• Live Review: Honeyblood, Bodega (22/11/2016)

    A sold out Bodega played the intimate setting for Honeyblood’s return to Nottingham on the tour of their second album Babes Never Die. The duo began with an offering from their new album in ‘Ready for the Magic’, however the momentum of their opening was slightly delayed by ongoing...
  • The Week In Gigs: Courteeners, Anne-Marie and White Lies

    Who’s visited Nottingham this week? Here’s our take on the most memorable live music of the last seven days… Annie-Marie, Rescue Rooms (22/11/2016) Anne Marie was phenomenally honest. It’s often quite obvious when certain artists aren’t enjoying a tour; doing the exact same set over and over can become...
  • Local Sounds: Crosa Rosa

    Describing their sound as ‘wobbly rock’, Nottingham’s Crosa Rosa are slowly beginning to amass a keen following across much of the UK. The garage/psych band have already played a wealth of gigs over the last year and 2015 saw the band embark on a festival circuit which incorporated the world famous...
  • Live Review: Hooton Tennis Club, Bodega (15/11/2016)

    Off the back of their second album Big Box of Chocolates, this up and coming four piece brought their evolving collection of indie rock to the Bodega. A decent sized crowd turned out for this midweek set, showing the growing presence of a band on the rise. “‘Jasper’ helped...
  • Live Review: Jack Garratt, Rock City (16/11/2016)

    People were seeking respite from the cold night and a tremendously talented musician was in town. Plus, it was Ocean Wednesday for Trent. The crowd were definitely ready to have a good time at Rock City on Wednesday night. Admittedly, I was a bit apprehensive before Garratt entered the...
  • Interview: HONNE

    Right before their gig at Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms, Impact caught up with Andy and James from UK electronic soul outfit HONNE, to discuss Japan, Twitter and the rise of synth-pop. Impact: ‘Honne’ means ‘True Feelings’ in Japanese. Did this sentiment steer your creative direction when you were writing and...
  • Live Review: Foy Vance, The Bodega (08/11/2016)

    On another bitterly cold November night, a small crowd of scarves and beanies queue up outside the steps of Bodega, waiting for the warmth of the bar – and of course, the sold out gig headlined by the Irish powerhouse that is Foy Vance and band. “Armed with his...