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    The Mic Magazine
    • Mar 9, 2019
    • 3 min

    LANY @ Rock City

    Los Angeles synth-pop trio deliver a dreamy set of indie hits on the nineteenth leg of their seventy-eight-date world tour Since their formation in 2014, LA-based indie-pop trio LANY have snuck through the quagmire of pop with their transcendent and spacious synth-pop platform lifting them to great heights in recent years. Consisting of Paul Jason Klein (vocals, keys, guitar), Les Priest (keys and guitar) and Jake Clifford Goss (drums), the trio became internet sensations wit
    The Japanese House @ Rough Trade
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    • Mar 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Japanese House @ Rough Trade

    Having released 4 EPs between 2015 and 2017 the artistic vision that is the Japanese House celebrated the most recent release of ‘Good at Falling’ by gracing Nottingham’s Rough Trade with its indie-pop and dreamy presence, at one of three intimate gigs to celebrate the debut album with an acoustic performance. With a bar right next to the stage, it was pretty easy to cop yourself a bev or take a quick browse at the vinyl on display; I joined the crowd that had attracted peopl
    Palace @ The Bodega
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    • Mar 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    Palace @ The Bodega

    On the 19th of February Palace, a four-piece hailing from London, delivered a sublime set of atmospheric rock for a sold-out night at The Bodega. This second date of their tour saw a Palace banquet served with some tasters from their much-anticipated upcoming album. Hot Dreams quite literally warm up the place. You can see a compatibility with Palace which extends beyond their friendship – they are certainly neighbours in the alternative genre. We enjoy their pleasing harmoni
    Peter Hook and the Light @ Rock City
    Alex Barston
    • Mar 7, 2019
    • 2 min

    Peter Hook and the Light @ Rock City

    Peter Hook and his band ‘the Light’ arrived on Thursday (7th Feb) at Rock City to deliver a stellar performance. Hook, often seen as a pioneer of the bass guitar playing field was a part of Joy Division and New Order for over 30 years and formed ‘the Light’ project following his departure from New Order in order to continue pleasing crowds. The tour is themed around New Order’s fifth and sixth respective albums; ‘Technique’ and ‘Republic’, with full playbacks of both at each
    While She Sleeps Double Feature + Interview
    Sean Hubbard
    • Mar 5, 2019
    • 5 min

    While She Sleeps Double Feature + Interview

    I’ve seen While She Sleeps 3 times in the past week and every single one of those shows has been a different type of insanity. First off, their Rock City show was the beginning of the UK leg of the tour and the entire show from top to bottom was a perfect example of modern heavy music, from French metalcore newcomers LANDMVRKS, Trash Boat’s brand of heavy pop-punk, and Stray From The Path receiving a reception that any headline band would be proud of. However, it was Sleeps’
    Willie J Healey @ The Cookie, Leicester
    Tom Evans
    • Mar 5, 2019
    • 3 min

    Willie J Healey @ The Cookie, Leicester

    Following a (regrettable) 3-year hiatus from seeing Willie J Healey live, I decided to venture down to Jamie Vardy country to reunite with my favourite artist of the last 5 years. For me, it’s a miracle that Willie J has managed to slip under the radar for so long; he’s a clever lyricist with an eye for the finer details and though his songs tend to address the mundane, they’re anything but sublunary. For those of you who find yourselves outside of the Willie J shaped loop, h
    The Rifles @ Rock City
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    • Mar 5, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Rifles @ Rock City

    Mods of all ages took to Rock City on the 23rd of Feb to welcome back The Rifles nearly 3 years after their last Nottingham gig. The 4 piece band from Chingford opened with the brilliant “She’s Got Standards” – the first track on their debut album ‘No Love Lost’. The sea of parkas were then gifted with the lively “Heebie Jeebies” which led to a paisley shirt being whipped in the air round the head of some individual somewhere in the middle of the floor. Their reputation for
    Seafret @ The Bodega
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    • Mar 4, 2019
    • 3 min

    Seafret @ The Bodega

    Acoustic duo Seafret made up of singer/guitarist Jack Sedman and guitarist/pianist Harry Draper performed at The Bodega in Nottingham last Monday, and having already seen them live before in 2017, I was eager to see them again. There was a good atmosphere from the start. With a bar next to the stage, audience members bought their pints and gathered on the floor in anticipation for the support act Rosborough. Hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland, he performed singles released
    Beans on Toast @ Rescue Rooms
    Sean Hubbard
    • Mar 3, 2019
    • 2 min

    Beans on Toast @ Rescue Rooms

    Beans on Toast’s ‘A Bird In The Hand’ tour hit Rescue Rooms last Saturday with the beloved folk singer on fine form as always. Opening with lead track “Another Year” on his aforementioned 10th album he had the crowd in the palm of his hand from the very start of his hit filled epic 23 song set, including special highlight “MDMAmazing”. This was Beans’ first tour with his new band and they sounded like a group who’d been together forever, with special mention having to go to d
    Larkins Live and in Interview @ The Bodega
    Abby Clarke
    • Mar 2, 2019
    • 4 min

    Larkins Live and in Interview @ The Bodega

    I joined Larkins ahead of the penultimate show of their tour, at Nottingham’s Bodega, to chat about their new music, inspiration and how the tour has gone so far. The four-piece indie-pop group last came to Nottingham supporting Cassia last Autumn at Rescue Rooms. Their use of lighting and production had impressed the crowd, and they were set to do the same for their own headline show. The group explained that they put a lot of thought and effort into their shows to make them
    Mayday Parade + The Wonder Years @ Rock City
    Sean Hubbard
    • Feb 28, 2019
    • 3 min

    Mayday Parade + The Wonder Years @ Rock City

    Rock City boasted a line-up of dreams for pop punk fans in Nottingham last Thursday with a co-headline show from The Wonder Years and Mayday Parade, supported by Pronoun and Movements. New York rockers Pronoun made a strong start to the evening with a contagious feel-good vibe. The band offered dreamy vocals and interesting synth loops, accompanied by an uninterrupted sense of enjoyment from the performers – something very refreshing to see. Their hits, such as “just cuz you
    The Orielles @ Rescue Rooms
    Alex Barston
    • Feb 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Orielles @ Rescue Rooms

    With their eclectic mix of dream-pop, acid house and post-punk influences amongst many others, it would be unfair to attempt to define the Orielles by the genre which they fall into. Indeed, when a band walks out to A Guy Called Gerald’s Hacienda classic “Voodoo Ray”, then you know that you are in for a treat. They brought their tour to Rescue Rooms in Nottingham on Thursday night, delivering a show to illustrate why they are one of the UK’s most exciting young bands. While
    Our Hollow, Our Home @ Red Room
    Sean Hubbard
    • Feb 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    Our Hollow, Our Home @ Red Room

    Southampton metalcore act Our Hollow, Our Home came to Red Rooms on Tuesday in support of their latest album ‘In Moment//In Memory’ and put on an electric show despite the themes of loss and grief throughout their latest release. Despite initial technical difficulties during the transition from “//Denial” to opener “In Moment”, the band ploughed through a fast-paced 13-song set consisting of a pretty even mix between tracks off their newest album and those from their critical
    Kaiser Chiefs @ Rock City
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    • Feb 17, 2019
    • 2 min

    Kaiser Chiefs @ Rock City

    With a discography spanning almost two decades, the Kaiser Chiefs have become loved by Generation Y, Millennials and Generation Z alike. Some of their best-known songs include “I Predict a Riot”, “Ruby” and “Oh My God”. With a prospective album releasing early 2019, they have gone on their first UK tour since 2017, stopping at Nottingham’s Rock City. The crowd inside the venue reflected their long career with people of any and every age turning out in their hundreds to suppor
    Kris Barras Band @ Rescue Rooms
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    • Feb 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    Kris Barras Band @ Rescue Rooms

    Given the task of warming the crowd up before the main show was the Irish singer Grainne Duffy, with her Epiphone SG slung over her shoulder she opened the night up on a bluesy note with “Good Love Had To Die”, accompanied by Paul Sherry on the acoustic guitar. Caught unawares by the bold opening, the crowd was quickly swayed by her rich, crisp vocals and effortless guitar playing, which was prominently featured throughout her performances. The pair picked up the pace in the
    Interview with the Kris Barras Band
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    • Feb 15, 2019
    • 6 min

    Interview with the Kris Barras Band

    The Kris Barras Band are rising stars on the rock and blues music scene, having made several major appearances on the UK and European festival circuit in the past couple of years, including Ramblin’ Man Fair (UK) and Rawa Blues Festival (Poland). On the first leg of their 2019 European tour, the band brought their signature brand of blues-infused heavy rock and roll to Rescue Rooms on Tuesday 12th of February, supported by the Irish singer/songwriter Grainne Duffy. Former pr
    Sean Hubbard
    • Feb 12, 2019
    • 5 min

    Live and in Interview: Cancer Bats @ Rescue Rooms

    Cancer Bats absolutely levelled Rescue Rooms on Tuesday as part of their extensive UK tour to celebrate their latest release ‘The Spark That Moves’, which was released by surprise on April 20th 2018, almost ten years to the day after they released their iconic sophomore album ‘Hail Destroyer’. Their exhausting 19 song set took songs from both those albums and everything in between, with special highlights being “Lucifer’s Rocking Chair”, “Hail Destroyer”, and their legendary
    Don Broco @ Motorpoint Arena
    Alana Mckenna
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 4 min

    Don Broco @ Motorpoint Arena

    As part of their UK tour, Bedfordshire rock band Don Broco headed to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, which proved to be an unforgettable night of quality entertainment and music. Broco’s setlist was on point, including songs from all of their albums, which provided a range of different kinds of music, crossing over between indie, rock, pop, and even interwoven elements of R&B. Don Broco had two support acts, both of which put on a show that made the crowd buzz increasingly in
    John Grant @ Rock City
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    • Feb 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    John Grant @ Rock City

    As I reflect on my experience finally seeing John Grant at Rock City, I am honestly still lost for words. Grant was dramatic, eccentric and commanding; a true virtuoso. Arriving a little after 8:30, I grabbed myself a Red Stripe and found myself a suitable spot at the front. Although the cluster of over excited 40 year olds that surrounded me were slightly distracting, it was not long before the force that is John Grant entered the stage, sporting an all-black ensemble spiced
    Gorgon City @ Rock City
    Lucy Gray
    • Feb 5, 2019
    • 2 min

    Gorgon City @ Rock City

    When it comes to throwing one hell of a party, full of deep house splendour and endless grooves, Gorgon City are true experts in the field. There was a different atmosphere at this gig than others I have been too – as soon as I walked in, you could tell everyone’s energy and bodies were captivated by the deep house vibes floating through Rock City. The gig’s first half involved the aid of vocalists Chenai and Josh Barry, who really knew how to get the crowd going while GC han
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