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May 21, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Twin Atlantic make their Coventry debut

The stage lights lowered and the crowd responded in whistles and cheers before Twin Atlantic modestly meander to their instruments. Sound erupts in the form

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May 14, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: The Japanese House wow fans at the O2 Institute

On the top floor in a tiny room stands a group of fans anxiously awaiting the headlining artists.

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April 29, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Japandroids begin their UK tour at the O2 Institute

Vancouver duo, Japandroids, make their long awaited return to Birmingham for the first night of their UK tour.

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May 14, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Victories at Sea launch their EP at the Hare & Hounds

Victories at Sea launch their new EP at the Hare and Hounds with support from Matters, Mutes and Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam courtesy of This Is Tmrw.

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May 14, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: The Cribs celebrate 10 years of ‘Men’s Needs…’ in Birmingham

The Cribs return to Birmingham to celebrate 10 years of Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever at the O2 Institute.

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April 25, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Rag’n’Bone Man plays a sold-out show in Birmingham

Rag’n’Bone Man made a humble return to Birmingham’s O2 Academy despite his Brit Awards success; bagging Critic’s Choice and Best British Breakthrough Award

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May 6, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Maximo Park and PINS bring charismatic causes to Birmingham

If one of the key reasons Maximo Park have enjoyed such commendable longevity is due to Smith’s eccentric, angular stage moves, another is the five-piece’s continued desire to evolve with each album.