Condenser Plays The Cure and Wire
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Last year they delivered Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures to rave reviews.
This year they’re back to perform two more landmark post-punk albums - The Cure - Boys Don’t Cry and Pink Flag by Wire.
Condenser, Wellington’s punk rock stalwarts, have been unleashing sonic assaults and kicking against the pricks since 1980. This trio, composed of James on drums, PJ on bass, and Nigel on guitar, delivers a raw and energetic performance that harks back to the genre’s incendiary origins. But Condenser isn't just a band; it's a culmination of Wellington's rich punk history. James, Nigel, and PJ are all veterans of the scene, having cut their teeth in noted Wellington bands including Condemned Sector, Neoteric Tribesmen, Columbian Necktie and Compos Mentis. These groups, active in the early days of punk, were instrumental in shaping the Wellington sound and fostering a spirit of rebellion that continues to resonate.
Condenser's music isn't just a performance; it's a living history lesson, connecting the dots between Wellington's punk past and its present. The experience gained in their wild youth has coalesced in Condenser, creating a potent force that keeps the flame of punk rock burning bright in Aotearoa.
This year they’re back to perform two more landmark post-punk albums - The Cure - Boys Don’t Cry and Pink Flag by Wire.
Condenser, Wellington’s punk rock stalwarts, have been unleashing sonic assaults and kicking against the pricks since 1980. This trio, composed of James on drums, PJ on bass, and Nigel on guitar, delivers a raw and energetic performance that harks back to the genre’s incendiary origins. But Condenser isn't just a band; it's a culmination of Wellington's rich punk history. James, Nigel, and PJ are all veterans of the scene, having cut their teeth in noted Wellington bands including Condemned Sector, Neoteric Tribesmen, Columbian Necktie and Compos Mentis. These groups, active in the early days of punk, were instrumental in shaping the Wellington sound and fostering a spirit of rebellion that continues to resonate.
Condenser's music isn't just a performance; it's a living history lesson, connecting the dots between Wellington's punk past and its present. The experience gained in their wild youth has coalesced in Condenser, creating a potent force that keeps the flame of punk rock burning bright in Aotearoa.
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