music Archives - Page 118 of 139 - Counteract – Music | News | Food

Eagulls at the Hare & Hounds in Birmingham

Despite the undeniable dark undertones of Eagulls songs, at points the music reached heights of optimism and almost hypnotic, beautiful melody.

live

May 18, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Yuck bring distorted slacker-rock to Digbeth

While commercial success alluded Yuck, the four-piece garner a highly supportive crowd, and their new album shows that they’re continuing to flourish.

Yak at The Rainbow Courtyard in Birmingham

live

May 12, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: YAK incite Birmingham crowd with chaotic performance

YAK have been upon the tip of many people’s tongues lately and received outstanding critical reception for their new album – so anticipation was high.

live

May 13, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Travis show a darker side at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

Frontman Healy, resembling an out-of-work art lecturer, thinks nothing of scissor kicking around the drum-stand during the stomping jangle of ‘Selfish Jean’.

The Fratellis at the University of Warwick Copper Rooms

touring

May 18, 2016 Francis Smith

The Fratellis to mark 10th anniversary of debut album Costello Music with winter UK tour

The record, which features the likes of ‘Chelsea Dagger’, ‘Whistle for the Choir’ and ‘Flathead’ will be aired in full for the first time on the tour, which kicks off in Nottingham.

releases

May 17, 2016 Francis Smith

Album review: Field Harmonics blend genres on melodic second LP, Corners

Corners is an appropriate title; it touches upon every crevice of pop, from dark electronica to shamelessly chipper rock. Expect them to soundtrack a passed-out field this summer.

live

May 12, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Chastity Belt let it all hang out at the Hare & Hounds

The night can be characterised as two slacker-rock bands trying to out-slack each other.

live

May 13, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: The Heavy kick off UK tour in style at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

Tonight, upstairs at the O2 Academy, there is a room absolutely packed into a near sell-out to see the first night of the UK tour for the neo-soul rebels from Bath.