Bleak Squad Live in Birmingham

Bleak Squad, the Australian supergroup formed in Melbourne, brings their noir-rock sound to Birmingham for a single show. The band features Adalita Srsen (Magic Dirt), Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey), Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Mess Esque), and Marty Brown (Art of Fighting). Their debut album *Strange Love*, released in August 2025 on Poison City Records, has been praised as a genuine collaboration with slow-burn melodies and a dark, intimate atmosphere.

Attendees can expect a set drawn from *Strange Love* and its singles, including "Lost My Head" and "Strange Love," performed by a quartet that clicked together in low-pressure jam sessions. The band's live shows have been described as sorrow-joyful and warm, with alternating lead vocals from Srsen and Harvey. This Birmingham date is part of their ongoing touring following a successful run of Australian shows in 2025 and 2026.