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The Orielles wow a jam-packed Hare and Hounds with sublime songs from Silver Dollar Moment and a clutch of newbies.

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Review: Hippo Campus showcase alt-pop brilliance in Birmingham

February 19, 2019February 20, 2019 Ross Carley Birmingham, Hippo Campus, Lauran Hibberd, O2 Institute

Hippo Campus hopped across the pond to play Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 18th February, with support from Lauran Hibberd.

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Review: The Lemonheads perform bittersweet and brilliant Birmingham set

February 16, 2019February 19, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Evan Dando, Heyrocco, O2 Academy, The Lemonheads

Evan Dando and The Lemonheads returned to Birmingham, performing old classics and new cuts from covers album Varshons II.

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Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour

February 15, 2019February 19, 2019 Sophie Hack chicken shop date, hip hop, hot sauce tour, jay1, mama roux, ms banks, rap

Rising star Ms Banks commanded her crowd at Digbeth’s Mama Roux as part of Chicken Shop Date’s Hot Sauce Tour.

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Review: Another Sky reach dizzying heights at the Hare & Hounds

February 14, 2019February 18, 2019 Andrew Gutteridge Another Sky, Chartreuse, Hare and Hounds, Imogen, Portishead, The XX

With a checked blazer topped off with 80s power-dressing shoulder pads, Newcastle’s Imogen is a diminutive figure on her first visit to Birmingham, jostling for space behind a keyboard on an already cramped stage.

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Review: White Denim deliver gargantuan set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 Ben Wheatley BC Camplight, Birmingham, O2 Institute, White Denim

White Denim return to Birmingham to deliver a staggering two-hour set at the O2 Institute, with support from BC Camplight.

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Review: The Amazons work their black magic at The Hare and Hounds

February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 Ross Carley Hare & Hounds, The Amazons, The Mysterines

The Amazons rocked Kings Heath’s socks off on 13th February at The Hare & Hounds, with support from Liverpool’s grungiest trio, The Mysterines.

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Review: Whenyoung show the Hare & Hounds a night of true indie pop

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 Ross Carley Birmingham, Hare and Hounds, kings heath, the ninth wave, whenyoung

Irish trio Whenyoung gave an energetic performance at Kings Heath’s Hare & Hounds with support from Glasgow’s finest, The Ninth Wave.

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Review: Synth-pop shines on with Chvrches at the O2 Academy

February 10, 2019February 12, 2019 Declan Bowring CHVRCHES, lets eat grandma, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Scottish three-piece electro band Chvrches return to Birmingham’s O2 Academy and storm through the show with latest album ‘Love Is Dead’.

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Review: Two-tone heroes The Specials return with important new album Encore

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 Danny Thompson Coventry Cathedral Ruins, The Specials

Encore is filled with smart social commentary, tackling issues such as racism, Britain’s political uncertainty and sexism.

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Review: The Orielles swoop into Birmingham with sold-out show

Review: Hippo Campus showcase alt-pop brilliance in Birmingham

Review: The Lemonheads perform bittersweet and brilliant Birmingham set

Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour

Review: Another Sky reach dizzying heights at the Hare & Hounds

Review: White Denim deliver gargantuan set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

Review: The Amazons work their black magic at The Hare and Hounds

Review: Whenyoung show the Hare & Hounds a night of true indie pop

Review: Synth-pop shines on with Chvrches at the O2 Academy

Review: Two-tone heroes The Specials return with important new album Encore