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Kieran Raza May 11, 2018May 15, 2018 Birmingham, Echo Beach!, Jack in a Box, Spilt Milk Society, Sugarthief, Sunflower Lounge

Review: Sugarthief emblazen The Sunflower Lounge with a sizzling performance

Sugarthief induce excitable frenzy at The Sunflower Lounge with headline set backed by an impressive bill of emerging talent, raising money for Severn Hospice.

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Emily Doyle May 4, 2018May 15, 2018 Acid Mothers Temple, freak out orgasm!, Hare and Hounds, hibushibire, one unique signal, yellow6

Review: Hibushibire deliver psych jams from Osaka to Kings Heath

Osaka psych trio Hibushibire play the Hare and Hounds for Kushikatsu Records, with yellow6 and One Unique Signal in tow

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Richard Franks May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 Arctic Monkeys

Album review: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino

“I just wanted to be one of The Strokes,” proclaims Alex Turner, on ‘Star Treatment’ – the opening track on

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Millie Finn May 3, 2018May 8, 2018 Chartreuse, Hare and Hounds, Hers, Pizzagirl

Review: Funky duo, Her’s, hit Birmingham with their characteristic pizzazz

Having built up a following off the back of their excellent debut, Songs of Her’s, the Liverpool based group made quite an impression in Birmingham

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Nick Owen May 2, 2018May 6, 2018 Birmingham Town Hall, Yo La Tengo

Review: Yo La Tengo push their musical boundaries at Birmingham Town Hall

Yo La Tengo performed a career spanning performance in Birmingham, dividing their inestimably eclectic back catalogue into two sections for a full evening of entertainment

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Millie Finn May 2, 2018May 3, 2018 Arena Birmingham, Baxter Dury, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds descend on Birmingham

Embracing the psychedelic sound of his latest record, Who Built The Moon?, Gallagher proved once again that he’s got plenty of musical life outside of Oasis, repeatedly wowing the audience

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Nick Owen April 28, 2018April 30, 2018 Arena, Manic Street Preachers, The Coral

Review: Manic Street Preachers stage a triumphant return in Birmingham

Proving they’ve still got what it takes to satisfy an arena full of fans, the Manic Street Preachers played a stellar set in Birmingham

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Counteract Reporter April 14, 2018April 23, 2018 Bicep, Birmingham, Boxxed, Digbeth, HAAi, Leftfoot, Shadow City

Review: BICEP bring acclaimed live show to Birmingham

Bicep’s critically acclaimed live show returns to Birmingham following a controversial cancellation late last year. An incisive and euphoric evening with support from HAAi.