Dubstep has certainly bubbled over the crest of obscurity and cemented itself as a staple in our pallet of dance music genres. With acts such as Geiom (Berkane Sol), Brakles (FWD) and Spam Chop (Wigflex) hailing from Nottingham our city is harbouring some unique talent. Stealing the raw energy and crisp snares from grime and [...]

This is a comprehensive guide to whats happening in Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield in November. We have put them into categories of town to make things a little easier to organise.

Last night I saw A Place to Bury Strangers for the third time in just over a year. What amazes me the most about them it that not since My Bloody Valentine has a band really annihilated my eardrums and set themselves on another level, leaving the competition drooling and scratching their heads. With a new [...]

Win 4 VIP tickets to the MixMag tour @ Stealth on the 13th November!

There is something refreshing about the two man band Japandroids. Apart from having a Star Wars inspired name, they are intense and fast, and they produce some beautifully addictive sounds which will add longevity to their music. Battles blew my mind in 2007 with their technicality and preciseness, but since then Japandroids have added to [...]

On the song Love Comes Close Philadelphia synthesizers Cold Cave produce a soothing release of energy, with up tempo drum beats and jangly guitars layering the tone in a simplistic and euphoric way. Then the vocals kick in and the sound of the 80’s comes flooding through nostalgically, but with a difference. Not since Crystal [...]

Three British DJ Championships, two World Championships and one appearance on Blue Peter: this is the exciting world of DJ Switch, Nottingham University’s very own ‘party rocking’ scratch DJ.
Hailing from Birmingham, DJ Switch (real name Tony Culverwell) combines his studies in Design Manufacturing with a globe-trotting career that has seen him play shows all over [...]

Reggae is a timeless musical genre, with sounds now decades old still being enjoyed throughout the world. It was a cold day on the downs when we realised that there was something missing at the University of Nottingham – Reggae. ‘Who doesn’t like Reggae?’ That single question encapsulates why the society was formed; it’s for [...]

We caught up with Oliver, Romy, Baria and Jamie from The XX after their recent gig at the Bodega Social Club, to talk about their growing success; they are currently mid-way through a sellout UK tour. You have the option to listen to Audio Interview or read the transcription.

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In this edition’s decade profile, we take a year-by-year look at some of the biggest events in music during the 1960s
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Elvis Presley’s release from the army in March heralded the return of ‘The King’ and the subsequent releases of ‘Stuck On You’ and ‘It’s Now or Never’ flew straight to number one across the [...]