helm of Notts music label Phlexx Records. A&R Manager Maddy Chamberlain and Marketing and PR Coordinator Cate Grundy complete the Phlexx family, joining Recording Director Trekkah in 2017. Between them, they’ve got the industry nailed – but they aren’t stopping yet. We grabbed the trio for a chat ahead of our joint stage stint at the Hockley Hustle...

Sir Trevor Nunn and Kenny Wax are Putting on a Musical in Nottingham

One of them is the multi-award-winning producer of The Play that Goes Wrong, Top Hat and Six. The other is one of the most legendary figures in the history of theatre, winning numerous Tony and Olivier Awards, directing the likes of Cats, Starlight Express and Les Misèrables, and being named by The Telegraph as one of the most influential people in British Theatre. Together, Kenny Wax and Sir Trevor Nunn are launching Identical, a brand-new musical premiering as part of the new season at Nottingham Playhouse… 

Live Music Review: Melt Yourself Down at Metronome

There ain't no better venue than Metronome for a Friday night encounter with purveyors of avant-garde funk jazz, Melt Yourself Down...

10 Halloween Themed Events For Music Lovers In Notts

Whether you’re into thrash metal or disco cuts, there’s an opportunity for music fans of all genres to get monster mashed this year. Here are our top picks… 

Interview: Hot Chip Know A Lot About Notts

We chat with the British musical gems before they return to Rock City this October...

October Mix of the Month: DJ Synic’s Autumn Remedy

In this new mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. As we enter autumn, DJ Synic's selection gives us a reason to smile...

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Stick these lot in yer ears...

Live Music Photos: Circle of Light Album Launch

The Circle of Light project pulled off the mammoth task of recording an entire album in just three weeks. Browse our pics from the launch show at Metronome, which took place on World Mental Health Day.

Left Brian: Hang on, Here's Another Five Reasons...

As if he'd do a top five without mentioning the Carabao Cup?! Truth is, once we got Gareth Watts talking about Forest's key highlights this season, we couldn't shut him up - so her are another five.  

Left Brian: Five Key Moments in Nottingham Forest’s Season So Far …

Our lad Gareth Watts gives us the low down on the season so far.

Live Music Review: Reflekter at The Bodega

Local indie grunge quartet Reflekter brought foot-tapping solos aplenty to the intimate stage of The Bodega as they showed off their new single earlier this month…

Live Music Photos: Acoustickle Jazz 'n' Grhyme

Take in some of that Acoustickle magic from its recent show at Peggy's Skylight 

Metronome Is Celebrating Its First Birthday

Since opening its doors, Metronome has provided Nottingham with one of the most innovative and exciting live venues, delivering a visual experience few in the city can rival. To celebrate their first birthday, we take a look back at an eclectic year of highlights, ranging from theatre and poetry, to DJ sets and ensembles…  

Live Music Review: King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard at Rock City

Aussie psych lords King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard spread fun and sweat by the bucket-load as they kicked off their European tour at Rock City last night…

LGBTQ+ Notts: What's Kicking Off in October?

Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events this month...

NottsShop: October 2019, Student Special

We're back from our summer sojourn to greet in the new term! (OK, so it's been a while since I personally needed new school shoes and the entire contents of WH Smith, but you know what I mean). So whether you're a new student, a returning one or simply a graduate from the university of life, this month's student special has got you covered...

Singer-Songwriter Duo Megatrain on Their Writing Process, Music Videos and the Possibility of an Album

Our city’s music scene is ablaze with talent right now. One act rising through the ranks with particular pizazz is Megatrain, the project of singer songwriters Tiger and Felix M-B. Since 2018 they have been weaving a golden web of distinctive single releases, intriguing music videos and captivating live performances, with their offbeat view of the world at the project’s core. We sat down with the duo to get under the skin of their charming, slightly surreal world…

Audiobahn Kick Starts Bar Eleven Residency This October

Learn more about why the DIY night is proud to call the much-loved bar its new home...

Live Music Review: Vega Bay at The Bodega

Local legends Vega Bay made a triumphant return to The Bodega earlier this month...

Live Music Review: FUR at The Bodega

Brighton-based FUR brought their retro brand of indie rock for lonely hearts to The Bodega’s intimate stage for their debut Nottingham gig last week....

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Live Music Review: Steve Gunn at The Bodega

We couldn't believe our luck when we heard that revered singer-songwriter and actual guitar hero Steve Gunn was gonna be in town this summer. Here's what went down at his show at The Bodega last night...

Wilted Flower: A Local Musician and Poet You Need to Know

Talented local musician Wilted Flower releases her debut album Grow in the Dark this September. We caught up with her ahead of the big release…

Live Music Photos: Michale Graves at Rescue Rooms

We headed down to Rescue Rooms to check out former Misfits frontman Michale Graves...