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

The infectious intros have you feeling like you’ve heard them a million more times than you have, making you feel right at home at their gigs…

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January 11, 2018 Francis Smith

A beginner’s guide to: The Streets

A, now London-based, band whose earliest songs stemmed from the teenage bedroom of Mike Skinner, dedicated Brummie.

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January 11, 2018 Francis Smith

The Orielles set to bring the spirit of C86 back to Birmingham

Currently receiving heavy rotation on BBC 6 music with their single ‘Let Your Dog Tooth Grow’, The Orielles look set set to explode in 2018.

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January 10, 2018 Francis Smith

Psych/noise-rock quintet Hookworms return to Birmingham this March

Hailing from Halifax and Leeds, Hookworms are a five-piece psychedelic/noise extravaganza who have received resounding critical acclaim. Get Tickets Here

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January 10, 2018 Francis Smith

Zak Abel to play Birmingham on March UK tour

Following the 2017 release of his debut album Only When We’re Naked, up and coming singer-songwriter Zak Abel is coming to play Birmingham’s O2 Academy2

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January 10, 2018 Francis Smith

Electronica duo Plaid to perform at Hare & Hounds this March

Plaid – alongside Aphex Twin and Autechre – defined alternative dance music in the early 1990s.

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January 9, 2018 Francis Smith

Catholic Action return to tear up the Sunflower Lounge this February

Following the release of their much anticipated debut album in the latter part of 2017, Glaswegian quartet, Catholic Action, will soon be back on the road for a 15-date-strong tour.