Sunday, 30 October 2022

Local beat sensations

Stuart Pearce, Bodega Nottingham. Photo ©John Medd
East Midlands beat combo, Stuart Pearce, have just released their new single. BBC Radio Nottingham gave 'Beat Sensation' a spin last week and already this post-punk delicacy is becoming something of an ear-worm. Unfortunately, at the time of writing this, it only exists in the digital world - through all the usual digital streaming platforms (until such time as thy can get an indie label interested or find a benevolent benefactor who can help kickstart a vinyl pressing). In the meantime they're hoping that the likes of you and me can throw a couple of quid in their Bandcamp bucket and help spread the word...

 

I've seen them live a few times now and they really are mustard. On Tuesday night they supported Bis (remember them?) at The Bodega in town (photo top). The gig saw the return of Adam, their guitarist, back after a brief illness; the footage below, however, is from a recent Ukraine fundraiser gig at The Canal House with the Number One Son (far left) depping on guitar. 
 
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8 comments:

  1. Charity Chic30 October 2022 at 16:53

    Did you enjoy Bis? They are good fun

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    1. John Medd31 October 2022 at 09:20

      Good question, CC. Did I enjoy them? I didn't not enjoy them, but as I told Nat from Stuart Pearce as I left the venue before the end of their set, they weren't really my bag. And I'm always wary of pop bands with no drummers.

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  2. The Swede30 October 2022 at 17:59

    A couple of the tunes on the earlier 'Perestroika 2​.​1' EP invite a lazy and fairly obvious comparison, but 'Beat Sensation' is a real step forward - it's a splendid racket and no mistake. Has anyone pushed this in Steve Lamacq's direction?

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    1. John Medd31 October 2022 at 09:21

      A splendid racket! Love it! Feel free to send it to SL.

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  3. Rol30 October 2022 at 19:22

    Duly purchased. That's worth a couple of quid of anybody's money/

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    1. John Medd31 October 2022 at 09:22

      Cheers, Rol. You'll be mentioned in dispatches.

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  4. C30 October 2022 at 22:48

    Ohh, very good and very *now* - def agree with TS re. pushing in direction of Mr Lamacq at 6Music (if not already done)

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    1. John Medd31 October 2022 at 09:23

      Thanks, C. Like I said to TS, feel free to ping it over to SL - the more people do...

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