Album review: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
“I just wanted to be one of The Strokes,” proclaims Alex Turner, on ‘Star Treatment’ – the opening track on
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Author: Francis Smith
The Barr Brothers to play Birmingham in upcoming summer 2018 UK tour
Almost a year after the release of their third studio album, the Barr Brothers will fly to the UK this summer to play six shows around the country, including one in Birmingham
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Review: Hibushibire deliver psych jams from Osaka to Kings Heath
Osaka psych trio Hibushibire play the Hare and Hounds for Kushikatsu Records, with yellow6 and One Unique Signal in tow
Read moreReview: Funky duo, Her’s, hit Birmingham with their characteristic pizzazz
Having built up a following off the back of their excellent debut, Songs of Her’s, the Liverpool based group made quite an impression in Birmingham
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Review: Yo La Tengo push their musical boundaries at Birmingham Town Hall
Yo La Tengo performed a career spanning performance in Birmingham, dividing their inestimably eclectic back catalogue into two sections for a full evening of entertainment
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Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds descend on Birmingham
Embracing the psychedelic sound of his latest record, Who Built The Moon?, Gallagher proved once again that he’s got plenty of musical life outside of Oasis, repeatedly wowing the audience
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Kurt Vile & The Violators to kick off Future Days weekend in Digbeth
Philadelphian indie singer songwriter Kurt Vile is bringing his band The Violators to Digbeth this November for This Is Tmrw ‘s Future Days weekend
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Review: Manic Street Preachers stage a triumphant return in Birmingham
Proving they’ve still got what it takes to satisfy an arena full of fans, the Manic Street Preachers played a stellar set in Birmingham
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10 gigs in Birmingham this May for less than a tenner
Brand new bangers from Birmingham natives, plus bands touring from across the continent. All these great gigs, all for less than a tenner.
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Interview: Getting Wavy with the Sum Cellar Crew
Ahead of their third birthday bash, we sat down with the innovative team behind Sum Cellar, one of Birmingham’s most consistently heavyweight dance music nights
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