Brighten The Corners presents dynamic synth and drum duo AK/DK at The Smokehouse on Thursday 19th September. Support comes from Pixelh8.
“...think Battles or Errors with the intensity turned right up, and possibly playing after a few gin-and-petrol cocktails” CLASH
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Time: 7.30pm - 11pm
Venue: The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Tickets: £13.50+bf
Supports: Pixelh8
Age Restrictions: 14+ (14- 15s must be accompanied by an adult)Accessibility: There is step-free access into the venue and the bar / venue is all on one floor. There is a Changing Places toilet across the courtyard from the venue. Please be aware we are a small venue. For further information, please email info@brightenthecorners.co.uk so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
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AK/DK, the dynamic synth and drum duo, have carved a unique niche in the music landscape with their exhilarating blend of blistering rhythms and searing bass lines. Formed by Ed Chivers and Gee Sowerby, AK/DK burst onto the scene with a sound that marries the raw energy of punk with the pulsating beats of electronic music, echoing the influences of iconic groups like LCD Soundsystem, The Units, and The Prodigy. Their live experience is nothing short of electrifying. Audiences all across the UK, Europe and South America have been engrossed in the powerful and expansive live-looping post-punk-disco shows.
Their journey began with a passion for improvisation and a love for analogue synths, leading to a series of releases that have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Fans of Devo and Kraftwerk will find much to admire in AK/DK’s music, which is a testament to the power of DIY creativity, characterised by its spontaneous, high-octane energy and intricate, layered compositions.
AK/DK’s debut album ‘Synths + Drums + Noise + Space’, released in 2014, was a bold statement of intent. It showcased their ability to fuse chaotic, frenetic energy with melodic sensibilities, earning them widespread praise. Their follow-up albums, Patterns/Harmonics and Shared Particles, continued to push boundaries, with tracks that became staples on BBC 6 Music and earned them the title of ‘Album of The Day’.
Their live performances are the stuff of legend, with appearances at festivals such as End of The Road, Blue Dot, and Green Man cementing their reputation as one of the most thrilling live acts around. Their stage setup is a chaotic symphony of wires, synths, and drums, all orchestrated with a precision that belies the apparent mayhem.
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Internationally renowned chip tune Mercury Prize nominated musician Pixelh8 makes his music from reprogramming vintage computer systems such as the ZX spectrum, Commodore 64 and Game Boy. His unique blend of Electronica has taken him across the globe, performing at Microdisco in Berlin, at Apple iTunes, California, for BBC Radio 1 in London and Assembly 2008, Helsinki Finland.