Sleaford Mods
Spoken-word austerity-era rage over minimal beats.
Jake Bugg
Teenage Dylan-esque troubadour from Clifton estate.
Kagoule
Nottingham\'s grunge-revival trio.
Saint Raymond
Anthemic bedroom-pop turned festival regular.
Rick Astley
Newton-born, Nottingham-linked global pop icon.
London Grammar
Nottingham-formed atmospheric electro-pop trio.
The Nottingham music scene
Nottingham (England, UK) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 5 genres. Sherwood Forest\'s industrial heart, home to jungle and gritty indie alike.
The most represented genres are indie (2), punk (1) and rock (1). The scene also includes pop and electronic.
The earliest year on record is Rick Astley (1966) and the latest is Kagoule (2011); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Sleaford Mods, Jake Bugg, Kagoule and Saint Raymond. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Sheffield England, UK · 55 km
- Birmingham England, UK · 71 km
- Manchester England, UK · 93 km
- Leeds England, UK · 97 km
- Oxford England, UK · 128 km
- Liverpool England, UK · 133 km
Questions about Nottingham music
What music is Nottingham known for?
Nottingham is known for electronic, indie music. Notable acts include Sleaford Mods, Jake Bugg, Kagoule.
How many bands are from Nottingham?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Nottingham, spanning punk, indie, rock, pop, electronic.