Oral Habit

The Sunflower Lounge, 76 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG

Oral Habit

76 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG

This show is for over 18's only. ID may be required at the door.
Description

Yampy Promotions presents Oral Habit + guests.

Oral Habit deal in what they call “the ear-rattling psychic dream of choked-up acid punks”, a sound that feels overpowering, explosive and intense: you could say it’s more closely aligned to the disoriented racket of mid-60s freakbeat than the pie-eyed beatitudes of the Summer of Love; equally you could suggest it’s a very contemporary form of psychedelia, rebooted for the troubled, disturbing climate of 2025.

Initially a home recording project of frontman Charlie Hales now expanded into a trio with the addition of his brother Felix on drums, and his partner Tippi Lewis on bass, Oral Habit’s recent EP 'Garage Frock!' offers four short, sharp bursts that expand on the sound of its predecessor, 'Cardiovascular Spectacular', throwing up an impressively bloody and chaotic melange of guitar fuzz, echo-drenched vocals, feedback-drenched solos and primitive riffs that feels as if it was recorded with everything turned up to full volume, including the mellotron that decorates 'I’m Free'. Even the one track that initially presents as a ballad, 'The Coast', eventually gives way to a crushing, sludgy grind.

As statements of intent go, it’s impressively full-on, as is Charlie’s explanation of the band’s sonic philosophy: “if a there, it’s there to be pushed.” - Alexis Petridis

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• This offer is for General Admission Standing Tickets

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• The venue is not wheelchair accessible as it can only be accessed via a narrow set of stairs

• This offer is for Standing Tickets. Stools can be provided by the venue if required, although sightlines may be restricted

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

Genre
Dates & times

Saturday, 27 Jun 2026 7:30pm to 11:00pm

Important information - please read

Yampy Promotions presents Oral Habit + guests.

Oral Habit deal in what they call “the ear-rattling psychic dream of choked-up acid punks”, a sound that feels overpowering, explosive and intense: you could say it’s more closely aligned to the disoriented racket of mid-60s freakbeat than the pie-eyed beatitudes of the Summer of Love; equally you could suggest it’s a very contemporary form of psychedelia, rebooted for the troubled, disturbing climate of 2025.

Initially a home recording project of frontman Charlie Hales now expanded into a trio with the addition of his brother Felix on drums, and his partner Tippi Lewis on bass, Oral Habit’s recent EP 'Garage Frock!' offers four short, sharp bursts that expand on the sound of its predecessor, 'Cardiovascular Spectacular', throwing up an impressively bloody and chaotic melange of guitar fuzz, echo-drenched vocals, feedback-drenched solos and primitive riffs that feels as if it was recorded with everything turned up to full volume, including the mellotron that decorates 'I’m Free'. Even the one track that initially presents as a ballad, 'The Coast', eventually gives way to a crushing, sludgy grind.

As statements of intent go, it’s impressively full-on, as is Charlie’s explanation of the band’s sonic philosophy: “if a there, it’s there to be pushed.” - Alexis Petridis

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• This offer is for General Admission Standing Tickets

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• The venue is not wheelchair accessible as it can only be accessed via a narrow set of stairs

• This offer is for Standing Tickets. Stools can be provided by the venue if required, although sightlines may be restricted

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

This show is for over 18's only. ID may be required at the door.
Genre
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.

Free Ticket

£2.95 Booking fee per person

Location

The Sunflower Lounge

76 Smallbrook Queensway

Birmingham

B5 4EG

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