The Mic

The University of Nottingham's
Official Music Magazine

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A handpicked selection of articles from our expanding student base

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Issue #49: Bombay Bicycle Club, Sports Team, Palace, Easy Life, beabadoobee and more

The 49th edition of Nottingham's only music-focused publication returns with an iconic interview with British indie rock legends Bombay Bicycle Club who look back to the past whilst delving into the creative mindset of their fifth record. The issue features interviews with Sports Team, Easy Life, beabadoobee and Palace whilst some thought-provoking features touch on gender equality, artificial intelligence, pay disputes and industry 'plants.' Read the new issue now!

Album Review

The 1975 - 'Notes on A Conditional Form'

In the run-up to The 1975's release of their fourth album, Notes On A Conditional Form, the hype reached a fever pitch. Here, The Mic explores whether it was worth it.

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T H I S M O N T H . . . . .

DMA's

The rumble from down under...

For our latest Big Read, The Mic's Lucy Gray caught up with DMA’s frontman Matt Mason in the midst of lockdown to gather an insight into understanding the band’s latest release The Glow, working with Stuart Price, losing fans, and their unique MTV Unplugged album.

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T H E B I G R E A D

Each month we provide an extensive up-close and personal insight into some of your favourite artists, exploring their music and motivations alongside some more unique quips

Interviews

Giving you the low-down with our favourite artists

New Releases

Giving our insight into the latest releases

Live Reviews

Reporting on the biggest shows and the intimate surprises in Nottingham and beyond

Upcoming Events

The Mic Social: Indie Wednesdays

Wed, Oct 09

The Bodega Nottingham

Oct 09, 2019, 11:00 PM

The Bodega Nottingham, 23 Pelham St, Nottingham NG1 2ED, UK

Don't Miss Out. Big Tunes. Big Drinks. Debatable Banter.

The Mic Social: Bodega Quiz

Tue, Sep 24

The Bodega Nottingham

Sep 24, 2019, 7:00 PM

The Bodega Nottingham, 23 Pelham St, Nottingham NG1 2ED, UK

Nothing beats a quiz that's exclusively putting your music knowledge to the test. Join The Mic team for an evening of fun-filled music trivia and a hearty quantity of drinks.

Freshers Magazine Launch

Mon, Sep 23

David Ross Sports Village

Sep 23, 2019, 9:00 AM

David Ross Sports Village, Beeston Ln, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK

Get hyped. The Mic 2019 Freshers Magazine is the biggest and most ambitious publication in the magazines history.

Website Launch

Thu, Aug 01

Nottingham

Aug 01, 2019, 5:00 PM

Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

The dawn of a new era for Nottingham's prime music publication.