Reviews

Paul Heaton and Jackie Abbott play new material and old classics to Birmingham crowds.

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February 10, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Loyle Carner gets personal at the Hare & Hounds

The crowd treat Loyle Carner like an old friend who they are more than proud to see doing so well.

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February 8, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Villagers get poetic at The Glee Club

A diverse and length set in support of the band’s current album release.

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February 8, 2016 Francis Smith

Album review: DIIV – Is the Is Are

Zachary Cole Smith is finally back, and through the past four years has certainly done a lot of growing up.

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February 13, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Bloc Party eventually win crowd over with hit-filled set

Bloc Party were joined by Drenge, Rat Boy and Bugzy Malone on 2016’s NME Awards Tour which closed in Birmingham.

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January 31, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Golden Void bring psychedelic blues to Digbeth

Golden Void have managed to break through the barrier of musical stereotype by delivering albums that sound familiar yet refreshingly new at the same time.

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January 31, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Sun Club’s flawless set resonates with Sunflower Lounge crowd

Embarking on a headline tour of the UK, The Sunflower Lounge is first to play host to dynamic whirlwinds Sun Club.

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February 7, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Bowling for Soup give a pop-punk retrospective at O2 Academy

A nostalgic show including all of pop-punk’s biggest hits.

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February 3, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Hozier captivates audience at the O2 Academy

There were massive crowd reactions between songs but only quiet singing whilst he was performing – as if the audience couldn’t help but sing along but didn’t want to interrupt him – a level of respect few artists get.