‘I’m so proud of this album’: Pet Needs’ Johnny Marriott on brand new album Intermittent Fast Living
Alex Bird interviews Pet Needs' lead vocalist Johnny Marriott ahead of the release of Intermittent Fast Living.
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Pet Needs explore the experience of touring in explosive new album Intermittent Fast Living
Alex Bird reviews Pet Needs' new album Intermittent Fast Living.
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The Last Dinner Party deliver a stellar acoustic set in Birmingham’s HMV Vault
Alex Bird reviews The Last Dinner Party's acoustic set in Birmingham's HMV Vault.
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Charmingly relatable, Nell Mescal enchants Birmingham’s Hare & Hounds
Alex Bird reviews Nell Mescal's recent show at Birmingham's Hare & Hounds.
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A guide to breakfast
Breakfast: the most important meal of the day, long advertised by the cereal industry as the best way to start your day. Yet, it is arguably the most neglected meal of the day, overlooked in favour of an extra five minutes in bed. Given how the mornings are getting darker,...
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Crywank live review: a masterclass in good music, humour, and finding fun in the misery
Alex Bird reviews Crywank's latest show at Birmingham's Hare & Hounds
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Alex Bird: breaking down my 2023 Spotify Wrapped
From Los Campesinos! to Fall Out Boy, Alex Bird breaks down her Spotify Wrapped and what each artist means to her.
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The Boar’s albums of the year 2023
The Boar's picks for the best albums of the year of 2023.
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A fresher’s guide to the Library
While university is the perfect time to have fun and socialise, eventually, the reality of doing a degree will kick in. When this reality sets in, the University Library is the perfect place to turn to. Whether you’re getting ahead on work or cramming an essay hours before the deadline,...
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Pirated albums, fandoms, and live music: how I got into music
Alex Bird on how she got into music and how she got into the music she listens to today.
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What’s the appeal of vinyl in 2023?
Alex Bird on why vinyl is making a comeback in the age of streaming.
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