Stephen Pennell, Author at Counteract – News | Music | Film

Single review: Flares flaunt their potential on Parma Violets

It’s another teenage rampage from Kings Heath quartet Flares, on latest single Parma Violets. Stephen Pennell reviews.

We’ve kept our ears to the Marshall amps and penned 20 of our favourite local artists that we think are set for big things this year.

If you like your rappers with something worthwhile to spit, Lady Sanity should be on your playlist.

19 year-old local musician Ben Ramsay, AKA The New Consistent, is on a mission. Stephen Pennell chats to him about his journey so far.

Mahalia’s debut album Love and Compromise impresses, despite missing some of her biggest tracks out

Stardom is putting in the hard yards and hard bars and our money is on him to succeed – sooner rather than later.

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Brooklyn Beckham really has directed the new Jaws video.

It’s been almost a year since Lady Sanity gave up the day job to concentrate full time on music, and it clearly agrees with her.

The Clause launch their new single in triumphant style, proving that they’re the new kings of Birmingham’s indie scene

Brummie legends UB40 are back with their brand new album ‘For The Many’ – we caught up with the band at their hmv Bullring album signing