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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Band of the Week 002: 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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A beginner’s guide to: The Moody Blues
From an R&B covers band to pioneers of symphonic rock, The Moody Blues were one of the 60s’ most influential bands.
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A beginner’s guide to: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)
From the ashes of The Move, the Electric Light Orchestra took the psychedelic sonic experiments of late 60s Beatles and added lush orchestration.
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Band of the Week 001: Ivory Wave
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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Blackbox is the latest casualty in the war on Birmingham’s independent culture
With the closure of another Birmingham venue, it’s time to talk about gentrification, and how to combat its effects on city culture
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Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands
Peace’s frontman Harry Koisser reflects on finding Peace with record industries, touring and the old haunts of Birmingham.
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We spent the day at FarGo Village – Coventry’s mini Custard Factory
Here’s our guide to some of the best independent businesses that can be found in Coventry’s creative quarter: FarGo Village.
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Interview: Nina Nesbitt on her whirlwind year and musical transformation
With over 30 million streams, Times Square billboards and worldwide tours, Nina Nesbitt is the viral pop-star of the moment with an inevitably massive future ahead.
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Interview: Ivory Wave discuss their biggest gig to date
Sam Lambeth speaks to Birmingham hellraisers Ivory Wave as their prepare for their headline gig at the O2 Institute in November.
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