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In 2022, sister duo and Notts natives Nyrobi and Chaya Becket-Messam emerged onto the local music scene as electronic-rock act ALT BLK ERA. Since then, they’ve gone from strength to strength, from winning a MOBO award in 2025 to touring late last year with drum and bass band Pendulum. It’s been a while since we’ve caught up with Nyrobi and Chaya, so they set aside time to walk us through their crazy journey to this point.

In 2004 Goldie Lookin Chain burst onto the music scene with their top three single Guns Don’t Kill People Rappers Do, quickly followed by a top five album Greatest Hits. There had been nothing like them before, and it could be said that GLC did for rap what the Macc Lads did for Rock. The lyrics are funny, often explicit and satirise hip hop culture with a heavy emphasis of growing up and living in Wales, and specifically the town of Newport. While the group have not enjoyed the same chart success, they continue to regularly release albums and have a large and loyal following, many of whom turn up to gigs in dodgy shell suits and chunky gold chains. It is the live experience where GLC truly shine and tonight’s gig at Metronome was a sell out...

Goldie Lookin Chain

Fri 10 Oct 2025

Hamzeh Al Hussien and Amy Golding Present Penguin

Tue 10 Jun 2025

LeftLion's Latest Listens #17 special edition: Divorce

Fri 07 Mar 2025

In this special edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, we sample the debut album Drive to Goldenhammer from Nottingham's own Divorce...

Put your records on: we find out about Revinyl Sessions, a night where anyone can be a DJ

Mon 03 Feb 2025

Fancy sharing your music taste with other music lovers? Revinyl Sessions at The Golden Fleece has you covered. With an ethos that celebrates the DJ for their ability to create community in a crowd, Revinyl invites anybody, experienced or first-timer, the chance to get behind the decks and unite the room with their sound. We spoke to organiser Robin Powell to find out more…

Author Signing: Hannah Gold

Sat 01 Feb 2025

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #6: Natalie Duncan on Music Careers, Hockley Hustle, Goldie, Jools Holland, Ronnie Scott’s, Peggy’s Skylight and more

Fri 15 Nov 2024

Our sixth episode features a conversation with Nottingham-born neo-soul, R&B, jazz (and more) singer-songwriter Natalie Duncan...

Gig review: Goldie Lookin Chain at Metronome

Mon 21 Oct 2024

When Lawrence Poole headed to Metronome last Friday night, it quickly became clear that this would be an unusual night out. With Goldie Lookin Chain dropping in, the air was filled with bombastic beats and wryly observant lyrics...

GOLDIE LOOKIN’ CHAIN - 2024 TOUR 20th Anniversary of their debut album 'Greatest Hits'. The 420 Tour - 20 years, 20 shows, 20 songs, 20 quid.

Fri 18 Oct 2024

Gig review: A golden era of dance music with Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Thu 05 Sept 2024

Haçienda, the iconic music brand that has captivated audiences for over three decades, made history once again amid the beauty and heritage of Nottingham's Wollaton Hall. Headlined by Soul II Soul with DJs galore, and other big name acts including 808 State and Ultra Naté, the event proved to be an eye-opener...

Tales Of Gold and Transformation

Sat 31 Aug 2024

Tales Of Gold and Transformation

Sat 31 Aug 2024

Grimm Tales & Golden Poems

Fri 28 Jun 2024

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean Winning Olympic Gold at Nottingham’s National Ice Centre

Tue 13 Feb 2024

Nottingham’s National Ice Centre is gearing up for its busiest time of year with thousands of skaters of all ages and abilities set to take to the ice over February half term at the home of Torvill and Dean...

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