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Echo Beach! are one of Birmingham’s most exciting new bands. As their new single ‘She’ stuns and delights listeners across the country, Beach babe Ross Carley spoke to Sam Lambeth about exclamation marks, sad lyrics and moms.

Sam Hollis It's Probably Gonna Be Alright

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Review: Sam Hollis thinks ‘It’s Probably Gonna Be Alright’ on his new EP

July 16, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Birmingham, It's Probably Gonna Be Alright, Music, Sam Hollis

Birmingham’s heartbroken balladeer Sam Hollis finds a little solace on his sample-heavy, pop-tuned new EP, It’s Probably Gonna Be Alright, the sensational follow up to his last release, LYFE.

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15 reasons why you should visit Birmingham over London

March 14, 2018March 21, 2018 Sophie Hack Birmingham, Cadbury World, cathedral, LGBT, Music, visit birmingham

Beat the big smoke for the second city as we show you why Birmingham is the true city for Britain

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The Xcerts, Birmingham Sunflower Lounge 30/11/14

December 1, 2014December 1, 2014 Samuel Lambeth Aberdeen, Birmingham, Gig, Hyena, Kagoule, Music, Rock, Sunflower Lounge, The Xcerts

When it comes to presence, however, The Xcerts are certainly growing.

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Mr George’s Famous Last Words – Young Man

November 24, 2014October 17, 2015 Samuel Lambeth Acoustic, Alternative, EP, Famous Last Words, Mr George, Music, Pop, Rock, wolverhampton

It’s the confidence that strikes you at first. Rather than shove a heavily salted indie treat into the Midlands’ already bloated soundhole, Mr George has decided his famous last words will read – ‘real rock and roll lived here.’