Jez Collins

This was suggested by @midge_uk over on Twitter and I have to confess I never knew this resided in Birmingham. Any one care to fill some details in on them? Enjoy!

Mike Skinner was wrongly labeled as a Geezer’ in his early days. He was always so much more than that, a great songwriter who articulated the mundane realities of life with a humour and sophistication that is all too lacking in today’s music. This track was from the last album Everything Is Borrowed and is… Read More »Brum Music Month: The Streets – Heaven For The Weather

Another example of the cultural dynamism of Birmingham, one of my favourites, Apache Indian, who, I think, received more recognition outside of his home town which is a shame. At the forefront of the Asian Fusion explosion which exploded a couple of years ago, Apache is an example of the massive impact and heritage we… Read More »Brum Music Month: Apache Indian – Boom-Shack-A-Lak

Bit of Hip-Hop for Sunday tea? Have a bit of Moorish Delta7! Enjoy!

Birmingham is rightly lauded for our Heavy Metal heritage but the city has always had a really strong acoustic songwriter lineage. Today’s offering is one of a new bunch currently coming through and is on the verge of gaining wider recognition. So here is an introduction to Gary Nock. Enjoy!

In honour of the official release of the mighty Destroyers single Out Of Babel here is a video from 2008 of the song. Fronted by the marvelous Paul Murphy this 12/13/14? piece band are simply brilliant, catch them live and prepare to be blown away by the quality and exuberance of them. This posting is… Read More »Brum Music Month: The Destroyers – Tower of Babel

I could really have chosen any number of Dexys songs and can’t really explain why I chose this track, but without doubt these are one of the greatest bands to come from this fair city. Despite commercial success, Dexys earned only grudging respect from the industry, mainly because Kevin Rowland had a clear idea of… Read More »Brum Music Month: Dexys Midnight Runners – There, There My Dear

Love it, love it, love it. FYC came from the ashes of The Beat with David Cox, David Steele. Singer Roland Gift completed the trio. Formed in 1984, Johnny Come Home was their debut single. I first came across the band when thier video for this song was played on the Tube music programme. I… Read More »Brum Music Month: Fine Young Cannibals – Johnny Come Home

Formed by Richard March and Mike Stokes with a revolving ensemble of other musicians including ex Poppies Fuzz Townsend, Bentlys were at the vanguard of the Beat Beat movement. This is an infectious track that will bring a smile to your face on a glorious sunny day. Enjoy!

Another classic Birmingham band, this time the indomitable Judas Priest. Need or anything else just get yer air guitars ready….. Enjoy!