The title of Drenge’s latest album ‘Strange Creatures’ seems to sum up the band’s recent history pretty well. The band have mutated over the years into a hulking four piece grunge beast, a far cry from the simple double act they used to be. Under the cloak of darkness they arrived at the O2 Institute, hungry and ready to devour Birmingham whole. Continue reading Drenge + VALERAS @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 6th April 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
A slightly humid Thursday night was home to a tiny Welsh invasion in the O2 Institute’s third room. Rockers The Joy Formidable had returned to the venue nine years after playing it last. Continue reading The Joy Formidable + Adwaith @ O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – 21st 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
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
Pierce Brosnon, back massages and Robbie Williams. Her’s sold out gig at the Sunflower Lounge somehow brought them seamlessly together for a joyous set, that truly kicked away the winter blues. Continue reading Her’s + Flamingo Flame @ The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK – 1st February 2019
A historic Victorian pier in Blackpool is not somewhere you would normally expect a high profile gig to take place. Trust the Damon Albarn fronted supergroup The Good, the Bad & the Queen to make the exception. Continue reading The Good, the Bad & the Queen + Trevor Raven @ The North Pier, Blackpool, UK – 1st December 2018
Whilst most of Birmingham were either crammed into the German Market, or upstairs downing Red Stripe for Peace’s homecoming gig, deep down below, in the underbelly of the O2 Institute 2, a future star was emerging in the form of The Japanese House. Continue reading The Japanese House + Art School Girlfriend @ O2 Institute 2, Birmingham, UK – 24th November 2018
They say that the third time is a charm, this point was proven as Hinds returned to Birmingham. With Sports Team as the high quality support, it was set to be another fun night at one of Birmingham’s newest venues The Mill. Continue reading Hinds + Sports Team @ The Mill, Birmingham, UK – 17th November 2018
With four albums and a recent EP worth of material to draw from, Wand don’t lay a moment to waste in blowing the Hare and Hounds away. Continue reading Wand + Darto @ The Hare & Hounds, King’s Heath, Birmingham, UK – 14th November 2018
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