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Author: Nick Owen

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music 

The Orielles set to bring the spirit of C86 back to Birmingham

January 11, 2018February 10, 2019 Nick Owen Hare and Hounds, The Orielles

Currently receiving heavy rotation on BBC 6 music with their single ‘Let Your Dog Tooth Grow’, The Orielles look set set to explode in 2018.

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Alt-rock icons Yo La Tengo announce Birmingham show

January 7, 2018February 10, 2019 Nick Owen Birmingham Town Hall, Yo La Tengo

Yo La Tengo to play Birmingham as part of 2018 European tour

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Psychedelic drone rockers Moon Duo return to Birmingham this month

January 4, 2018February 10, 2019 Nick Owen Hare and Hounds, kings heath, Moon Duo

Heavily influenced by krautrock and drone movements of the 70s, the group pair blurry fuzz psych guitars with brooding synths.

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah to play the Hare & Hounds on UK tour

January 2, 2018February 10, 2019 Nick Owen Birmingham, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Hare & Hounds, kings heath

Band to play Birmingham following the re-release of their landmark album, ‘Some Loud Thunder’

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Review: Weezer return to Birmingham and regain their place as kings

October 28, 2017November 8, 2017 Nick Owen Birmingham, O2 Academy, The Orwells, Weezer

After 12 years away from Birmingham, Weezer prove why they’re the still the Kings of the sunshine melody.

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Review: The Flaming Lips bring buoyancy to Birmingham

August 13, 2017October 4, 2017 Nick Owen Amber Run, Hoopla Blue, O2 Academy, public service broadcasting, The Flaming Lips

The O2 Academy was transformed into Innercity Live with The Flaming Lips as headliners back in August.

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Review: Holy Fuck headline an evening of sonic adventure at Hare & Hounds

August 11, 2017February 22, 2018 Nick Owen Hare & Hounds, Holy Fuck, Makeness, Matters

Toronto electro-punk collective, Holy Fuck, brought their eclectic set to Birmingham in August.

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live 

Review: Dead Kennedys complete their European tour in Birmingham

June 27, 2017 Nick Owen Dead Kennedys, O2 Academy Birmingham, Otherkin

Dead Kennedys complete their European tour at the O2 Academy, Birmingham, with support from Otherkin.

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live 

Review: Mark Lanegan transcends his grunge reputation at the O2 Institute

June 20, 2017June 23, 2017 Nick Owen Mark Lanegan Band, O2 Institute Birmingham

Mark Lanegan transcends his grunge reputation at the O2 Institute

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touring 

Get tickets: Legendary punk band Dead Kennedys to play UK dates this June

May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 Nick Owen Dead Kennedys, O2 Academy Birmingham

In a surprise announcement this week, the Dead Kennedys have announced a string of uk tour dates, which include a stop off at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

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