INTERVIEW // Heavy metal meets Mongolian throat singing: The HU
Metal bands are known for channelling their inner Viking but what kind of music do you listen to if you want to channel your inner Hun? Enter The HU, a Mongolian metal band, formed in 2016 who rocketed to fame when their songs Wolf Totem and Yuve Yuve Yu went viral, gaining 30 million views …
DEEP MEDi, Dr Meaker, Tectonic and Brownswood donate tracks to support Nitelife
On top of growing concern for the public health – especially those who may be vulnerable or isolated among us – COVID-19 has brought the live music and event industry to its knees. After 13 years in print, Nitelife magazine has had to pause press for the short term forseeable. We’ll be back documenting Bristol’s …
BIMM Future Talent // Tunnel Vision
Previously, our BIMM Future Talent series has focused on musicians, though Bristol’s bubbling music scene wouldn’t exist without the dedicated teams of management behind every successful event and artist. A current undergraduate in BIMM Bristol, Clara McDermott is one of those individuals helping driving the local music scene forward, with an impressive series of events …
20 questions with Boca 45
A well renowned figure on Bristol’s ever-thriving vinyl scene, DJ, multi-instrumentalist and producer Boca 45 has become one of the most in demand names in the industry thanks to his skilful fusion of forward thinking production techniques with old-school beats and soulful vintage sounds. forward thinking production techniques with old-school beats and soulful vintage sounds …
INTERVIEW // wych elm on new music and the macabre
‘I think I’ve always been obsessed with death’ says Caitlin Elliman, wych elm’s creator and frontperson. The young, noisy four-piece have charmed and intrigued the local scene and beyond over the past year, dealing heavily in themes of folklore and the Macabre. Released a year ago, their debut EP Rat Blanket delivers a nostalgic grunge …
Vote for your favourite 20-minute mix and see that DJ play NASS 2020
We’ve teamed up with NASS once again to scout out a DJ talent deserving of a set on one their main stages at this year’s festival. Earlier this month, we invited DJs of all shapes and sizes to submit their own 20-minute mix for a chance to play at NASS 2020 – now it’s your turn …
South West rapper Kray-z Legz drops Snoop Dogg collaboration
It’s not often that hip hop artists from the UK’s humble West Country get to collaborate with global superstars like Snoop Dogg, but Kray-Z Legz is here to change that narrative – and a few others whilst he’s at it – with his new six-track EP, Play With Fire. Hailing from Glastonbury, Kray-Z Legz released his …
#EachforEqual: Where to celebrate International Women’s Day in Bristol
International Women’s Day is due once more this year on 8 March, celebrating the achievements of women throughout history and continually pushing for equality between the genders. Bristol has once again delivered a series of events across the city to commemorate the occasion, with a mix of genres, locations and activities to publicise the cause. …
‘Foals-esqe’ Make Friends headline Rough Trade
Bristol based four-piece Make Friends are taking their lively indie pop sound to Rough Trade Bristol on 7 March. With a Foals-esque math rock sound combined with pop beats, it’s no wonder their live shows are known to go off. Make Friends have got some big local names on their side, from recording their latest …
Win a DJ set at NASS Festival 2020
NASS Festival returns for July 2020 and with headliners announced so far including The Streets and Chase & Status with their infamous RTRN II Jungle DJ set, this year’s instalment of NASS is shaping up to be the most memorable yet. However, there’s one more slot left on the bill that will make history for …