Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 When I turned up at this gig and made my way up to the ‘loft’ at the rear of the Rose and Crown I wondered for a moment if I’d found the right place. I had gone along tonight to see Dead Batteries play … [Read more...] about ICH + The Tagnuts + Dead Batteries + 7 Day Conspiracy @ Rose and Crown, Ipswich Thursday 25/09/08
Music Consumption
Pelican + Torche @ Engine Rooms, Brighton – Friday 12/09/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 Torche have kinda exploded into my world recently, originally thanks to Lee Culture for lending me their E.P then due to Hydra-Head picking them up. I reviewed their latest album ‘Meanderthal’ in the … [Read more...] about Pelican + Torche @ Engine Rooms, Brighton – Friday 12/09/08
Baba Luck @ PJ McGintys, Ipswich – Thursday 04/09/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 I must admit to being a little wary of going to see Babar Luck. Every clip I’ve seen of the man has him wheeling and almost fitting as he stares wild eyed at the room. When I saw the ‘intimate’ size of … [Read more...] about Baba Luck @ PJ McGintys, Ipswich – Thursday 04/09/08
Frank Turner interview – Beat Motel
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 1) What would you be doing if you weren’t doing this interview? Working on tour preparation. I’m a control freak and I’m terrible at delegating, so I end up being knee deep in show contracts for … [Read more...] about Frank Turner interview – Beat Motel
The Sword + Saviours + Black Cobra @ Colchester Arts Centre – Friday 4th April 2008
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 8 This was a gig I had been looking forward to for blimmin’ ages. I first saw The Sword was totally by accident in this very same venue (a medieval church) about a year ago supporting Clutch. I’m not even … [Read more...] about The Sword + Saviours + Black Cobra @ Colchester Arts Centre – Friday 4th April 2008
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 … [Read more...] about AM NOT + [HAC] B + PIKEY ESQUIRE + ASTROBOY + THE FEZ + MACHINOCHRIST + & MORE + @ ST. NICOLAS CENTRE, IPSWICH + SATURDAY 02/02/08