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opportunity to listen to things like garage and
jungle on pirate radio — something you could
never do in a small town.” When I ask the
boys about the music scene in Birmingham,
they refute the notion that there is just one.
“The scene in Birmingham is that there
is no scene. Every band has its own little
taste to offer. That can be a weakness for
the press, because there isn’t one specific
Birmingham ‘sound’. Birmingham is fucking
fun, though.”
The Scarlot’s live shows have been
known to raise the roof. “Younger people
understand us, they get our vibe and they
get hype off us, so it’s hectic at all our gigs,”
explains Tom. But Deadcat’s favourite show
was a more toned down affair: “One of our
most memorable gigs was when we did an
acoustic set. All our tunes are born out of an
acoustic guitar, and it’s nice to show people
the other element of us — the softer side.”
In October the boys are planning to
organise a 14-night tour: “We need to get
ourselves heard nationwide.” They recently
played Proud Galleries in London and have
recognised that audiences from far and wide
understand the diverse strands, like reggae
and dubstep, that infuse their music, rather
than just their indie elements.
But Scarlet Harlots have more to offer than
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just their band. The boys also organise awardwinning
night Bigger than Barry. It won Best
Club Night at the Birmingham Bar Awards.
The night is located in various warehouses
across Birmingham, and they often have
themed parties such as Pikey Rave, Wild
Wild West and Geek Chic. With upcoming
parties featuring DJs Shy FX, Tape Deck and
Mumdance, it’s no surprise they’re racking
up nationwide acclaim. Scarlet Harlots are
not just a pretty face.
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