Main Stage, 10pm June 1st

Describe in a Tweet: Early Dillinger Escape Plan in slight dorky, human form, but from Dublin. And hungry.

What Happened. Well, initially nothing. There is some scurrying about from the band as leads are temporarily misplaced then thankfully found. A quick plea from the stage for food (the band havent eaten) and we're good to go. This lot are very much a Richter Collective band. The label is home to ASIWYFA and Adebishi Shank, a fine home for waifs and strays seeking to subvert the paucity of spirit in modern music. There are some moments close to math-rock or elements of the Dischord back catalogue with off-kilter time signatures and no holds barred on the dual vocal attack. It's close up, intense, in your face and they just might bite. There's very little let up. By mid set the band are considering scavanging in the bins as the trio test drive new songs to assuage the rumble in their bellies. Thankfully the latest material is solid and there will be no tricky sophomore effort with a new album in the pipeline. Will someone please buy these guys a burger?

Silk Purse: Musically this is tight unit. Three people have rarely made such a full on racket. We likey.

Sow's Ear: Perhaps having Jogging sandwiched between Fighting With Wire and a revamped and souped up More Than Conquerors is a scheduling faux pas in retrospect. The crowd thins and at points the lack of familiarity has an effect on the crowd.

Pigstock Rating: 7/10