Back to the 90s: DJ Nathan Dawe + DJ Dean Mac
Multi-genre DJ Nathan Dawe and DJ Dean Mac are going to be dropping bangers in the main room as part of Back to the 90s at SWX. Expect a mixture of genres and a night to remember. 13 April // 11pm – 4am // £5/£6adv // SWX LINKS: Facebook event // tickets
Cin Cin Ft Fort Romeau + Ali Tillet
Modern disco dons Fort Romeau and Ali Tillet bring their newly formed label Cin Cin to Bristol for the first in a series residencies at The Love Inn. Plus, Cin Cin’s Elliott Lion. 8 April // 10pm –4am // £3/£4 after 11pm// The Love Inn LINKS: Facebook event
Rick Astley
Never Gonna Give You Up singer, pop icon and multi-million selling artist Rick Astley is back with his first studio album in over a decade – marrying Astley’s distinctive, soulful vocals with gospel influences in an entirely self-penned album. 10 April // 7pm – 10pm // £24.19 – £37.62 inc.bf // Colston Hall LINKS: Facebook event …
Department S Club Night: The Beatles Again
Following their last appearance at The Lanes and their momentous cover of Helter Skelter, The Beatles Again are back to perform another electrifying set, featuring all your favourite Beatles classics. 8 April // 9pm – 3am // £3/£5/£6adv // The Lanes LINKS: Facebook event // tickets
Codec Presents: Sick Individuals
Sick Individuals are, without a doubt, one of the most promising young talents in today’s electronic dance music scene. After achieving numerous #1 singles worldwide – and having worked with industry godfathers like Axwell, plus official reworks for big-hitters Avicii, Rihanna, Tiesto, David Guetta, Icona Pop and Flo Rida – it’s clear these relative newcomers have …
Muffin Men + Denny Walley
One of the original tribute bands, Frank Zappa appreciators Muffin Men are celebrating 27 years on the road and almost 2000 European dates. The power quartet are coming to Stag & Hounds as part of a UK tour with special guest, ex-Zappa guitarist Denny Walley (Bongo Fury + Joe’s Garage). 10 April // 8pm – 11pm // £10adv // …
Frances + Outlya
After the announcement of her debut album Things I’ve Never Said, Berkshire-born songwriter and multi-award-nominated vocalist Frances has announced her biggest European tour to date this spring, stopping off in our favourite church on 9 April. Support comes from indie-pop trio Outlya, who recently brought down the house at Bristol Sofar Sounds. 9 April // 7.30pm …
Snuff
Unhappy with what they were hearing on the radio, punk rock group Snuff got together in 1986 with a plan to take the piss out of mainstream music. The Fleece are excited to have them back this April for what promises to be a memorable show. Support comes from ‘21st century punks’ Wonk Unit, who …
BRITISH SEA POWER + BAD BOHEMIAN
Brighton-based band British Sea Power formed in 2000 and have since released seven albums, becoming one of the most respected cult acts in indie rock. They hit the road this April with their new record, Let The Dancers Inherit The Party – kicking off their European tour at Bristol’s Trinity Centre. If you missed out …
Interview // Bristol Jazz Festival with Macy Grey
Macy Gray needs no introduction. The American soul singer and R&B star has been a household name since her 1999 debut album On How Life Is. Over the years she has collaborated with major names, including Fatboy Slim and Will.i.am, and continues to surprise us still, recently teaming up with pop mega-star Ariana Grande. Older …