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Counteract Reporter September 1, 2016September 9, 2016 PUP, The Rainbow

Review: PUP pack a punch at a sold-out Rainbow Cellar

With the release of ‘The Dream Is Over’ back in May, PUP garnered a reputation as one of the most vital acts around.

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Counteract Reporter August 24, 2016August 27, 2016 Hare & Hounds, Swampmeat Family Band, This Is Tmrw, Whitney

Review: Whitney bring their sun-soaked debut album to Birmingham

Whitney’s music might be laid back, but from the moment you see them on stage it’s instantly evident how much dexterity goes into everything they do.

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Richard Franks August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 O2 Academy Birmingham, Slaves

Slaves announce fifteen-date winter tour of the UK

Everyone’s favourite raucous duo Slaves have announced a huge tour of the UK, set to take place this winter.

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Andrew Gutteridge August 1, 2016August 4, 2016 tom forbes

Single review: Tom Forbes – Turpentine

Taking influence from both Prince and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Forbes pitches pop vocals with funky bass lines to produce a song that struts and shakes.

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Samuel Lambeth July 8, 2016August 1, 2016 johnny foreigner

Album review: Johnny Foreigner stick to winning formula on ‘Mono No Aware’

Now on album number three, Johnny Foreigner know their strengths and continue to hone them.

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Louise Spears July 24, 2016July 28, 2016 Hare and Hounds, Lunar Festival, Moon Duo, Sensateria, This Is Tmrw, Victories at Sea

Review: Moon Duo mesmerise Hare & Hounds crowd

Birmingham based, Victories at Sea along with San Francisco’s psychedelic fuzz masters, Moon Duo, ensured everyone at The Hare and Hounds grooved their hearts out on a Friday night.

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Richard Franks July 8, 2016July 10, 2016 Feeder, O2 Institute Birmingham

Feeder to return with new album and 14 date UK & Ireland tour

Following a successful return at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, Feeder will return with a ninth studio album and a UK & Ireland tour in September and October.

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Samuel Lambeth July 13, 2016July 10, 2016 Bob Mould, Husker Du, O2 Academy Birmingham, Sugar

Bob Mould to play Birmingham o2 Academy on October UK tour

Rock legend Bob Mould has announced a UK tour for this October, in support of his acclaimed solo album Patch the Sky.

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Samuel Lambeth July 10, 2016 Semantics

EP review: Semantics paint it black on self-titled record

Propelled by brooding basslines plucked straight from the post-punk rulebook, ‘Semantics’ is an opaque, but inviting, listen, creating swathes of mystery.

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Counteract Reporter June 26, 2016July 10, 2016 Grimes, HANA, O2 Academy Birmingham

Review: Grimes ups her game at packed Birmingham show

Grimes dazzles the crowd with a whole new stage show including dancers and a brand new line up of musicians. Support comes from her keyboard player HANA.