10 questions with Oh, The Guilt
The printed version of this interview incorrectly names Oh, The Guilt’s guitarist and vocalist. His correct name is Elijah Dahl. We are very sorry for this and for any upset caused to Elijah. a sound that combines cold atmospherics, rousing crescendos and a hell of a lot of volume Three-piece, post-punk band Oh, The Guilt …
Win three hours studio time with London Camera Exchange
Over the last 12 years we have captured more than 20 live gigs and clubnights a month and are proud to work with some of Bristol’s most talented photographers. To celebrate this, we’ve teamed up with London Camera Exchange to offer a three hour session of studio time in their newly refurbished Bristol studio, worth …
Rising UK MC Kiko Bun on his debut album and full live band Bristol show
Ahead of his debut album release, the genre-defying, rising reggae star Kiko Bun touches down at The Fleece this August for a full-band live show. Having graced the stage at the likes of Outlook, Glastonbury, Boomtown – and even the Royal Albert Hall – Kiko Bun comes from London to Bristol promising a taste of …
INTERVIEW // L U C Y launches her SZNS7N label with a dark, 140-orientated EP
Since self-releasing her Mixtape 01 back in 2017, Bristol producer Lucy Helyer aka L U C Y has enjoyed a fast ascent towards the top of the underground music scene. Her genre-bending sound has already earned her a spot on some bucket-list lineups, with big support from Butterz, Bandulu and Swamp81, as well as B2Bs …
NASS 2019: A feel-good festival that’s secured a place in our rave calendars
The sun beat down, with any ominous looking clouds held firm, over 30,000 festival goers of all ages, as NASS 2019 played host to some of the best urban music, extreme sports and street art there is to offer. The scorching weather and incredible party atmosphere that engulfed last years NASS seemed impossible to live …
Behind the scenes with John Blakeley
John Blakeley is the man behind the music booking at some of Bristol’s best loved intimate venues – Canteen, No 1 Harbourside, Old Market Assembly and Wardrobe Theatre. He also programmes the music for nearby hidden gem, Valley Fest. It’s during this long-standing career that’s focussed on bringing quality music to its deserved platform, that …
INTERVIEW // The Bug: ‘If no one else is trying to do it, I’ll do it’
Kevin Martin has been busy. So far this year, he’s dropped projects via his most recent JK Flesh collaboration Zonal, King Midas Sound, as well as a solo album under his new, most personal moniker yet, Kevin Richard Martin. Though fans of his club music will be pleased to hear that he is now working …
10 questions with Cruelty
Handpicked right from the womb by IDLES to play the after show to their Joy as an Act of Resistance homecoming show, the elusive Cruelty arrived on the Bristol scene late last year. Their debut single Disgraced spun our heads in a big way. The frenetic two-minute track is as aggressive as it is vulnerable, …
INTERVIEW // Thorny’s Jo Bligh on creating safe spaces for queer communities
After one year’s hiatus, Thorny are back at Bristol’s Trinity Centre this evening for a spectacular summer party. Featuring a lineup of LGBTQ+ performers and artists from UK and beyond, this night will be a treat for the eyes and ears and a great way to get into the spirit of this weekend’s Bristol Pride …
INTERVIEW // CruCast to premier bucketloads of unheard music at NASS takeover
Following two back to back sold-out UK tours and an incredible Glastonbury Festival show, the CruCast collective bring their high-octane, bass-heavy takeover to NASS Festival for the very first time on Saturday. Hosted inside the redesigned Hangar – now an outdoor big tent with state-of-the-art production to fit the incredible demand – this promises to …