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Considering his recent Grammy and Brit Award successes, Wolverhampton’s Civil Hall was an unlikely home to Sam Smith for two sold out nights on his recent tour in support of his worldwide number-one album, In The Lonely Hour. Judging by the likes of the people queuing outside the Civic, it was clear that his music reaches… Continue reading Live Review / Sam Smith @ Wolves Civic Hall (22.03.15)
It may only be April, but lighter nights and the hint of sunny weather has prompted the majority of us to dig out our sunglasses and blast the summer tunes already. Here are some that I think are perfect for this summer, with some words and a Spotify playlist to accompany the perfect sunny walk… Continue reading Playlist / Summer Tunes
I love London a hell of a lot. Having not been there since December with my best friend, it was time to revisit one of my favourite places in the country. I ended up selling one of my tickets for Catfish and the Bottlemen at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, mainly due to lack of money (and… Continue reading Loner in London
Headlining not one, but two nights at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush, the crowds were lining up outside in the rain for Welsh indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen on April Fools' Day on their largest headline tour to date. Following support from northern band Little Comets, a puzzling choice for some seeing as they are a… Continue reading Live Review / Catfish and the Bottlemen @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (1.04.15)
With their second studio album being released next week, I had the pleasure of talking to Drenge's Rory Loveless about their upcoming UK tour, their inspirations and his apparent love for Kanye West... Are you excited to go back on tour soon? Yeah, I just wanna go on tour. I was in a service station… Continue reading Interview / Drenge
Need a break from all that revision and essay stress? Can't sleep? Well... I must have a playlist for everything, whether it's for walking to university, getting the perfect songs together to help me through an essay and even when I'm relaxing and trying to sleep. This playlist is one I've compiled with some gorgeously comforting… Continue reading Playlist / Eat, Sleep, Read, Repeat
Launching onto the scene with singles 'We Cry' and 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved' back in 2008, it is hard to believe that The Script were returning to Birmingham on their 4th headline tour - where has the time gone? Following a very energetic supporting set from London-based rapper Tinie Tempah (a last-minute stand… Continue reading Live Review / The Script @ Genting Arena (26.02.15)
It has been a whirlwind year or so for singer-songwriter George Ezra. With his single 'Budapest' becoming a worldwide hit and his debut album Wanted On Voyage climbing to the top of the charts, the O2 Academy became home to the bluesy singer here in Birmingham. And I couldn't wait to hear that low, raspy… Continue reading Live Review / George Ezra @ O2 Academy Birmingham (18.02.15)
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