Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
On their third full-length, The 1975 hone their excessive tendencies and genre-hopping sound to produce a rich, personable magnum opus.
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reviews
Live reviews of gigs in the West Midlands and album, EP and single reviews.
Review: The Cosmics conquer The Sunflower Lounge
There are three certainties in life – death, taxes and The Cosmics tearing up The Sunflower Lounge. Yet again the band deliver.
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Review: Shame let loose with a blistering set in Birmingham
Rising stars Shame headline a high class bill with Fontaines D. C. and Sorry at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on Wednesday 28th November
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Review: Cabbage bring their tour crashing to a halt in Birmingham
With a politically charged roster of supports, Cabbage came storming into the Castle & Falcon with a message to spread
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Review: Miles Kane swaggers into Birmingham with storming O2 Institute show
Miles Kane returned to Birmingham with a confident performance at the O2 Institute on Tuesday 27th November, armed with Cabbage in support.
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Review: The Clause ponder ‘Where Are You Now?’ on thrilling new single
The Clause offer up Britpop balladry, complete with stadium-worthy string arrangements, on new single ‘Where Are You Now?’
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Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’
Local reggae juggernaut Kioko delivers sleek renditions of current chart music on their ‘Covers’ EP, adding their well-known stylistic flair and charm
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Review: Paul Smith and Kathryn Williams wow Mama Roux’s
Maximo Park keeper Paul Smith brings his fragmented but fantastic lo-fi indie pop to Mama Roux’s, in support of new album Diagrams.
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Review: Mogwai bring their crucial post-rock sound to The Mill
Mogwai performed at Birmingham’s recently unveiled The Mill on Friday 23rd November – with brash and introspective results.
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Review: Peace smash two-hour Birmingham homecoming
Peace move away from basement shows and festival headlines to serve a homecoming performance filled with serendipity and nostalgia.
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