Review: Charlotte Carpenter plays an electric set at The Sunflower Lounge
Following the release of her new EP, ‘Shelter’, Charlotte Carpenter plays a perfect blend of old and new songs at The Sunflower Lounge.
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reviews
Live reviews of gigs in the West Midlands and album, EP and single reviews.
Review: Gabrielle Aplin’s compelling stage presence lights up Birmingham
Gabrielle Aplin woos the O2 Academy crowd with her angelic vocals and charismatic personality.
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Review: Freya Ridings captivates an attentive Sunflower Lounge
Freya Ridings came to The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on her debut headline tour and stunned the audience with her beautiful vocals.
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Review: The Cosmics tear up the Sunflower Lounge
The Cosmics headline a This Feeling bill featuring Quinn, As Mamas and LCKD, whipping the crowd into a frenzy
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Review: The Nightingales make a triumphant return to Birmingham
Criminally underrated Birmingham post-punk outfit bring the house down at the Hare & Hounds
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Review: Kele Okereke plays an intimate show at The Sunflower Lounge
The Bloc Party frontman trades the electronics in for a cosy acoustic set, with support from Sipho and Teddy Matthews
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Review: Dizzee Rascal cements legendary status at the O2 Academy
Hot off the back of his back-to-basics record Raskit, Dizzee performs to a sold-out crowd in Birmingham
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Review: HOLY headlines the fourth annual Slime Ball to raucous effect
Swedish label PNKSLM hosted a variety of bands, including transcendent prog-psych artist HOLY and growling garage rockers Black Mekon
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Review: Burlesque meets magic for Acid Mothers Temple at Mama Roux’s
A surreal evening of psychedelia and distortion from Japan’s Acid Mothers Temple.
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Review: HMLTD bring sweat and smeared make-up to the Hare & Hounds
Crowd barriers and mosh-pits marked the arrival of HMLTD and Dream Wife’s performances.
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