PREMIER // Anna Lisa’s debut EP delivers a powerful triple threat
Bristol musician Anna Lisa has been quietly releasing a run of seriously good tunes in the lead up to her debut EP release, Unfollowed, which Nitelife is delighted to premier exclusively ahead of official release this Friday. Although she can and has produced previously, with Access to Music and BIMM qualifications under her belt, Unfollowed …
GUEST MIX // Bengal Sound drops an exclusive 50-minute 140 mix
Bengal Sound has been quietly scaling the underground dance music world in the past year, with two tracks on Lemzley Dale’s Pearly Whites’ Vol. 2 compilation in September last year, followed up swiftly with his brilliant Wushu Hand Ep, cut to wax on Zha’s much respected White Peach Records in November. Even more heads turned …
29 March // High Focus Records’ 8th Birthday with The Four Owls
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 label heavyweights such as The Four Owls, who will be sure to …
10 questions with Sir Hiss
Taking influences from classic grime, dubstep, jungle, garage, Middle Eastern sounds and whatever else takes his fancy, Bristol’s Sir Hiss is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising young producers on the underground circuit. Sir Hiss is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising young producers on the underground circuit If …
8 March // International Women’s Day: Hosted by Concrete Jungyals
For this year’s International Women’s Day, Hy-Brasil are throwing one almighty party with a hefty, female heavy lineup to celebrate. Curated by the reputable Concrete Jungyals collective, you can expect laughter from comedian Roisin Crowley Linton, serenading vocals from Charli Brix, Anna Lisa and Chikaya, as well as turntable magic from the likes of underground …
23 February // Subloaded x Tectonic 100
The legendary Subloaded returns for one night only at the Trinity Centre this February to celebrate the 100th release on Tectonic Recordings. Powered by the mighty Sinai Sound System and brought to you by the reputable Teachings in Dub, this will be a night of serious dubplate pressure. The lineup is headed up by Subloaded …
7 February // Revinyl Sessions 053
Revinyl Sessions will be returning to Cosies to deliver another night of eclectic sound from artists who share the love for all things vinyl. New World Audio signed and dubstep Don Dadda DJ Squarewave will be bringing you his techno-infused set and will be sure to deliver both a dynamic and memorable performance. With a …
24 – 25 November // Teachings in Dub x Deep Medi: The Weekender Pt.3
Over two nights on 24 & 25 November, some of the biggest names from the worlds of Deep Medi and Teachings in Dub will punish the Void soundsystem at Trinity Centre from 10pm – 5am, including Aba Shanti-I, Commodo, Dubkasm, Egoless, Goth Trad, Jack Sparrow, Kahn and Kaiju; plus, of course, sets from Deep Medi …
22 November // Sonic Boom Six
Sonic Boom Six have a special art that enables them to blend ska, hip hop, grime and electro all into one whilst keeping in time with the current sound. Fresh from playing The Warped Tour, the band are ready to get back on the Exchange stage for another incredible show. A hefty support lineup consists …
dBs Music student diaries // Hi5ghost
Name: Courtney Beckford Also known as: Hi5ghost / Wu Yen Age: 26 Second year Music Production and Engineering student at dBs Music Courtney Beckford opens our dBs Music Student Diaries series, where we take a look behind the scenes at some of the currently enrolled students set for big things. Best known under his production …