Experimental noise rock and other platitudes won’t really convey just how invasive Moon Pearl’s sound is; yet that is precisely what makes their first two records a treat for anyone with a taste for over-the-top distortion, and I guess… torture for everyone else. Strictly speaking, the sum of harsh strings, smashing cymbals, random yaps and worrying howls hardly qualifies as anyone’s comfort zone. But what you hear, if you let yourself get pulled into the frenzy as it gets denser, and slowly builds up to chaos one instrument at a time, is a youthful urge to play; it’s light-hearted, heavy-handed DIY nonsense, carefully crafted and served with the highest energy by up to ELEVEN experienced noisemakers. Who will, as it goes, be shaking up The Echo on July 25th (recommended to those who like loud, messy music and real live fun!).- Tracy Mamoun