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news 

The Chemical Brothers announce new album and 2019 UK arena tour

November 19, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on The Chemical Brothers announce new album and 2019 UK arena tour
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The Orielles announce February/March 2019 UK tour

November 16, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on The Orielles announce February/March 2019 UK tour
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news 

Life-size Noddy Holder lego statue pops up at New Street Station

November 13, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off on Life-size Noddy Holder lego statue pops up at New Street Station
Sharon Van Etten to make her Birmingham comeback next spring
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Sharon Van Etten to make her Birmingham comeback next spring

November 7, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Sharon Van Etten to make her Birmingham comeback next spring
Ozzy Osbourne UK Tour 2019
touring 

Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest to ignite Birmingham’s Genting Arena

November 19, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off on Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest to ignite Birmingham’s Genting Arena
Bill Ryder-Jones to play Birmingham on February tour
touring 

Bill Ryder-Jones to play Birmingham on February tour

November 17, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Bill Ryder-Jones to play Birmingham on February tour
Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’
releases reviews 

Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’

November 19, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’
Lions of Dissent are back with indie disco banger ‘Turn Up The Struggle’
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Lions of Dissent are back with indie disco banger ‘Turn Up The Struggle’

November 15, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Lions of Dissent are back with indie disco banger ‘Turn Up The Struggle’
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live reviews 

Review: Florence + The Machine play mythical, transcendent set at Genting Arena

November 17, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on Review: Florence + The Machine play mythical, transcendent set at Genting Arena
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Review: Leon Bridges provides soul cleansing soul showstopper

November 12, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on Review: Leon Bridges provides soul cleansing soul showstopper
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Review: Dashboard Confessional make an anticipated return to Birmingham

November 12, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on Review: Dashboard Confessional make an anticipated return to Birmingham
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Review: Parquet Courts are electric at sold out Digbeth show

November 12, 2018 Emily Doyle Comments Off on Review: Parquet Courts are electric at sold out Digbeth show
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
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
Band of the Week 004: Table Scraps
band of the week 

Band of the Week 004: Table Scraps

November 19, 2018 Louise Spears Comments Off on Band of the Week 004: Table Scraps
Band of the Week 003: Argle Bargle
band of the week 

Band of the Week 003: Argle Bargle

November 12, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Band of the Week 003: Argle Bargle

news

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news 

The Chemical Brothers announce new album and 2019 UK arena tour

November 19, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on The Chemical Brothers announce new album and 2019 UK arena tour

Electronic duo The Chemical Brothers announce new album ‘No Geography’ and a short run of UK arena tour dates for 2019

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The Orielles announce February/March 2019 UK tour

November 16, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on The Orielles announce February/March 2019 UK tour
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news 

Life-size Noddy Holder lego statue pops up at New Street Station

November 13, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off on Life-size Noddy Holder lego statue pops up at New Street Station
Sharon Van Etten to make her Birmingham comeback next spring
news 

Sharon Van Etten to make her Birmingham comeback next spring

November 7, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Sharon Van Etten to make her Birmingham comeback next spring
Digbeth Dining Club to devote whole day to Sunday roasts
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Digbeth Dining Club to devote whole day to Sunday roasts

November 7, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Digbeth Dining Club to devote whole day to Sunday roasts

live

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live reviews 

Review: Florence + The Machine play mythical, transcendent set at Genting Arena

November 17, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on Review: Florence + The Machine play mythical, transcendent set at Genting Arena

South London baroque-pop band Florence + The Machine return to Genting Arena, Birmingham on their ‘High As Hope’ UK tour.

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live 

Review: Leon Bridges provides soul cleansing soul showstopper

November 12, 2018 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on Review: Leon Bridges provides soul cleansing soul showstopper
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live 

Review: Dashboard Confessional make an anticipated return to Birmingham

November 12, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on Review: Dashboard Confessional make an anticipated return to Birmingham
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live 

Review: Parquet Courts are electric at sold out Digbeth show

November 12, 2018 Emily Doyle Comments Off on Review: Parquet Courts are electric at sold out Digbeth show
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live 

Review: Bez and Rowetta bring the best of Manchester to Birmingham

November 11, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Review: Bez and Rowetta bring the best of Manchester to Birmingham

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

Whether you’re after fine wine, cheese, homeware or ethical beauty products, Birmingham’s buzzing independents have got you covered.

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
Why the Birmingham music scene is better than you think
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Why the Birmingham music scene is better than you think

November 7, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Why the Birmingham music scene is better than you think
Old Crown Sunday Roast
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The very best places for a Sunday lunch in Birmingham

November 4, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on The very best places for a Sunday lunch in Birmingham
The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham
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The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham

October 31, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham

touring

Ozzy Osbourne UK Tour 2019
touring 

Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest to ignite Birmingham’s Genting Arena

November 19, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off on Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest to ignite Birmingham’s Genting Arena

Ozzy Osbourne is set to embark on the European leg of ‘No More Tours II’, with Judas Priest providing support. Tickets available now.

Bill Ryder-Jones to play Birmingham on February tour
touring 

Bill Ryder-Jones to play Birmingham on February tour

November 17, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Bill Ryder-Jones to play Birmingham on February tour
Avi Buffalo UK Tour 2019
touring 

Avi Buffalo ready to roam at the Hare & Hounds in February

November 16, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Avi Buffalo ready to roam at the Hare & Hounds in February
Sunflower Bean to bring shimmering NYC psychedelia to Birmingham
touring 

Sunflower Bean to bring shimmering NYC psychedelia to Birmingham

November 15, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Sunflower Bean to bring shimmering NYC psychedelia to Birmingham
Mastodon UK Tour 2018
touring 

Mastodon set for a full force collision with Birmingham’s O2 Academy

November 15, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off on Mastodon set for a full force collision with Birmingham’s O2 Academy

releases

Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’
releases reviews 

Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’

November 19, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’

Mumford and Sons’ fourth full-length returns them to their banjo-strumming halcyon days, with added atmospheric flare.

Lions of Dissent are back with indie disco banger ‘Turn Up The Struggle’
releases 

Lions of Dissent are back with indie disco banger ‘Turn Up The Struggle’

November 15, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Lions of Dissent are back with indie disco banger ‘Turn Up The Struggle’
Watch: Liquid Cheeks debut brand new single and video for ‘Fite’
releases 

Watch: Liquid Cheeks debut brand new single and video for ‘Fite’

November 12, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Watch: Liquid Cheeks debut brand new single and video for ‘Fite’
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releases 

Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam deliver a polished, snappy album with ‘Blackout Cowboy’

November 8, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam deliver a polished, snappy album with ‘Blackout Cowboy’
Album Review: Bill Ryder-Jones is awake and energised on ‘Yawn’
releases 

Album Review: Bill Ryder-Jones is awake and energised on ‘Yawn’

November 8, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Album Review: Bill Ryder-Jones is awake and energised on ‘Yawn’

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.

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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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features interview 

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: 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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