Tag Archives: Ian East

GONG Go On Going Down

August 31, 2023

Last decade wasn’t been easy for GONG – but, then, what decade wasn’t difficult for this band? – as 2016’s saw the collective say farewell to Daevid Allen and “The Universe Also Collapses” from 2019 saw the orphaned veterans soldier … Continue reading →

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SPIRITS BURNING & CLEARLIGHT – The Roadmap In Your Head

May 28, 2017

Gonzo 2016 Second trip by American art-rock traveler and French prog impressionist chart mental routes into the unknown that’s always out there near us. For each of these collectives, it’s always been about concepts and the looseness thereof, yet if … Continue reading →

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GONG – Rejoice! I’m Dead!

February 7, 2017

Madfish 2016 Sharp and focused, legendary collective who lost their leader reimagine themselves to carry on and enjoy the journey. Chaotic element has always been part of this band’s method – deliberately so – but, knowing the end was nigh, … Continue reading →

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IAN EAST – Inner Paths

December 2, 2016

Pathway 2016 Casting away progressive credentials, GONG reedman heads in the direction of his name to find enlightenment and the light. To see him as a pixel in a pixie world of Daevid Allen’s creation would mean to severely underestimate … Continue reading →

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