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Review: Foals storm a sold-out Digbeth Arena

June 16, 2019June 17, 2019 Richard Franks Digbeth, Digbeth Arena, Foals

Foals were back in Birmingham on June 15th and 16th for two sold-out nights at the outdoor Digbeth Arena

Review: Julia Holter brings her brand of experimental pop to the Castle & Falcon

June 5, 2019June 8, 2019 Luke Charnley Birmingham Promoters, castle and falcon, field day, Jessie Reid, Julia Holter, This Is Tmrw

Los Angeles-based polymath Julia Holter aired much of her acclaimed 2018 release ‘Aviary’, backed by an enormous and varied band.

Review: Snail Mail reigned supreme over an evening of ’90s slacker rock

June 4, 2019June 6, 2019 Blaise Radley Hare & Hounds, Liz Lawrence, Snail Mail

Increasingly infamous indie star Snail Mail returned to Birmingham to a rapt sell-out crowd at the Hare & Hounds, supported by Liz Lawrence.

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Review: Vistas raise the bar with sell-out Birmingham show

May 29, 2019June 1, 2019 Ross Carley Paris Youth Foundation, The Sunflower Lounge, Vistas

Supporting huge touring bands like Fatherson and Circa Waves just isn’t enough for the Edinburgh pop-rockers, Vistas.

Review: Grunge veterans Alice in Chains don’t disappoint in Birmingham

May 25, 2019June 1, 2019 Sarah Staniforth Alice in Chains, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Live

Alice in Chains played a fantastic show to a massive crowd at Arena Birmingham on May 24th, with support from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

DIY legend Calvin Johnson mesmerises crowd at Centrala

May 21, 2019 Maryam Snape Beat Happening, Calvin Johnson, Centrala, cherry pickles, ColdRice, Digbeth, Halo Benders, henrik appel, K Records, PNKSLM, The Moving Pictures

ColdRice legend Calvin Johnson makes a welcome live return with his first Birmingham show in 30 years.

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Review: Fuzzy Sun brighten up Monday night with infectious melodies

May 21, 2019 Millie Finn Birmingham, Bono, Fuzzy Sun, Hare and Hounds, Inhaler, Live, Tame Impala, U2

Fuzzy Sun provide a warm start to the week with a fantastic set of indie-funk bangers at the Hare & Hounds. Inhaler provide support.

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Review: Sam Fender smashes Birmingham’s O2 Institute

May 11, 2019May 16, 2019 Sophia Lega O2 Institute, Sam Fender

25-year-old Sam Fender plays a beautiful sold-out performance at Birmingham’s O2 Institute – he’ll be back in the city later this year

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Review: Pregoblin bring meticulous madness to the Hare & Hounds

May 8, 2019May 21, 2019 Sophie Hack Birmingham, Hare and Hounds, o gridler, pregoblin, Review, Sofa King

The South London duo may sing about spontaneously combusting, but their short serenade to each other missed the mark in Birmingham.

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Review: Idlewild tear through triumphant Birmingham gig

April 29, 2019April 30, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Idlewild, Leila Moss, Roddy Woomble

Idlewild make a long-awaited return to Birmingham with a blistering and bittersweet set mixing new tracks with old classics.

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