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

Review: Richard Ashcroft brings his bittersweet symphonies to Birmingham

Verve songsmith and solo troubadour Richard Ashcroft stunned a sold-out O2 Academy Birmingham with a career-spanning set

Award-winning Brummie band Paper Buoys ditch the politics and go deep on stunning new single. [amazon bestseller=”vinyl”] Paper Buoys are

Scottish rock stalwarts Idlewild are hitting the road in April and May, in support of forthcoming album Interview Music.

The Scouse sonic merchants are back, playing debut album …Who Killed The Zutons? from start to finish, as well as a few other hits.

Harry’s Heroes, hosted by Mr Redknapp, is a fun-filled but brutally frank examination of life once the footy boots have been hung up.

Singer-songwriter ADN BST has dropped some vowels, but none of his talent. He spoke to Sam Lambeth about his new single.

Ricky Gervais’ latest sitcom, After Life, is occasionally overbearing but often brilliant. Sam Lambeth reviews.

The Lemon Twigs return to Birmingham with a stunning set in support of latest album Go To School, with support from Matt Maltese.

The Orielles wow a jam-packed Hare and Hounds with sublime songs from Silver Dollar Moment and a clutch of newbies.

Evan Dando and The Lemonheads returned to Birmingham, performing old classics and new cuts from covers album Varshons II.