There are a few things you can confidently anticipate from a Cypress Hill gig; an aromatic scent across the venue, a penetration of base in your soul, and the kind of language that would give your nan a heart attack. This is what I wanted, and this is just what I received. An alluring scent […]
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Mogwai + The Twilight Sad @ The Mill Digbeth, 23 November 2018
It’s always a sign of a kind of maturity when a band like Mogwai get to have their own brand of beer. Like a performance from the band themselves, the drink is understated. Like one of their tunes it’s interesting, full of flavour and has quite a bite. Even the name, Mogwai Beer Satan, […]
Florence and The Machine @ Genting Arena, 16th November 2018.
Over the past decade, Florence Welch has alongside her ensemble backing band established herself as an internationally renowned artist, hitting her peak in the UK with a highly acclaimed headline set at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival in 2015. Since then, things have been a little more low-key until this year, which saw the release of […]
Greta Van Fleet @ o2 Academy, 14 November, 2018
It was clear from the second you entered the O2 Academy in Birmingham last night for the local date of Greta Van Fleet’s world tour in support of their debut album ‘Anthem of The Peaceful Army’ that it was a sell out show. And as those who regularly frequent the main room of Birmingham’s blue […]
First Aid Kit + The Staves @ o2 Academy, 7th November 2018
The massive queue of people from the Pagoda island to the venue should have assured me that much has changed in the world of First Aid Kit from when I last saw them live. Later on, when I start counting backwards I realise that it is more than eight years ago. Back then they […]
Impericon Never Say Die Tour @ The Asylum, 7th November, 2018
Bringing about the best of metalcore Impericon’s Never Say Die! Tour is not for the faint of heart but if metal or hardcore is your scene, it is a night that cannot be missed. With a set list of insane bands the night is poised for greatness. This, however, paired with the tour’s focus on […]
Sigrid @ O2 Academy, 4th November 2018
Oli Fox starts tonight’s proceedings, dressed in a silver jacket which is, apparently, to make him look more interesting than he really is and seemingly not fully confident on stage in front of a near sell-out crowd. His brand of pop comes from the land of Sam Smith with a smooth nasal sound, wide vocal […]
Will Haven + Palm Reader @ The Asylum, 2nd November, 2018
The Asylum 2 in Birmingham was a special place to be tonight. It’s a very rare occurrence for Will Haven to head over to the UK, let alone to play in Birmingham. There was no way I was going to miss this chance to see what by their own admission ‘could be the last tour […]
Skindred Night Of The Living Dred @ Empire Coventry, 31st October 2018
Opening up tonight are local lads Last Hounds, a 5 piece hardcore punk band. These guys are growing from strength to strength, and provide an engaging performance with emotive screams. They close all on the ground, while the crowds horns are raised high. Ballsdeep are next, if you can get over the name which is […]
Caro Emerald @ Symphony Hall Birmingham, 30 October 2018
During the week where Winter 2018 officially decided to show up, the first words from Caro Emerald were a welcome reminder of the summer: ‘Tonight we will be taking you on a trip’. Imagine orange and yellow spotlights, a big screen showing your view out of an aeroplane and Caro in a Spanish-inspired outfit consisting […]
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