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Author Russ Swan on The Physics Behind...

We caught up with local author Russ Swan to talk about his fascinating book The Physics Behind, as well as the new definition of a...

Cinema Gold: Hopeful and Hallucinatory New Sounds

31 May 19

Cinema Gold have been intriguing audiences with their psychedelic lo-fi sounds since forming earlier this year. Our Lily sat down with them for a chat about making music, their ambitions for the band, and what might happen in Room 101...

Andrea Gibson on Poetry, Pronouns, and an Upcoming Glee Club Nottingham Gig

11 May 19

Performance poet Andrea Gibson is currently touring the UK with Buddy Wakefield, and is set to appear at Glee Club Nottingham on Thursday 16 May. We caught up with them ahead of the gig...

Nottingham Forest’s Simon Fotheringham on the Club’s Past, Present and Future

09 May 19

As both a die-hard fan and Nottingham Forest’s Commercial Sales Manager, it’s fair to say Simon Fotheringham is living the dream. For many people, he is the face of the club, and within a few minutes of meeting him, you can feel his infectious passion for the Reds. We got his take on Forest’s magnificent past, its faltering, promising present and, we hope, bright future.

Under Cover Artist: Art of Football

09 May 19

If you’re a Forest fan, there’s every chance you will have seen the brilliant football-themed artwork created by Art of Football on the front of matchday programmes, in venues at the City Ground or at their base in Sneinton Market. Celebrating iconic players and moments from history, they’ve developed a unique, vibrant style that perfectly encapsulates the passion and dedication of being a football fan. We caught up with Luke Cuthbert to find out what they’re all about…

W. H. Lung on taking their debut album Incidental Music from studio to stage

08 May 19

Hotly-tipped, supposedly 'enigmatic' Manchester band W. H. Lung had been causing quite a stir on the scene, long before their debut album was released. It dropped last month, has been yielding critical acclaim, and has got everyone eagerly awaiting their first full UK tour. We chatted to the not-so-mysterious Joseph E, Tom P and Tom S ahead of their show at The Bodega next week...

Singer-Songwriter Tilly Greentree on Noise from the Next Generation and the Nottingham Music Scene

17 April 19

The Notts singer-songwriter is this year’s Audience Award winner from Nottingham Music Hub's Noise from the Next Generation. She sits down with Fashion Editor, Anna Murphy, to talk sound, musical style and being sixteen. 

Interview: James Waring, The Invisible Orchestra

14 April 19

Rachael Halaburda grabbed James Waring for a chat to learn more about his massive band...

Soundin' Off: The Last Poets come to Peggy's Skylight

24 March 19

The Last Poets were the first wordsmiths that preceded hip-hop. Our Will had a fascinating chat with original Poets member Abiodun Oyewole ahead of their performance at Peggy's Skylight on 27 March.

LeftLion Film Podcast #15 - Jessica Hynes

21 March 19

Gentleman's Dub Club on Bringing Their Lost In Space Tour to Nottingham

18 March 19

Renowned for raucous live shows and a coalescent approach to making music, Gentleman’s Dub Club are a nine-man force to be reckoned with. This month sees them return to Nottingham, hot off the heels of the release of their latest album Lost In Space. We grabbed vocalist, Johnny Scratchley, for a chat about his band’s sound, their intergalactic ambitions and the possibility of an alien abduction…

LeftLion Film Podcast #14 - Tom Stade

11 March 19

Perennial Punks The Stranglers return to Notts

10 March 19

Since their early days as seventies punk rock rabble-rousers, The Stranglers have been mainstays of the British music scene. Now over 45 years on, the lads are still finding the time to hit the road and make music. Back in Nottingham for their latest UK tour this month, we sent our man LP Mills for a chat with guitarist and frontman Baz Warne, to find out what these perennial punks have been up to. 

Artist and Curator Diana Ali on Her Role as Mentor on BBC's The Big Painting Challenge

09 March 19

This month sees The Big Painting Challenge back on our screens for a third series. We caught up with artist, curator and Nottingham resident Diana Ali to talk about her career and role as a mentor on the BBC One show…

Interview: Mary Ocher is coming to The Chameleon

01 March 19

Soothe the hump day blues with avant-pop singer-songwriter Mary Ocher, who comes to The Chameleon on Wednesday 6 March.

Notts-based Metal Band The Five Hundred on Personal Demons, Moscow and Their Debut Album

27 February 19

Since forming in 2014, devastatingly heavy Notts-based metal outfit The Five Hundred are making their mark on the UK scene, with their unholy blend of crushing eight-string guitar breakdowns, soaring yet haunting vocal melodies and pummelling drums. Following the release of their EP, Mirrors, in 2015 and their debut album, Bleed Red, last year, the band have been picking up some serious momentum. We spoke to bassist Andy Crawford discuss their bleak lyrics, the current Nottingham metal scene and their plans for the future….

Self Esteem is bursting onto the scene with personal songwriting and a big live show

25 February 19

Relatability is having a moment. But artist and musician Rebecca Taylor doesn’t even need to try. Going under the name of Self Esteem and with her debut album Compliments Please out on in March, we caught up with Rebecca to talk touring, Instagram and Kanye…

Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson on New Album Eton Alive

18 February 19

It’s set to be another big year for Sleaford Mods, with new album Eton Alive due to drop on Friday 22 February and a nationwide tour kicking off in the spring. We met up with Jason Williamson in a bustling cafe on Bread and Lard Island to catch up on the original Austerity Dog’s views on Brexit, eighties r’n’b and, erm, Shane Richie…

Send Project Join YMCA and CRS to Deliver Music Workshops in the Community

19 February 19

With a mission to engage people in creative experiences, Send Project has been providing music workshops and courses around Nottingham since 2005. Having recently teamed up with YMCA and CRS, the Sneinton-based studio continues to grow year after year, reaching out to more people than ever before. We caught up with Moon Cavanagh and Gaz Frost to find out how their music projects help young people and vulnerable adults in the city…

Queen Zee Want to Glitz Up the Current Music Scene

17 February 19

There is no denying that the genres of rock and punk have seen one heck of a revival recently, with Queen Zee leading the way. The rowdy Liverpool-based band, deemed 'an unavoidably loud force for good', are not only renowned for their explosive live shows, but also for championing the LGBTQ+ community. We caught up with lead singer Zee ahead of their gig at The Bodega this Friday…

Interview: Trekkah Benjamin Introduces us to ONEAM

15 February 19

Many might know local creative Trekkah Benjamin for his label, Phlexx records, but he’s recently announced his latest musical project that has got us pretty excited.

Filmmaker Luke Radford on I’ll Be Here After The Factory Is Gone and Working-Class Cinema

12 February 19

It’s been almost sixty years since Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Alan Sillitoe’s story of disenfranchised youth, was adapted for the big screen. Now, Notts filmmaker Luke Radford has brought the story back to life with his new project I’ll Be Here After The Factory Is Gone. We caught up with him to find out why Arthur Seaton’s story is more relevant than ever in 2019…

Local Label Leftback is Throwing a Birthday Party

01 February 19

Leftback turns five this weekend and it’s throwing a tasty party to celebrate. We spoke to owner Dudley Strangeways ahead of the bash…

Interview: The Staircase lawyer David Rudolf

28 January 19

We caught up with David Rudolf, Michael Peterson’s criminal defence lawyer from the compelling Netflix documentary series The Staircase, as he arrives in the UK for a series of speaking engagements...

Nottingham Wimpy Owner Akram Malik on the Closure

16 January 19

With the developments at Broadmarsh set to take place any day now, Nottingham's beloved Wimpy has been forced to close its doors after many years of fast food restaurant service in the city. We hit up franchise owner Akram Malik to find out his memories of the place...
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