Reviews

Rag’n’Bone Man made a humble return to Birmingham’s O2 Academy despite his Brit Awards success; bagging Critic’s Choice and Best British Breakthrough Award

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May 6, 2017 Samuel Lambeth

Review: Maximo Park and PINS bring charismatic causes to Birmingham

If one of the key reasons Maximo Park have enjoyed such commendable longevity is due to Smith’s eccentric, angular stage moves, another is the five-piece’s continued desire to evolve with each album.

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April 28, 2017 Louise Spears

Review: Black Mekon and Table Scraps join forces at the Hare and Hounds

Black Mekon and Table Scraps joined forces at the Hare and Hounds to celebrate the release of their 7” split single.

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April 2, 2017 Counteract Reporter

Review: Birmingham believes as Creeper sell out the O2 Institute

Southampton’s Creeper play a sell out show at the venue on April 1st as part of their UK tour Support

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April 23, 2017 Counteract Reporter

Review: The Kooks hit Birmingham on their ‘Best Of…So Far’ tour

The Kooks are back on the road again and took Birmingham by storm as part of their ‘Best Of… So Far’ tour at the O2 Academy.

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April 20, 2017 Samuel Lambeth

Review: Cigarettes After Sex soothe and satisfy a sold-out Hare & Hounds

Cigarettes After Sex prove that their sound, pitched between the twinkling surf-rock of Seapony, the ambient longings of Mazzy Star and the funereal despair of Joy Division, is soothing but arresting in equal measure.