Who would’ve thought four normal boys from the depths of Shropshire could come together and create brilliant music. Not only that, but brilliant live music too.
Having listened to LTD IQ on MySpace on many a night, sucked in by their mischievous lyrics and faces, the opportunity to see the band live was too good to be missed. Audio Addict certainly wasn’t disappointed by what they saw and heard.
Playing at Lennons, a pokey indie club in the heart of Southampton, LTD IQ instantly brought energy and light to the venue. Smooth lead vocals came from Steve Evans, tinted with a cheeky northern accent adding to their authentic indie sound. Every song they performed was so catchy and uplifting with perfect guitar work, creating totally anthemic tunes to rock out to.
All members are in their first year at Southampton Solent, pursuing various music courses. They band have been together for a few years now, though have only just started on the live circuit. Being this impressive live after only two or three gigs, the future seems extremely bright for the awesome foursome.
Check them out for yourself at www.myspace.com/oflimitedintelligence
Saturday, 21 March 2009
PUBLISHED: Fans accuse bouncers of being heavy-handed at Pete Doherty gig
I wrote a piece about the events at the Pete Doherty gig I went to, not thinking it would ever end up on the NME website but it did! So so happy.
So here it is, my first published and commissioned piece of writing! :)
Check it out here for yourself if you like: http://www.nme.com/news/pete-doherty/43585
Fans accuse bouncers of being heavy-handed at Pete Doherty gig
Crowd members from Southampton gig claim security was 'over the top'
Fans have accused bouncers at Pete Doherty's Southampton gig last weekend (March 15) of been overly physical and aggressive towards them.
According to those at the show, a disturbance erupted after the crowd began to take exception to the treatment of audience members by the security guards at the town's Guildhall.
Speaking to NME.COM, crowd member Ian Easton claimed that "the way the security were acting was disgusting. They were so over the top".
Tearful fan Vicky McIntosh added that "the security guards were being very heavy handed with both men and women. I will think twice about going back to Southampton Guildhall if that is how fans are treated".
Doherty himself expressed his disapproval from the stage, criticising the bouncers between songs.
The security at the venue on the night refused to comment about the fans' claims, while calls to the Guildhall have gone unanswered in the wake of the gig.
However one of the venue's bar staff who wished to remain nameless told NME.COM they did not think there was any particular problem at the gig.
"From where I was stood it just seemed like they [security] were doing their job," they explained. "There is clear signage saying that people will be thrown out if they crowd surf. Why should this crowd be treated any different?"
So here it is, my first published and commissioned piece of writing! :)
Check it out here for yourself if you like: http://www.nme.com/news/pete-doherty/43585
Fans accuse bouncers of being heavy-handed at Pete Doherty gig
Crowd members from Southampton gig claim security was 'over the top'
Fans have accused bouncers at Pete Doherty's Southampton gig last weekend (March 15) of been overly physical and aggressive towards them.
According to those at the show, a disturbance erupted after the crowd began to take exception to the treatment of audience members by the security guards at the town's Guildhall.
Speaking to NME.COM, crowd member Ian Easton claimed that "the way the security were acting was disgusting. They were so over the top".
Tearful fan Vicky McIntosh added that "the security guards were being very heavy handed with both men and women. I will think twice about going back to Southampton Guildhall if that is how fans are treated".
Doherty himself expressed his disapproval from the stage, criticising the bouncers between songs.
The security at the venue on the night refused to comment about the fans' claims, while calls to the Guildhall have gone unanswered in the wake of the gig.
However one of the venue's bar staff who wished to remain nameless told NME.COM they did not think there was any particular problem at the gig.
"From where I was stood it just seemed like they [security] were doing their job," they explained. "There is clear signage saying that people will be thrown out if they crowd surf. Why should this crowd be treated any different?"
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