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Food Review: Burra Khana

Fri 24 Jan 2020

We got along to Burra Khana to check out the food...

Live Music Review: Slipknot at Motorpoint Arena

Thu 23 Jan 2020

When Slipknot first emerged like a chip pan fire in 1995, they had clearly set their stall out to shock the world into submission. Fast-forward over twenty years, and their success in that mission is brazen; they are making a fiercely anticipated return to Motorpoint Arena following the release of their sixth studio album We Are Not Your Kind last year – an album which tore its way to Number One on the Billboard Album Chart…

Film Review: Live Twice, Love Once

Wed 22 Jan 2020

This emotional, award-winning Spanish drama takes a real and honest look at the importance of love...

Film Review: Just Mercy

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Michael B. Jordan fights injustice within the justice system in this compelling true story...

Book Reviews: January 2020

Mon 20 Jan 2020

We've rounded up a couple of books to get you through this massive Monday morning of month. Or not.

Film Review: Weathering With You

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Three years after the release of his modern classic Your Name, visionary anime director Makoto Shinkai returns to UK screens with another heartfelt hit…

Review: Easy Life’s Lunchtime Session and Signing at Rough Trade

Sun 19 Jan 2020

Following their newest 'Junk Food' mixtape release, the Midlands group paid a visit to Notts one lazy Sunday afternoon for a laid-back in store set, featuring some greasy garms. Bobby Twidale tells all...

Live Music Review: The Big Moon at Rough Trade

Sun 19 Jan 2020

London’s kick-ass indie rockers The Big Moon were back in Nottingham to debut their sleeker, stripped back second album Walking Like We Do at an exclusive in-store gig at Rough Trade...

What A Decade: Nusic on Why Nottingham Should Be Crowned the Music City of the Last 10 Years

Sun 19 Jan 2020

If you live in Nottingham and are passionate about that music thing, it’s fair to say this is the best decade we’ve ever had. And not just us: there’s a case that musically, Notts has had one of the best decades in the whole of the UK…

Review: Daliso Chaponda - Blah Blah Blacklist at Nottingham Playhouse

Sat 18 Jan 2020

Malawi's Got Talent: Come for the Madonna gag, stay for the awkward questions...

Film Review: 1917

Fri 17 Jan 2020

Sir Sam Mendes’ World War One epic is the most Oscar-nominated film of the year, but that means nowt without the ol’ LeftLion stamp of approval…

Music Reviews: Pete Woosh’s 52 Card Trick

Thu 16 Jan 2020

DiY collective founder Pete Whoosh started Spirit Wrestlers following a cancer diagnosis which led him to explore holistic treatment and reconnect with the healing power of music. Back in March 2019, the not-for-profit label launched The 52 Card Trick project, releasing tracks on a weekly basis for a year and donating the proceeds to chosen charities that support natural healing.

Packed with soothing sounds from known names including Hot Toddy, Brawther and Ex Friendly, alongside gems from local talent and beyond, as the project comes close to the end we look back at the breadth of releases and check out some highlights...

Art Review: International Postcard Show 2020

Thu 16 Jan 2020

Ah, postcards. Proper nostalgia stuff that.

Art Review: 2020 MU

Thu 16 Jan 2020

Our Adrian pottered down to Surface Gallery to check out another marvellous exhibition...

Review: Mimm & Onpoint Presents Maribou State

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Rachael Halaburda looks back on the major sell out event that set tongues wagging in the city...

Two Books to Check Out This January

Tue 14 Jan 2020

History comics make up this month's selection...

Film Review: Uncut Gems

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Adam Sandler shines in a rip-roaring thriller full of low odds and high stakes...

Film Review: Jojo Rabbit

Fri 10 Jan 2020

Taika Waititi’s whimsical World War II satire sends a heartwarming message about friendship and love...

Review: Abstract Orchestra plays MF Doom live

Wed 08 Jan 2020

An unmissable event for fans of the genre, the live rendition of one icon’s hip hop classics all night long was an exciting prospect. Nick Strang shares his take on it all following the mid-week winter jam...

Review: Expert Death 005 With Trim, Pinch and More

Sun 05 Jan 2020

Just five events in and Expert Death has certainly earned respect from the Notts nightlife community with its fresh take on the clubbing experience. We hear the brand will be laying low (for now), but as Charlie Alexander recalls, it didn’t bow out quietly...