Review: Mac DeMarco wows Brum with a visual display of oddity
Wednesday 27th November saw Mac DeMarco do anything and everything but freak out the neighbourhood
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22 reasons why Birmingham is great
From the bands to the food and Moseley to Digbeth, we’ve compiled 22 reasons why we think the city of Birmingham is great. We’re sure you’ll agree.
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10 gigs in Birmingham this June for less than a tenner
Forget the European summer festivals, all the punk, country, indie and alternative music you’ll ever need is all in Birmingham this June.
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10 gigs in Birmingham this March for less than a tenner
All of the best gigs in March, all for less than a tenner. Featuring Swampmeat Family Band, Sugarthief, Sophie & The Giants & more.
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Hoopla Blue’s ‘Fire Alarm’ is a delightfully weird outing for the cult Brummies
Hoopla Blue deal up a slice of electro-funk that marks them out as one of Birmingham’s most unique young acts
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Review: Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam debut new album at hometown gig
Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam delivered a set that foregrounds their new record, plus some unreleased material, in typical idiosyncratic style.
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Review: Editors close the inaugural Beyond The Tracks in style
Editors were joined by the likes of Slowdive, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Wild Beasts, Peter Hook & The Light, Hoopla Blue + more.
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Review: The Flaming Lips bring buoyancy to Birmingham
The O2 Academy was transformed into Innercity Live with The Flaming Lips as headliners back in August.
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Premiere: Listen to Hoopla Blue’s new track ‘Polythene Perfume’
Ahead of their Hare & Hounds Show on December 21st we’re pleased to treat you with yet another first play – this time in the form of local band Hoopla Blue.
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Review: Nine live bands help launch new Birmingham record label, Weird On Purpose
The gig’s inconspicuous location was a fitting reflection of the Birmingham music scene itself – unknown to most but well-appreciated by those who do know.
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