JPEGMAFIA @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 29th February 2020

Never have I seen the staff of the O2 Academy look so worried before a show. “No support, and he’s only on for an hour. It’s going to be intense” said a concerned looking security guard. This is how you know your about to see JPEGMAFIA, one of the most exciting acts in modern hip hop. Continue reading JPEGMAFIA @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 29th February 2020

Krept and Konan @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 25th January 2020

Krept and Konan has an interesting 2019. They released only their second full length album in ten year’s “Revenge is Sweet”, but had to reschedule the album tour dates due to a well-publicised incident at the Birmingham Radio 1 extra. Despite this setback, it seemed the duo were back on track to celebrate the album, an unusually large line built up around the venue to see what they had in store. Continue reading Krept and Konan @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 25th January 2020

Anderson .Paak @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 22nd August 2019

Anderson .Paak has been on an unstoppable rise over the past two years. Every album, track or even feature released, just seems to get better and better. Ahead of his weekend slots at Reading and Leeds he announced an unmissable warmup at the O2 Academy. The sold out crowd were in for a special night. Continue reading Anderson .Paak @ O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK – 22nd August 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

Melvins + The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion @ O2 Academy 2, Birmingham, UK – 23rd October 2018

I’d heard rumours after the Melvins set in Digbeth last year that ear drums were blown and minds were melted. I expected much of the same when they played the O2 Academy on Tuesday, and with my ears still ringing I can easily say they delivered. Continue reading Melvins + The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion @ O2 Academy 2, Birmingham, UK – 23rd October 2018