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Single review: Lions of Dissent drop new single, ‘Dreams Like Drugs’

Lions of Dissent’s latest release, ‘Dreams Like Drugs’, is a psych-pop bop, and the second single from their EP Fear of Loathing.

After a whirlwind romance debut, Jack Garratt returns from the shadows with a bare-all album that a lucky few were able to witness live

Alt-rock legends Cage the Elephant performed a killer set at the O2 Academy on February 20, with support from Post Animal and SWMRS

It’s another teenage rampage from Kings Heath quartet Flares, on latest single Parma Violets. Stephen Pennell reviews.

Monday 27th January marked Waterparks’ return to Birmingham, this time around to film the gig for a live DVD.

VANT returned to Birmingham with a phenomenal performance at the Castle & Falcon on 25th January 2020 – read our review here

Birmingham brooders The Taboo Club lighten up on the lilting new single ‘I Wish There Was A Way’. Sam Lambeth reviews.

14th December at Birmingham’s O2 Academy saw an imperfect line-up saved by a profound performance from noughties legends, The Libertines

Lovable London lads Counterfeit revealed their soft sides as they broke down their emotional barriers with a raw final performance of 2019.

Sunderland slayers The Futureheads make a welcome return to Birmingham with a set celebrating their debut album.