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ISSUE 37 APRIL 2014 - FREE
E A S T E R S P E C I A L
The Mic Awards
What you need to hear this yearThe advent of Kanye West
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The Mic AwardsWith all the glitz, glam and drama of the award season over the last few months, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give out a couple more titles we reckon have been missed out by all the big names...pg 12
Fashion and Music1
Cass6
FEATURES
THIS YEAR
NME vs. Brit Awards10
The Advent of Kanye16
2014 Albums18
Writer’s Spotlight20
Bowie is Back24
MØ4
Nottingham Fests28
What to Wait For30Ones to Watch 32
Did you know that The University of Nottingham is currently the second
most environmentally friendly campuses in the world? Not bad. After
being voted #1 in 2011, UoN has continued to push the boundaries of
being green with sustainable transport, wind turbines and rolling leafy
parkland that would leave the National Trust green eyed.
As the University’s o�cial music magazine, The Mic prints thousands of
copies every year and it always has. We felt that it was time to ask, do we
really need to?
Our marketing bo�ns have pioneered new and innovative online media
tools to �nally bring the magazine into the present and right into
everyone’s hands. We’re very excited to announce that this 2014 easter
special is your �rst ever 100% digital, and 100% tree friendly issue.
Thank you for supporting your university, your local music scene and
your planet.
Luke Gallimore
Editor-In-Chief
THE MIC IS GOING GREEN(ER)
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Did you know that The University of Nottingham is currently the second
most environmentally friendly campuses in the world? Not bad. After
being voted #1 in 2011, UoN has continued to push the boundaries of
being green with sustainable transport, wind turbines and rolling leafy
parkland that would leave the National Trust green eyed.
As the University’s o�cial music magazine, The Mic prints thousands of
copies every year and it always has. We felt that it was time to ask, do we
really need to?
Our marketing bo�ns have pioneered new and innovative online media
tools to �nally bring the magazine into the present and right into
everyone’s hands. We’re very excited to announce that this 2014 easter
special is your �rst ever 100% digital, and 100% tree friendly issue.
Thank you for supporting your university, your local music scene and
your planet.
Luke Gallimore
Editor-In-Chief
THE MIC IS GOING GREEN(ER)
By Jaisai Wongpichet
Talk a walk through campus and you will realise it is not that hard to make a
good guess of what might be on a person’s playlist based on what they
is undeniable that there are certain key fashion features that people with
statement snapback combo does scream House or Techno enthusiasts.
listen to than we’d like to admit.
Like how the Beatles sparked the collarless suit trend in the 60s or MC
that are most likely to be big in this year’s music and fashion scene.
Temples
Fashion and Music trends in 2014
Fashion and Music trends in 2014
The Retro/Vintage
year with the release of the trippy new band Tem
blouses just yet.
The Grunge
grunge rock sound with new bands like Jaws and Eagulls. Wolf Alice hopefully will release an album some
Swim Deep
Peace
Wolf Alice
Blood Red Shoes
shamelessly dance this year away with your secret guilty pleasure.
The Sultry Pop
tain ‘trend’ for the whole ‘pop’
There are probably the most
fashion under this genre and art
ists are more likely to end up on
at some point in their career.
darker turn with new faces like
The Rock ‘n Roll
ter. The key is to keep it clean
and simple. A crisp shirt with
go a long way with this trend.
glitchier and sultrier. This is translated
clothes and a lot of monotone. Beware
though; monotone is not necessarily
just the monochrome black and white
combo. That grim look should only be
ARCTIC MONKEYS The Drowners HAIM
BANKS FKA twIgs Say Lou Lou
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Quite simply, her music doesn’t compromise; it’s loud, it’s heavy and it says exactly what everybody else seems to be ignoring.
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C.A.S.S
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a new singer and a new lease of life. Hot on the
C.A.S.S are everything a young band should be: passionate, determined, and completely in love with music.
a new guy in made us realise why we got into it in
‘he got the blood pumping again’. Although all four
didn’t know at the start if it would come to any
ing a frontman’.
est of guitar solos.
are guys who really care about what they are do
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way few bands do.
general consensus that the music scene suits more
and we said to him “sing it like you’re really an
song that they like.’
mised by their decision to change their name from
Scapegoat because another band had copyrighted
sage of intent is heard loud and clear.
By @Alex_Orosa
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By Priya Thakrar
and are in the process of recording a new record.
They incorporate unusual instruments such as
are set to release their debut album this May.
renowned for being the barometer for new and
status.
headliners look just as promising. Birmingham
In Love
Dot to Dot festival preview
way few bands do.
general consensus that the music scene suits more
and we said to him “sing it like you’re really an
song that they like.’
mised by their decision to change their name from
Scapegoat because another band had copyrighted
sage of intent is heard loud and clear.
By @Alex_Orosa
NME Awards 2014 with Austin, Texas 2014 The well-loved and possibly controversial NME awards were held on 26th February 2014, at the famous O2 Academy Brixton, London. The show was opened by the indie war heroes, Metronomy, performing the song from their newly-released album, . Other performers included Drenge and The Horrors.
-vis Cocker, went to for Best Live
onto stage, and frontman Alex Turner gave his speech: “As the sun sets on awards season for an-
about the Oscars and the NME Awards. That said
-ing and Two Door Cinema Club.
Lily Allen and as she went to collect it, she jokingly stated “This is kind of dumb because David Bowie was in
have truly shone over 2013-14. The category also included Arcade Fire and Queens of The Stone Age.
Some of the less serious awards went to Harry Styles for Villain Of The Year for the second year
David Cameron, Miley The 1975
were dubbed Worst Band, overtaking pop wonders The Wanted and .
The Horrors gave a debut performance of their -
ing album ‘Luminous.’ then per-
Stop’ and ‘The Boy With The Arab Strap’.
By the end of the night the had
Belle & for the Teenage Cancer Trust Outstand-
Haim for Best Paul McCartney for Song-
writers’ Songwriter.
Finally, Lily Allen presented Blondie with the high and mighty Godlike Genius Award. Blondie closed the show with a superb 8-song set, playing classics
Your Right To Party, Call Me and Heart Of Glass.
those who are serious about music, but just want to have some fun.
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NME Awards 2014 with Austin, Texas 2014 The well-loved and possibly controversial NME awards were held on 26th February 2014, at the famous O2 Academy Brixton, London. The show was opened by the indie war heroes, Metronomy, performing the song from their newly-released album, . Other performers included Drenge and The Horrors.
-vis Cocker, went to for Best Live
onto stage, and frontman Alex Turner gave his speech: “As the sun sets on awards season for an-
about the Oscars and the NME Awards. That said
-ing and Two Door Cinema Club.
Lily Allen and as she went to collect it, she jokingly stated “This is kind of dumb because David Bowie was in
have truly shone over 2013-14. The category also included Arcade Fire and Queens of The Stone Age.
Some of the less serious awards went to Harry Styles for Villain Of The Year for the second year
David Cameron, Miley The 1975
were dubbed Worst Band, overtaking pop wonders The Wanted and .
The Horrors gave a debut performance of their -
ing album ‘Luminous.’ then per-
Stop’ and ‘The Boy With The Arab Strap’.
By the end of the night the had
Belle & for the Teenage Cancer Trust Outstand-
Haim for Best Paul McCartney for Song-
writers’ Songwriter.
Finally, Lily Allen presented Blondie with the high and mighty Godlike Genius Award. Blondie closed the show with a superb 8-song set, playing classics
Your Right To Party, Call Me and Heart Of Glass.
those who are serious about music, but just want to have some fun.
Brit Awards 2014
, who seemingly made a huge im-pact on both award ceremonies, opened the show with ‘R U Mine?’. The crowd roared as the torch-lit
the audience, and it started the show with a bang.
have the same vibe as in previous years; at least the NME’s humour was classic banter.
The highlights of the ceremony however were the
Lorde, Disclosure and Aluna Francis, the second be-tween and Ella Eyre. They were
we should see more of in the near-future.
Other performers on the night included Ellie Gould-ing Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and the absolutely unmissable Beyoncé. The show
Pharrell and Nile Rodgers. -ple’s faces.
Prince, a so-called game
the lack of David Bowie -
Overall I think the NME awards definitely trumpedthe Brits.
Now, all we can do is wait and see
and whether next year’s Brits host can make it more enjoyable for viewers.
By Gabby Ahmed
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The Mic Awards 2014
With all the glitz, glam and drama of the awards season over the last few months, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give out a couple more titles we reckon have BEEN MISSED OUT BY ALL the big names
The Mic Awards 2014
With all the glitz, glam and drama of the awards season over the last few months, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give out a couple more titles we reckon have BEEN MISSED OUT BY ALL the big names
You
as himself. A man that wants to create and be crea
be near impossible to learn them without the aid
Chocolate t’s
makes a point of telling the crowd that the band
able to compress their sound into such a compel
cept to the likes of Sex, Chocolate and Girls
By Mikey Smith
MOST CREATIVE: MATT HEALY
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MOST CREATIVE: MATT HEALY
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Hottest: tHE nEIGHBOURHOOD (NBD)
Formed in 2011, The Neighbourhood hails from the West Coast and consists of band members Jesse
Notable for their single ‘Sweater Weather’, this band is quick to
catchy beats, harmonies and overall inimitable image i I Love You, is reminiscent of a kind of
achieved through the dark yet
lyrics
#000000 & #FFFFFF ‘Unfair’ and ‘Silver’
to the list of 2 EPs and 1 album released so far, it is clear that The Neighbourhood
By Aishani Sharma
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Hottest: tHE nEIGHBOURHOOD (NBD)
Formed in 2011, The Neighbourhood hails from the West Coast and consists of band members Jesse
Notable for their single ‘Sweater Weather’, this band is quick to
catchy beats, harmonies and overall inimitable image i I Love You, is reminiscent of a kind of
achieved through the dark yet
lyrics
#000000 & #FFFFFF ‘Unfair’ and ‘Silver’
to the list of 2 EPs and 1 album released so far, it is clear that The Neighbourhood
By Aishani Sharma
HIDDEN GEM: Cause & Affect
“the guy on all those Hannah Wants tracks”. While
of their own – think Boddika but more urban.
original tune Poppin’ made for those basement
with something special added to it.
tro dropped in their set played at a warehouse club
Within they are wiping the slate clean and rewrit
ing the way underground dance music is created
and heard.
By Ben Dungworth
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THE ADVENTOF
kanyewest
On October 23, 2002, Kanye West
was driving home from a recording studio
in California. But an exist-ing schedule meant he fell
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THE ADVENTOF
kanyewest
On October 23, 2002, Kanye West
was driving home from a recording studio
in California. But an exist-ing schedule meant he fell
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Kanye West --
ing for smaller acts during the mid-1990s led him
record deal. But the murmurs of doubt slowly crept into his mind. And then it happened.
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have to do.’”
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mould.
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all highlighted and examined societal themes. And
On the 10th Anniversary of his debut album’s re-
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was a long road, a constant struggle and a true la-bor of love to not only convince my peers and the
that art out for the world to hear.
“I am extremely grateful to each and every person along that road who helped, lent an ear, lent their
honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwaver-ing support and love over the past 10 years.
“I wake up every day trying to give
something back to you that you can rock to and be proud of.
Ten years later, I am still the same kid from Chicago, still dreaming out loud, still banging on the door. The doors may be heavier, but I promise
you WE WILL BREAK THEM.”
By
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Spotlight On… Our Bloggers
the screen into the big wide world of print.
‘Sorry, who again?’
‘The Jukebox’
‘Hip Hop 101’
look good enough to eat.
1) Use what you already know and like.
ing people you already can’t get enough of listen
2) Going solo.
go solo and because you may only know them as
ably not.
3) Don’t be afraid to like Movie/TV
soundtracks!
great way to get a taste of the music they make.
4) People you may have already seen.
support acts with them to get you going for their
bring slightly smaller and more obscure acts to
thing you can stop listening to.
How to Find Great but Unrecognised Artists
‘I’m sorry, who again?’
by Jack Greenard
YouTube.
be able to pick out elements of their more rec
commercial song released by possibly the most
it’d be rude not to include her in this playlist.
leased a musical short of Timon singing the song
track and a real showcase of The Cure’s talent and
By Kamiah Overaa
The Jukebox
Hip Hop 101: 5 Rappers to Look Out for in 20141. Isaiah Rashad
much more.
2. Rapsody
protégé of the legendary 9th Wonder and signed
of noise recently as she constantly displays her
lyrical ability as a phenomenal emcee and her
ing heads and it’s unlikely to be long before she
ing ability.
3. Krept & Konan
years now and they look ready to take their con
Time as they look to break into the US rap scene.
4. Lil Boosie
Southern rapper this year.
5. Nipsey Hussle
and Nipsey plans to follow up with his highly an
light this year.
By Anthony James
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PARKLIFE VS. NO TOMORROW
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First Up:
The Parklife Weekender
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PARKLIFE VS. NO TOMORROW
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First Up:
The Parklife Weekender
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The New Kid on the Block:No Tomorrow
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plays dance music.
do try to get the audience to respond to the music;
we want to be a part of what they’re doing and we
want them to be a part of our performance.
really good music.
Dojo that we
used to play at a lot.
Start the Bus [in Bris
guy called Hicks. He’s painted a wall of a restaurant
Ones to Watch in 2014:The Other Tribe
during the day.
James: It’s got to be the live shows.
really looking forward to playing in the snow in the
but we might also be playing a secret gig in a really
atmosphere.
probably be about 70% new material too.
back one for a change.
By Max Saito
plays dance music.
do try to get the audience to respond to the music;
we want to be a part of what they’re doing and we
want them to be a part of our performance.
really good music.
Dojo that we
used to play at a lot.
Start the Bus [in Bris
guy called Hicks. He’s painted a wall of a restaurant
Ones to Watch in 2014:The Other Tribe
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ELLI INGRAM
KWABS.
DENAI MOORE
10 REASONS TO HANG ON UNTIL THE END OF
THE YEAR deep shame.
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ELLI INGRAM
KWABS.
walking the streets of London listening to the radio
DENAI MOORE
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CHANCE THE RAPPER
DARLIA
Nepalm
THE ORWELLS
really are a breath of fresh air but apparently they
ally come here to entertain us. How are you not
36
EUGENE QUELL
House a Home
especially on the unbearably short ‘Make a House a
SOHN
is not me saying that they similar in the type of mu
his soundcloud.
By Stephanie Ete
The ComitteeMel WadeLuke GallimorePreyesh ChampaneriKamiah Overaa Jess SalterJennifer YuDan HattonHana Bayley
DesignersLuke GallimoreJennifer YuJames TaylorStephanie EteElla VickermanJaisai WongpichetEbony Inyangete
EditorsKamiah OveraaDan HattonAlex OrosaKatie HarrisonGabby AhmedCherry FlettEmma Quaedvlieg
ContributorsKamiah OveraaGabby AhmedJess SalterElliot DruceJaisai WongpichetOlivia WatkinsPreyesh ChampaneriStephanie EtePriya Thakrar
Aishani SharmaMikey SmithBen DungworthMax SaitoElla WatsonAnthony JamesJack GreenardAlex Orosa
Follow us on twitter @TheMicNotts
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Our Team
The ComitteeMel WadeLuke GallimorePreyesh ChampaneriKamiah Overaa Jess SalterJennifer YuDan HattonHana Bayley
DesignersLuke GallimoreJennifer YuJames TaylorStephanie EteElla VickermanJaisai WongpichetEbony Inyangete
EditorsKamiah OveraaDan HattonAlex OrosaKatie HarrisonGabby AhmedCherry FlettEmma Quaedvlieg
ContributorsKamiah OveraaGabby AhmedJess SalterElliot DruceJaisai WongpichetOlivia WatkinsPreyesh ChampaneriStephanie EtePriya Thakrar
Aishani SharmaMikey SmithBen DungworthMax SaitoElla WatsonAnthony JamesJack GreenardAlex Orosa
Follow us on twitter @TheMicNotts
Find us on facebook /TheMicNotts
Our Team