Review: Christopher Owens defies convention at the Hare & Hounds
It’s refreshing to see an artist rip up the rule book by choosing the setlist as he goes and this ensures tonight is rewarding for both himself and the lucky gig-goers.
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Author: Francis Smith
Review: Mumford & Sons bring versatile sound to Birmingham
Marcus Mumford and co are calm and cocksure in an arena and have the Grammy awards to prove it.
Read moreReview: The Blackbyrds electrify the crowd at Birmingham’s Hare & Hounds
Well turned out and smiling from ear to ear, the reformed line-up proceed to intoxicate the Sunday night crowd, now packed at capacity into the Hare & Hounds main room, making every soul dance, or tap their feet at the very least.
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Review: Aussie slacker Courtney Barnett brings self-deprecating witticism to Wolverhampton
Courtney Barnett brought her unique style of feedbacked guitar and down to earth, witty, rambling lyrics to the Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall
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Review: Marina and the Diamonds performs euphoric set at the O2 Institute
Marina sings out the verses with impressive vocal strength, echoed by her adoring fans.
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The Enemy on their fourth album ‘It’s Automatic’ and new identity
We were lucky enough to catch up with The Enemy on board their tour bus prior to their Birmingham show.
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Review: Hatcham Social bring grit and doom to The Sunflower Lounge
It’s easy to cast Hatcham Social off as “indie pop”, but tonight saw them tap into a darker strain.
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Review: Meat Wave fill crowd with awe at The Sunflower Lounge
Guitar refrains hammer down across the stage whilst drumbeats thunder from the backline. Vocals carry soaring melodies over a storm of rolling riffs.
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Single review: Jump The Shark – Robot Song
From a disjointed, almost Weezer-esque beginning, the track fires into a raucous chorus.
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Review: Marcus Joseph intrigues at The Island Bar
Marcus Joseph headlined a night of varied performances – spoken word, hip hop and jazz – with a captivating set of loose jazz.
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