Birmingham Live!

Reviews, photos, news updates and more from the Midlands music scene. Find out who's playing near you before your mates!

[Steve Gerrard @stevegerrard]

Companies that went all-in on AI imagery are quietly walking it back.
Not because it looks bad. Because it says the wrong thing.
"We didn't bother."
Real photography is becoming more valuable, not less. Here's why:
https://t.co/hsgaE6U16g

[O2 Institute Birmingham @O2InstituteBham]

American drone metal duo and amplifier enthusiasts Sunn O))) hit Brum in support of their 2026 self-titled album - Thursday 02 July. Tickets available - https://t.co/BUeyRO0Lg8

[Listen Next @lstnnxt]

This week’s New Albums Friday feels like a pretty accurate snapshot of how scattered and interesting music is right now. From @HolHumberstone, @EnterShikari & @Archspireband to @limegardenband & @tigercub

https://t.co/Gz6XtTIDFM

[Listen Next @lstnnxt]

A stacked Friday quietly unfolded across scenes this week, from Thundercat and Arlo Parks to the dense weight of sunn O))) and the rising buzz around Angine de Poitrine.

https://t.co/ox8E5fktPH

[Damnation Festival @damnationfest]

Cult of Luna, Satyricon, Carcass, Igorrr, Crowbar and Triptykon will perform at the deepest and strongest Damnation yet.

https://t.co/PUuCJch6k1

[Listen Next @lstnnxt]

A surprisingly wide week for new music, @raye @SnailMail @courtneymelba @flea333 @CharliePuth @MelanieLBBH @HolyFuck @TigersJaw @Slayyyter and more all dropping at once. Some obvious picks, some worth a closer listen.
https://t.co/CK8hymDWnJ
#NewMusicFriday, #NewAlbums

[Listen Next @lstnnxt]

This week’s New Albums Friday moves from Hilary Duff and Megan Moroney to Sylosis, Peaches, Moby, New Found Glory, Mumford & Sons, Baby Keem and more.
Big stylistic swings, plenty to discover.

Watch the full roundup at the link.

https://t.co/SakmliHuSB

[Listen Next @lstnnxt]

Another roundup of New Music Friday for you to dig into.

From polished pop and R&B to black metal, hardcore, jazz, indie rock, and electronic left turns, the contrast is part of the fun.

Thanks for watching.

https://t.co/O0nBikaoiE

[Listen Next @lstnnxt]

NEW ALBUM RELEASES!
This week's video features clips from @AlCostelloe DAPHNI aka @caribouband @ellurmusic #JCole @sushitrash @karnivool @kmfdm @pumabluemusic @puscifer @Ratboysband @SSPU @tigranmusic & more...
https://t.co/4tbgupuEcj #NewMusic

[Stacey Barnfield @staceybarnfield]

❤️❤️❤️ @snobsnightclub

[O2 Institute Birmingham @O2InstituteBham]

ON SALE: Legends of the UK live scene @dodgyuk have announced the 30th anniversary tour of their classic album, Free Peace Sweet - a fan favourite. Catch them here with The Icicle Works - Friday 02 October.

Grab your tickets 👉 https://t.co/62dFiHTU3B

[Save Station Street, Birmingham @OldStationSt]

Just another band that The Crown gave the world. Just thousands of adoring fans. ⁦@TheBeat⁩ called Birmingham’s The Crown home.

From ⁦@OzzyOsbourne⁩ to ⁦@judaspriest⁩. The Beat to ⁦@pweiofficial⁩ The Crown is Birmingham’s musical heart. Save It.

[Save Station Street, Birmingham @OldStationSt]

I know it’s hard to care about a historic neglected cinema or rotting birthplace of Heavy Metal when the world is a burning bin fire

But let your pride in being Brummie and love of our collective heritage be an act of punk resistance

Don’t let your culture be asset stripped

[Moseley Record Fair @MoseleyRecFair]

TEN DAYS to go now until the first Moseley Record Fair of 2026!

Sunday 8th February, 12-4pm.

Save the date! 👌

[O2 Institute Birmingham @O2InstituteBham]

Now celebrating 15 years of music, singer and songwriter @gabriellaaplin embarks on her ‘English Rain 2026’ EU and UK Tour celebrating her debut album of the same name, here on Saturday 09 May. Tickets available - https://t.co/zZuFiucLXB

[Punch Records @punchrecords]

New tour alert with the messenjah Luciano https://t.co/NDOuJrWKam 🤛🏿

[jezc @jezc]

In my very humble opinion this is one of the best songs from a Birmingham artist in years. I love this track by the brilliant @wesleyjoseph__ ft @xdannyxbrownx https://t.co/vsldv8lVsK

[Listen Next @lstnnxt]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY!
Our weekly roundup is here...
Featuring: MØL, Geologist, @JoyceManor @kulashaker @softcultband @urneband Don Toliver @YumiZouma and many more!

https://t.co/Abz6CoBo4X @theneedledrop

[O2 Institute Birmingham @O2InstituteBham]

Fresh from the success of their eponymously titled 10th studio album, @Idlewildtheband head back out on the road, here on Friday 10 April. Tickets on sale - https://t.co/kOSuAQFj5w

[Conjurer @ConjurerUK]

We play the Friday of @ATGFestival with @primus, @officialND, & more. This will sell out.