Indifferent Engine is a post-hardcore punk band from Cambridge, UK, known for their genre-defying sound and visceral live performances.
Drawing inspiration from early hardcore, art punk, post-rock, ambient music, pulp science fiction and obsolete electronics, the band creates a soundscape that is as eclectic as it is intense.
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Time: 7.30pm - 11pm
Venue: The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Tickets: £5
Supports: OI NAH / Mountain PeaksAge 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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Originally conceived as a solo project by frontman Adam Paul, Indifferent Engine evolved into a full band in 2019, bringing their unique blend of chaotic energy and experimental sound to stages across the UK. Their performances are a sensory experience, often featuring the largest rig of vintage CRT TVs in the UK live scene, bathing the stage in the soft, eerie glow of static. This visual backdrop, combined with Adam’s commanding stage presence — fluctuating between Mark E. Smith-esque monologues and raw, visceral screams — creates an emotional atmosphere that is equal parts unsettling and captivating.
Musically, Indifferent Engine weaves together haunting ambient synths and samples with the frenetic fervor of post-hardcore, crafting a dynamic presence that feels more like performance art than a traditional rock show. Their sound is a reflection of their diverse influences, merging nervous DIY hardcore with introspective post-metal elements to produce something wholly unique.