The albums of 2016: Ranked by Birmingham bands
From new bands to established outfits, there has been a raft of quality collections that have outweighed the dysfunctional nature of this year.
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Quinn
Review: Quinn releases indie power pop single ‘All the Best’
The Wolverhampton based rock/pop trio are ditching guitar led melodies for keys, synths and power pop – inspired by 90s nostalgia.
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The albums of 2017: Selected by Birmingham bands
Counteract asked the best bands coming out of Birmingham right now to select their album of the year, and expand on why exactly it’s their favourite.
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Interview: Quinn talk 2017, their biggest ‘Crush’ and the future
Birmingham trio Quinn talk to Counteract about their latest EP, ‘Crush’, losing and gaining band members, loving gigging and their plans for the future.
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Review: The Cosmics tear up the Sunflower Lounge
The Cosmics headline a This Feeling bill featuring Quinn, As Mamas and LCKD, whipping the crowd into a frenzy
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Review: Goon Sax bring lo-fi Aussie charm to The Hare and Hounds
Goon Sax bring their lo-fi Aussie charm to the Hare and Hounds with support from The Bank Accounts and Quinn.
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Review: Teleman delight Wolverhampton crowd
Whilst maintaining a unique a sound, it is clear that Teleman are unashamed to wear their influences boldly on their collective sleeve.
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Review: We Are Scientists bring wit and riffs to Wolverhampton
We Are Scientists may no longer be playing the big venues they frequented in the late noughties, but they’re still a big draw on the UK circuit.
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Review: Johnny Lloyd excites Sunflower Lounge crowd
Former Tribes frontman, Johnny Lloyd, knows how to get a crowd on his side.
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