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Review: Boy Azooga perform studio perfect set at The Castle & Falcon

With the release of debut album ‘1, 2, Kung Fu’, Cardiff’s Boy Azooga proved their versatility within the wide genre of alt-rock.

Brighton four-piece The Magic Gang got a youthful and willing crowd up and bouncing at Digbeth’s O2 Institute

The Enemy’s Tom Clarke kicked off his 2018 tour at the Hare & Hounds, delivering a passionate performance of old classics and new material.

Walsall-born singer songwriter Jorja Smith gave an enchanting performance at the O2 Academy on 13th October on her biggest UK tour to date.

As the pounding ‘Meat Is Murder’ reverberates around the arena, a sense of tension fills the air.

Former Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney ended a twelve year absence from Birmingham last night with a 40-song, 50-year-spanning set.

Anna Calvi mesmerised Birmingham’s Town Hall with a set of anthemic art rock. Support came from PINS’ Sophie Galpin & Youth Man’s Kaila Whyte.

Birmingham’s sultry rockers The Taboo Club bring their sax-drenched delights to The Victoria, with support from Liquid Cheeks and Lilac Noise.

(Sandy) Alex G took to the stage at the Hare and Hounds last Tuesday, with support from London grunge rockers Sorry.

Moseley veterans Ocean Colour Scene perform a hit-laden set at Wolverhampton Racecourse. Sam Lambeth reviews.