MD: Your brand of psychedelic, Jazz, instrumental Rock is pretty unique not only in Norwich but anywhere. How did you form your sound and how would you describe it to the uninitiated?

Balaclava Kid: There's no real formula to our sound. One could look at it as a fusion of musical styles. We like a variety of genres and love live music that is interesting/unusual/informative/fun. I guess we want to do the same. Of course it depends what sort of mood your in. We get kicks out of playing as fast as we can and most of our songs come from jamming and improvising for hours and splicing/sticking riffs together. We started this way of working back in Wales years ago and would take over my folks house and jam for weeks while they were on holiday.

MD: Who are your influences?

BK: So many. Japanese pshycedelic/improv Rock noise bands like Acid Mothers Temple, Boris, Electric Eel Shock, and Ghost are wicked. The Japanese have a kind of obsession with 'Western' Rock ‘n’ Roll and lapped it up during the War from the American GI radio stations. Since then they've mimicked it and put their own stamp on it with great effect. The Boredoms are amazing. They've been around since 1986 and now consist of Yamantaka Eye on tape loops and effects and 3 drummers on full kits. The result is a trancey tribal sound that is incredibly original and organic in its formation, captured superbly on their Super AE album. Also, stoner rock bands like Electric Wizard, Kyuss (pre QOTSA band) and Bardo Pond. Minimal electro or mash up stuff like Autechre and Shitmatt. Ennio Morricone is superb and makes us wanna do film scores. Captain Beefheart worked in intense and interesting ways, which can be felt through his music. Julian Cope is genius.

MD: Are you guys actually father and son?

BK: We're Pagan relics.

MD: Why do you call yourself the Balaclava Kid? Do you rob post offices?

BK: We did used to rob banks in the wild west of Wales and got away with it until the super sonic destructive god Thor struck us down and gave us sonus devices.

MD: You're from Wales originally how did you end up in the fine city?

BK: UEA. And then was tied down by bands and stayed here ever since.

MD: The Welsh are supposed to be great singers. Why don't you have any lyrics? Is it a reaction against Bryn Terfel?

BK: We don't really leave enough space for vocals and get a bit carried away with noise.