MIKA BOMB + KAITO + TIC29th March 2001 First up to test their strength once again with the CWNN audience was one of my favourite local acts, Tic. This is one band I could never actually describe to you because they aren't punk, funk, trance, indie, grunge, metal, pop, it's simple, they're it all, mixed into one big musical concoction.This band pulled off some real upbeat, mellow at times, funky but deep songs that made you just want to get on that dance floor, scream and go mad. The music certainly gets your adrenalin pulsing through your veins with some fiery guitar sounds, profound bass lines, eccentric synths, refreshing percussion and some excellent obscure dance moves brought once again by Dan Kerr who between him and Phil have some real influential, different sounding vocals that just fit nicely on top of their creative music collage. I have two words to say about Kaito and they are "fucking superb". This band totally rocked! Kaito the 4 piece from Norwich are Nikki - Vocals and Guitar, Dave - Guitar and Vocals, Gemma - Bass and Vocals and D - drums and some vocals. This is one band that certainly knows what noise their instruments make and use that to their full potential to bring us some real sweet, rock based sounding indie/punk melodies. Some bands you just can't describe, you really have to go and see them and this is one of them. They pulled off a well received performance that had the mosh pit biting from the word go. With some odd riffs, nitro guitars, good FX and some phenomenal drumming that was tied into a series of rolling bass lines, Kaito stole the night! Kaito show much skill and experimentation in their work giving it that raw bizarre edge that just makes you beg for more...  Time flies when you're having fun and next on show was the band everyone was waiting to see, Mika Bomb, who have recently signed to the Grand Royal label, yes that of the Beastie Boys and At The Drive In. Mika Bomb kicked into submission with some catchy tunes from Contact Tokyo, Magic Boots to Heart Attack. The band was full of energy with a good stage presence that kept the audience's attention glued, especially the male populace. They all showed strength through a series of interesting riffs, meaty bass lines and beguiling percussion to bring this fine pop punk rock sound. The vocals were a bit irritating at times as they seemed to stay at one level (tone). Expect Mika Bomb Dolls, Jelly Babies and Computer Games in a store near you soon ;)Jody Copestake, Live Club and GIMPmag. |