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Birmingham’s earnest – and inebriated – rockers Wood and Nails return with sublime new single ‘Lights Out’, set for release in November.

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Richard Franks May 28, 2015October 11, 2018 Barclaycard Arena, Paul McCartney, The Beatles

Paul McCartney, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham 27/05/15

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

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Emily Doyle October 5, 2018October 9, 2018 Anna Calvi, Pins, Town Hall, Youth Man

Review: Anna Calvi has Town Hall spellbound with new release, Hunter

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.

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Samuel Lambeth September 30, 2018October 8, 2018 Birmingham, Lilac Noise, Liquid Cheeks, not normal not ok, The Taboo Club, The Victoria

Review: The Taboo Club charm Birmingham crowd

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

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Joseph Lockley September 5, 2018September 10, 2018 Alex G, Hare & Hounds, Sorry

Review: (Sandy) Alex G headlines an intimate night at the Hare & Hounds

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

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Samuel Lambeth September 1, 2018September 7, 2018 Ocean Colour Scene, Simon Fowler, wolverhampton

Review: Ocean Colour Scene roll a number at Wolverhampton Racecourse

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

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Declan Bowring September 2, 2018September 6, 2018 Digbeth, Imelda May, Symphony Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham, Texas, Ward Thomas

Review: Texas top Skyline Series triple bill at Symphony Hall

Skyline Series sees Ward Thomas, Imelda May and Texas play impressive sets at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on 1 September 2018.

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Sophie Hack August 19, 2018August 24, 2018 castle and falcon, cave girl, Ivory Wave, karkosa, sleepyheads, sonic gun, Sugarthief, The Cosmics, the novus, Violet, weekender

Review: Ivory Wave smash through the Sonic Gun Weekender Saturday

Day two of the Sonic Gun Weekender saw headliners Ivory Wave, and a frenzy of fans, completely take over Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon. Support came from Sugarthief, The Cosmics, Violet and more.

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Sophie Hack August 18, 2018August 22, 2018 castle and falcon, ecgo gecco, Echo Beach!, Riscas, sonic gun, Spilt Milk Society, The Assist

Review: Headliners Riscas stormed the Friday of Sonic Gun Weekender

The best of what Birmingham has to offer joined forces at the Sonic Gun Weekender at The Castle and Falcon, including tropical indie headliners Riscas. Support came from The Assist, Spilt Milk Society, Echo Gecco and Echo Beach.

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Joseph Lockley August 17, 2018August 21, 2018 Cate Le Bon, John Grant, Symphony Hall

Review: John Grant makes history at first standing Symphony Hall show

The incredible John Grant took to the stage at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on Thursday to perform for the venue’s first ever standing audience. Support came from Welsh songstress Cate Le Bon.