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THINGS GUIDE is a free, super limited edition guide to music, arts and events in Birmingham and further afield. Our emphasis is on national content and regional distribution. At A6 size, we fit in your back pocket to keep you informed - we're tiny but mighty.
Issue 3 is due to hit the mean streets of Birmingham on May 12th. It is super limited edition and will fly out of print quickly. If you're in the UK, we're giving you the option to buy THINGS guide via Paypal for the small price of £1.50 plus first class postage (32p). Make sure you get your copy, and support independent media with this small donation.
Issue 3 Features:
The Black Lips // Deluka // DFA // Hercules and Love Affair // Immigrant Records // Ipso Facto // The Kills // Mirror! Mirror! // Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man // Polder // Santogold // Scarlet Harlots // Vampire Weekend // White Lies // + arts focus: event, featured artist, photography // + guide to summer festivals
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................................... Kidnapper Bell - A sea of intense melodies, plucky math rock grit and pop prowess. (Rocksound) ...................................
Hey,
sorry if this seems spammy, but I'm really chuffed :) ...
I've just got the suport on the Bens Brother UK tour in May!
If you'd like to listen to some of my songs then go for it! I've put up some new ones from my album!
Maybe if you like, you could come to a gig? show the support some support! all the dates are up!
Hope you enjoy,
Best,
Rhys Morgan
Britney Spears will be 27 years old next week. Naked Lunch are taking it upon ourselves to commemorate this momentous occasion. Come celebrate with us in The Rainbow Pub next TUESDAY 2nd DECEMBER – Britney fancy dress, Britney dancers and even free head shaving. More details here: http://www. facebook. com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event. php?eid=41335066525&ref=ts
Our Christmas celebrations are going to be HEAVIER THAN SANTA CLAUS!!
We seen Look See Proof over a year ago at Birmingham main room academy supporting the Twang on that Xmas show they did. They did more than steal the show, they owned it! This is Indie music made by forward thinking musicians in love with pop songs....Angular, edgy, disjointed guitars are married with the most amazing songs about what it is to be young....
Did anyone see Gravity Crisis support these guys at Bar Academy? Anyway it was perfect. These boys write songs for the masses, songs that are meant to be performed in stadiums and songs that mean something to people. Gravity Crisis's are one of the most approachable and instantly enjoyable bands we've ever had the pleasure of seeing...
Flashguns are from the same school of rock as Bombay Bicycle Club (with whom they are good mates), with not one of them over 18, their talent is phemononal. Initially we thought they were like a young Kings of Lean, but they are so British, and sound more like a young Morrissey fronting Interpol....It sounds incredible. They are confirmed for the introducing stage at Reading and Leeds, and have received airplay from zane and hew this very week!!!
Big Bad Love at 93 Feet East July 10th –THIS THURSDAY Doors: 7pm £6.50
This is our first 93 Feat East gig and we’re happy to be gracing this illustrious stage so look out for special door price offers a few days before the gig… Or you can buy in advance here: http://www. wegottickets. com/event/32336
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