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And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
news 

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

December 9, 2018 Louise Spears Comments Off on …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead announce 2019 tour dates
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Emo veterans Taking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary UK tour

December 6, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Emo veterans Taking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary UK tour
White Denim UK Tour 2019
news 

US experimental extraordinaires White Denim announce UK tour

December 4, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on US experimental extraordinaires White Denim announce UK tour
terror watts mighty young
news 

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

December 2, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off on Gear up for a garage rock Xmas with Terror Watts and The Mighty Young
White Lies UK Tour
touring 

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

December 16, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off on White Lies to embark on extensive European tour for new album in 2019
Frank Turner UK Tour 2019
touring 

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

December 15, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off on Folk artist Frank Turner set for a string of arena shows on spring tour
Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’
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Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

December 13, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’
Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on  ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
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Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

December 2, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
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Review: Chartreuse stun a sold out Hare & Hounds at debut headline show

December 17, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Review: Chartreuse stun a sold out Hare & Hounds at debut headline show
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Review: The Twang smash annual Christmas homecoming show

December 16, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off on Review: The Twang smash annual Christmas homecoming show
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Review: Ocean Colour Scene return home for spirited O2 Academy show

December 15, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off on Review: Ocean Colour Scene return home for spirited O2 Academy show
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Review: Flogging Molly head up a hardcore Fireball party in Birmingham

December 13, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off on Review: Flogging Molly head up a hardcore Fireball party in Birmingham
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10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner

December 1, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on 10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner
Lady Leshurr
*birmingham* 

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

November 26, 2018 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on The rise of Lady Leshurr – from Kingshurst Youth Club to the MOBOs and beyond
A beginner’s guide to: The Moody Blues
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A beginner’s guide to: The Moody Blues

November 2, 2018 Andrew Gutteridge Comments Off on A beginner’s guide to: The Moody Blues
The Blackbox Birmingham
features 

Blackbox is the latest casualty in the war on Birmingham’s independent culture

October 28, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Blackbox is the latest casualty in the war on Birmingham’s independent culture
the good water
band of the week 

Band of the Week 008: The Good Water

December 17, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Band of the Week 008: The Good Water
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band of the week 

Band of the Week 007: Wood and Nails

December 10, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Band of the Week 007: Wood and Nails

news

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
news 

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

December 9, 2018 Louise Spears Comments Off on …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead announce 2019 tour dates

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.

Taking_Back_Sunday_2018_6_by_Natalie_Escobedo
news 

Emo veterans Taking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary UK tour

December 6, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Emo veterans Taking Back Sunday announce 20th anniversary UK tour
White Denim UK Tour 2019
news 

US experimental extraordinaires White Denim announce UK tour

December 4, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on US experimental extraordinaires White Denim announce UK tour
terror watts mighty young
news 

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

December 2, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off on Gear up for a garage rock Xmas with Terror Watts and The Mighty Young
JAWS Birmingham band
news 

JAWS reveal third album details, tour dates and new video

November 28, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on JAWS reveal third album details, tour dates and new video

live

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Review: Chartreuse stun a sold out Hare & Hounds at debut headline show

December 17, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Review: Chartreuse stun a sold out Hare & Hounds at debut headline show

Chartreuse’s first headline show is a dazzling display of musical virtuosity and an extremely promising sign of what’s to come.

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Review: The Twang smash annual Christmas homecoming show

December 16, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off on Review: The Twang smash annual Christmas homecoming show
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Review: Ocean Colour Scene return home for spirited O2 Academy show

December 15, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off on Review: Ocean Colour Scene return home for spirited O2 Academy show
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Review: Flogging Molly head up a hardcore Fireball party in Birmingham

December 13, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off on Review: Flogging Molly head up a hardcore Fireball party in Birmingham
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Review: Razorlight rip it up at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

December 11, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: Razorlight rip it up at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

birmingham

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10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner

December 1, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on 10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner

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
*birmingham* 

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

November 26, 2018 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on The rise of Lady Leshurr – from Kingshurst Youth Club to the MOBOs and beyond
The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham
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The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

November 22, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham
A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham
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A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham

November 15, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off on A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham
Resident Stories: Bournville – more than just Cadbury World
*birmingham* 

Resident Stories: Bournville – more than just Cadbury World

November 10, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on Resident Stories: Bournville – more than just Cadbury World

touring

White Lies UK Tour
touring 

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

December 16, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off on White Lies to embark on extensive European tour for new album in 2019

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
touring 

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

December 15, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off on Folk artist Frank Turner set for a string of arena shows on spring tour
Circa Waves Tour UK 2019
touring 

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

December 13, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off on Circa Waves return to Birmingham as part of their spring 2019 Tour
The Internet UK Tour 2019
touring 

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

December 6, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on The Internet to bring downtown LA urban rythmes to the UK next Spring
Troye Sivan UK Tour 2019
touring 

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

December 5, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on Troye Sivan to bring his Bloom Tour to the UK in 2019

releases

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

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

December 13, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

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’
releases 

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

December 2, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
The Clause
releases 

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

November 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: The Clause ponder ‘Where Are You Now?’ on thrilling new single
Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’
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Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’

November 28, 2018 Maryam Snape Comments Off on Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’
Coffee Breath are back with sharp, anthemic new single ‘A Familiar Feeling’
releases 

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

November 23, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Coffee Breath are back with sharp, anthemic new single ‘A Familiar Feeling’

interview

The Ting Tings
interview 

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

October 11, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on Interview: The Ting Tings on their ten-year career and new album release

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

Peace - Harry Koisser Birmingham Interview – Counteract
features interview 

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

October 3, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands
Echo Beach
interview 

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

September 18, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Interview: Echo Beach! bring the sunshine on ‘She’
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Interview: Ivory Wave discuss their biggest gig to date

August 31, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Interview: Ivory Wave discuss their biggest gig to date
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interview 

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

August 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Interview: Sorry Grace discuss climbing to the peak of ‘Mount Pleasant’
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