The Mic Magazine
- Feb 2, 2016
- 1 min
Up-and-comer Ben Abraham to release debut album!
Ben Abraham, an Australian songwriter is releasing his debut album, Sirens, on the 4th of March. The Sydney Morning Herald has said that he has “one of the best new male voices,” and this will be on show in this record in droves. ‘Since he began writing songs while working in a hospital, Abraham has collaborated with Ta-ku, Wafia, Gotye and more and recorded an album. The son of Indonesian folk-pop stars, he has risen to prominence in his hometown of Melbourne and throughout
The Mic Magazine
- Jan 8, 2016
- 1 min
Nottingham’s latest up-and-coming talent Tusk release first track ‘Dull Ache’
Nottingham’s freshest approach to the indie scene has been signed, sealed and delivered today in the form of student 4-piece, Tusk. Our university has seen a wealth of talent emerge over the last few years. Take London Grammar, arguably one of the greatest bands to be born out of Nottingham’s thriving music scene, won an Ivor Novello Award and sold a top 5 album in 2014, as you do. Also, incredible live band Amber Run, who recently sold out 3 homecoming shows in the last mon
The Mic Magazine
- Aug 15, 2015
- 9 min
Interview with Kalli Ashton
Fresh on the scene, Nottingham born Kalli Ashton’s roots in American soil explain her burning passion for country music; little did she know growing up that she’d soon be one of the UK’s ‘one’s to watch’. In the shortest period of time imaginable, Kalli has already achieved more than some musicians hope for in a decade. Following the release of her single ‘Worth Your While’ and ahead of her debut EP ‘Wings’, we at The Mic managed to grab 10 or so minutes out of her hectic s
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