Review: Local favourites Riscas play a passionate sold-out show
Local favourites Riscas play a relentless set filled with flare and passion, supported by a bill of promising emerging bands at The Sunflower Lounge
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Rock
Interview: Quinn talk 2017, their biggest ‘Crush’ and the future
Birmingham trio Quinn talk to Counteract about their latest EP, ‘Crush’, losing and gaining band members, loving gigging and their plans for the future.
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Thirty Seconds to Mars return to Birmingham this March
Thirty Seconds to Mars take to the Arena Birmingham stage this March, after a short touring hiatus.
Read moreThe Xcerts, Birmingham Sunflower Lounge 30/11/14
When it comes to presence, however, The Xcerts are certainly growing.
Read moreMr George’s Famous Last Words – Young Man
It’s the confidence that strikes you at first. Rather than shove a heavily salted indie treat into the Midlands’ already bloated soundhole, Mr George has decided his famous last words will read – ‘real rock and roll lived here.’
Read moreAiden Best – In Hopes Of Better Life
Despite still being young, Best’s world-weary howl suits him, especially on the folky ‘Emerald City’, where he conjures up the sulky strums and Americana grains Lightspeed Champion used to muster so well.
Read moreKids In Glass Houses, Birmingham Institute (20/10/14)
“This is not the way we planned it,” yelps a leather-clad Aled Phillips as Kids In Glass Houses tear through ‘Artbreaker’.
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