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Tag: Birmingham

Terry Ohms Blows Our Mind With ‘Mind Blow’

January 3, 2019

‘Mind Blow’ is the opening track on ‘Terryfirma’, the new album from Birmingham Alabama native, Wes McDonald. It’s released under McDonald’s performance name, Terry Ohms. The track is set for release on January 16.

Boyzone Announce Miccoli As Special Guests On Their ‘Thank You & Goodnight’ Farewell Tour

December 7, 2018

Birmingham alternative indie band Miccoli continue to break new ground. Known for their beautifully blended harmonies, ethereal tones, and striking visual artistry, these rising stars are set to take the stage with legendary band Boyzone, as the latter undertake their farewell ‘Thank You & Goodnight’ UK arena tour, which starts 20 January 2019.

New Hope Club Release New EP ‘Welcome To The Club Pt. 2’

October 30, 2018

New Hope Club have today released their new EP, ‘Welcome To The Club Pt. 2’, which has shot straight to No.2 in the iTunes album chart!

Sick Of The Riot EP Release – ‘Life Will Explode’ – Review

October 24, 2018

2-piece band from Birmingham, Sick of the Riot, has bombarded the punk-rock world with their new EP, ‘Life Will Explode’, releasing on October 26th.

OLD ROMANTICS – Early Duran Demos Reveal Edgier Sound Under Leadership Of Former Frontman And Songsmith Andy Wickett

May 1, 2018

The history of popular music is littered with performers who quit, or more often, were ousted, from bands just as they were on the…

FELIX DUBS Releases New EP ‘MASCHINE DREAMZ’

March 14, 2018

Birmingham native Felix Dubs will release his latest EP, ‘Maschine Dreamz’ on March 30. The DJ and producer takes his inspiration from the Native Instruments ‘Maschine’ Controller, with his EP a fusion of both hip hop and electronic music.

Earnest Releases Debut Single ‘Gravity’

October 16, 2017

Based in Birmingham, singer songwriter Earnest is set to release his debut single, ‘Gravity’, ahead of his album of the same name.

MRYGLD – ‘Cool Kids’

July 24, 2017

We’ve covered a lot of artists from Birmingham, Alabama recently and so we bring you another from the indie rock city which keeps on giving. MRYGLD (pronounced “marigold”) was formed this year by Brandon Snipes and Shane and Alyssa Jewell, who recruited drummer Kyle Blair and bassist James McCauley. The group has played lots of live shows locally, and have recorded their self-titled debut EP, released in June.

Shaheed and DJ Supreme – ‘Glorious Day’

June 16, 2017

Hip-hop duo, Shaheed and DJ Supreme are from Birmingham Alabama and have performed with the likes of Akil (MC from Jurassic 5). Starting their collaboration in 2007, they released two critically acclaimed albums, ‘Health, Wealth & Knowledge Of Self’, and ‘Scholar Warrior’ (a remix album), before eventually signing to Birmingham label, Communicating Vessels.

Miccoli Announce New Single Release ‘Idle Stranger’

February 20, 2017

Miccoli are back with their new single, ‘Idle Stranger’, set for release on 3 March, through AFA Records.

Corinne Bailey Rae Announces UK Headline Tour Dates

July 25, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed release of her new album ‘The Heart Speaks In Whispers’, Corinne Bailey Rae has confirmed the dates for her first UK tour in five years as she brings her live show set to excite major cities across the country.

Miccoli: At ‘Home’ With A Nice Cup of Tea

January 12, 2016

We take the opportunity to interview Miccoli and find out what makes them tick.

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