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Interviews with local bands and national bands visiting the region.

Bryony Williams
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Interview: Bryony Williams discusses the ‘State I’m In’

October 12, 2020October 15, 2020 Samuel Lambeth Bryony Williams

Wolverhampton singer-songwriter Bryony Williams chats about her forthcoming third EP, State I’m In, and signing a new record deal.

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Dorcha_photo by Sam Wood
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Dorcha talk app design, the fifth dimension and new single, Last Minute

October 15, 2020 Emily Doyle box records, Dorcha, eric tobua, impa tv, lone taxidermist, shiyi li

Dorcha give us an insight into what to expect from new album Honey Badger, out November 6th on Box Records.

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Lycio
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Interview: Lycio talk band auditions, new music and life in lockdown

May 1, 2020 Stephen Pennell Lycio

June 23rd, 2016 – a fateful date on which a decision was made that will impact lives for years to

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wishbone birmingham band
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Interview: Birmingham trio Wishbone talk conflict and canines

March 5, 2020 Samuel Lambeth Ben Clapton, Birmingham, Rock, Wishbone

Birmingham trio Wishbone’s brand of fuzz-addled anthems are fast becoming a Second City favourite. How did they get here? Dogs

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Interview: No More Romeos on getting noughty this Bank Holiday

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 Samuel Lambeth 2000s, Birmingham, castle & falcon, club night, No More Romeos

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.

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circa waves
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Circa Waves pledge a promise to festival goers ahead of Coombe Weekender set

July 30, 2019July 31, 2019 Danny Thompson Circa Waves, coombe weekender, Coventry

Liverpool indie band talk enjoying festival season, pianos, Coventry and getting fans hot and sweaty when playing hit-filled sets

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sam lambeth
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Interview: Sam Lambeth on his final gig, all for charity

June 24, 2019 Counteract Reporter Birmingham Victoria, Bryony Williams, Charity gig, Giant and the Georges, Paul Beaumont, Sam Lambeth, Teenage Cancer Trust, Wood and Nails

Sam Lambeth is returning to Birmingham for one last hurrah, celebrating ten years of gigging before easing into retirement.

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Interview: The Blinders on their pilgrimage beyond ‘Columbia’

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Sophie Hack Birmingham, columbia, Interview, O2 Institute, The Blinders

Charlie McGough spoke about the new direction for Doncaster/Manchester dark, alternative trio ahead of their Birmingham gig.

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ADN BST
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Interview: Wolverhampton musician ADN BST on living his BST life

March 17, 2019March 19, 2019 Samuel Lambeth ADN BST, Rock, the LimeLight, wolverhampton

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

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Exclusive Interview: Alt-J ∆

February 17, 2012October 31, 2018 Counteract Reporter Alt-J

Counteract Magazine caught up with Alt-J for a chat about all things delta, listening to their album during sex and why they welcome comparisons.

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