Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 Having not got the chance to see reggae-punk legends Inner Terrestrials all year I was seriously looking forward to this gig but was seriously pissed off when an instrumental prog-rock band was penned in for support. Luckily the promoters came to their senses and replaced them with the much more appropriate anarcho/crust punk … [Read more...] about INNER TERRESTRIALS + ED ACHE + STATE OF URGENCY @ STEAMBOAT TAVERN – 21/11/08
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RED FLAG 77 @ THE ROYAL OAK – 14/11/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 The chance to see the flag for free usually only comes around once a year so I was expecting to see a good crowd when I arrived at the Royal Oak. I was not disappointed. The pub was pretty much packed out and most of the usual punk scene faces were present. Blasting their way through fan favourites like ‘as I fall’, ‘how low’ … [Read more...] about RED FLAG 77 @ THE ROYAL OAK – 14/11/08
BEEBA @ MCGINTY’S BLUE ROOM – 7/11/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 Drum n bass/rock crossover solo artist BEEBA has been quietly working away in the background of the Ipswich music scene for ages now, building up a following gig by gig, and it seems to have paid off. The guy was on exceptionally good form at the blue room, engaging the lively crowd with ease and getting people moving with his … [Read more...] about BEEBA @ MCGINTY’S BLUE ROOM – 7/11/08
THE PHANTOM PLAYERS @ THE SWAN – 6/11/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 The phantom players represent all that’s wrong with indie these days; from the way they look to the way they move, and of course the way they sound, this is every bit the jerky guitar driven, hi-hat crazy NME endorsed drivel that has all but rendered the genre unbearable. If that’s the kind of shite you’re into though, these guys … [Read more...] about THE PHANTOM PLAYERS @ THE SWAN – 6/11/08
AM NOT + [HAC] B + PIKEY ESQUIRE + ASTROBOY + THE FEZ + MACHINOCHRIST + & MORE + @ ST. NICOLAS CENTRE, IPSWICH + SATURDAY 02/02/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 8 This was the second in a series of monthly electronica nights at the St. Nicolas Centre in Ipswich, and at only 3 pounds entry for a night that runs from 6pm till 1am I couldn’t justify not going down to check it out. So, arriving early and blagging it in the back door due to a fortunate chance meeting with ASTROBOY on the way to … [Read more...] about AM NOT + [HAC] B + PIKEY ESQUIRE + ASTROBOY + THE FEZ + MACHINOCHRIST + & MORE + @ ST. NICOLAS CENTRE, IPSWICH + SATURDAY 02/02/08
