Francis Smith, Author at Counteract – Music | News | Food

Shaun Ryder sets out with Black Grape in Spring 2019 for a UK tour, with a date at The Mill in Birmingham on 29th March.

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

Lady Leshurr’s rise has been meteoric – win after win after win, courtesy of a series of releases overflowing with clever and witty wordplay.

Ahead of their massive headline show at the O2 Institute on Wednesday 28 November, local reggae/ska outfit feature as our latest Band of the Week

Hey Colossus are to headline a festive show at Centrala this December, with support from Youth Man, Yama Warashi, Matters and Ideas of Noise.

Peace move away from basement shows and festival headlines to serve a homecoming performance filled with serendipity and nostalgia.

Boston legends Buffalo Tom return to the Midlands for the first time in nearly two decades, ready to air classics and new tracks.

Kongs Birmingham opened on 15th November and offers craft beer, burgers, ping pong, 80s arcade games and more.

Steel City metallers Bring Me The Horizon kicked off their First Love UK tour at Arena Birmingham on Friday 23rd November

Mogwai performed at Birmingham’s recently unveiled The Mill on Friday 23rd November – with brash and introspective results.

Coffee Breath’s anthemic new single sees them expanding on the sonic pallet that they have made their name on with horns and earworm choruses