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: 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 …
30 March // Dr Alex Paterson (The Orb)
One Inch Badge are bringing in Dr Alex Paterson, co-founder of ambient house group The Orb, for an intimate evening of music at Hy-Brasil. Regarded as one of the pioneers of ambient house music, you can expect a whole night of expertly crafted music as the reputable musician will take you on a journey through …
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 …
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 …
Behind the scenes with Electric Harmony
Rob McGee is the founder of Bristol-based international booking agency Electric Harmony. Over the past six years, they’ve build a sturdy reputation for recognising unsung talent, having previously worked with Bristol superstars IDLES, and currently represent swathes of hotly tipped acts, including Bristol’s own Harvey Causon, Rozelle, No Violet and Sleeptalking, to name just a …
Weekly picks: 12 – 18 Feb // Hollie Cook, anti-Valentine’s parties and Hell is for Heroes anniversary tour
Tuesday // Hollie Cook, Thekla The phenomenal Hollie Cook returns to Bristol this February for another reggae heavy show. Accentuating reggae, dub and rocksteady vibes that touch on 1960s acid rock and the heavy synths of the early 80s, Hollie will be celebrating the release of her pristine third solo album Vessel of Love.. Full info, …
15 February // Concrete Jungyals: Valentines Special
The female-led collective are back at Hy-Brasil for a Valentine’s special, spinning some of the best sounds in house, techno and disco. On the bill this time is Amy Amor for some smooth house and techno, acid techno head Luce, producer and Noods Radio resident Kiia, One Two Five’s Anil Cohan, with Rinse FM regular …
9 February // Haus
Haus are a 5-piece from North London with a mutual love for rock, hip-hop and alternative influences. Setting foot on Hy-Brasil’s intimate stage, the band’s performance will be full of energy with each member not missing a single beat, as they promise to deliver their catchy hybrid material as part of their 2018 Own Blood …
GUEST MIX // Bristol’s A-Bee serves up an exclusive hour-long garage mix
Bristol-based bassline, speed garage and hard house DJ A-Bee is becoming a very familiar face on the circuit. The 24hr Garage Girls resident, rinse FM regular and Marcus Nasty favourite (calling her ‘exceptional’) has been steadily making a name for herself with a mixture of headline sets and support slots at major capacity events. A-Bee’s sets pay homage …