Birmingham
See: Swim Deep reveal new video for To Feel Good
Birmingham’s Swim Deep have returned now as a five piece, with the additions of ex-Childhood drummer Tomas Tomaski, and guitarist Robbie Wood, and have a new album, Emerald Classics, out on October 4th via Cooking Vinyl. From it they’ve released track, album opener To Feel Good, which also features Margate’s Social Singing Choir. It’s an …
Track: The Cosmics – Eyes
Birmingham scuzz/garage rock upstarts The Cosmics have heralded the release of their debut vinyl EP, due out on June 13th, with a single, Eyes. Think that sort of echoey hollow 60s sounding production, over this track that buzzes between swathes of buzzsaw, shoegaze guitars and these eerie rockabilly riffs. Over the top its got a …
Say Psych: Video Premiere: The Nightingales – It Is
It’s unusual for an act to hit its peak after four decades. Yet here it is. BSM brings you the latest video from The Nightingales a band who have climbed to fame and become one of Britain’s most dazzling live bands. Some of The Nightingales’ historic lack of acclaim stems from a density of ideas, which the …
Say Psych: Video & Tour News: Table Scraps – I’m A Failure
Birmingham’s Table Scraps have unleashed their hilarious video for the brilliant new single ‘I’m A Failure’ from debut LP Autonomy which came out on the 23rd February via Zen Ten. On the inspiration for the tongue-in-cheek visuals, TJ of Table Scraps has said: “Making videos without any budget is more fun. We took some cheap wood and …
News: Slam Dunk Festival Announce Enter Shikari As 2017 Headliner
Following its 10th year celebrations earlier this year, Slam Dunk Festival has now announced its headliner for next year’s festival! In 2017, this feat will be undertaken by none other than Enter Shikari, who will be celebrating the ten year anniversary of their debut album Take To The Skies when they headline! “Slam Dunk is …
Live: Hurray For The Riff Raff. Birmingham 29.06.16
The Rainbow is one of my favourite venues in Birmingham, a quirky pub has a discreet back door towards the toilets that opens into what appears to be a disused warehouse. The exposed beams (and wires) and brickwork providing a backdrop to a corner stage. Despite the shabby appearance, the sound is always good in the Rainbow. And even …
EP: Chloe Leone – Domesticated
Chloe Leone is an up and coming songstress from Birmingham, now residing in London and making her first steps into the world of music. She has released her debut EP, the wonderfully cool and entrancing “Domesticated” which features four full tracks and two shorter skits which all showcase her terrific vocals and modern, engaging style. …
Live, The Stranglers, Birmingham 02 Academy, 12.03.16
I don’t really know how to begin. I’ve been seeing The Stranglers live for nearly forty years. There is no band that I have seen more times than this one. I’ve seen The Stranglers be brilliant, and I have seen The Stranglers when they appear to have lost their collective way and fall short of …
Track: Through the Sparks – The Driveway
Since their inception some decade (or more) ago, Birmingham Alabama’s Through the Sparks have developed an enviable back catalogue which includes a couple of albums and EP’s and three (no less) compilations, and a cannon of songs to caress the ears of lovers of indie-psych, with a nod towards psych. From their upcoming album Transindifference, …
See: Steel Pulse release video teaser for documentary Dreadtown
Legendary Birmingham reggae band Steel Pulse have teamed up with the director Yoni Gal and the Oscar nominated producer Mile Lerner to launch an Indiegogo site to raise the funds needed to finish a feature documentary about the band, titled Dreadtown. Expected towards the end of 2016, it explores the history of the band, through …