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features 

Premiere: Candid unleash groundbreaking new single Concrete Jungle

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 Samuel Lambeth 2019, Birmingham, Candid, Concrete Jungle

Coventry rockers Candid are back with stunning new single Concrete Jungle, a rip-roaring rocker lamenting the passing of time.

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festivals 

The Sonic Gun Weekender is back with another huge lineup

June 17, 2019June 20, 2019 Ross Carley Candid, Faith, George Pannell, karkosa, sonic gun, Sonic Gun Weekender, Spilt Milk Society, Sugarthief, The Americas, The Clause, the novus, the pines, Violet, Wolfgang Harte

The Sonic Gun Weekender is back with another huge line up, featuring some of the best acts Birmingham has to offer.

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live 

Review: Garage rockers Himalayas burst into The Sunflower Lounge

June 7, 2018June 15, 2018 Sophia Lega Candid, Himalayas, Rai Kah Mercury, Valeras

The young and talented Welsh band Himalayas performed an energetic performance at Birmingham’s Sunflower Lounge with support coming from Rai Kah Mercury, Candid and Valeras.

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Review: Riscas play a killer set in Birmingham

May 13, 2018May 17, 2018 Sophia Lega Candid, castle and falcon, Paris Youth Foundation, Riscas, The Clause, Wolfgang Harte & The Wild

The night of May 12th saw the four-piece indie pop band Riscas headline their biggest Birmingham show with a sell-out, lively crowd of 300 people, and support from a host of local and national talent.

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live reviews 

Review: Local favourites Riscas play a passionate sold-out show

January 20, 2018January 24, 2018 Kieran Raza 2018, Birmingham, Candid, Holy Howl, Indie, Live, live review, Review, Riscas, Rock, Spilt Milk Society, Sunflower Lounge, The Real Cool

Local favourites Riscas play a relentless set filled with flare and passion, supported by a bill of promising emerging bands at The Sunflower Lounge

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