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We got down to Rough Trade to experience the frenzy that has made in-store sets by punk powerhouse Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes infamous...
There’s something strangely addictive about listening to podcasts. While most of them aren't glossy or scripted, that’s exactly what makes them so listenable. We’ve seen podcasts change lives (Serial Series One), spawn TV shows (Dirty John) and attempt to solve crimes that the police have long forgotten about (The Teacher’s Pet).
With many podcasts being recorded by random fans in living rooms all over the world, it all feels a bit DIY. It’s a culture that, when done well, can be incredibly fun, and seems to be having something of a resurgence of late. Don’t like the radio DJ? Change the station or, in this case, the app. It’s now possible to find a podcast on every subject, from gardening to grime. If its niche, you can guarantee there are nerds with mics discussing it.
With a decent number of podcasts coming out of Notts, and even more with strong links to the city, here’s a rundown of some of the best…
Georgina Wilding spoke to Andrew McMillan ahead of his Metronome show as a part of Nottingham Poetry Festival on Wednesday 1 May...
Elizabeth O’Riordan replays the roller-coaster of emotions felt at Luke Sital-Singh’s gig...
Crazy P’s singer might have ‘blagged’ her way into a twenty year career, but they’re about to release new album, Age of the Ego, kicking off the tour at Brickworks for a rare live performance in the band’s hometown.
Wigflex City Festival is set to be an impressive showcase of the musical talent Nottingham has spawned. One of these names is Max Cooper, an established producer who’s returning to his uni hometown this May. We quizzed Max on the Notts he knew, before he heads back to play...
Now in its fourth year, Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019 looks set to be the biggest and busiest yet, with an eclectic array of events, workshops and performances filling a jam-packed ten-day schedule between 26 April - 5 May, filling venues like Lakeside Arts Centre, New Art Exchange and Metronome. Our Poetry Editor Chris McLoughlin gives us a run down of some of the highlights...
We run down some of the must-see events from this year's Nottingham Poetry Festival...
Our Alex got down to Rescue Rooms to see what all the hype around Irish band Fontaines D.C. was all about...
For the first edition of our brand new regular feature - which explores lesser known stories from Nottingham’s history - we take a look at when, during World War II, Wollaton Hall was used as a base for the 508th Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division as they prepared for D-Day...
We got down to the Nottingham Poetry Festival preview event, at the Fox & Grapes on Friday 5 April, where Notts local scene poets, including our very own Bridie Squires and Chris McLoughlin, came together to give us a sample of what’s to come as the fest this year. The Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019 will take place from Friday 26 April to Sunday 5 May...
Last week saw ambitious indie quartet Sundara Karma in town for a Rock City double bill…
I’ma goin’ out, sick of stayin’ in, off to see The Zutons at Rock City. Go ’ed don’t be a divvy it’ll be a sound gig. And don’t swerve the support acts either soft lad.
Silent listening mixed with reverence. A collective performance between audience and performers; The Last Poets enchanted the crowd at Peggy's Skylight recently...
The classic tunage got the full orchestral treatment in this sellout show
Group Listening, the collaborative name of Stephen Black (aka Sweet Baboo) and experimental musician Paul Jones, have produced an album of ambient classics, reworked and reinterpreted for clarinet and piano. They stopped off at Metronome on their latest tour to give this Notts crowd quite a treat…
Local lads Soft Girls & Boys Club launched their EP in epic fashion at The Bodega this weekend...
Red Rum Club blew our Tina Sherwood’s socks off at their sell-out Rough Trade gig…
Singer-songwriter dodie brought smiles, tears and excitement to Rock City this week...
Taking to the Rock City, four-piece Deaf Havana further established their place in mainstream music with an impressive performance...
Blue Planet II Live in Concert offered the opportunity for viewers to see some spectacular scenes from the show accompanied by a full orchestra and choir...
A thrilling film score binge from a top orchestra
The people flocked down to The Bodega last week for Self Esteem's inaugural tour. Here's what our Emily reckoned..
We got our glad rags on and hot footed down to the Concert Hall for Manchester alt rock icons James…
Y'all know the drill. The best local music, hand picked by BBC Introducing and Confetti. This edition featured Don’t Forget Rupert, Soft Girls and Boys Club, Nactus Kunan and BRIA, down at Metronome...
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