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Interview: Birmingham trio Wishbone talk conflict and canines

March 5, 2020 Samuel Lambeth Ben Clapton, Birmingham, Rock, Wishbone

Birmingham trio Wishbone’s brand of fuzz-addled anthems are fast becoming a Second City favourite. How did they get here? Dogs

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Review: The Zutons return with triumphant Birmingham gig

March 27, 2019March 31, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Birmingham, O2 Institute, Rock, The Zutons

The Scouse sonic merchants are back, playing debut album …Who Killed The Zutons? from start to finish, as well as a few other hits.

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ADN BST
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Interview: Wolverhampton musician ADN BST on living his BST life

March 17, 2019March 19, 2019 Samuel Lambeth ADN BST, Rock, the LimeLight, wolverhampton

Singer-songwriter ADN BST has dropped some vowels, but none of his talent. He spoke to Sam Lambeth about his new single.

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Alex G Tour UK 2018
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(Sandy) Alex G journeys to the Hare & Hounds as part of 2018 UK tour

May 30, 2018February 10, 2019 Joseph Lockley (Sandy) Alex G, Alex G, Birmingham, Hare & Hounds, Indie, kings heath, lo-fi, Rock, Tour, uk

Philadelphia lo-fi indie sensation (Sandy) Alex G returns to the UK following his successful 2017 album “Rocket”. Details and tickets available here now.

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Deap Vally UK Tour 2018
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Deap Vally release hell raising ‘Get Gone’ ahead of Birmingham gig

June 28, 2018February 10, 2019 Sophie Hack Birmingham Promoters, Britpop, castle and falcon, Deap Vally, Ecca Vandal, Rock, Violet

The momentously anthemic, yet bittersweetly short track ‘Get Gone’ is a tease into L.A rockers refreshed and enraged sound ahead of their Birmingham show.

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Quinn All the Best Single Release
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Review: Quinn releases indie power pop single ‘All the Best’

June 3, 2018June 13, 2018 Sophie Hack all the best, Birmingham, Bully, crush EP, newhampton arts, Quinn, Rock, sonic gun, weekender, wolverhampton

The Wolverhampton based rock/pop trio are ditching guitar led melodies for keys, synths and power pop – inspired by 90s nostalgia.

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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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Thirty Seconds to Mars
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Thirty Seconds to Mars return to Birmingham this March

December 12, 2017January 12, 2018 Counteract Reporter Birmingham Arena, Rock, thirty seconds to mars

Thirty Seconds to Mars take to the Arena Birmingham stage this March, after a short touring hiatus.

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Interview: Quinn talk 2017, their biggest ‘Crush’ and the future

December 15, 2017 Counteract Reporter 2017, Birmingham, Quinn, Rock

Birmingham trio Quinn talk to Counteract about their latest EP, ‘Crush’, losing and gaining band members, loving gigging and their plans for the future.

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