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

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Lush Birmingham’s first foray into live music sees generous donations and performances from Shywood, Alfresco Love Sounds and You Dirty Blue.

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November 25, 2017 Francis Smith

Alex Ohm to launch new single ‘Retreat’ with Sunflower Lounge show

Following on from the release of his latest EP At First a Drop and Then a Flood, Alex Ohm is back to launch his new single in Birmingham this January.

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November 25, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: The Divine Comedy bring a touch of class to the O2 Institute

The Divine Comedy have a career that have spanned several decades for a reason

live

November 24, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: PVRIS return to Birmingham on headline tour

All it took was for the lights to descend for the crowd to be screaming for headliners, PVRIS

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November 24, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Jim White performs a sublime set at The Actress & Bishop

This evening at The Actress was a more low key setup than the usual raucous gigs we’re used to working up a sweat at down on Ludgate Hill.

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November 24, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Lady Sanity mixes emotional poignancy with powerful hits on For Figures EP

The artist’s ability to balance witty perspective shifting lyrics with a myriad of different sonic moments allows for the EP to take on a life of its own.