Birmingham has a tradition of individualism and experimentation, giving rise to a fragmented but innovative culture.
This applies to the city’s contemporary music scene just as it does to
the rest of its cultural heritage, which explains why the Birmingham
sound is hard to define. Whereas other cities are known for a certain
sound, this city celebrates its diversity.
In this
new decade, the plethora of exciting indie bands, sick rappers and
emotive singer-songwriters are surrounded by a collective of DJs,
producers, promoters, venues, bloggers and vloggers who promote them.
There’s an agglomeration building, coalescing around the Birmingham
Music Awards, whose mission is to amplify this uprising to the world.
In
this book, Stephen Pennell’s reviews and musings shine a light on
Birmingham’s finest up-and-coming performers playing the city’s most
iconic venues, taking us on a unique journey around Birmingham’s music
scene.
