Electric Chair Liberation: Brothers Of. Part One
Combining psychedelic shoegaze melodies with innovative electronic production techniques, I caught up with the culprits of some of the West
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Headache Are Going To Abduct Our Ears In A Good Way
When you are running a website that is dedicated to finding new music and helping promote up-and-coming talent, you do
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Single Review: Shai Brides – Little Things
Counteract has been given the pleasure of reviewing Shai Brides’ latest banger “Little Things”. The band has gained a reputation for
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Band of the Week 008: The Good Water
We’ve been fans of The Good Water for a long time. Ahead of their debut headline show at The Sunflower Lounge on 22nd December, they’re our Band of the Week!
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Band of the Week 007: Wood and Nails
Our seventh Band of the Week instalment focuses on Wood and Nails, one of Birmingham’s longest-serving and most thrilling outfits.
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Band of the Week 005: Kioko
Ahead of their massive headline show at the O2 Institute on Wednesday 28 November, local reggae/ska outfit feature as our latest Band of the Week
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Band of the Week 006: Namiwa Jazz
Namiwa Jazz mixes elements of soul, gospel, afrobeat and an occasional sprinkle of reggae to cook up a sound she has christened Afro-twang.
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Band of the Week 004: Table Scraps
Ahead of their two Birmingham shows this month and a headline show in December the mighty trio Table Scraps feature as our fourth Band of the Week
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Band of the Week 003: Argle Bargle
With lively brass, mad lyrics and infectious energy, unky nine-piece Argle Bargle are our third Band of the Week.
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Band of the Week 002: Mutes
Ahead of their show with Toronto punks FRIGS at the Hare & Hounds this week, Birmingham polymaths Mutes feature as our second Band of the Week.
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