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Genre-Hopping Aussies King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard to Descend on Rock City

Mon 22 Jul 2019

It takes quite some energy to keep up with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. The prodigious genre-hopping Aussies – five albums released in 2017 alone – lead their fans on a merry dance through a range of musical styles from something approaching jazz to something approaching thrash metal. And more in between...

Top Five Godzilla Films to Watch After King of the Monsters

Fri 07 Jun 2019

If King of the Monsters didn't quite quench your thirst for Godzilla goodness, fear not, we've got you covered for what to check out next...

Homegrown King of Bassline Darkzy Set to Storm Rock City

Fri 26 Apr 2019

Hold tight man like Darkzy, yeah? That’s the slogan of Nottingham’s homemade king of bassline, who’s returning for a headline Rock City show this May...

Game of Thrones Review: Season 8, Episode 2 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Wed 24 Apr 2019

Episode one might have been a bit of a set-up, but things are starting to get moving in episode two...

Film Review: Outlaw King

Tue 20 Nov 2018

David Mackenzie's historical epic tells the story of Robert the Bruce and his campaign to rid Scotland of English rule...

Theatre Review: King Charles III at Lace Market Theatre

Thu 15 Nov 2018

We went to check out Mike Bartlett’s King Charles III at Lace Market Theatre…

Henry Normal's Nature V Human Nature at Nottingham Lakeside Arts with Pete Ramskill and Milla Tebbs

Wed 10 Oct 2018

Chris Davis headed down to Nottingham Lakeside Arts to check out Henry Normal’s Nature V Human Nature…

Hail to the King! We Get Weird with Elvis-Centric Nirvana Cover Band Elvana

Sun 30 Sep 2018

If the last twenty-four years are anything to go by, it's unlikely that we're going to get a Nirvana reunion any time soon. Thankfully, those time-hopping grunge geeks Elvana have got us covered, blending the musical stylings of the world's first and best garage rock band, and the king of rock and roll himself. We sat down to chat with them over a steaming plate of cheeseburgers, and here's what they had to say.

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: A Hostile Time, A Hostile Place

Fri 28 Sep 2018

It's no secret: Things are a bit tense at the minute. Here's our man in Beijing James Kramer weighing in on the currently bonkers socio-political climate, the mind-numbing bureaucracy of immigration control, and the malleability of time and place in an increasingly messy and frustrating world.

Henry Normal on His New Poetry Collection and Preparing for Live Shows

Thu 27 Sep 2018

The ever delightful poet, producer and screen-writer, Henry Normal, sat down for a quick chat about his latest poetry collection, This Phantom Breath, and what to expect from his upcoming live show, Nature V Human Nature....

Film Review: King of Thieves

Thu 20 Sep 2018

Sir Michael Caine and Ray Winstone stars in the big-screen story of the Hatton Garden Heist...

Let's Make Some Mischief: Dennis, Gnasher and Horrid Henry to head this year’s Summer Reading Challenge

Fri 13 Jul 2018

Listen up, hell-raisers: The Nottinghamshire County Council have set up another summer reading challenge to get some noses in books. Our man Ian C Douglas is here to give us the low-down.

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Three Men Make a Tiger

Wed 20 Jun 2018

Our man James chats air pollution in this month’s edition of Notes from the Middle Kingdom.

Film Review: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Tue 19 Jun 2018

The second film of the re-booted franchise, and fifth film in the Jurassic Park world overall, picks up in the chaotic aftermath of Jurassic World

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Just Add Oil

Tue 22 May 2018

Here at LeftLion, we believe that the ultimate summer body should refer to anything that is capable of efficiently devouring ice cream down Skeggy Beach. However, if you're looking to whip your bod into shape, look no further than our man in Beijing James Kramer, who has a load of advice to get yourself fit and healthy in time for your jolly holidays.

Henry Normal Remembers His Nottingham

Wed 18 Apr 2018

Poet, producer, and co-writer of the nation’s favourite, The Royle Family, Nottingham-born Henry Normal is a mate of the mag and helped Nottingham to become a UNESCO City of Literature. Here, the Baby Cow Productions co-founder reminisces about the city that shaped him, and lets us know what to expect at this month’s Nottingham Poetry Festival, birthed by the man himsen...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Heated Seats, Housing & Hutongs

Fri 13 Apr 2018

Our guy James keeps us up to date with all things housing now that he's back in Notts...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Trotters of Love and Respect

Fri 23 Mar 2018

Spring is here, and with it comes celebrations of all things feminine. Our man in Beijing, the one and only James Kramer, has sent us correspondence about the importance of womanhood, equality, and International Women's Day in China.

The Sneinton Cider Company Have Lauched Their First Brew at The King Billy Pub

Mon 26 Feb 2018

The Sneinton Cider Company make tasty, fruity booze from apples sourced locally from within the area. Co-founder James ‘JD’ Atkin tells us how he set up the company along with Sam Horsburgh and Conor Lynam, and why gherkins make a surprisingly good ingredient for cider…

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: In This Our Year of Dog

Mon 19 Feb 2018

The dog days have just begun, and James Kramer, our main man in Beijing, has dropped in to wish us a happy new year. 恭喜發財, Notts!

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: A Beijinger in a Lion's Den

Tue 02 Jan 2018

Our man in Beijing is back in Notts, and he recently spent a week in the LeftLion office…

Literature Review: Henry Normal's Love, Relationships and Other Realistic Expectations at Nottingham Lakeside Arts

Wed 13 Dec 2017

We got down to Djanogly Theatre to check out the latest from our Henners...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: An Asymmetrical Blade Runner looks for temp work in Nottingham

Tue 05 Dec 2017

Finding work is tough, ain't it? Signing on at the job centre is a pain and there just aren't enough coffee shops in town to support all of us. Thankfully our wandering prodigal son James Kramer is here to give you some sure-fire tips to get yourself into the weird world of employment in Beijing.

Live Music Review: Blast Off! Festival Day One at Rough Trade

Fri 10 Nov 2017

The four day Blast Off Festival started on Thursday at Rough Trade, bringing garage-rock bands from all over the world. Our Gav went to check out Leadfoot Tea, Kings Of Hong Kong and The Hipshakes...

King of the Hill: Talking Strange Weather and Spooky Stories with Joe Hill

Fri 10 Nov 2017

A descendant of horror fiction royalty, Joe Hill is a best-selling author of novels, short stories, comic books and graphic novels. His latest book, Strange Weather, brings together four stories of strangeness and surreality that are bound to chill to the bone. With an international book-tour underway, we caught up with him ahead of his appearance at Waterstones to chat about his influences, creative process, and the book itself.

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