Counteract | Birmingham’s online music + culture magazine

How Die Das Der are supporting a destroyed Wolverhampton recording studio

How Die Das Der are supporting a destroyed Wolverhampton recording studio

January 21, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off

the zutons 2019 tour

The Zutons set to reunite for fifteenth anniversary UK tour

January 16, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

Flash Queen Tribute

World’s ‘most authentic Queen tribute band’ to play intimate Birmingham gig

January 3, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham to celebrate 50 year anniversary

January 2, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off

HEADER_Citylightz_the_02_Academy_Birmingham-1

Review: Citylightz revel in their biggest headline show to date

January 6, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off

HEADER_Chartreuse_Hare_&_Hounds_Kings_Heath_04

Review: Chartreuse stun a sold out Hare & Hounds at debut headline show

December 17, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off

HEADER_The_Twang_O2_Academy_Birmingham_1

Review: The Twang smash annual Christmas homecoming show

December 16, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off

HEADER_Ocean_Colour_Scene_O2_Academy_Birmingham_4

Review: Ocean Colour Scene return home for spirited O2 Academy show

December 15, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off

How Die Das Der are supporting a destroyed Wolverhampton recording studio

How Die Das Der are supporting a destroyed Wolverhampton recording studio

January 21, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off

Birmingham collective of creatives Die Das Der have a range of events and releases planned to support a destroyed recording studio.

the zutons 2019 tour

The Zutons set to reunite for fifteenth anniversary UK tour

January 16, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

Flash Queen Tribute

World’s ‘most authentic Queen tribute band’ to play intimate Birmingham gig

January 3, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham to celebrate 50 year anniversary

January 2, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead announce 2019 tour dates

December 9, 2018 Louise Spears Comments Off

HEADER_Citylightz_the_02_Academy_Birmingham-1

Review: Citylightz revel in their biggest headline show to date

January 6, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off

Wolverhampton’s Citylightz played their biggest Birmingham show to date on Saturday 5th January – and it went down a storm

HEADER_Chartreuse_Hare_&_Hounds_Kings_Heath_04

Review: Chartreuse stun a sold out Hare & Hounds at debut headline show

December 17, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off

HEADER_The_Twang_O2_Academy_Birmingham_1

Review: The Twang smash annual Christmas homecoming show

December 16, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off

HEADER_Ocean_Colour_Scene_O2_Academy_Birmingham_4

Review: Ocean Colour Scene return home for spirited O2 Academy show

December 15, 2018 Millie Finn Comments Off

HEADER_Flogging_Molly_O2_Academy_Birmingham_3

Review: Flogging Molly head up a hardcore Fireball party in Birmingham

December 13, 2018 Giles Logan Comments Off

HEADER_Shame_O2_Institute_Birmingham_2

10 gigs in Birmingham this January for less than a tenner

January 1, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off

10 gigs to be seen at this January in Birmingham, all for less than a tenner. We can’t think of a better way to start your year off!

High_Horses_The_Night_Owl_Birmingham00027

10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner

December 1, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off

Lady Leshurr

The rise of Lady Leshurr – from Kingshurst Youth Club to the MOBOs and beyond

November 26, 2018 Stephen Pennell Comments Off

The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

November 22, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off

A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham

A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham

November 15, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off

The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February

The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February

January 14, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

The Lemonheads have announced a full UK tour throughout February, including a date at Birmingham 02 Academy on Friday, February 15th.

Sleaford Mods UK Tour 2019

Cynical political didacts Sleaford Mods set to embark on 33 date UK tour

January 4, 2019 Blaise Radley Comments Off

The Wombats UK Tour 2019

Liverpudlian stalwarts The Wombats set for biggest UK tour yet

January 3, 2019 Ben Wheatley Comments Off

White Lies UK Tour

White Lies to embark on extensive European tour for new album in 2019

December 16, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off

Frank Turner UK Tour 2019

Folk artist Frank Turner set for a string of arena shows on spring tour

December 15, 2018 Sophia Lega Comments Off

Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

December 13, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off

Ska and 2 Tone legends The Specials return with brand new single ‘Vote for Me’, ahead of the release of their brand new album Encore in February 2019.

Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

December 2, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off

The Clause

Review: The Clause ponder ‘Where Are You Now?’ on thrilling new single

November 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’

Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’

November 28, 2018 Maryam Snape Comments Off

Coffee Breath are back with sharp, anthemic new single ‘A Familiar Feeling’

Coffee Breath are back with sharp, anthemic new single ‘A Familiar Feeling’

November 23, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off

The Ting Tings

Interview: The Ting Tings on their ten-year career and new album release

October 11, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off

It’s 2018. The Ting Tings have been bending genres, ripping up rule books and diligently crafting away for a decade now.

Peace - Harry Koisser Birmingham Interview – Counteract

features interview

Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands

October 3, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off

Echo Beach

Interview: Echo Beach! bring the sunshine on ‘She’

September 18, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

Ivory_Wave_The_Sunflower_Lounge_Birmingham_HEADER_2

features interview

Interview: Ivory Wave discuss their biggest gig to date

August 31, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off

Sorry_Grace_The_Sunflower_Lounge_Birmingham_1

Interview: Sorry Grace discuss climbing to the peak of ‘Mount Pleasant’

August 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off