Review: Marina and the Diamonds performs euphoric set at the O2 Institute
Marina sings out the verses with impressive vocal strength, echoed by her adoring fans.
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Review: Meat Wave fill crowd with awe at The Sunflower Lounge
Guitar refrains hammer down across the stage whilst drumbeats thunder from the backline. Vocals carry soaring melodies over a storm of rolling riffs.
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Review: CHVRCHES outdo themselves at Birmingham’s O2 Academy
Pulsating synths vibrated through the crowd and pixie-like frontwoman Lauren Mayberry sang out the verses with piercing clarity. She skipped across the stage dancing to the electronic rhythms provided by Martin Doherty and Iain Cook.
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Review: New Order bring live spectacle to Wolverhampton
New Order showcase their masterful songwriting in a gripping set of old and new material.
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Review: TEN FÉ hypnotise the Hare & Hounds
Thick smoke, hypnotic tunes and a confident performance from indie-poppers TEN FÉ.
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Review: Krept and Konan receive a mixed reaction at the O2 Institute
Krept and Konan’s set struggled to engage the crowd, and show themselves to be lacking in innovation.
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Review: Ghostpoet immerses Hare & Hounds crowd in a sea of experimental sound
Radiating a magnetic presence, the outstanding lyrics for which Ghostpoet is known come to the fore.
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Review: Deez Nuts top chaotic six band bill at The Rainbow Courtyard
The intimate venue, stripped of its barrier, was the perfect setting for bands such as Deez Nuts, Nasty and Astroid Boys.
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Review: Boat To Row’s impeccable set at Hare & Hounds leaves fans speechless
The Birmingham folk veterans return to celebrate their new album. Their set brought some summer to Kings Heath in November, and included old and new material.
Read moreReview: Dune Rats pack out The Sunflower Lounge
Grunge slackers Dune Rats gave a frenzied performance in Birmingham.
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