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…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead announce 2019 tour dates

December 9, 2018 Louise Spears Comments Off

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Emo veterans Taking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary UK tour

December 6, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off

White Denim UK Tour 2019

US experimental extraordinaires White Denim announce UK tour

December 4, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off

Luke Rainsford

Local solo artist Luke Rainsford to play Sunflower Lounge show

December 3, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off

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Review: Flogging Molly head up a hardcore Fireball party in Birmingham

December 13, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off

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Review: Blossoms return to Birmingham in style

December 8, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off

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Review: Buffalo Tom blow away Birmingham O2 Institute

December 7, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

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Review: Namiwa Jazz performs powerful set at the Hare & Hounds

December 6, 2018 Stephen Pennell Comments Off

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead announce 2019 tour dates

December 9, 2018 Louise Spears Comments Off

Austin rockers …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead will tour to celebrate 20 years since the release of their sophomore album Madonna.

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Emo veterans Taking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary UK tour

December 6, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off

White Denim UK Tour 2019

US experimental extraordinaires White Denim announce UK tour

December 4, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off

Luke Rainsford

Local solo artist Luke Rainsford to play Sunflower Lounge show

December 3, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off

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Gear up for a garage rock Xmas with Terror Watts and The Mighty Young

December 2, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off

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Review: Flogging Molly head up a hardcore Fireball party in Birmingham

December 13, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off

Flogging Molly unleash havoc and burn up the O2 Academy in Birmingham on Wednesday 12th December as part of the Fuelling the Fire tour.

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Review: Blossoms return to Birmingham in style

December 8, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off

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Review: Buffalo Tom blow away Birmingham O2 Institute

December 7, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

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Review: Namiwa Jazz performs powerful set at the Hare & Hounds

December 6, 2018 Stephen Pennell Comments Off

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Review: Zeal & Ardor collide blues and black metal at the O2 Institute

December 5, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off

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10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner

December 1, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off

A super slick round up of all the best gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Lady Leshurr

The rise of Lady Leshurr – from Kingshurst Youth Club to the MOBOs and beyond

November 26, 2018 Stephen Pennell Comments Off

The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

November 22, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off

A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham

A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham

November 15, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off

Resident Stories: Bournville – more than just Cadbury World

Resident Stories: Bournville – more than just Cadbury World

November 10, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off

White Lies UK Tour

White Lies to embark on extensive European tour for new album in 2019

December 16, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off

Catch White Lies on their 2019 European tour and celebrate the release of their new album ‘Five’, out February 1st. Tickets available now.

Frank Turner UK Tour 2019

Folk artist Frank Turner set for a string of arena shows on spring tour

December 15, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off

Circa Waves Tour UK 2019

Circa Waves return to Birmingham as part of their spring 2019 Tour

December 13, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off

The Internet UK Tour 2019

The Internet to bring downtown LA urban rythmes to the UK next Spring

December 6, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off

Troye Sivan UK Tour 2019

Troye Sivan to bring his Bloom Tour to the UK in 2019

December 5, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off

Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

December 13, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off

Ska and 2 Tone legends The Specials return with brand new single ‘Vote for Me’, ahead of the release of their brand new album Encore in February 2019.

Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

December 2, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off

The Clause

Review: The Clause ponder ‘Where Are You Now?’ on thrilling new single

November 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’

Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’

November 28, 2018 Maryam Snape Comments Off

Coffee Breath are back with sharp, anthemic new single ‘A Familiar Feeling’

Coffee Breath are back with sharp, anthemic new single ‘A Familiar Feeling’

November 23, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off

The Ting Tings

Interview: The Ting Tings on their ten-year career and new album release

October 11, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off

It’s 2018. The Ting Tings have been bending genres, ripping up rule books and diligently crafting away for a decade now.

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Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands

October 3, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off

Echo Beach

Interview: Echo Beach! bring the sunshine on ‘She’

September 18, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

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Interview: Ivory Wave discuss their biggest gig to date

August 31, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

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Interview: Sorry Grace discuss climbing to the peak of ‘Mount Pleasant’

August 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off