The Blinders + The Ninth Wave @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 26th April 2019

It’s not often that Birmingham gets the opening night of the tour, so when it does happen it’s an unmissable occasion. thankfully Doncaster’s finest The Blinders chose Birmingham for the kick off of their 2019 UK and Europe dates. Just like Birmingham’s own Peaky Blinders this gang are not to be messed with, they have already proved themselves a formidable live band with the tunes to back them up. Now it was time for them to be unleashed onto Digbeth. Continue reading The Blinders + The Ninth Wave @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 26th April 2019

The Internet @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 25th March 2019

It seems like a lifetime ago since the endless hype around the infamous rap collective Odd Future was in full force. Over the past few years it’s been fascinating to see its members mature and leave a lasting impact on the music scene. But tonight at the O2 institute it was all about The Internet. Continue reading The Internet @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 25th March 2019

Jay Rock + Big Heath @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 19th February 2019

In my opinion Jay Rock is the most underrated member of famed rap label TDE. He produces consistently good albums, but gets easily overlooked against bigger names like Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. His current tour is titled ‘Redemption’, could this be his moment to truly shine on his own merits? Continue reading Jay Rock + Big Heath @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 19th February 2019

Wild Nothing + J Fernandez @ Mama Roux’s, Birmingham, UK – 12th February 2019

The unusual New Orleans setting of Mama Roux’s housed Wild Nothing supporting their new album ‘Indigo’. It felt like we were in the French Quarter, but tonight was all about the Virginia based Jack Tautum who is the sole studio recording member of the band. Continue reading Wild Nothing + J Fernandez @ Mama Roux’s, Birmingham, UK – 12th February 2019

Unknown Mortal Orchestra + Yuno @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 19th November 2018

Bedroom pop is the in thing at the moment. Long gone are the days of artists booking out recording studios and expensive equipment. Now anyone with the right equipment and determination can record at home. At the forefront of this music revolution, especially in the psychedelic genre is Ruban Nielson also known as Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Continue reading Unknown Mortal Orchestra + Yuno @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 19th November 2018