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    The Foundations Of Decay: Have Old Bands Really Still Got It, Or Are They Falling Apart?
    Jake Longhurst
    • 14 minutes ago
    • 4 min

    The Foundations Of Decay: Have Old Bands Really Still Got It, Or Are They Falling Apart?

    As My Chemical Romance play their first UK dates in over a decade, and release their first new music in eight years, there has never been...
    Tour Diary: Life On Tour With 5 Seconds Of Summer
    Cat Jordan
    • May 3
    • 8 min

    Tour Diary: Life On Tour With 5 Seconds Of Summer

    From Rotterdam to Brussels to Hamburg, Cat Jordan has lived out every music fan's dream: she followed her favourite band on tour around...
    A Ten Song Introduction To Metalcore Music
    Jake Longhurst
    • Apr 22
    • 5 min

    A Ten Song Introduction To Metalcore Music

    Jake Longhurst lists his top ten metalcore songs for The Mic's A Ten Song Introduction To... feature series. Metalcore as a genre has had...
    Classics Revisited: The Clash - 'Sandinista!'
    Hal Hewlett
    • Apr 17
    • 6 min

    Classics Revisited: The Clash - 'Sandinista!'

    Hal Hewlett revisits Sandinista! by The Clash for The Mic's Classics Revisited series. Picture me, age 15, on the floor of Fresh Cuts...
    A Ten Song Introduction To Twee Pop Music
    Hal Hewlett
    • Apr 15
    • 5 min

    A Ten Song Introduction To Twee Pop Music

    Hal Hewlett rounds up his ten favourite twee pop songs - for those who are unfamiliar, a subgenre of indie pop that grew out of C86 in...
    The Mic Recommends...
    The Mic Magazine
    • Apr 11
    • 8 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    With this being the final week before the Easter holidays and deadline/exam season, the series will be going on a short hiatus, and this...
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    The Mic Magazine
    • Apr 4
    • 5 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    We are finally in the last week of term, and whether your deadlines are out the way and you're enjoying a relaxing week, or whether...
    What Can Be Done To Keep Everybody Safe At Concerts?
    Roxann Yus
    • Apr 1
    • 5 min

    What Can Be Done To Keep Everybody Safe At Concerts?

    Content Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault. If you, or someone you know are affected by the issues outlined...
    The Mic Recommends...
    The Mic Magazine
    • Mar 28
    • 5 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    With many of the tracks in this week's The Mic Recommends... being from artists who are local to Nottingham, including hidingthehurt,...
    Classics Revisited: Iron Maiden - 'The Number Of The Beast'
    Jake Longhurst
    • Mar 22
    • 4 min

    Classics Revisited: Iron Maiden - 'The Number Of The Beast'

    As albums go, it’s tough to come with a much higher pedigree than that of The Number Of The Beast, according to The Mic's Jake Longhurst....
    The Mic Recommends...
    The Mic Magazine
    • Mar 21
    • 4 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    In between enjoying the sun and ensuring you vote in the SU elections this week, take the time to listen to all of the tunes that The Mic...
    Are Artists Responsible For Ensuring That Their Fans Do Not Engage In Online Harassment?
    Cat Jordan
    • Mar 21
    • 4 min

    Are Artists Responsible For Ensuring That Their Fans Do Not Engage In Online Harassment?

    In 2021, songs from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album Sour were completely inescapable. From tear-jerking heartbreak anthem driver’s license...
    A Ten Song Introduction To Post-Punk Music
    Hal Hewlett
    • Mar 20
    • 5 min

    A Ten Song Introduction To Post-Punk Music

    Hal Hewlett talks us through his top ten post-punk songs. 1. Jigsaw Feeling - Siouxsie and the Banshees Well, this one was basically a...
    The Mic Recommends...
    The Mic Magazine
    • Mar 14
    • 3 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    The weather has suddenly improved in Nottingham, and as Spring rears its head once again, The Mic provides the perfect soundtrack for...
    The Mic Recommends...
    The Mic Magazine
    • Mar 7
    • 5 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    In the second The Mic Recommends article of this week (don't say we don't spoil you!) read about new songs from Charli XCX, State Champs,...
    The Mic Recommends...
    The Mic Magazine
    • Mar 6
    • 5 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    If, like many other University of Nottingham students, you are lucky enough to have a reading week this week, and you are hoping to...
    What Is The Appeal Of Vinyl?
    Hal Hewlett
    • Mar 1
    • 6 min

    What Is The Appeal Of Vinyl?

    Something dark is rising once more. It stalks the old shopping arcades, clawing up from under crates of music long-forgotten, scratching...
    Classics Revisited: Fleetwood Mac - 'Rumours'
    Maia Gibbs
    • Feb 28
    • 6 min

    Classics Revisited: Fleetwood Mac - 'Rumours'

    Fleetwood Mac’s album Rumours famous for many things, from pop-rock and soft-rock concoctions, introspective lyricism, but most could be...
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    The Mic Magazine
    • Feb 22
    • 4 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    If, like many other UoN students, you have a reading week this week, and you need some new music to fill your time, then look no further...
    The Mic Recommends...
    The Mic Magazine
    • Feb 14
    • 4 min

    The Mic Recommends...

    The university may be striking this week, but The Mic Recommends is not! Read below to find out our writers' thoughts on new tracks from...
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