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Band of the Week 008: The Good Water

December 17, 2018December 15, 2018 Richard Franks The Good Water

We’ve been fans of The Good Water for a long time. Ahead of their debut headline show at The Sunflower Lounge on 22nd December, they’re our Band of the Week!

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Band of the Week 007: Wood and Nails

December 10, 2018December 9, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Birmingham, Flapper, Paul Beaumont, Wood and Nails

Our seventh Band of the Week instalment focuses on Wood and Nails, one of Birmingham’s longest-serving and most thrilling outfits.

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Band of the Week 005: Kioko

November 26, 2018November 24, 2018 Richard Franks Kioko

Ahead of their massive headline show at the O2 Institute on Wednesday 28 November, local reggae/ska outfit feature as our latest Band of the Week

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Namiwa Jazz
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Band of the Week 006: Namiwa Jazz

December 3, 2018November 24, 2018 Stephen Pennell Namiwa Jazz

Namiwa Jazz mixes elements of soul, gospel, afrobeat and an occasional sprinkle of reggae to cook up a sound she has christened Afro-twang.

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Band of the Week 004: Table Scraps

November 19, 2018November 18, 2018 Louise Spears Band of the Week, Hare and Hounds, Table Scraps, The Sunflower Lounge, Zen Ten Records

Ahead of their two Birmingham shows this month and a headline show in December the mighty trio Table Scraps feature as our fourth Band of the Week

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Band of the Week 003: Argle Bargle

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 Holly Carter Argle Bargle, Band of the Week, Centrala, UoB

With lively brass, mad lyrics and infectious energy, unky nine-piece Argle Bargle are our third Band of the Week.

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Band of the Week 002: Mutes

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Richard Franks Foma, Mutes

Ahead of their show with Toronto punks FRIGS at the Hare & Hounds this week, Birmingham polymaths Mutes feature as our second Band of the Week.

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Band of the Week 001: Ivory Wave

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Ivory Wave, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, Rai Kah Mercury, the novus, Violet

As they prepare for their biggest headline show to date, Brum baggy boys Ivory Wave have one simple mission – to be the best.

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