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

As ever, Morrissey’s latest tour has polarised public opinion between vehement vitriol and critical acclaim, but his Birmingham show was a unanimous success

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February 27, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: The Front Bottoms make a triumphant return to Birmingham

The Front Bottoms delivered an unfaltering set alongside genre-defying duo Brick + Mortar and Australian rockers The Smith Street Band at the O2 Institute

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February 25, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: Imagine Dragons wow Brum crowd with a memorable performance

Imagine Dragons brought their spectacular and impactful live performance to a sold-out Genting Arena on February 24th, providing an emotional rollercoaster for fans.

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February 24, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: A savage collaboration from My Nu Leng and M8S x 02:31

02:31 hosted an eclectic night of heavy beats and energy at Lab11 on Friday 23rd February Bristol heavyweights My Nu

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February 22, 2018 Francis Smith

Album review: Table Scraps’ Autonomy is an infectious slab of garage-psych

Autonomy is a dynamic, sharp, honest & unpretentious example of uncompromising DIY garage rock from a band on course to becoming one of Birmingham’s greats.

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February 21, 2018 Francis Smith

Goldfrapp and Basement Jaxx amongst the names for Lunar Festival 2018

The 5000 capacity Lunar Festival returns to its rightful place as the jewel in the crown of the West Midlands festival calendar.

live reviews

February 21, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: Brian Fallon plays a warmly intimate gig at the O2 Institute

Backed by his new band, The Howling Weather, Brian Fallon headlined a beautiful night of music in Birmingham

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February 21, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: Franz Ferdinand impress a boisterous Birmingham crowd

Glaswegian indie rockers return to Birmingham’s O2 Academy to promote their latest album Always Ascending, and, of course, play the hits

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February 20, 2018 Francis Smith

Interview: Robert Craig Oulton talks his new double A-side single

Birmingham singer-songwriter Robert Craig Oulton spoke to Counteract about his new double A-side single, ‘Bad Tastes / Hell Knows’, as well as his plans for 2018.