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the zutons 2019 tour
news 

The Zutons set to reunite for fifteenth anniversary UK tour

January 16, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on The Zutons set to reunite for fifteenth anniversary UK tour
Flash Queen Tribute
news 

World’s ‘most authentic Queen tribute band’ to play intimate Birmingham gig

January 3, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on World’s ‘most authentic Queen tribute band’ to play intimate Birmingham gig
Black Sabbath
news 

Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham to celebrate 50 year anniversary

January 2, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham to celebrate 50 year anniversary
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
The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February
touring 

The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February

January 14, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February
Sleaford Mods UK Tour 2019
touring 

Cynical political didacts Sleaford Mods set to embark on 33 date UK tour

January 4, 2019 Blaise Radley Comments Off on Cynical political didacts Sleaford Mods set to embark on 33 date UK 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’
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’
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Review: Citylightz revel in their biggest headline show to date

January 6, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on Review: Citylightz revel in their biggest headline show to date
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live 

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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live 

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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10 gigs in Birmingham this January for less than a tenner

January 1, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off on 10 gigs in Birmingham this January for less than a tenner
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*birmingham* 

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 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

the zutons 2019 tour
news 

The Zutons set to reunite for fifteenth anniversary UK tour

January 16, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on The Zutons set to reunite for fifteenth anniversary UK tour

The Zutons are back after a ten-year lay-off, celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of their debut studio album ‘Who Killed……. the Zutons?’.

Flash Queen Tribute
news 

World’s ‘most authentic Queen tribute band’ to play intimate Birmingham gig

January 3, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on World’s ‘most authentic Queen tribute band’ to play intimate Birmingham gig
Black Sabbath
news 

Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham to celebrate 50 year anniversary

January 2, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham to celebrate 50 year anniversary
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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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

live

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Review: Citylightz revel in their biggest headline show to date

January 6, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on Review: Citylightz revel in their biggest headline show to date

Wolverhampton’s Citylightz played their biggest Birmingham show to date on Saturday 5th January – and it went down a storm

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live 

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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live 

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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live 

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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live 

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

birmingham

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*birmingham* 

10 gigs in Birmingham this January for less than a tenner

January 1, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off on 10 gigs in Birmingham this January for less than a tenner

10 gigs to be seen at this January in Birmingham, all for less than a tenner. We can’t think of a better way to start your year off!

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*birmingham* 

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
The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham
*birmingham* 

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
*birmingham* 

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

touring

The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February
touring 

The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February

January 14, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February

The Lemonheads have announced a full UK tour throughout February, including a date at Birmingham 02 Academy on Friday, February 15th.

Sleaford Mods UK Tour 2019
touring 

Cynical political didacts Sleaford Mods set to embark on 33 date UK tour

January 4, 2019 Blaise Radley Comments Off on Cynical political didacts Sleaford Mods set to embark on 33 date UK tour
The Wombats UK Tour 2019
touring 

Liverpudlian stalwarts The Wombats set for biggest UK tour yet

January 3, 2019 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on Liverpudlian stalwarts The Wombats set for biggest UK tour yet
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

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’
releases 

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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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 

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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