On a very chilly night in an unassuming city, Loyle Carner cultivated an evening rooted in honesty and authentic storytelling. As the second date of his Hopefully! tour landed in Birmingham, the O2 Academy was transformed into an intimate space built on vulnerable lyricism and connection. The night was set in motion by a short but punchy opening set from Rejjie Snow, whose sharp delivery and effortless confidence quickly warmed the crowd. His performance struck a perfect bala

Tom Grennan is back with his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn’t Want to Be. Words & Review: Grace Taylor Photography Credit: Grace Taylor Following the hugely successful release of What Ifs & Maybes in 2023 and with two number one albums already under his belt, Grennan has delivered his most profound work to date. The opener, Full Attention, is exactly as it sounds. Grennan’s powerful rasp pulls you into cathartic pop, the prev