Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor @ The Royal Concert Hall
After her highly popular ‘kitchen discos’ during the lockdowns of 2020, Sophie Ellis-Bextor decided to bring her glittery and energetic performances to venues all across the UK with her Kitchen Disco Tour. Millie Hopcott reviews.
Replicating the chaos and unpredictability of her home performances streamed across Facebook and Instagram live, her new live shows feature a whole range of exciting and unexpected aspects. Starting the show sat on a huge replica of a plastic toy horse, Sophie started
Replicating the chaos and unpredictability of her home performances streamed across Facebook and Instagram live, her new live shows feature a whole range of exciting and unexpected aspects. Starting the show sat on a huge replica of a plastic toy horse, Sophie started
Album Review: Aldous Harding - 'Warm Chris'
After waiting three years for a new album, fans of Aldous Harding will be excited to hear her impressive new record, 'Warm Chris'. Millie Hopcott reports.
With many songs, it is clear it was written as a song: something to be sung, something to be catchy and easy to remember. The same cannot be said for Aldous Harding and her new album Warm Chris. Her songs could be spoken as poetry, as an elusive abstract speech that moves you when you listen to it. Out on March the 25th, Warm Chris is the New
With many songs, it is clear it was written as a song: something to be sung, something to be catchy and easy to remember. The same cannot be said for Aldous Harding and her new album Warm Chris. Her songs could be spoken as poetry, as an elusive abstract speech that moves you when you listen to it. Out on March the 25th, Warm Chris is the New
Interview: Sunflower Bean
Thanks to the beauty of technology, Millie Hopcott interviewed Sunflower Bean's guitarist, Nick Kivlen, when he was nearly 5000 miles away from her in Dallas, Texas.
Waking up just 30 minutes before our interview, Nick was very calm and relaxed; he seemed like a very collected kind of person. This threw me off slightly, and I became a bit flustered in the face of his coolness! He wasn't phased when I stumbled over my words slightly, though, or when I lost track of where I was at with my questio
Waking up just 30 minutes before our interview, Nick was very calm and relaxed; he seemed like a very collected kind of person. This threw me off slightly, and I became a bit flustered in the face of his coolness! He wasn't phased when I stumbled over my words slightly, though, or when I lost track of where I was at with my questio
Live Review: The Wailers @ Rock CIty
Bringing their incredible legacy and prestige to Nottingham, The Wailers took a trip to Rock City - Millie Hopcott reviews.
When you think of The Wailers, you think of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Aston, 'Family man', Barrett, and all of the other amazing artists who were part of The Wailers from the 1960s-80s. Though only one of the artists mentioned above is still living (Aston Barrett), The Wailers are still going strong, carrying their legacy and prestige wherever they go. Despite
When you think of The Wailers, you think of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Aston, 'Family man', Barrett, and all of the other amazing artists who were part of The Wailers from the 1960s-80s. Though only one of the artists mentioned above is still living (Aston Barrett), The Wailers are still going strong, carrying their legacy and prestige wherever they go. Despite
Live Review: KAWALA @ Rough Trade
After the release of their brand-new album, Better With You, indie-folk band KAWALA have been touring around record stores across the UK, and Nottingham’s Rough Trade was lucky enough to host an intimate acoustic session. Millie Hopcott headed down to the venue to catch their performance.
Having never been to a gig at a Rough Trade before, I didn’t quite know what to expect. I knew it would be small, but I didn’t realise it would be as tiny as it was! Everyone was tightly packed into the small
Having never been to a gig at a Rough Trade before, I didn’t quite know what to expect. I knew it would be small, but I didn’t realise it would be as tiny as it was! Everyone was tightly packed into the small
Album Review: Hippo Campus - 'LP3'
Hippo Campus are no less than a staple of the indie party playlist. Known for their sparkly guitar riffs, catchy choruses and uplifting message, the Minnesota five piece have developed an impressive following since their first major label release in 2015. In 2022, Hippo Campus bring fans their third full length project, 'LP3'. The Mic's Millie Hopcott offers her scoop.
I was lucky enough to listen to Hippo Campus' new album, 'LP3', before its release on the 4th of February 2022. With a simple y
I was lucky enough to listen to Hippo Campus' new album, 'LP3', before its release on the 4th of February 2022. With a simple y
Live Review: overpass @ The Chameleon
After interviewing overpass, Millie Hopcott was very excited to see them play live at The Chameleon, as she shares her thoughts.
Their Instagram and Tiktok accounts often showcase the energy and excitement felt at their gigs, so I was looking forward to experiencing it myself. Despite being a relatively new up-and-coming band, the show was sold out, and by the time overpass came on stage, The Chameleon was absolutely rammed. I was stood in the third row, but because of the small venue layout, I
Their Instagram and Tiktok accounts often showcase the energy and excitement felt at their gigs, so I was looking forward to experiencing it myself. Despite being a relatively new up-and-coming band, the show was sold out, and by the time overpass came on stage, The Chameleon was absolutely rammed. I was stood in the third row, but because of the small venue layout, I
Live Review: Cavetown @ Rock City
Despite waiting in the freezing cold for what felt like forever (but probably only 30 minutes), Millie Hopcott was excited to get into the gig and soak up the atmosphere of Cavetown's take on Nottingham's Rock City, as she shares her thoughts on the performance.
I knew Cavetown had a dedicated fan base, but I was not prepared for the sheer intensity of screams when he took to the stage! Without any need for talking, he went straight into his first song, Fool, which was met with even more scream
I knew Cavetown had a dedicated fan base, but I was not prepared for the sheer intensity of screams when he took to the stage! Without any need for talking, he went straight into his first song, Fool, which was met with even more scream
Interview: Overpass
A few hours before their sold-out Nottingham show, Millie Hopcott had the pleasure of interviewing Overpass in The Chameleon’s tiny bar, her first interview for The Mic.
It is safe to say I was very nervous for this interview, with it being my first. However, as soon as I spoke to the band and heard their familiar Brummie accents, I was instantly calmed. Even from first impressions, I could tell that the band were a very chilled and lovely bunch, so I knew it would be an enjoyable interview. Ea
It is safe to say I was very nervous for this interview, with it being my first. However, as soon as I spoke to the band and heard their familiar Brummie accents, I was instantly calmed. Even from first impressions, I could tell that the band were a very chilled and lovely bunch, so I knew it would be an enjoyable interview. Ea