Glasgow feature - Kaput!: They Do Things A Bit Different

The eccentric club takes place monthly in the basement of Glasgow's Admiral pub. Run by Colin (aka producer Kid Twist); Duncan, guitarist from Glasgow sextet, Dananankroyd; and Tom of Big Wow Badges since the turn of the year, all three also help promote and DJ at the night.

"We don't do electro or house, nor the more pop-end of indie," says Colin, describing the Kaput! manifesto. "We play the wilder, less commercial side of rock 'n' roll - from the proto-disco of no-wave and the urgency of post-punk, to krautrock and the droning waves of post-rock... all the while professing love for Ivor Cutler, soundtracks and any strange outsider music recording we can get our hands on."

"Since we first planned it as one-off at the RAFA working mens' club, we wanted it to be stress free," adds Duncan. "When the opportunity to host the night monthly at the Admiral came up, we wanted to keep the same feeling as when we started - to play the sort of music that we listen to. The venue might have changed but we'll always stick to doing things our way... we prefer total darkness over disco-lighting, save the screening of weird films and red lighting by the DJ booth."

Though each brings their own individual musical passions to bear on the night's proceedings, the trio have been able to make a real success of this, as Duncan points out: "I play more local Glasgow bands, more 90s indie rock, a few guilty pleasures. Tom plays more krautrock and rockabilly, while Colin prefers post-punk, new wave, krautrock... despite our differing tastes we find crossover points every month and the whole thing hangs together naturally."

Though he admits they often play some "pretty obscure stuff by clubbing standards," Colin is keen to mention that their efforts don't seem to go unappreciated.

"I'm pleased at how we've taken a lot of risks in the last six months with our crowd, and they've shown that they know their music and really want to party. I can't emphasize how great the reaction has been... they're readiness to let go is killer. We've had people say it's they're favourite night and always come back. That's amazing, but still I always remember that when I lived with Tom we'd stay up playing each other's records till 4am. So in a way it makes sense what we're doing, it's an extension of those times... people liking it is great."

Looking forward, the pair are keen to stick to the same format with no plans to introduce guest DJs or bands. "We're keen to develop the night in its current form," says Colin. "Personally speaking, I'm not a big fan of bands at club nights. It can alter the atmosphere of a night, stop the dancing and make the night a less cohesive whole. Besides, Duncan co-runs the Nuts & Seeds promoter group who put on great live bands in Glasgow."

Duncan is in agreement: "We're not really interested in guest DJs or bands playing. Obviously if the right one came along, we'd consider it, but I think there's a lot to be said for resisting one-off specials and just concentrating on making our night the best."