10 April // Sam Green and The Midnight Heist
Devon based punk-rockers Sam Green and The Midnight Heist will be bringing their own slice of sunny Californian surf, roots and road trip music to Mr Wolf’s this April. This high energy four-piece amalgamate Delta blues with grunge, soul and Californian punk-rock to create their own unique sound and Sam Green’s slide guitar, surf roots …
10 April // Girl Ray
North-London based, estrogen-pop band Girl Ray are returning to Bristol this April for a memorable show, following the release of their debut LP Earl Grey via Moshi Moshi Records. Taking influence from bands like The Beatles, Pixies and The Beach Boys, the trio will be stopping into Thekla to deliver their deep, introspective sound filled with …
9 April // Pillow Queens
Combining playful 70s garage rock with a postmodern sense of humour, Pillow Queens have come a long way since first forming the band on a basketball court in a park in Dublin. The DIY band released their first EP Calm Girls in 2016 and have gone on to conquer the masses with their infectious hooks …
Weekly picks: 2 – 8 April // Five shows to see this weekend for fans of DnB, rock, punk and drag
Friday // Dr Meaker, Attic Bar When it comes to live music in Bristol, Dr Meaker is a name you ought to know. A year since they released their critically acclaimed album Dirt & Soul on Circus Records, Bristol’s favourite live DnB act are back to take over the Attic Bar, with their unique force and re-energised …
8 April // Coldbones + Blanket + Oh, The Guilt
Lazarus Music presents a monstrous lineup hosted by Mothers’ Ruin this April. The lineup consists of shoegaze prog-rockers Coldbones, hailed by fans as the most exciting new band in post-rock, and quartet Blanket who will be sure to deliver their achingly beautiful post-rock sound. Joining them will be Bristol’s Oh, The Guilt, who will instantly …
7 April // Disgraceful Behaviour
Can’t get enough of Drag? Well look no further. The Old Market Assembly will be collaborating with local queen Dis Charge to host a night jam-packed with debaucherous drag, cabaret and burlesque, brought to you by an inspiring collection of some of the finest international acts. Pulling together performers from Bristol, London, Berlin and Manchester, Disgraceful …
7 April // Black Foxxes
Humble rock band Black Foxxes are heading to Bristol as part of their UK tour and will be stopping into iconic music venue Thekla for one almighty show. Their powerfully dynamic songs won listeners’ hearts back in 2016 and they have continued to build a fan base at an incredibly fast rate. Expect to hear …
6 April // Pride Punx Present: Poisonous Cunt, Tout Suite & More
Pride Punx are rolling into Bristol this April and are heading straight for The Chelsea Inn with full intentions of throwing a popping party. The storming lineup consists of punk band Poisonous Cunt, who will no doubt blow the roof off, and two-piece Tout Suite who will be providing blazing, fuzzing guitars alongside steady, simple …
6 April // Dr Meaker Dirt & Soul Tour
A year since powerhouse Dr Meaker released their critically acclaimed album Dirt & Soul on Circus Records, Bristol’s favourite live DnB act are back to take over the Attic Bar this April, with their unique force and re-energised Bristol sound. This effervescent nine-piece band have revisited the studio to rework Dirt & Soul with some of …
5 April // Astral Tusk present: Snazzback
On a pursuit of improvisation, new Bristol promoters Astral Tusk curate synthesized sounds of groove and future music. They will be returning to The Gallimaufry this April to showcase a combination of groove-ridden jazz, funk, electronica and afrobeat from the amazingly talented Snazzback. Joining them will be Waldo’s Gift, who will be sure to deliver their …