While the odd pimple may present itself as a mere inconvenience, for those with acne its presence can create an endless cycle of frustration, wreaking havoc upon one’s self-esteem and in our fight for answers we are often told to simply ‘drink more water’. Yet, while on some days it may feel like a losing battle, with the right knowledge and a bit of patience, you can begin to regain some control. Mia gives her tips for tackling acne.

Growing up, I was never far from a reminder of what refused

Following the release of their fourth studio album, Give Me The Future, Bastille’s frontman Dan Smith, as well as touring member Harry Barnes, took the stage of Nottingham’s ‘The Level’ to showcase their new music. Mia Versluys reviews.

From the release of their debut album All This Bad Blood in 2013, the band's rapid worldwide success is one that cannot be contested. With singles Pompeii and Happier charting globally at Number 11 and two respectively, you will struggle to go anywhere without h

[Contributor] We've almost reached the end of 2021, which means it's the perfect time to look back at some of the musical highlights of the year. So, The Mic's writers have each picked an album to form a collective list of our Albums of the Year! In no particular order, you can read a bit about each album here. Enjoy!

I didn’t have to think twice about my favourite album of the year. I instantly knew it would be Alice Phoebe Lou’s Glow. As with all of her albums, she created yet another transcendent musical

Written alone in her apartment in Canada, Alessia Cara’s pandemic project takes a deep dive into her mental state throughout 2020, exploring a host of emotions and experiences in what can only be considered her best and most personal album to date. The Mic’s Mia Versluys explores the strengths and vulnerabilities of ‘In The Meantime’.

In The Meantime serves as Alessia Cara’s return to the music industry, following a three year hiatus after her moderately successful project The Pains of Growing