Having been a regular on the live music scene in Ipswich and Suffolk with various bands as well as a promoter, Teapot Project co-founder Mischa Pearson is a keen music lover.

Ipswich Star: Dire Straits performing at Portman Road in 1992Dire Straits performing at Portman Road in 1992 (Image: Archant)

In our ongoing series, My Suffolk Soundtrack, she shares her perfect playlist – including a tease of her latest musical outfit, Suspended Cadence with Curtis Garrett.

Dire Straits – Sultans of Swing

It’s Mark Knopfler’s guitar style that massively inspired Curtis growing up.

Kansas – Dust in the Wind

Ipswich Star: My Chemical Romance performing at the iTunes Festival at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, 09/07/11My Chemical Romance performing at the iTunes Festival at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, 09/07/11

Tom Lehrer – Poisoning Pigeons in the Park

A track very few will know, but my Uncle Ron was my biggest mentor and I grew up around Lehrer’s tongue in cheek humour so it’s utter nostalgia for me.

Ipswich Star: Joy Williams, left, and John Paul White of The Civil Wars at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, Oct. 14, 2012Joy Williams, left, and John Paul White of The Civil Wars at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, Oct. 14, 2012

My Chemical Romance – Welcome to the Black Parade

The Civil Wars – 20 years

Ipswich Star: Skunk Anansie in 2010Skunk Anansie in 2010 (Image: Archant)

This was Curtis’ biggest inspiration as he searched for a singer to collaborate with and subsequently found me rocking out in a five piece.

We went on to form Suspended Cadence.

Ipswich Star: Curtis Garrett and Mischa Pearson as Suspended Cadence. Picture: Suspended CadenceCurtis Garrett and Mischa Pearson as Suspended Cadence. Picture: Suspended Cadence (Image: Archant)

Skunk Anansie – Weak

Skin is such an inspiration as a strong female lead singer.

Suspended Cadence – Show Me The Way

This is the first song we actually both worked on and was written in my cafe at The Teapot Project which made it extra special.

Ipswich Star: R.E.M. band members, from left, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe and Peter Buck wave as their leave the stage, at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park in London. July 2nd 2005R.E.M. band members, from left, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe and Peter Buck wave as their leave the stage, at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park in London. July 2nd 2005

R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

The harmonies in this are beautiful, and well, everything about this track is just right.

Ipswich Star: Led Zeppelin's Singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, right, perform at the Live Aid concert at Philadelphia's J.F.K. Stadium in July 13, 1985.Led Zeppelin's Singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, right, perform at the Live Aid concert at Philadelphia's J.F.K. Stadium in July 13, 1985.

Noah Gunderson – Jesus Jesus

Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven

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For details on Suspended Cadence’s upcoming music and shows visit the website here.