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Overall There is a Smell of Fried Onions

Cast your mind back to the 1990s – an era before mobile phones, the internet and LeftLion. Back then, a printed magazine called Overall There Is A Smell of Fried Onions was covering and nurturing Nottingham’s music, culture and events scene. Under the leadership of Paul Kilbride, it published fifty-odd issues between 1991-98, distributing them for free in venues all over the city...

Music Reviews: Pete Woosh’s 52 Card Trick

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...

Nusic New Music Podcast #218 with Vega Bay, Blle, Reflekter, Tori Sheard and More...

Art Review: International Postcard Show 2020

Ah, postcards. Proper nostalgia stuff that. 

Review: Mimm & Onpoint Presents Maribou State

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

Duke01: "You don’t bite somebody else’s lyrics."

Having been involved in rap for over thirty years, Nottingham artist  Dean Tate – aka Duke01 – knows his way around a microphone. Ahead of the Afterall This Time Reunion Party that we’re throwing for Overall magazine later this month, we spoke to him about how he got into rap, the importance of identity and the current state of the UK…

City Stylin'

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Snap Notts: Hopkinson's Art Centre

Every month we pair up a local poet and photographer and give them a location in Nottingham to create work around. This month, it's everyone's favourite surprise-packed antique shop...

6 Valentine's Day Romantic Hot Spots

Looking for somewhere romantic to take your better half this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, we've got you covered...

A Roadie in Notts: "People think I can get guestlist or signed stuff for anyone."

Our Day in the Life series looks at the trials and tribulations of people in Nottingham...

City Stylin': Tim and Jade

Every month, we take to the streets to find out a little more about your lots' lives and styles...

Nottingham in Photos

Our city, captured by some of the best local photographers abaht...

LeftLion Film Podcast #25 - Part 2: The Worst Films of 2019

In part two of the end-of-year podcast, hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto are joined by Daniel Turner to run through the worst films of 2019...

The United States of Nottingham: How Much Do You Know About the American Towns Named After Notts?

Two intrepid reporters. Five stateside locations. One giant waste of time. This is the whirlwind story of our investigation into how the name of our great city made its way across the New World. This is the United States of Notts…

December Mix Of The Month: Seasonal Hibernation from Pushkins Prefers

In this mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. To round off ‘19 Greg, of local music webzine Pushkins Prefers, weaves together a special selection designed for the period of seasonal weirdness that lies between Christmas and New Year…

LeftLion Film Podcast #25 - Part 1: The Best Films of 2019

In part one of the end-of-year podcast, hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto are joined by Daniel Turner to run through the best films of 2019...

Out of Time: Southwell’s William Williams and the First Māori Dictionary

As New Zealand prepares to remember the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s arrival in the country, we take a look back at the life of WIlliam Williams, the Nottingham Bishop and linguist who created the first Māori to English dictionary, grammar book and Bible...

Film Review: Marriage Story

Miriam Blakemore-Hoy was pretty impressed by Noah Baumbach's Netflix-exclusive drama...

A Santa in Notts: "We’d been told that we shouldn't suggest the kids should sit on our knee"

'Tis the season to be jolly! Unless, of course, you're a Victoria Centre Santa Claus...

Nusic New Music Podcast #217 with Snowy, Velvet Blush, Rudi, Blle and More...

Theatre Review: Season's Greetings at Lace Market Theatre

Written in the early 1980s by Alan Ayckbourn and set over the festive holidays, Season's Greetings captures the traditional nightmare of a busy family Christmas...

Name Sakes: Nine Notts Residents Who Share Their Names With Celebrities

All of the name, none of the fame. We delved into the lives of nine Notts' residents who share their monikers with the rich and famous...

Notes From a Mental Health Nurse: Self-Compassion

Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific mental health issue with practical, accessible advice. This month, it's self-compassion...

Snap Notts: Winter Wonderland

Our regular poet and photographer collaboration head to Winter Wonderland to get you feeling all warm and festive...

Nusic Future Session: Ella Knight

New Nottingham music from this talent...