Samuel Lambeth, Author at Counteract – News | Music | Film

Review: Mild Headache are anything but sickly on stunning debut EP

Birmingham punks Mild Headache are suitably blistering on their super-charged debut record. Sam Lambeth reviews.

Giant and the Georges, one of the Midlands’ most sensational new bands, show seeing is for the weak on new single ‘Blind Love’.

The SLP, the new guise of Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno, showcase their eclectic energy at the O2 Institute.

If you’re missing the magnificence of MTV and MySpace, you’re in luck – new club night No More Romeos is bringing back the noughties.

Coventry rockers Candid are back with stunning new single Concrete Jungle, a rip-roaring rocker lamenting the passing of time.

Mackem four-piece The Futureheads are back after a lengthy hiatus, and return to the Midlands this coming December.

Two of the live circuit’s most exciting bands, Shed Seven and The Twang, join forces for a mammoth UK tour this autumn.

Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight join forces for an epic UK tour this coming January, including a date at Arena Birmingham. Get Tickets Here!

Boston legends Pixies will play Birmingham O2 Academy this autumn, in support of their forthcoming seventh studio album.

Idlewild make a long-awaited return to Birmingham with a blistering and bittersweet set mixing new tracks with old classics.