Review: Dinosaur Pile-Up impress a raucous Brummie crowd
Dinosaur Pile-Up play a powerhouse set to a loyal crowd, supported by Demob Happy + Fizzy Blood
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Review: Ride roll back the years at the O2 Institute
The new songs intertwine with the old stuff so well that it’s not obvious that these songs are 25 years or so apart. What is obvious is that Ride’ are back. Hopefully to stay…
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Get tickets: Don Broco announce Birmingham date on 2018 tour
Hot off the release of their latest single, the rock quintet have announced a series of dates, including a show at the O2 Academy in Birmingham
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Review: Declan McKenna plays energetic show at the O2 Institute
Declan McKenna takes to the stage in Birmingham, wowing adoring fans with his rock style and energetic set.
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Review: Sleaford Mods bring the spirit of ’77 to Birmingham
Sleaford Mods ensured a punk revival during their short but anarchic set.
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Review: Charlotte Carpenter plays an electric set at The Sunflower Lounge
Following the release of her new EP, ‘Shelter’, Charlotte Carpenter plays a perfect blend of old and new songs at The Sunflower Lounge.
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Interview: Wolf Alice’s Joel Amey talks pop, politics & Birmingham
Counteract caught up with the Wolf Alice drummer to discuss his favourite recent releases, mixing music with politics and songwriting
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Review: Metronomy captivate a packed out venue in Birmingham
Drawing from their strong catalogue, Metronomy wowed audiences at the O2 Institute, with support from Sons of Raphael
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Review: Frank Iero & The Patience play a sincere set in Wolverhampton
Frank Iero wears his heart on his sleeve in an unapologetic set to an adoring crowd in The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
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Review: The Cosmics tear up the Sunflower Lounge
The Cosmics headline a This Feeling bill featuring Quinn, As Mamas and LCKD, whipping the crowd into a frenzy
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