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LeftLion's Latest Listens #3: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 30 Aug 2024

In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands, we review new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Cappo, Pink Cliffs and River Drive...

Gig review: Gustaf at The Bodega

Fri 30 Aug 2024

Nottingham got a small taste of the NYC art-rock scene as Gustaf dropped in to The Bodega, bringing a whirl of innovation, fun and quirky percussion (look out for the rubber chicken)...

Review: Foolhardy Folk Festival 2024

Thu 29 Aug 2024

Curated with care by Beans on Toast, this year's Foolhardy Folk Festival at the Arboretum once again provided great music, good vibes and trees galore...

Theatre Review: Grease The Musical

Thu 29 Aug 2024

Iconic 1950s musical action...

Music Reviews: August 2024

Tue 27 Aug 2024

August music reviews: Luna and the Lime Slices, The Blooms, KAP, Soul Infinity Orchestra, Ardency and GIRLBAND!

Food review: Cafe Roya vegetarian restaurant beeston

Sat 24 Aug 2024

On a beautiful summer’s day in July we took a jaunt to Beeston to visit vegetarian restaurant Cafe Roya, which brought fresh, healthy holiday vibes and warm service.

Gig review: KAP at Saltbox Presents

Sat 24 Aug 2024

To celebrate the release of her Still The Girl EP, Notts sensation KAP took to the mic as guest host / artist-in-residence for one night only at Saltbox, supported by a diverse array of local talent…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #2: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 23 Aug 2024

LeftLion's Latest Listens is our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This week, LeftLion listens to new releases from Purple Suns, Modern Coven, Sunflower Thieves, Bram Bancroft and Lace Thief...

Theatre Review: Veronica's Room

Thu 22 Aug 2024

A taut psychological thriller with a dark twist...

Gig review: Hamish Hawk at Rough Trade

Wed 21 Aug 2024

Hamish Hawk’s latest album A Firmer Hand is here, and to celebrate, the Scottish singer-songwriter brought his witty lyricism and enchanting vocal performance to Nottingham’s Rough Trade for a good old-fashioned in-store gig...

Gig review: ACHB at JT Soar

Wed 21 Aug 2024

Choosing a space at the fabulous JT Soar venue, Notts locals ACHB hosted a fun-packed, eclectic line-up of local acts. LeftLion contributors Gemma and Natalie experienced an entertaining evening, with a few surprises, too...

Festival review: Gloworm 2024

Mon 19 Aug 2024

Our youngest reviewer at 20 months old, Silvia, has had a total blast at Gloworm Festival 2024 and we are here to give you lovely Notts folk a rundown of the day…

Gig Review: The Xcerts at The Bodega

Sun 18 Aug 2024

Five years since their last visit to The Bodega, Scottish alt-rock trio The Xcerts returned this past week to that wonderful loft on Pelham Street. Armed with a new album in the form of 2023’s Learning How To Live and Let Go as well as celebrating the 10-year anniversary of There Is Only You, this was one show we couldn’t miss…

Gig review: Hurray For The Riff Raff at Metronome

Sun 18 Aug 2024

For well over 15 years, NY-based singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra has been enchanting fans the world over under the guise of Hurray For The Riff Raff. Making a rare pit stop on their mammoth world tour to the intimate surroundings of Metronome, we decided to don our best cowboy hats and head along…

Food review: Alora Tapas Mapperley

Sun 18 Aug 2024

Our trusty food editor Julia Head took a jaunt just ten minutes out of the city centre to Mapperley Top’s new tapas restaurant Alora, where the food, service and vibe all scored a perfect ten.

Gig review: Fat Freddy's Drop at Rock City

Sun 18 Aug 2024

New Zealand seven-piece Fat Freddy's Drop are renowned for their live energy and eclectic style. When they made a visit to Rock City recently, who better to send down to see them than super-fan LeftLion staffer Adam Pickering. He had no regrets...

Gig review: Rockabilly Americana Show at Binks Yard

Sun 18 Aug 2024

The Binks Yard outdoor terrace was recently transformed into an Americana extravaganza, coming alive with all things Rockabilly, including four of the UK's top bands of the genre, along with dancing, costumes and vintage American cars. Andrew McCartney was there...

LeftLion's Latest Listens: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Kicking off a new regular New Music review series, LeftLion's Latest Listens is our picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This week, LeftLion listens to new releases from Hollow Stone, Ben Blackadder, Molly Hindley and LYVIA.

Theatre Review: The Trials

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Sharon Stevens went to The Trials at the Nottingham Playhouse...

Theatre Review: Fatal Encounter

Wed 14 Aug 2024

Just one more question... it's classic whodunnit time at the Theatre Royal.

Festival Review: Y Not 2024

Sun 11 Aug 2024

It’s the Midlands’ biggest indie extravaganza – Y Not Festival. Taking place a mere 35 miles from Nottingham, this year’s line-up boasted some of the best bands in the land, but also an abundance of the very best up-and-coming local talent too. With a big Notts representation on the bill, the LeftLion Music team went along to report on how their sets went down in the sun-sprinkled Pikehall fields, along with a couple of other highlights from across the weekend.

Food review: affordable fine dining at Cleaver and Wake Nottingham

Sun 11 Aug 2024

A new fixed evening menu has launched at Cleaver & Wake, offering you a taste of fine dining at a more affordable price. The canalside restaurant also welcomes guests to its new champagne terrace, just in time to enjoy the lighter summer evenings.

Gig review: Sundara Karma at Rescue Rooms

Wed 07 Aug 2024

When indie-rockers Sundara Karma played Rescue Rooms last Friday, it fell to the Rescue Rooms crowd to provide the atmosphere and energy, with the band looking like they’d rather be back at their humble beginnings than on the stage. LeftLion discovered some redeeming moments...

Gig review: Love with Johnny Echols at Rescue Rooms

Tue 06 Aug 2024

Cited as a major influence on rock luminaries including Led Zeppelin, The Doors, REM and Primal Scream, Love just might be the most important band you’ve never heard of. LeftLion stopped by Rescue Rooms for a night of psychedelic wonder, and much more besides. Support came from Midnight Rodeo and Bye & Bye...

Gig review: Rumkicks at Ye Olde Salutation Inn

Mon 05 Aug 2024

Coming to the end of a gruelling 30-date European tour, South Korean Punk trio Rumkicks landed in Nottingham. We dropped in to The Sal to catch the action...

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