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

Toy Story 4 brings laughs, excitement, new friends and a curiosity of existence to the table, but does it justify its place in the franchise?

Charli XCX returns with monumental world tour and new album ‘Charli’

The regal pop royalty returns to her throne with debut album ‘Charli’ along with a colossal world tour this October.

Two legends were on hand to launch Home of Metal’s mammoth Black Sabbath exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

’21st Century Witch Hunt’ is born of equal parts disdain and anger for the current state of play

Skepta announces first headline tour since the release of his fifth studio album, Ignorance Is Bliss – including Birmingham date

Mallory Knox prove that nothing can stand in their way as they announce a 24-date headline tour to accompany their self-titled album news.

The nation’s favourite parody-producing boy band are back with a 10 year anniversary tour that nobody expected, scheduled for the end of the year.

The Night Owl to celebrate 50 years of famous festival Woodstock with Owlstock this August

Renowned rock band The Libertines have happily announced a nine-date tour across the UK – including a show at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

NYC art-rock five-piece Bodega bring their cynical outlook on modern technology to Birmingham this August.