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 …
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 …
Weekly picks: 26 – 1 April // Our picks for the Bank Holiday weekend, including High Focus Records’ 8th birthday and Fishstock punk all-dayer
Thursday // High Focus Records’ 8th Birthday with The Four Owls, SWX High Focus Records is eight years old, can you believe it?! It feels like only yesterday that we were bouncing around to Dirty Dike’s Hi I’m James on repeat. Join them for an almighty celebration at Bristol’s SWX this March, with appearances from …
31 March // Regime
Calling all hip hop lovers, reggae fanatics and rock’n’rollers, five-piece band Regime will be delivering their brutal and inspirational medley of broad influences to the Attic Bar this March. Having shared the stage with big names in the industry such as Gentleman’s Dub Club and The Skints, the band will deliver an almighty and energetic …
Weekly picks: 19 – 25 March // 17 unmissable live gigs and parties to choose between this week
Wednesday // Wyvern Lingo, The Louisiana Best friend trio Wyvern Lingo originally bonded over hand-me-down albums by Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchel and Simon & Garfunkel, as well as being junior school alliances withstanding all obstacles that their teenage rites of passage had to offer. Now in their twenties, the group bring their individual …
24 March // Dr Syntax and Pete Cannon + Gardna
Mouse Outfit MC Dr Syntax and longtime collaborator, producer Pete Cannon are ready to showcase their latest album Let’s Talk to their big Bristol fanbase. The talented MC and versatile producer are well known for delivering smashing shows on every occasion. Expect a night filled with banging beats, insightful lyricism and classical hip hop (with …
Weekly picks: 5 – 11 March // 10 top events this week, including Saffron Records 101 Masterclass, Concrete Jungyals and Jenna & the Gs
Wednesday // Saffron Records 101 Masterclass: Booking Agents & Show Promoters, Rough Trade Records Female-championing Bristol label Saffron Records will be hosting a series of 101 Masterclasses at Rough Trade this March, as they continue to show support for Bristol’s up-and-coming female artists. This time round, their 101 masterclass will be hosted by two of …
10 Questions with Verb T
After meeting on tour, The Four Owls’ Verb T joined forces with production wizard Pitch 92 on collaborative record Good Evening. Released last October, the 16-track LP has been three years in the making… Mouse Outfit collaborator Pitch brings to the table golden soulful riffs and buttery bass lines over punchy percussion, while Verb T …
Weekly picks: 4 – 10 December // 15 gigs to see this week, including Benjamin Clementine, Peter Hook & some festive specials
Tuesday // LANY, O2 Academy Bristol With echoes of prime 80s FM pop, 90s RnB and new-wave electronica, Los Angeles alt-electronic trio LANY will be taking over the O2 stage this December in celebration of the release of their self-titled debut album. Full info, tickets and more… . DJ Ryu (Rockit Science), No.51 Stokes Croft DJ Ryu …
Weekly picks: 6 – 12 Nov // A classic hip hop double, girl indie, live electro & more
Thursday // Têtes de Pois, The Canteen Leeds-based band Têtes de Pois with their mixing pot of funk, jazz, afrobeat and more know how to turn it out when it comes to performing on stage. Their nifty solos and super catchy grooves will keep you on your feet all night. Full info, tickets and more… . …