Three bands – PASTE., BADHAND and The People Assembly perform at The Chameleon Arts Cafe in Nottingham

Three bands hit the upper floor Nottingham’s The Chameleon Arts Cafe and delivered a night of chaotic splendour.

Headlining on the night was the grunge gaze band – PASTE. (with a full dot), supported by post punk bands – BADHAND and The People Assembly.

The doors opened at 7pm on Tuesday, but the floor didn’t shake until the first band, BADHAND started performing, phones in hand and hands in the air.

The People Assembly got the crowd sweating from dancing and jumping and the speakers blasting, enough to raise one’s heart beats in a matter of seconds.

When PASTE. entered the stage at 9.45pm performing some of their most popular hits including Bedroom sheets, Packet of cigarettes and Treatment centre the crowd’s energy was unmatched.

The band performed songs from their new album Start to Finish, which is set to be released by the end of this year, including Hockley Hustle, Drain and Start to Finish.

With Daniel Dibb on vocals and guitar, El Mcdermott on bass, Jed Pearce on guitar and Harley Grewal on drums, the headliners promised one of the most enthusiastic and vibrant concerts and they didn’t fail to deliver.

The lead singer’s stage performance is one to admire, from the quirky jokes, to the familiar atmosphere, to the dances and climbs of the stage, it is impossible not to feel welcomed in such chaotic splendour.

At least half of the songs performed started or ended with a mosh pit, a shaky floor and smiles from ear to ear from the audience.

Just as the upcoming album says – From Start to Finish – PASTE. is growing a reputation in the city, from its catchy raw music to its intensity and homely energy.

I have seen PASTE. perform several times, but this one felt different. You never know what to expect from the band, but one thing is for sure, you will always be surprised and in a sparkly adrenaline rush. - MT