As Scroobius Pip crowd-surfs from Rescue Rooms’ stage to the bar mid-song, knocking back a shot in the process, it will dawn on you that this is no ordinary gig. No, this is way more fun.
In the sold-out sweatbox, Pip is joined by his rhythmical cohort, Dan Le Sac. Their chemistry is beguiling and exemplary of a healthy band relationship.
Between songs, the pair natter with the audience – hooking them in with droll anecdotes and a palpable sense of charisma. This is no different when it comes to Pip’s lyricism; with the venue’s inhabitants hanging on to the bearded wordsmith’s every syllable.
It’s testament to an artist when their repertoire can evoke so many juxtaposing moods – something the duo do best. Stiff Upper Lip, a cut from their latest LP, Repent Replenish Repeat, is a visceral protest song reflecting the current Twitter generation. Spitting demonically over fractured beats, Pip is a man possessed.
Songs of a similar ilk hit like a firm uppercut, whilst also wrestling taboos such as drug use and suicide. Terminal, a harrowing piece of spoken word anchored by a pulsating track, is one of the night’s highlights.
Cult fan-favourite, Thou Shalt Always Kill, reveals the pair’s vivacious side. The duo’s electro take on the Ten Commandments is both amusing and infectious. Dan and Pip also maintain a boundless energy throughout – defying their gruelling tour schedule. In fact, they are the night’s pacemakers, slowly cranking the rowdiness up until the gig’s climax.
As the show’s final note echoes around the venue, the crowd are eager for more, but Dan Le Sac and Scroobius Pip have done more than enough.
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