Review: John J Presley tops three band bill of Birmingham brilliance
Three of Birmingham’s most talented bands deliver a night of ferociousness and intensity with a delectable amount of dark undertone thrown in for good measure.
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Review: Thee MVPs’ short, sharp fuzz resonates with Sunflower crowd
Frontman Wyatt gurns his way through the setlist, a mixture of old and new tracks including 2015’s satisfyingly Weezer-esque ‘Edgar’, as well as punchy summer anthem ‘Big Pussy’.
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Review: Kevin Morby plays confident set at the Hare & Hounds
An alumni of Brooklyn noise folk outfit WOODS, Kevin’s playing belies the confidence of a man happy with onstage experimentation and improvisation.
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Review: PUP pack a punch at a sold-out Rainbow Cellar
With the release of ‘The Dream Is Over’ back in May, PUP garnered a reputation as one of the most vital acts around.
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Review: Whitney bring their sun-soaked debut album to Birmingham
Whitney’s music might be laid back, but from the moment you see them on stage it’s instantly evident how much dexterity goes into everything they do.
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Slaves announce fifteen-date winter tour of the UK
Everyone’s favourite raucous duo Slaves have announced a huge tour of the UK, set to take place this winter.
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Single review: Tom Forbes – Turpentine
Taking influence from both Prince and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Forbes pitches pop vocals with funky bass lines to produce a song that struts and shakes.
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Album review: Johnny Foreigner stick to winning formula on ‘Mono No Aware’
Now on album number three, Johnny Foreigner know their strengths and continue to hone them.
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Review: Moon Duo mesmerise Hare & Hounds crowd
Birmingham based, Victories at Sea along with San Francisco’s psychedelic fuzz masters, Moon Duo, ensured everyone at The Hare and Hounds grooved their hearts out on a Friday night.
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Feeder to return with new album and 14 date UK & Ireland tour
Following a successful return at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, Feeder will return with a ninth studio album and a UK & Ireland tour in September and October.
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