Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’
Ska and 2 Tone legends The Specials return with brand new single ‘Vote for Me’, ahead of the release of their brand new album Encore in February 2019.
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Birmingham
Review: Razorlight rip it up at Birmingham’s O2 Institute
Razorlight make a triumphant return to the Second City, playing a clutch of classics and new cuts from their commendable new LP.
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Band of the Week 007: Wood and Nails
Our seventh Band of the Week instalment focuses on Wood and Nails, one of Birmingham’s longest-serving and most thrilling outfits.
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The Dandy Warhols to celebrate twenty five years with UK tour
The Dandy Warhols prove they still rule OK with a string of UK dates to celebrate twenty five years in the business.
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Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
On their third full-length, The 1975 hone their excessive tendencies and genre-hopping sound to produce a rich, personable magnum opus.
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Review: Sunflower Bean end tour on a high at The Castle and Falcon
Sunflower Bean ended their immense tour with an immaculate set of dream rock and punk at Birmingham’s Castle and Falcon.
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Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’
Local reggae juggernaut Kioko delivers sleek renditions of current chart music on their ‘Covers’ EP, adding their well-known stylistic flair and charm
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Review: Paul Smith and Kathryn Williams wow Mama Roux’s
Maximo Park keeper Paul Smith brings his fragmented but fantastic lo-fi indie pop to Mama Roux’s, in support of new album Diagrams.
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Review: Peace smash two-hour Birmingham homecoming
Peace move away from basement shows and festival headlines to serve a homecoming performance filled with serendipity and nostalgia.
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Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’
Mumford and Sons’ fourth full-length returns them to their banjo-strumming halcyon days, with added atmospheric flare.
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