Meet Karkosa: the local lads making waves in South Korea
South Korea has become much more relevant to five young Brummie musicians over the last year. Introducing: Karkosa
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A beginner’s guide to: The Move
A home grown band shaped by Bowie and styled on The Who, that became the forerunners of Glam Rock.
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10 gigs in Birmingham this March for less than a tenner
All of the best gigs in March, all for less than a tenner. Featuring Swampmeat Family Band, Sugarthief, Sophie & The Giants & more.
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Blog: On the inside of The Circle, growing up with Moseley Shoals
Moseley Shoals turns 20 this year – Ocean Colour Scene’s landmark album, their high-water mark of soulful folk vignettes and chunky riffs.
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Band of the Week 008: 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
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
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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Band of the Week 006: 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
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
With lively brass, mad lyrics and infectious energy, unky nine-piece Argle Bargle are our third Band of the Week.
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