Asian Dub Foundation’s deep traditional messages sung out loud and clear as they headlined the 10th anniversary of The Great Wreck n Roll Circus at the Coronet Theatre, London
On a night where some big names, including Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Citizen Fish, were starring next to the punks, rockers and traveller circus acts, it’s safe to say Asian Dub Foundation stole the show. Harking back to their success in the 90s, the band ripped up the dance floor with their fusion of rap, jungle and dub basslines, mixed with guitars and Asian sounds.
As expected, Asian Dub Foundation truly tested the Coronet’s renowned massive sound system. Add to that the group members’ timeless energy and acrobatics, and organised chaos was complete. In a hard spot to fill, Fun Lovin’ Criminals were on first. The venue was only starting to fill up but the band did a decent job in getting the party started. Classic tracks such as Scooby Snacks got the punters begging for more.
In between Fun Lovin’ Criminals and ADF, live drum n bass collective Deadsilence Syndicate were the first to really fill the dance floor. They did the sound system justice with their deep basslines and fully electronic live band experience.
by Sarah Woods
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