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In conversation with Bob Mould about Sugar, politics and the power of finding your voice

Wed 15 Apr 2026

Thirty years on from their untimely split, American indie punk pioneers Sugar reunite to play an extensive UK tour with a date at Rock City on 31st May. 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the power punk trio with the super deluxe reissue of their 1992 debut album Copper Blue and the release of two new songs: House of Dead Memories and Long Live Love. We chatted with Iconic frontman Bob Mould about all things Sugar, Hüsker Dü, and the current state of political affairs in the US...

We built this city: celebrating twenty years of I'm Not From London with head promoter Will Robinson

Fri 11 Jul 2025

Man about town, creature of the night, gig aficionado, and master of mayhem Will Robinson has been keeping Nottingham’s music scene alive and kicking for twenty years with promotion company I’m Not From London. As the fifteenth Waterfront Festival draws close on Saturday 2 August at the Canalhouse, anniversary celebrations in the works and a great roster of gigs coming up, we caught up with Will to hear some highlights from two decades of gigs.

Gig review: Bob Dylan returns to Nottingham

Sat 09 Nov 2024

"Einstein, disguised as Robin Hood, with his memories in a trunkPassed this way an hour ago with his friend, a jealous monk" - Bob Dylan, Desolation Row

Gig review: Bob Vylan at Rock City

Thu 07 Nov 2024

This time last year, Bob Vylan took to the Rock City stage to preview new material off their (at-the-time) forthcoming new album, Humble As The Sun. Fast forward to now, and the grime-punk duo are once again playing the UK’s best live music venue, but this time with the album tracks now firm favourites amongst their wild fanbase. To see how they are being received first-hand, we headed along to the show to capture the chaos…

Gig Review: Bob Vylan at Rough Trade

Mon 15 Apr 2024

Having sold out Rock City in November, punk rap duo Bob Vylan returned to Rough Trade this week for a more intimate set and signing of their new album Humble as the Sun, bringing heavy guitar, catchy lyrics, and timely political messaging.

Pick Six: Will Robinson, gig promoter at Im Not From London

Fri 05 Jan 2024

Since we’re on the topic of DIY, we thought there would be no better person for our Pick Six than grassroots music aficionado Will Robinson of local record label and events promoter I’m Not From London...

Gig Review: Bob Vylan at Rock City

Sun 26 Nov 2023

Bob Vylan are a punk rap duo from London who ripped onto the music scene in 2017, and have been making waves at gigs and festivals ever since. You might not hear them on the radio much, because there’s still some music that upsets advertisers, but that doesn’t make them not one of the most important bands to form in the last decade. And when the drizzle and drain of a Monday night does not deter a gig from being utterly electric, you know it’s been a good one...

Gig Review: Bobby Lee and Huw Costin at Running Horse

Fri 24 Nov 2023

Two heavyweight artists at the same venue and on the same day was an opportunity our Bassey was not going to miss, and a chance to revisit the Running Horse music venue only added to the occasion...

Gig Review: Bob Dylan at Nottingham Arena

Tue 01 Nov 2022

The legend played Nottingham for the first timethis decade as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour...

TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett

Mon 14 Feb 2022

With its new Disney+ show The Book of Boba Fett, the Star Wars universe returns to the small screen - and with a popular ol' character to boot. But was this the smartest idea? Probably not...

Interview: Bobby. on Diving in Deep and Learning to Swim

Mon 04 Nov 2019

He might be a London lad but he’s got a lot of love for our city. We chat with Fabric resident and Pleasure Club head honcho Bobby. before The Waves bring him to Notts this November…

10 Proper Bob Films from 2016

Tue 03 Jan 2017

Our Screen Editor Harry Wilding, and proper film buff Ash Carter, have put their heads together to reveal the bobbest of the bob, the shonkiest of the shonk, the gashest of the gash...

Film Review: A Street Cat Named Bob

Mon 21 Nov 2016

The feel-good film of the century has hit cinemas everywhere.

I'm Not From London's Will Robinson Stars in No Nothings Music Video

Fri 08 Jul 2016

No, it's not a dream. Yes, that really is Will Robinson in a leotard

Will Robinson goes to the NTU Degree Show

Tue 07 Jun 2016

In a pilot for our new series of regular Vloggers, we sent I'm Not From London head honcho Will Robinson to the NTU Art and Design Degree show

Art Works: Bob Evans

Fri 06 Nov 2015

The back of a bus has never looked so good, thanks to this local artist's use of oil and watercolour

Interview: Bob Robinson

Thu 11 Dec 2014

Born in County Tyrone, Bob Robinson has called Nottingham home for the last forty-odd years. It’s here he’s created work that is equally bold, humorous and grotesque, yet has gained little recognition. Now aged 63 and living with terminal cancer, we spoke to him about the inspiration behind his art and how it feels to have a retrospective at such a poignant time.

Interview: Nicola L Robinson

Wed 05 Mar 2014

Nicola L Robinson spends her days drawing dragons, monsters, machines that don’t conform to health and safety standards, and scenes from beloved children’s stories. The Monster Machine, a book she both wrote and illustrated, was shortlisted for the Cambridge Children’s Picture Book Award. We dragged her away from claw and tooth littered desk to talk about her work.