Sleeper

A Birmingham concert at the O2 Institute with Sleeper, the London band from the Britpop era, and Turin Brakes, the London folk-pop duo, sharing the bill.

Sleeper formed in London in 1993 and emerged during the Britpop scene of the mid-1990s, with Louise Wener as vocalist and principal songwriter. Their second album, Smart (1995), produced the singles Inbetweener and Sale of the Century, the two songs most associated with the group. Their music is guitar-led pop with observational, witty lyrics.

Turin Brakes are a London duo formed by Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian. Their debut album, The Optimist (2001), introduced a gentle folk-pop sound built on acoustic guitars and melodic songwriting, and Knights's songs have remained the centre of their repertoire.

The O2 Institute Birmingham is a venue in the city that hosts concerts and shows. The bill will appeal to listeners who follow 1990s British guitar pop alongside contemporary singer-songwriter folk.