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

Review: The Lemonheads perform bittersweet and brilliant Birmingham set

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

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

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

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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Counteract Reporter February 16, 2018February 17, 2019 Don Broco, man with a mission, O2 Academy, yonaka

Review: Don Broco perform a diverse and ferocious set in Birmingham

As part of a UK tour in support of their latest record, Technology, Don Broco headlined the O2 Academy, with support from Man with a Mission and Yonaka

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Counteract Reporter February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 BC Camplight, Birmingham, O2 Institute, White Denim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Declan Bowring November 17, 2018February 10, 2019 Florence + The Machine, Genting Arena, Wet

Review: Florence + The Machine play mythical, transcendent set at Genting Arena

South London baroque-pop band Florence + The Machine return to Genting Arena, Birmingham on their ‘High As Hope’ UK tour.

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Louise Spears February 3, 2019February 6, 2019 ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, castle & falcon, Conrad Keely, Spoilers

Review: …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead triumphantly return to Birmingham

Austin rockers …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead celebrate 20 years of their sophomore album, Madonna at Birmingham’s Castle & Falcon.

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Millie Finn February 2, 2019February 5, 2019 Hers, Sunflower Lounge

Review: Her’s bring dreamy pop to Birmingham’s Sunflower Lounge

Funky two-piece, Her’s, returned to Birmingham on Friday 1st February – this time with a brand new album of gems, and to a packed out Sunflower Lounge.