Nitelife March 2018 by NITELIFE

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COMPETITION

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PROFILES

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LOCAL TALENT

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PREVIEW

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1. HEY! STUDENT!

2. MOTHERS RUIN QUIZ! FREE FOOD AND BONUS ROUNDS

3. UWE + AUDIOPHILE PRESENTS:

Every Weds // Free // Mothers’ Ruin

Every Tues // Free // Mothers Ruin

2 March // Free // Hy-Brasil

DJ CHEZ AND DJ THEO DAVIES

MUSIC, NEWS AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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WE’RE NO HEROES, WALO’S GIFT, JAMIE CRUICKSHANK

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4. SUBSONIC PRESENTS: JFB

5. SISTERWORKS

6. CROWHURST

2 March // £8 - £10 // Kuumba Centre

9 March // £5 // The Crofters Rights

22 March // £7 // Exchange

SE7EN DEADLY BREAKS, OCTO PI AND MORE

KYRIST + CHARLI BRIX, DUCHESS DJS AND MORE

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CROWHURST, ATRAGON, AGE DECAY, GLACIAL PACE

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7. THE CORRESPONDENTS

8. HIP HOP COFFEE SHOP SESSIONS

7. TOUNDRA

13 April // £13.50 // Exchange

20 April // £4.20 – £6 OTD // Boston Tea Party Stokes Croft

14 May // £8 // Exchange

THE CORRESPONDENTS, DJ CHRIS ARNOLD

THE CARAVAN COLLECTIVE, BIZ, RISKI AND MORE

TOUNDRA, SEVEN COLOUR DRIVE, ONLY ECHOES REMAIN

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HIGHLIGHTS 1. WALDO’S GIFT

Weekly residency with talented trio, Waldo’s Gift, bringing out-ofthis-world musicianship combining combining math, jazz and groove elements. With guesting apocalyptic groove trio, Zeitgeist (21 March) and a tribute session to Cinematic Orchestra (14 March) you can expect to hear something new and innovative every week. Every Wednesday // 9pm - 12am // Free // The Gallimaufry

2. CORY SEZNEC QUARTET

Come and enjoy a cosy late afternoon at The Canteen, accompanied by the New Orleans, jazz sounds from Cory Seznec Quartet. As a founding member of legendary roots act Groanbox, Seznec delivers a cocktail of joyous jazz and old-time bluegrass. 4 Mar // 4pm – 6pm // Free // The Canteen

3. DJ ROCKIT SCIENCE

Fancy treating yourself to a big healthy dose of remixes? DJ Ryu has got you covered with his eclectic Rockit Science set. Playing everything from party-starting funk, hip-hop, disco, indie-dance and breaks, DJ Ryu is always armed with remixes and re-edits to keep you on the dancefloor. 6 Mar // 10pm – 2am // Free // No.51 Stokes Croft

4. ARCANE ROOTS

Three-piece alternative rock group, Arcane Roots are set to take over Trinity this March to celebrate the release of their stunning new album ‘Melancholia Hymns’. Plus, support from Belgian post-rock trio, Brutus. 8 Mar // 7.30pm – 11pm // £13 // Trinity Centre

5. INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY: HOSTED BY CONCRETE JUNGYALS

For this year’s International Women’s Day, Hy-Brasil are putting on one almighty line-up to celebrate. Curated by the leading Concrete Jungyals collective, expect laughter from comedian Roisin Crowley Linton, serenading vocals from Charli Brix, plus turntable magic from likes of L U C Y, Sicaria Sound and much more. 8 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £6 – £10 // Hy-Brasil

6. CASSIA

Cassia provide summer vibes with their calypso-flavoured rock all year round. After receiving high praises from BBC Introducing Staffordshire, the bands success continues to grow as they tour their impeccable live show across the country. 8 Mar // 7pm – 10pm // £8.80 // SWX 2

7. JENNA & THE G’S + CELESTINE + CHRIS MUNKY

Drum and bass, soul diva Jenna G returns back to her live band musical roots with a mesmerising unplugged performance of some of her classic dance floor releases, past and present. Plus, talented electronic soul artist Celestine, Chris Munky and Hiphoppapotamus spinning decks till the early hours. 9 Mar // 8.30pm – 2am // £4 // Full Moon & Attic Bar

8. FIELD MUSIC

Thirteen years, six albums and a Mercury Prize-nomination on, Field Music’s meticulously-crafted pop/rock remains as beautifully unpredictable as ever. Playfully twisting compositions into new and odd shapes, they deliver a fun and refreshing performance. 9 Mar // 7.30pm - 10.30pm // £17.50 // The Lantern

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Bristol’s newest drag night is back with a new theme henny’s. Category is – Broadway! Prepare for a night filled with sensational local queens, including Miss Beaver and Donna La Mode plus, Liquorice Black, Lady Galore and much more. Hosted by the fabulous Alyssa Van Delle. 10 Mar // 10pm – 1am // £15 – £90 // The Old Market Assembly

10. MIST

Birmingham MC Mist continues to raise the bar with his lyrics and creative visuals. Having recently won the ‘Best Video’ MOBO Award for his single ‘Lost Property’, this artist’s unique persona and sound cannot be ignored. 11 Mar // 7pm – 11pm // £19.10 // O2 Academy

11. TUCKSHOP LAUNCH NIGHT

Get ready for a night of some of the best UK house, techno and disco on offer, and all for the enticing price of only £2. First up, Tuckshop presents percussive house and disco DJ, O’Flynn. 14 Mar // 10pm – 3am // £2 // Thekla

12. TURBOWOLF

Bristol’s home-grown rock band Turbowolf return to their home town this month to showcase their extensive catalogue. Famed for their electrifying live shows and Pulled Apart By Horses infused style, this will be a live show you won’t want to miss. 15 Mar // 7pm – 11pm // £11 // Trinity Centre

13. BINBAG WISDOM

Thought provokers and party starters, Binbag Wisdom will be stopping off at Canteen to deliver their powerful, witty sounds of hip hop meets raw guitar. Driven by lyricism from MC Binbags, this band are more than just your average modern hip hop act. 15 Mar // 9pm – 11pm // Free // Canteen

14. HELELE

Bristol based Afrobeat band Helele are showcasing their legendary sounds at The Golden Lion this March. Get ready fpr Bristol’s finest players to move you physically and soulfully. 16 Mar // 10pm – 12am // £3 // The Golden Lion

15. GLITCH BITCH # 2

To The Moon welcomes their Old Market neighbours at Glitch for a party. Curated by the fabulous Glitch team, expect art exhibitions, live music and DJs. 17 Mar // 7pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon

16. WYVERN LINGO + ELEA CALVET

Best friend trio Wyvern Lingo originally bonded over hand-medown albums like Led Zeppelin and Thin Lizzy. Now in their 20’s, the group have come together to form their own unique sound, taking influences from hip hop, folk and rock. This will be an electrifying performance. 21 Mar // 7.30pm – 10.30pm // £8.80 // The Louisiana

17. YAZMIN LACEY

Yazmin Lacey’s vocals are charged with emotional clarity and an honest soulful charm. Accompanied by her band, Yazmin’s jazz inspired performance has turned the names of people like Gilles Peterson and Jazz FM. Catch her at The Crofters for a night of true beauty. 22 Mar // 7pm – 11pm // £7.70 // The Crofters Rights

18. SPACE

Liverpool based indie rockers Space head to The Fleece to showcase a blend of classic and new material. Adding hints of Echo & the Bunneymen to their infectious sounds, the band who are famous for their 1997 hit ‘Female of the Species’ continue to shine with their timeless classics. 23 Mar // 7.30pm – 11pm // £15 // The Fleece

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HIGHLIGHTS 19. MARY SPENDER

Mary Spender boasts a distinguished style in her wide vocal range. Her pop infused blues has landed the singer under the spotlight for her virtuosic finesse. Join Mary at Thekla this March for a heartwarming show. 23 Mar // 7pm – 10pm // £14.30 // Thekla

20. JOHNNY KOWALSKI AND THE SEXY WEIRDOS

Nothing’s sexier than a group who swagger without shame. Built with the purpose to coax, and seduce crowds to dancefloor, Johnny Kowalski and The Sexy Weirdos provide solid ‘brassifications’ and a honed dub bass. 23 Mar // 10pm – 12am // Free // The Golden Lion

21. RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE: RUN TINGZ SESSIONS

Throw on your dancing shoes for this very special instalment of Rumble in the Jungle, hosted in a brand new underground venue. Filled with a spectrum of urban arts, décor and the filthiest jungle music from Run Tingz, you’ll want to be quick snatching your tickets for this one-off event. 23 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £10 // The Loco Club

22. SKATA TONES + POPULATION:7 + ASIAN HAWK

Mr Wolf’s presents the impeccably dressed, suave Skata Tones, providing a fusion of ska, dub, reggae and dance sounds. Get ready for a night of dancing, jumping and skanking. 24 Mar // 9pm-4am // £3 – £4 // Mr Wolfs

23. MIDNIGHT RITUAL: DJ GUACAMAYO TROPICAL + XAMAN X

Dance in the Spring with a cumbia-style party you won’t forget in a hurry. DJ Guacamayo will be hitting the decks, bringing a suitcase of afro-latin flavour and cumbian rhythms, followed by Xaman x and a whole load of tropical bass. 24 Mar // 10pm – 4am // £4.50 // The Old Market Assembly

24. RODNEY P & SKITZ

Bristol Külture are back and kicking off 2018 with legends of the UK hip hop game Rodney P - RiddimKilla + Skitz and more. Get ready for a night of hip hop classics and new material to get your heads bopping all night long. 24 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £6 // The Lanes

25. HOME

Home continues their monthly club night residency at Basement 45, giving you the best house and techno. This month’s line-up features the one and only Nico Luss, Darren C, Terry Bird and more. Expect the usual Home Events attention to detail and a big focus on local talent coming through. 24 Mar // 10pm – 4am // Basement 45

26. RAE MORRIS

Rae Morris captures the true essence of ‘who is she’ in the music she creates. The singer-songwriter will be stopping off at Marble Factory to perform music from her latest pop-charged album ‘Someone Out There’. 24 Mar // 6pm – 10pm // £14.57 // Marble Factory

27. HUSH MOZEY: EP LAUNCH

Join Hush Mozey in celebration of their debut EP ‘Tales of Bigotry’, bringing a mix of ska, punk and grunge the band coined “drowsy rock and roll”. Plus, support from Rainmaker, Wych Elm and more. 24 Mar // 7.30pm – 11.30pm // £3 // Mothers Ruin

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28. THE MEN THAT WILL NOT BE BLAMED FOR NOTHING

With the release of their latest album ‘Double Negative’ on the horizon, The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing hit the stage to showcase their frantic new material. This four-piece mix Anarchy and Anachronism in equal measure, putting the word punk into steampunk. 24 Mar // 7:30pm – 11pm // £10 // Exchange

29. LIQUID LUNAR SESSIONS

To The Moon’s monthly open decks sessions are perfect for those who love to play or just kick back and listen to liquid drum and bass. Check out Facebook event for details or come along on the day. 25 Mar // 4pm – 8pm // Free // To The Moon

30. JESSIE WARE

With her third album ‘Glasshouse’ due to be released on 20th October, Jessie Ware returns to the stage following a two-year break. Praised for her versatility, she now returns in sleek sophistication, evident of her ongoing evolution as both a songwriter and showstopping vocalist. 26 Mar // 8pm – 11pm // Sold Out // Colston Hall

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32. HIGH FOCUS RECORDS 8TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

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33. DR ALEX PATERSON (THE ORB)

36. VIPER RECORDINGS: MATRIX + FUTUREBOUND + RENE LAVICE + MORE

The Fratellis hit the road to celebrate the release of their fifth album In Your Own Sweet Time. Best known for tracks like ‘Chelsea Dagger’ and ‘Henrietta’, the Scottish trio will be showcasing a mix of old favourites and modern anthems to Bristol fans this March. Support from Black Pistol Fire. 29 Mar // 7pm – 11pm // £17.50 // O2 Academy Bristol

High Focus Records are 8 years old, can you believe it?! It feels it was just yesterday we were bouncing around to Dirty Dike’s ‘Hi I’m James’ on repeat. Join them for a huge celebration and appearances from the label’s heavyweights, including The Four Owls, Dirty Dike, local favourite Datkid and more. 29 Mar // 9pm – 4am // £5 // SWX

One Inch Badge are proud to present Alex Paterson; co-founder of ambient house group, The Orb. Taking centre stage behind the decks at Hy-Brasil this March, Alex will take you on a journey through his favourite genres and timeless Orb classics. 30 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £12 // Hy-Brasil

Get ready for Fishstock 2018, DIY punk all dayer. With a line-up packed with some of the finest punk bands, this day event will tick all your boxes and give you that DIY infused sound you’ve been craving for. Featuring Chewing on Tinfoil, The Murderburgers, Cistem Failure, Austeros and more. 31 Mar // 2pm – 11pm // £8 // Exchange

With exceptional stage presence and igniting lyrical content, The Hat Club know how to get the crowd moving. Combining a unique mash-up of electric, dub, and funk ska, this band will win your ears and your heart. 31 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £3 - 4 // Mr Wolf’s

Leading drum and bass label Viper Recordings teams up with Prophecy Bristol to deliver a star-studded line-up of some of the best heavyweights to Blue Mountain. With a line up featuring dnb mastermind Matrix and Futurebound, this is a night you won’t want to miss from the powerhouse drum and bass label. 31 Mar // 10pm – 6am // £9 – £15 // Blue Mountain

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WIN 4 X TICKETS TO SHINDIG WEEKENDER Soul II Soul • Mr Scruff• Norman Jay • Stereo MCs • Jungle Brothers competition Shindig Weekender is brought to you by the multi-award winning record label and party-throwers Ghetto Funk. Shindiggers will be spoilt for choice across 11 themed areas. Guests can expect live performances from the likes of Soul II Soul, Mr Scruff, Norman Jay, Stereo MCs, Jungle Brothers and Cut Chemist.

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With new elements thrown into the mix for Shindig’s fifth year, including comedy from Mark Thomas and Phill Jupitus, talks from the

producers of wildlife TV series Planet Earth and much more, this is shaping up to be the best Shindig Weekender yet. We’ve got 4 x weekend tickets to give away to this year’s festival, taking place over the May Bank Holiday at the idyllic Gilcombe Farm in Somerset. For your chance to get your hands on them, visit nitelifeonline.com/win/shindig. Winner selected 30 March.

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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. If you’ve been anywhere near a soundsystem in the last year, you’ve probably heard his outstanding Taj Mahal, which is already being hailed by some as the release of the year. Due for release this March on Infernal Sounds, the vinyl only two-track EP IFSXXX001 includes his equally brilliant Danny Uzi Vert. Pre orders sold out within half an hour, but limited copies will be available at the launch event at Idle Hands on 2 March. Sir Hiss himself will be on the decks, along with Sub Basics and special guest Gemmy.

Female-fronted pop punk from… Stroud. Noisy four-piece Milk Teeth have defied small town expectations. Signing to rock music giants Roadrunner Records last year, they’ve joined the holy ranks of Slipknot, Korn, Killswitch Engage and more. Last year saw the release of two four-track EPs on Roadrunner, Be Nice and Go Away. The former, aptly showcasing their happier, poppier sounds, with Go Away embracing the more aggressive side of their sonic spectrum. Lead vocalist and bassist Becky, guitarists Billy and Chris, and drummer Oli became friends when Becky moved to Stroud as a teen. Now, as well as touring their own headline shows, they’re supporting the likes of Enter Shikari and Lower than Atlantis around the globe. Becky answers a few questions for us before Milk Teeth visit Exchange this month

Upcoming shows: 2 March – IFSXXX001 launch, Idle Hands 3 March – CNCPT presents, The Island // 16 March – Freerange, Blue Mountain

Upcoming shows: 13 March – Milk Teeth, Exchange

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THOSE QUESTIONS...

1. What have you learned today? Answering questions about yourself is a lot harder than it seems.

6. What was the last book you read? Haven’t read a book in years, I’m more of an online article kind of guy.

1. What have you learned today? Hotel soap bars don’t make great shampoo. My hair looks like spaghetti.

2. Favourite track of all time? Can’t pin it down to one as I go through so much music depending on how I’m feeling, but here are a few that stick out: Dr. S. Gachet – Remember The Roller, J Dilla – Life, Wiley – Igloo (Devils Mix), Maurice – This Is Acid and Roy Ayers – Everybody Loves the Sunshine.

7. Favourite thing on TV? Vikings – only thing I watch.

2. Favourite track of all time? Really? There’s no one singular track but one of them is The Background by Third Eye Blind.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Jakes & Joker – 3K Lane. 4. Who are your top three acts right now? Really feeling everything Headland is sending me, he’s a very serious dubstep producer. Blay Vision just dropped his second instrumental album and I can’t get enough of it and, finally, Commodo… Nuff said.

8. Are you afraid of anything? Dead MCs and clanging mixes. 9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... I used to make house back in the day. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? Recording a couple of guestmixes and hopefully going to Pho to devour some Vietnamese food.

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? I want to say photography, but more realistically I would be at home playing video games.

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3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? The Killers – Mr Brightside. There ain’t nobody who can fight that singalong. 4. Who are your top three acts right now? The Distillers because I hear they’re making a comeback and I would sell an organ to see them live. Bad Luck has this song Grow Up, which is a jam and hasn’t left my head for almost two weeks. Our driver out here played this band Lucero the other day, which I’m really into. 5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? No idea. When I have more money I’m going to invest in a decent DSLR. I love travelling and I hike a lot outdoors when I’m home, so that’s on the list. I wouldn’t mind working down our local rock climbing centre. I’m also into fitness, but I think being an instructor would ruin the enjoyment. There’s a company called Refugee Kitchen that do amazing work, which I would also love to be a part of. I just like being outdoors – if someone wants to pay me to hike all over the world, that would be great.

6. What was the last book you read? HTML and CSS web coding. Not the whole thing, I’m revisiting it after my one-year stint at uni. I always found it interesting and it’s another skill to have. 7. Favourite thing on TV? Recently got into True Blood. The opening titles alone are rad. 8. Are you afraid of anything? Failure mostly. I hold myself up to a high expectation. 9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... I can make a three-leaf clover with my tongue. It’s a useless talent. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? We are currently on tour in America with Enter Shikari and Single Mothers. The shows are great! I’m currently in Florida, so probably chilling in a t-shirt and having a wander.

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DBS MUSIC PRESENTS LOCAL TALENT

GOAN DOGS

Charismatic, upbeat and unique, Goan Dogs are the bouncy, Bristolian band with a cult following stirring in the city and the rest of the UK. Guitar led and pop-rock infused, Goan Dogs mash up vintage sounds with crisp, upbeat tempos to fuse together an inventive blend of psychedelic desert rock. Hailing from Bristol, the boys have become heroes locally and beyond, finding a fan in Elbow’s Guy Garvey, who has described them as ‘Bristol’s finest’ and given them precious airtime on his BBC Radio 6 show. Following their recent single release, their four-track EP Roll the Dice is due for release on vinyl and digital platforms on 30 March. They’re also closing the month with a series of headline shows including Shoreditch’s Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and Thekla.

We’re all old friends from primary school The five-piece group boasts a tirade of talent with Luke St Leger on lead vocals and guitar, alongside Theo Mackie on guitar, Bill Sherwood on bass, Dan Lane on the kit and Sam Kynan Powell on trumpet, guitar and other miscellaneous instruments. We’re looking forward to a big year from our

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favourite Bristol pooches, so we grabbed the boys for a quick chat about the rise of Goan Dogs.

We used to do more of the desertrock, Americana-inspired guitar sound but we’re using more synths and psyche-pop instrumentation Goan Dogs was born out of school friendships and mutual interests in music. ‘We’re all old friends from primary school’, Luke tells us.

‘We’ve been together as a band for a while,’ says Theo, ‘but have really been focusing on moving forward in our musical careers for the last two years. We’re all Bristol based lads so we’ve really felt the support of the music scene in the city and are so grateful for the opportunities we’ve been given.’ Joking amongst themselves the boys reminisced about their early days playing shows around the city. ‘Bristol has a really thriving music scene’ says Dan. ‘It always has and it’s only growing bigger and stronger as the years go on. It’s a great place to start out as a new band; there is a tonne of support and some really great venues to play, so the gigs are great fun. ‘An old favourite haunt of ours back in the day was The Croft. Back then we had an accordion (played by drummer Dan) and did some really wacky stuff on stage. There were weird props involved and somebody had an umbrella on stage. We

like to think we’ve refined our sound a little since then.’ With major inspirations in Tame Impala, Mac DeMarco, Michael Macdonald, Radiohead and Soft Hair, Goan Dogs have intricately crafted an original, impossibly catchy sound. ‘At the moment we’re trying psyche infused pop-rock. It’s definitely organic and original to us and it feels right. We used to do more of the desert-rock, Americana-inspired guitar sound but we’re using more synths and psyche-pop instrumentation in our music now’ Theo explains. The boys have been working hard over the last year crafting forthcoming EP Roll The Dice, which they will be launching this month with a string of gigs, finishing at Thekla on 31 March, supported by the talented Harvey Causon. ‘We’re really excited to get back to Thekla for our headline show’ says Luke. ‘We’re pulling out all the stops for this one – it should be a blowout. There are going to be lots of props, inflatable dice and Sam will probably take his trousers off!’ Released last month, Goan Dog’s new single Passing Through gives us a taste of what’s to come from the new EP. Accompanied by a much-anticipated video release, Theo explains the concept behind the track: ‘Passing Through is all about making sure that life doesn’t just pass you by. The message behind the song is that you can just go through the motions of life, or roll the dice and take a chance to do things differently. We’re super excited about the single release and the video. We work really hard to make our videos interesting and exciting to watch.’ With big hopes and a promising future emerging for Goan Dogs, it looks likely that they’ll smash through into the big leagues any day. This year could see them take off to new heights and they certainly have the aspirations to support the dream. Alongside plans to play a few of the major festivals and tour their new EP, they’ve already set their sights on writing their debut album. ‘Our biggest goal now is to write, record and release an album that we love and are proud of’ says Dan. ‘After that it’ll be to go on tour and play as many shows as possible! Our four-track EP is a stepping stone and we hope to be playing at some of the big festivals this summer!’ Watch this space, Goan Dogs are a sure thing.

Words: Molly Chinner Photos: Dominika Scheibinger 31 March – Goan Dogs, Thekla goandogs.com

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PREVIEW

DJANGO DJANGO

Ever since their 2012 eponymous debut, London-based quartet Django Django have been making waves in the music industry due to their unique ability to blend countless genres into one dense, electrifying sound. At their best, they flirt with an impressive array of influences ranging from 60s psych-rock to 80s pop, classical to post-dubstep and 90s indie to dancehall. Their Mercury-nominated debut propelled the foursome to the top of festival bills including Glastonbury and Fuji Rock, a far cry from their humble beginnings recording in Dave’s bedroom. The album reached number 33 on the UK album charts in its first week of release, with their 2015 follow up Born Under Saturn peaking at number 15. Brimming with sonic ambition, bassist Jim Dixon, drummer and producer David Maclean, synth operator Tommy Grace and frontman Vincent Neff released their hotly anticipated third album Marble Skies in January this year. An accompanying major UK and European album tour stops in to Bristol’s SWX this month. Ahead of the show, bassist Jim took some time out from his busy schedule to chat to Nitelife about their new album and upcoming tour, as well as what’s in store for 2018. Taking success in their stride, the band went from DIY bedroom recording to completing their second record in a professional studio. Though Jim tells us they felt this cost them some creative autonomy, so the band were eager to regain full control on Marble Skies and return to their self sufficient roots. ‘This time round, having our own studio in Tottenham meant that we had more time to work on tracks. We were able to spend a full day on just a single track and then put it to one side, coming back to it a couple of weeks later. It meant that

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we weren’t chasing our tails constantly trying to cram three songs into five days of recording.’ Marble Skies is unmistakably Django with its sizzling synths, beatful basslines and mixed up sound, though you can tell that the group had a lot more fun with its creative process. The album feels a lot lighter than the last, with its galloping pop songs, playful explosions of sing-along choruses and harpsichord-styled keys. ‘I think that’s a result of us going back to our own space’, explains Jim. ‘It’s filled with our own instruments like Tommy’s synths, percussion, drums, guitars and stuff. It just freed us up a little and we felt more comfortable with the process, so we were able to enjoy it more.’ Naturally, the pop-psychedelic art rockers did learn a lot from working with a skilled studio engineer and have been able to adapt their original working method to create a more succinct album than its predecessor, and clearly their best work to date. ‘There are elements that we took from recording the second record. For example, we had no idea how to mic up drums and amps and stuff like that. But certainly having our own space and being able to come and go when we please meant that it was a happier working environment and it allowed us to be more playful with the songs.’

Working with Metronomy’s Anna Prior on these early sessions really influenced the music As a band, Django Django are impossible to pigeonhole due to their constant toying with genre-bending sounds, ranging from techno, synth-pop, dancehall and rockabilly, to name a few. On paper this might sound like an almighty headache, yet this London-based quartet manage to amalgamate all of these different sounds into a coherent whole with the help of Dave and Tommy – the glue that holds these disparate influences and styles together. ‘We rely on Dave’s style of producing and Tommy to help hold us all together. Dave is a massive DJ and record collector and having him produce the records kind of galvanises all our songs and all those different styles.’ Each track on Marble Skies seamlessly blends into the next like an unspoilt DJ set and this adventurous, genre-blurring approach to music has certainly served the foursome well. However, aspects of traditional rock found in their earlier works are becoming increasingly hard to decipher due to the quartet’s thirst to keep innovating. Guitars rarely take the lead on this new album as the band experiment more with electronics and synthesised sounds.

‘Working with Metronomy’s Anna Prior on these early sessions really influenced the music, as her drumming style definitely pushed a few tracks in certain directions that we wouldn’t necessarily have gone down. I think Tommy was a lot more involved in the initial writing process as well, so a lot of the tracks are really synth driven.’ With four strong creative forces in the band, Jim explains how the band go about incorporating all four of their personalities into a single track: ‘We usually start by writing out a really short narrative or loose storyline, almost like a film synopsis. Or it might just be a lyric that gives us a sense of what the song should be about. Having that synopsis allows us to pin all four of our focuses on one idea and we are able to write lyrics individually and bring them back to the studio where we can patch them together. It seems to work for us – it did take a little while to get used to writing lyrics as a four, but we’ve gotten used to the process.’ Having all met at Edinburgh College of Art, there’s no doubting this talented bunch have creative bones in their bodies and they’re not afraid to start from absolutely nothing, with no preconceptions. By not forcing their tracks into a particular genre or style and not focusing too much on how they think they should sound, the band allow themselves a freedom few artists get to enjoy. ‘We don’t worry too much about whether a certain song is a Django song’, explains Jim. ‘If it sounds good, generally we’ll run with it. As soon as you start thinking about it and try to shape a certain style, you start to second-guess what you should be doing. For all of us, that just doesn’t seem natural.’ The London-based foursome continue to come up with sounds that are unpredictable and playful, as they strive to create new ways of expressing themselves rather than tying themselves down to what’s currently popular. Their philosophy of just going with it and seeing where their sound takes them is akin to the escapist and psychedelic tones in their music, influenced by the band’s desire to remove themselves from the everyday. ‘I’ve always loved going to galleries and museums and just immersing myself in an alien world completely. Writing music in a studio in North London can be pretty grey and miserable at times, so it’s nice to try and remove yourself from that. ‘We all read a lot and watch a lot of films,’ Jim continues, ‘music can completely transport you and affect your mood. Like film, music can pick you up and take you on a journey. We’ve enjoyed forgetting our everyday lives and using music as a vehicle to go somewhere else.’ The foursome are currently working on their live show and promise to deliver brand new eye-popping and crowdpleasing visual spectacles. Jim informs us that they’re completely pulling their set apart and attempting to totally

shake things up in true Django style. ‘Hopefully we’ll have Rebecca Taylor doing a few shows with us’, says Jim. ‘It will be great having her about. As and when we have the chance to get people involved we’ll be doing that. It’s still in the development process, but it’s exciting for us all.’ With their second record Born Under Saturn, Jim admits they found a lot of the tracks difficult to play live. Individual parts were recorded separately, so they rarely came together as a band on stage. This time around, a different studio process has enabled the band to record their songs collectively, resulting in a smoother transition from the studio to the stage.

We’ve enjoyed forgetting our everyday lives and using music as a vehicle to go somewhere else ‘It’s a bit of a backward way of doing things but we generally take the recorded version apart when it comes to playing it live and build it back up. There are so many elements in the tracks on the album, so we have to strip out all the unnecessary parts. ‘It’s almost like two separate processes, meaning that a lot of the times we play the songs live they are different to the recorded versions, which keeps it exciting for us but also for people who come and see us play.’ When asked what else they’ve got in the pipeline, Jim assures us that Django Django always have stuff bubbling away in the background and that they’re looking to put something out later in the year. ‘Hopefully over the summer we’ll keep the momentum going, as we really want to do as many one-off gigs as we can. Most of the ideas that we’ve got at the moment are in their early stages, but over the next couple of months we’ll be putting stuff together and announcing it.’ So, keep an ear to the ground for further updates, crazy beats and melodies from this boundary-pushing quartet. Which far-off land will their music be leading them to this time?

Words: Georgie Partington 24 March – Django Django, SWX djangodjango.co.uk

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THE INFLUENCERS // BEHIND THE SCENES WITH

MANDI DEXTROUS Make way for Jungletek pioneer Mandidexterous and her energetic 190bpm techno and jungle infused sounds. This DJ and producer has been in the music game for over ten years, and after moving to Bristol four years ago, Mandidexterous AKA Mandi, has firmly planted her roots within Bristol’s eclectic music community. Aside from touring across the UK presenting her ribcagerattling, techno and jungle charged noise, Mandidexterous runs Bristol-based Amen4Tekno Records and is the founder of the ever-expanding sell-out nights, Kiss My Kick Drum. Openly identifying as a transgender woman, this DJ, label boss and promoter abolishes the notion of gender in everyday life and in her music, letting her music break boundaries and conquer the dance floor.

I’m very picky about who I want on the label, so finding new artists can be quite hard label. In the beginning I was more interested in artists who had a similar sound to mine, but it was a difficult task finding anyone. I’m very picky about who I want on the label, so finding new artists can be quite hard. But every now and again, someone will come along and blow me out of the water.

In this month’s Influencers, Nitelife sits down with Mandidexterous, who is now celebrating 10 years as the figurehead of the jungletek movement – an amalgamation of the hardest jungle and techno sounds.

On top of Mandi’s growing musical successes, she is also praised by many for becoming an icon for transgender musicians within the EDM community. However, as we work toward seeing past gender in the music industry, Mandi says that she prefers to remain neutral when it comes to putting her name lineups.

After finding herself entrenched within the techno community, Mandi took the next step by developing a platform for herself and friends to promote and showcase their sounds. In 2011 Amen4Tekno Records was born, featuring a roster of Bristol based DJs, including Fortress, Matt:Scratch, C3B, T-Menace and more.

‘Personally, I don’t like gender and I don’t really feel I fit either side. I’m openly transgender and I’m seen as a female transgender person, but for me I’ve battled with my mental state with it for a long time. I’m very open with it and very supportive of people who have issues or gender dysphoria, so I’m very sympathetic to that and happy to talk to anyone about it.

‘I decided I wanted to create a way to put my music out to the public. It started off as just an internet label on SoundCloud, but then I got some branding together and started becoming interested in other artists who I felt would fit the label. The first artist I signed to the label was Matt:Scratch, who bizarrely enough is someone I live with now.

There’s a lot of student, counter and underground culture within the city. Bristol is like one big sponge that absorbs all walks of life

The Bristol music scene is renowned for its beautifully diverse range of subcultures, sounds and musical practices that welcomes variety to the city with open arms. Mandi reflects on why she fell in love with the new music capital of the UK:

‘It’s mad because there wasn’t really a scene for my music where I originally lived. Even when I played at squat parties in London, I felt people appreciated it, but not like they do here in Bristol. Whenever I go on tour and people ask me about Bristol, I always say it’s the rave capital of the UK, because in my eyes after touring all over the country, Bristol is where it’s at.’

‘And even though I fell in love with Hardtek, the sound wasn’t giving me exactly what I craved. I wanted to hear all the big heavy jungle tunes, but remixed into techno in a really fun, energetic way. With the help from a few friends teaching me the basics on Ableton, I basically merged the two genres together and nurtured the sound into what people know today as jungletek.’

‘It’s actually been quite hard finding the right artists for the

‘We started out with the intention of making an EP, but then T-Menace got involved and the next thing we knew we were making a full album. For me, I really wanted to push the album because I felt I had let myself down with my first solo album, so I wanted to do something special with the boys. The final product is a mixture of collabs and solo tracks from us all. Since its release we’ve had a really positive response.’

‘The thing I love most about Bristol and find most inspiring is just how open minded and susceptible the ravers are. There’s a lot of student, counter and underground culture within the city. Bristol is like one big sponge that absorbs all walks of life.

‘I wouldn’t exactly call myself the pioneer of Jungletek. I pioneer in my particular sound I suppose, but Jungletek was around before I started making it. It’s not really widely known and it’s kind of the off spin from the European hardtek, fast techno sound. I was always a jungle and drum and bass DJ when I was younger, but then I discovered techno and hardtek.

‘Ever since then it has all just snowballed. I started my own series of events called Kiss My Kick Drums, which started out as just an annual thing, but because tickets kept selling out we started to put on more and more events.

recognise now that I rushed that album completely. I felt a bit bad about it afterwards and wanted to work on something new and C3B, whose work is such an inspiration, wanted to collaborate on a project.

‘As far as I go in the music scene, it’s never been a problem for me. I’ve always just done what I thought was right and done it with confidence. I don’t care if people judge me for it, or say bad things to me because of it.

‘There is a nice handful of us now and we all work very closely together. When we go out and there’s a few of us on the lineup, we really like to represent. We’ve got the sound, t-shirts, banners and a vibe about us that promoters find quite interesting. With our branding and unique sound, people know what they’re going to get from us and they know it’s going to be big.’ At the start of the year, Mandidexterous and members of the Amen4Tekno crew C3B and T-Menace released their first collaborative album Please Keep Your Sound System Pumping. ‘I actually spent a very rushed three months at the start of last year putting together my own album. The thing is, I’ve recently learnt how to be more patient with things, so I

‘I have always been very neutral when it comes to putting my gender in front of anything. I’d never put something like ‘transgender DJ’ next to my name on a lineup, for example. I sometimes find I’m put on all female lineups, which is nice in some ways, but in many ways I find it irritating because these ‘all female’ lineups probably won’t be in the main room – they’ll be in Room 2 or they’ll put a male headliner amongst it. I don’t think the female aspect needs to be involved. We’re all artists doing something we enjoy and that’s all that should count, not our gender.’

Words: Abi lewis Photos: Martin Thompson // instagram.com/thefacecollective amen4tekno.com

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51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/51stokescroft | 01179 148 048 | 51stokescroft.com

Located in the heart of Stokes Croft, No.51 offers cosy dining, late night dancing as well as community minded events like charity fundraisers and quiz nights. Here you can grab a tasty woodfired pizza, sip on a delicious cocktail, listen to great music and chill out with friends in their spacious garden.

DJ ROCKIT SCIENCE

DJ Ryu has got you covered with his eclectic Rockit Science set. Playing everything from party-starting funk, hip-hop, disco, indiedance and breaks, DJ Ryu is always armed with remixes and re-edits to keep you on the dancefloor.

6 Mar // 10pm – 2am // Free

ASIAN HAWK

DMC title holder and technical genius, Asian Hawk is one of the most unique turntablists on the DJ circuit today. Head down to No.51 to check out his captivating style and impeccable tune choice.

23 Mar // 10pm – 4am // £3 - £4

02 academy

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Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA | @o2academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk

The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. They’ve established themselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest, while also being home to Ramshackle - Bristol’s Notorious Weekly Rave: A fine selection of all thats good in music mixed by Patrick Nazemi, Chezney & Guests.

MOOSE BLOOD

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Moose Blood are taking a break from recording the follow-up to 2016’s Blush, to return home and play a string of UK dates. Catch the emo rockers take centre stage at Bristol’s O2 Academy this March.

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9 Mar // 6.30pm – 10pm / £16 Fri 2nd Mar • £12 adv

Cash - A Tribute to The Man In Black Tue 6th Mar • SOLD OUT

Tom Misch

Wed 7th Mar • SOLD OUT

Feeder ‘The Best Of’ Fri 9th Mar • £16 adv

Moose Blood

+ The Dangerous Summer + Honey Lung

Sat 31th Mar • £20 adv 10pm-5am • over 18s only

The Logan D & Majistrate Show Tue 3rd Apr • SOLD OUT

The Vaccines

Thu 5th Apr • £28.50 adv

En Vogue

Fri 6th Apr • £14 adv

Sat 10th Mar • £20 adv

Stiff Little Fingers + Ruts DC

The Amy Winehouse Experience ...A.K.A Lioness

Sat 10th Mar • From £8 adv 10.30pm-4am • over 18s only

Sat 7th Apr • £16 adv RESCHEDULED DATE

Sun 11th Mar • £16.50 adv

Sun 8th Apr • £19.50 adv

Wed 14th Mar • £23.50 adv

Mon 9th Apr • £18 adv

The Wailers

Walk The Moon

Thu 15th Mar • £27.50 adv

Wed 11th Apr • £20 adv 15 Years Of ...

Garage Nation Mist

The Stranglers + Therapy?

MØ + Skott

Epica + Myrkur + Oceans Of Slumber

Sat 28th Apr • From £12 adv 10pm-5am • over 18s only

Breakin’ Science

Wed 2nd May • SOLD OUT

Gomez + John Smith Mon 7th May • £19 adv

Brothers Osbourne Wed 9th May • £22 adv

Jungle

Sat 12th May • From £15.99 adv 10pm-3am • over 18s only

Festival Of Light

Mon 14th May • £25 adv / £75 VIP

Nadine Coyle

Tue 15th May • £27.50 adv

Machine Head

Sat 19th May • SOLD OUT

Rita Ora

Dirty Sanchez Live

Fri 25th May • £3 adv

Feat. Lee Dainton & Matthew Pritchard

BA1 Records Showcase

Incognito w/ Carleen Anderson

Thu 12th Apr • £25 adv

Fri 1st June • £22.50 adv

Sat 17th Mar • £24 adv Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival 2018:

Fri 13th Apr • SOLD OUT

Fri 16th Mar • £24 adv Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival 2018:

James Taylor Quartet + Freak Power + James Morton Band

Tue 20th Mar • £25 adv

Love From Stourbridge

The Wonder Stuff + Ned’s Atomic Dustbin

Tokio Myers

Sat 14th Apr • £20 adv

The Dead Daisies

+ The Treatment + The Amorettes

Skid Row

Mon 16th Apr • £24 adv / £75 VIP

Thu 22nd Mar • £25 adv

+ Venom Prison

Blue October + Broken Witt Rebels

Fri 23rd Feb • SOLD OUT

Trivium + Code Orange + Power Trip Fri 20th Apr • £16.50 adv

The White Buffalo

Dodie

Sat 21st Apr • £20 adv

Sat 24th Mar • SOLD OUT

+ Wage War + Sylar

Vance Joy + Lily Moore Wed 28th Mar • SOLD OUT

The Wombats

Thu 29th Mar • £17.50 adv

The Fratellis + Black Pistol Fire Fri 30th Mar • £20 adv

Alabama 3

Of Mice And Men Mon 23rd Apr • £16 adv / £50 VIP

Calum Scott

Broken Social Scene Tue 10th July • £20 adv

The Breeders

Fri 7th Sep • £12.50 adv

Guns 2 Roses

Fri 21st Sep • £13 adv

The Smyths

Sun 23rd Sep • £30 adv

Jose Gonzalez & The String Theory Tue 2nd Oct • £27.50 adv

Glenn Hughes performs classic Deep Purple “Live” Fri 5th Oct • £18.50 adv

Wed 25th Apr • £21.50 adv

Jorja Smith

Fri 27th Apr • SOLD OUT

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Skindred + CKY

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls

Fri 19th Oct • £13.50 adv Sat 17th Nov • £28 adv

The Cat Empire

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THE WAILERS

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Following their huge UK tour earlier this year, The Wailers band are coming back for more Performing their iconic Legend album in its entirety, this is a night you won’t want to miss out on.

14 Mar // 7.00pm – 11pm // £23.50

the canteen

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Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY | Twitter – @IntheCanteen | facebook.com/thecanteenbristol | 0117 923 2017 | canteenbristol.co.uk

The Canteen emerged out of the creative inspiration and collective efforts of a bunch of Stokes Croft and Bristol brilliants. With free live music every night, expect gentler tones from Sunday – Wednesday spanning folk, jazz and acapella ensembles, then Thursday – Saturday sees things ramp up from 10pm, when the tables are cleared for the unavoidable rip-roaring dancing times.

CORY SEZNEC QUARTET

Come and enjoy a cosy afternoon at Canteen, accompanied by the New Orleans, jazz sounds from Cory Seznec Quartet. Expect a cocktail of joyous jazz and old-time bluegrass.

4 Mar // 4pm – 6pm // Free

THU 1st

Hippo

They claim to be future jazz, thanks to jousting synths and restless drumming with a hefty dose of improvisation. Oh, and the occasional saxophone moment, adding up to what they tastefully term ‘a bed of big beat rhythmic mayhem’. Tuck in!

Before becoming Paris-based Franco-American Cory Seznec took himself off to Addis Ababa to immerse himself in that Ethiopian musical magic before heading to Kenya to investigate traditional guitar styles there. A true citizen of the musical world his own songs roll all that together into his own swampy cocktail.

sat 10th

SUN 4th

Cory

Seznec

Mad King Ludwig & The Mojo Co

Oh there’s method in his madness alright, and the gravel-voiced King Ludwig’s clutch of courtiers are right behind his mission to make something unexpected happen when warped funk, psychedelia and slack blues tack a jazzwise turning.

THU 29th Yusufla You can do a lot with a three-sax frontline, or at least you can if you have the kind of musical imagination that Yusufla have. It’s clever, listenable jazz you can even dance to (and indeed you probably should).

THU 15th Binbag Wisdom

FRI 30th Jally Kebba Susso

This Bristol rap crew are on a mission to keep the golden age of hip-hop alive and well in the times we live in today courtesy of their acoustic quartet take on things..

In his Gambian homeland Jally Kebba was schooled in kora playing by his griot family of traditional musicians, inspiring a deep love of the instrument’s heritage that he wanted to preserve while also reaching out to wider horizons. Relocating to the UK he has developed his unique voice, incorporating elements of jazz and the diverse cultural influences he has found here.

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BINBAG WISDOM

Thought provokers and party starters, Binbag Wisdom will be stopping off at Canteen to deliver their powerful, witty sounds of hip hop meets raw guitar. This band are more than just your average modern hip hop act.

15 Mar // 9pm – 11pm // Free

colston hall

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Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR | @Colston_Hall | facebook.com/ColstonHall | 0117 203 4040 | colstonhall.org

Colston Hall is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting major names in rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music such as Laura Marling, John Grant, Richard Hawley, Robert Plant and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. It houses world-class comedy, film screenings and light entertainment, as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING

To follow the release of ‘A Fever Dream’, Everything Everything carry a unique brand of innovative guitar and synth driven music. Expect a feverish night from one of the most cherished bands of their generation.

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5 Mar // 7pm – 11pm // Sold out thu 1 mar broken brass ensemble

sun 18 mar lee konitz quartet

tue 3 apr gregory porter

fri 2 mar hannah williams & the affirmations

mon 19 mar bob log iii

thu 5 apr raiders of the lost ark in concert

mon 5 mar everything everything

wed 21 mar beauty & the beast with live orchestra

tue 6 mar brit floyd

fri 23 mar kamaal williams

tue 6 mar raghu dixit

sat 24 mar jeremy ellis (the roots)

wed 7 mar solomon grey

sun 25 mar lady maisery

thu 8 mar blazin' fiddles

mon 26 mar jessie ware

fri 9 mar field music

tue 27 mar heatwave, odyssey & rose royce: the original boogie nights

mon 12 mar the fureys tue 13 mar yes tue 13 mar susanne sundfør wed 14 mar the bellrays thu 15 – sun 18 mar bristol jazz & blues festival

tue 27 mar sarah darling wed 28 mar brigid mae power

thu 5 apr julia biel fri 6 apr josienne clarke & ben walker mon 9 apr jethro tull fri 13 apr bastille sat 14 apr jaws in concert sat 14 apr london astrobeat orchestra performs talking heads tue 17 apr marillion tue 17 apr toko telo

thu 29 mar the turbans & the langan band

thu 19 apr alexander o'neal

fri 30 mar sabrina benaim

thu 19 apr lost horizons

JESSIE WARE

With her third album ‘Glasshouse’ due to be released on 20th October, Jessie Ware returns to the stage in sleek sophistication, evident of her ongoing evolution as both a songwriter and show-stopping vocalist.

26 Mar // 8pm – 11pm // Sold out

crofters XX rights

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117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW | @Crofters_Rights | Facebook.com/croftersrights | 0117 2310079 | croftersrights.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, Crofters Rights has an ever changing list of 17 keg and cask, draught beers and ciders. Ray’s Neapolitanstyle pizzas are served every day and the back room hosts everything from punk gigs to storytelling, comedy to experimental noise.

ONCE & FUTURE BAND

Castle Face Records very own Once & Future Band will be taking over Crofters with their extensive library of material, both old and new. Their mid-70’s prog-pop will certainly start your week on a high.

5 Mar // 8pm – 12am // £7

PHOBOPHOBES + YOWL + WOODEN INDIAN BURIAL GROUND Get ready for one big psychedelic, shoegaze, dream-pop, mixing pot. Crofters are offering up a night of harsh-noise and grunge you couldn’t refuse, from bands including Phobophobes, Yowl and more.

19 Mar // 8pm – 12 am // £8

exchange XX

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72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ | @exchangebristol | facebook.com/exchangebristol | 0117 930 4538 | exchangebristol.com

Exchange plays host to both gigs most nights of the week with Club Nights most weekends. Having opened in September 2012, Exchange has already hosted performances from a varied array of internally revered artists including The 1975, Four Tet, (the) Melvins, Jungle, Diplo, Haim and Sick Of It All to name but a few.

THE MEN THAT WILL NOT BE BLAMED FOR NOTHING With the release of their latest album ‘Double Negative’ on the horizon, this frantic four-piece mix Anarchy and Anachronism in equal measure, whilst putting the ‘punk’ back into steampunk.

25 Mar // 7:30pm – 11pm // £10

FISHSTOCK 2018

Get ready for Fishstock 2018. Featuring Chewing on Tinfoil, The Murderburgers, Cistem Failure, Austeros and more, this event will give you that DIY punk fix you’ve been craving for.

31 Mar // 2pm – 11pm // £8

the fleece

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12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ | @FleeceBristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk

The legendary live music venue has previously hosted the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week and massive club nights like Propaganda, The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues, so follow them all on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on their upcoming gigs.

SPACE

Space head to The Fleece to showcase a blend of classic and new material. Famous for their 1997 hit ‘Female of the Species’, Space continue to shine with their timeless classics.

23 Mar // 7.30pm – 11pm // £15

DUB PISTOLS ALL NIGHTER

Barry Ashworth and his motley crew head to The Fleece this March to raise the roof with material from their new album ‘Crazy Diamonds’. Featuring an almighty mix of dub, ska, punk, breaks and beats.

30 Mar // 7.30pm – 11pm // £15

THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR

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1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/pages/The-Full-Moon-and-Attic-Bar | 01179 245 007 | fmbristol.co.uk

The Full Moon pub & Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all nightime activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?

DR SYNTAX & PETE CANNON + GARDNA + KRATZ Dr Syntax and long-time collaborator Pete Cannon are ready to showcase their latest album ‘Let’s Talk’ for Bristol fans. Including support from Bristol lyricist Gardna, Kratz and Trivial Pursuits.

24 Mar // 8.30pm – 2am // £4

REGIME + CW JONES + HIPHOPPAPOTAMUS + ANDRES & CHANGO Regime deliver a brutal and inspirational medley of their broad influences. Catch them at The Attic Bar with support from soulful, hip hop singer CW Jones and Andres & Chango.

31 Mar // 8.30pm – 2am // £4

the gallimaufry

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26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AL | @thegallibristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol | 01179 42 7 319 | thegallimaufry.co.uk

An independent bar, restaurant and music venue on the Gloucester Rd. A relaxed coffee shop vibe in the day, ‘The Galli’ serves food and drinks all day with live music and DJs 7 nights a week (always free entry). Working with local suppliers, artists & artisans wherever possible. Check www. thegallimaufry.co.uk for up-todate info on menus and events.

WALDO’S GIFT

Weekly residency with talented trio, Waldo’s Gift, bringing out-of-thisworld musicianship combining Math, Jazz, Groove and Electronic elements.

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Open Mic

Every Wednesday // 9pm – 12am // Free

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Waldo’s Gift

Hip-hop, Math, Jazz, Groove & Electronica

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4th & 18th Golden era Hip Hop, originals & special guests

The Next Movement Joining the dots

11th & 25th A journey into jazz rhythms, neo-soul melodies and Afrobeat explorations with some of Bristol’s finest

FORTH & BACK: HOSTED BY MADLY

Reigniting a time when it seemed every single reinvented the genre. Golden era Hip Hop, originals & special guests.

4 & 18 Mar // 9pm – 12am // Free

the golden lion

VENUES // 49

244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ | @goldenlionbriz | facebook.com/goldenlionbristol | 0117 924 6449 | goldenlionbristol.co.uk

The Golden Lion is a renowned Bristol Music venue offering live music on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday Afternoon. A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on their social media pages for full listings and details. Bar open ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight Sunday to Thursday.

GOLDEN LION

JOHNNY KOWALSKI AND THE SEXY WEIRDOS

23 Mar // 10pm – 12am // Free

MARCH 2018

BIG FAT MOSTLY MUSIC QUIZ - MONDAY @ 9pm OPEN MIC NIGHT - WEDS @ 8pm THU FRI SAT SUN THU FRI SAT SUN THU FRI SAT SUN

1st LATIN DESCARGA Latino Live Jam Night 2nd SMILEY & THE UNDERCLASS London Dub Punk 3rd THE SWINGHOPPERS Classic Swing n ip op init 4th SUN & THE RAIN MEN Swedish Indie folk 4pm 8th ENTER THE LION Songwriters Showcase 9th THE HOUDINIS Ska Roots & Reggae 10th CRAZY ARM / LITTLE BABY SHARKS Punk 11th MAE KARTHAUSER Anti-Folk, Circus Pop 4pm 15th HIP HOP JAM NEW Monthly Residency 16th HELELE Afro Jazz and Funk 17th JUNIOR BILL Reggae / Dub / Ska / Rock 'n' Roll 18th HODMADODDERY Bath’s best loved Folk Duo 4pm

THU FRI SAT SUN THU FRI SAT

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THE ODD FOLK Folk, Flamenco & Country Got Soul THE SEXY WEIRDOS Body Snatching Carni-Punk JASHWHA MOSES w/ The Full Force & Power Dub KATE GRIFFIN & FORD COLLIER Alt Folk 4pm PIGSTY HILL BLUES CLUB Open Blues Jam THE INEXPLICABLES Hip Hop Reggae Drum n Bass RAGGED UNION Sleazy Alt Country HELELE

Bristol based Afrobeat band Helele are showcasing their legendary sounds at The Golden Lion this March. Get ready, for some of Bristol’s finest players to move you physically and soulfully.

16 Mar // 10pm – 12am // £3

Hy-Brasil XX

50 // VENUES

7-9 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1RU | @hybrasilmusicclub | facebook.com/HyBrasilMusicClub | 0117 930 4370 | hybrasilmusicclub.com

Named after a mythical island off the coast of Ireland, Hy-Brasil is a late night music venue located in the heart of Bristol. Join them for 2-4-1 burgers on Tuesdays, awesome drink deals and an array of live and electronic events throughout the week.

INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY: HOSTED BY CONCRETE JUNGYALS For this year’s International Women’s Day, Hy-Brasil are putting on one almighty line-up to celebrate. Expect laughter from comedian Roisin Crowley Linton, turntable magic from Sicaria Sound and more.

8 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £6 – £10

DR ALEX PATERSON (THE ORB)

One Inch Badge are proud to present Alex Paterson. Taking centre stage at Hy-Brasil this March, Alex will take you on a journey through his favourite genres and timeless Orb classics.

30 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £12

the lanes

VENUES // 51

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE | @thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 01173 251 979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk

Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.

ATOMIC

Head down to The Lanes for a mid-week boogie. Resident DJs playing the very best of jukebox hits to keep your feet tapping all night long. What are you waiting for?

15 Mar // 9pm – 3am // Free

THE BIG CHEESE

Do you ever want to just dance like nobody’s watching to all your favourite cheese anthems? Look no further because The Big Cheese will be presenting a big fat chunk of Cheesy Pop for your guilty pleasures.

16 Mar // 10pm – 3am // £3

the lantern XX

52 // VENUES

Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR | @Colston_Hall | facebook.com/ColstonHall | 0117 203 4040 | colstonhall.org

The Lantern at Colston Hall presents a packed programme of cutting edge artists playing everything from jazz, electronica and pop, to folk, world and hip hop. Recent visitors include Kamasi Washington, Julia Holter, Slum Village, This Is The Kit and Saul Williams. Grab a bite to eat at Beerd and relax in Colston Hall’s stylish modern foyer before you head to the show.

FIELD MUSIC

Fri 9 Mar // 7.30pm – 11pm // £17.50

Highlights Thu 1 Mar Broken Brass Ensemble

Thu 15 – Sun 18 Mar Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival

Fri 6 Apr Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker

Fri 2 Mar Hannah Williams & The Affirmations

Mon 19 Mar Bob Log III

Sat 14 Apr London Astrobeat Orchestra Performs Talking Heads

Tue 6 Mar Raghu Dixit Wed 7 Mar Solomon Grey Thu 8 Mar Blazin’ Fiddles Fri 9 Mar Field Music

Fri 23 Mar Kamaal Williams

Tue 17 Apr Toko Telo

Sat 24 Mar Jeremy Ellis (The Roots)

Thu 19 Apr Lost Horizons

Tue 27 Mar Sarah Darling

Mon 23 Apr Blanco White

Wed 28 Mar Brigid Mae Power

Mon 12 Mar The Fureys

Thu 29 Mar The Turbans & The Langan Band

Tue 13 Mar Susanne Sundfør

Fri 30 Mar Sabrina Benaim

Wed 14 Mar The BellRays

Thu 5 Apr Julia Biel

www.facebook.com/colstonhall @colston_hall instagram.com/colstonhall

Tue 24 Apr Josh Rouse Wed 25 Apr Grant-Lee Phillips Sun 29 Apr Peter Hammill

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

Box Office: 0117 203 4040 www.colstonhall.org/the-lantern

JEREMY ELLIS (THE ROOTS)

Man meets machine in a jaw-dropping night of technical wizardry. Jeremy Ellis plays the drum machine to stratospheric levels. Whether releasing club classics or working with The Roots and Jazzanova, Ellis masters this complex instrument.

24 Mar // 8pm – 11pm // £14.51

Marble Factory

VENUES // 53

74-78 Avon Street, Bristol | 0117 972 3111 | @MarbleFactoryUK | facebook.com/marblefactorybristol | marblefactorybristol.com

Set in what was formerly a skate park, The Marble Factory has been completely re-developed and re-configured to host live music, club nights and much more. The philosophy applied throughout the process of developing the venue was to offer artists and promoters an enjoyable and affordable option with the emphasis on having everything needed in-house and ready to go.

HOPSIN

White-eyed American rapper, producer and director, Hopsin is landing in Bristol’s Marble Factory to present his finest material from his latest album ‘No Shame’ as part of his UK Tour.

11 Mar // 7pm – 10.30pm // £20.35

RAE MORRIS

With her strong, warm vocals and gently hooky piano-led folk-pop, Rae Morris quickly made an impression and was offered a deal by Atlantic when she was just 18. Stopping off at Marble Factory to perform from her latest pop-charged album ‘Someone Out There’.

24 Mar // 6pm – 10pm // £14.57

mothers’ XX ruin

54 // VENUES

7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE | @TheMothersRuin | facebook.com/The-Mothers-Ruin | 07546 082 009 | mothersruinbristol.co.uk

Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. The Mothers’ Ruin pride themselves on being Free to enter most nights of the week, without compromising on entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!

THIS FEELING + METROPOLIS MUSIC PRESENT: THE WHOLLS Recognised for their frenzied live shows and killer hooks, this 4-piece have had rave reviews and were even one of Radio 1’s ‘Best of’ at Reading Festival 2015.

15 Mar // 7.30pm – 11pm // £7.70

HUSH MOZEY: EP LAUNCH

24 Mar // 7.30pm – 11.30pm // £3

mr wolfs XX

VENUES // 55

32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1TG | @MrWolfsBristol | facebook.com/MrWolfs | 0117 923 2565 | mrwolfs.com

If your looking for a live music and a late night party then look no further than Mr Wolf’s. Open 7 day’s a week It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, watch talented artists paint live, hear some quality musicians come together and jam your heart out.

SKATA TONES + POPULATION:7 + ASIAN HAWK

Mr Wolf’s presents the impeccably dressed Skata Tones – a jam-packed fusion of ska, dub, reggae and dance sounds. Plus, support from 9 Piece, alternative UK Hip-Hop and Neo-Soul legends Population:7 and DJ Asian Hawk on the decks.

24 Mar // 9pm-4am // £3 – £4

THE HAT CLUB

31 Mar // 9pm – 3am // £3 – £4

the Old Market XX Assembly

56 // VENUES

25 West Street, Old Market Bristol | @oldmarketassembly | facebook.com/oldmarketassembly | 0117 373 8199 | oldmarketassembly.co.uk

The Old Market Assembly is a completely independent restaurant and arts venue situated in the heart of one of Bristol’s most up-andcoming nightlife hubs. Hosting everything from local bands to wild parties with touring artists. The Old Market Assembly perfectly combines locally sourced affordable food and hospitality with a wide array of live music and club nights.

CATEGORY IS: BROADWAY

Bristol’s newest drag night is back with a new theme henny’s. Category is – Broadway! Prepare for a night filled with sensational queens, including Miss Beaver, Liquorice Black, Lady Galore and more. Hosted by Alyssa Van Delle.

10 Mar // 10pm – 1am // £15 – £90

Sat 3

Bad Reputation BRAND NEW LGBTQ+FRIENDS club night with DJ’s Darcie Doll (Dee2) & SPICYIVY. A night celebrating International Women’s day playing genre spanning female fronted bands all night long. Free Entry

Sat 10

Category is…Broadway A celebration of British and European drag performers with Cheddar Gorgeous, Lady Galore, Liquorice Black, Miss Blair & legendary Bristol queens Miss Beaver and Donna La Mode and your host Alyssa Van Delle £15 adv with VIP and meet and greet available.

Fri 16

Smerins Anti-Social Club Renowned for their explosive live shows, Smerins Anti-Social Club have long been firing up festival crowds and gig-goers throughout the UK. The 8 piece lineup use the raw ingredients of ska, funk, dub, drum’n’bass and swing to full effect in their epic, brass-heavy instrumentals. £8 adv

Sat 17

Unity dance charity night for SARSAS

with Ruby Confue, Normanton Street and Jashwha Moses and the Full Force Power Band. Connect with your mind, body and spirit, and offer you words of wisdom and food for thought. Let the light continue with DJ sets from labels Earthtrax and Beat Bandit Recordings, as we offer you a little bit of sonic hope. £3 minimum OTD and all the money goes to supporting SARSAS

Sat 24

Midnight Ritual w/ Guacamayo Tropical & Xaman X!

We are extremely excited to host the DJ duo Guacamayo Tropical who have been taking all the afrolatin flavour in their suitcase, to share with dancing people from Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Slovenia, Austria, Sweden, Belgium and France. £4 adv & £5 OTD

Fri 30

Tankus The Henge

Having played over 1000 shows all over the world the Tankus the Henge live experience is something to behold. Combining wild showmanship and musical dexterity their sound incorporates rock, funk, blues, ska, roots and gypsy rhythms and their songs tell stories of wonder and woe. £10 adv

The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0DF bookings@oldmarketassembly.co.uk ; 0117 373 8199

MIDNIGHT RITUAL: DJ GUACAMAYO TROPICAL + XAMAN X Welcome in the Spring with a cumbia-style party. DJ Guacamayo will be hitting the decks, bringing a suitcase of afro-latin flavour and cumbian rhythms, followed by Xaman x and a whole load of tropical bass.

24 Mar // 10pm – 4am // £4.50

SWX

VENUES // 57

15 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2JY | @swxbristol | facebook.com/swxbristol | 0117 945 0325 | swxbristol.com

SWX is a live music venue and event space in Bristol city centre. Equipped with a state of the art sound & lighting system, they host some of the biggest gigs the city has to offer. It’s also home to two of Bristols most loved Club Nights; Far Fetched every Friday and CODEC every Saturday night. Head to SWXBristol.com for their latest listings.

DJANGO DJANGO

Sonic adventurers Django Django are touring their new album ‘Marble Skies’. Always an incendiary live experience, this is a show not to be missed. With support from Man of Moon & Self Esteem.

24 Mar // 6.30pm – 11pm // £17.50

HIGH FOCUS RECORDS 8TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Join the High Focus crew as they celebrate their 8th birthday, with appearances from label heavyweights The Four Owls, Dirty Dike, local favourite Datkid and more.

29 Mar // 9pm – 4am // £5

thekla XX

58 // VENUES

The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB | @theklabristol | facebook.com/theklabristol | 0117 929 3301 | theklabristol.co.uk

Bristol’s only music venue and club on a boat! From live toe-tapping Americana to the dirtiest Dubstep this side of London and everything in between, we have all your musical needs covered. We play host to the cream of the city’s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard!

TUCKSHOP LAUNCH NIGHT

Get ready for a night of some of the best UK house, techno and disco all under one roof, for the enticing price of only £2. First up, Tuckshop presents percussive house and disco DJ, O’Flynn.

THEKLA

LIVE LISTINGS The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB theklabristol.co.uk | thekla.club F L theklabristol | I X theklabris

14 Mar // 10pm – 3am // £2

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THURSDAY 29TH MARCH

THURSDAY 1ST MARCH

ELIZA AND THE BEAR

ELLI INGRAM

SATURDAY 31ST MARCH

FRIDAY 2ND MARCH

GOAN DOGS

K.FLAY

TUESDAY 3RD APRIL

TUESDAY 6TH MARCH

SUNFLOWER BEAN

MAHALIA

THURSDAY 5TH APRIL

THURSDAY 8TH MARCH

SOLD OUT

SHAME

THE DIY CLASS OF 2018 TOUR

FEATURING: PALE WAVES + OUR GIRL + BLOXX

THE QUIREBOYS

SOLD OUT

FRIDAY 6TH APRIL

+ BLACK ACES

FRIDAY 9TH MARCH

INSECURE MEN

SATURDAY 7TH APRIL

BLACK FOXXES

+ BLOODY KNEES + EMILY ISHERWOOD

SUNDAY 11TH MARCH

THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE & I AM NO LONGER AFRAID TO DIE

TUESDAY 10TH APRIL

GIRL RAY

WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL

ALEX CAMERON

FRIDAY 16TH MARCH

KRISTIAN BUSH

THURSDAY 12TH APRIL

NOT3S

SOLD OUT

MONDAY 19TH MARCH

THE GARDEN

FRIDAY 13TH APRIL

THE SEX PISSED DOLLS

WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH

ZAK ABEL SOLD OUT

MONDAY 16TH APRIL

WIKI

THURSDAY 22ND MARCH

TOM WALKER

TUESDAY 17TH APRIL

FENNE LILY

FRIDAY 23RD MARCH

MARY SPENDER SOLD OUT

WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL

AQUILO

SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

MYLES KENNEDY

THURSDAY 19TH APRIL

ALFA MIST

TUESDAY 27TH MARCH

SOLD OUT

THE MAGIC GANG

FRIDAY 20TH APRIL

NERINA PALLOT

+ OUR GIRL + BOY AZOOGA

+ CATTLE & CANE

MARY SPENDER

23 Mar // 7pm – 10pm // £14.30

to the XXmoon

VENUES // 59

27-29 Midland Road, Old Market, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0JT | @tothemoonbris | facebook.com/pg/tothemoonbristol | 07845 700194 | tothemoon.cc

A superb little venue off the beaten track of Old Market’s main streets, To The Moon is a bar-comeboutique and vintage shop, serving up awesome cocktails, local beers and Pieminister pies, with a great spirit collection – particularly when it comes to rum, with over 20 top-notch rums to try. To The Moon also puts on a growing range of club nights and gigs and is currently on the lookout for more DJs and promoters to get involved.

GLITCH BITCH # 2

To The Moon welcomes their Old Market neighbours at Glitch for a party. Curated by the fabulous team at Glitch, expect art exhibitions, live music and DJs.

17 Mar // 7pm – 12am // Free

LIQUID LUNAR SESSIONS

To The Moon’s monthly open decks sessions are perfect for those who love to play or just kick back and listen to liquid drum and bass. Check out Facebook event for details or come along on the day.

25 Mar // 4pm – 8pm // Free

trinity XX

60 // VENUES

The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW | @trinitybristol | facebook.com/trinitybristol | 0117 935 1200 | 3ca.org.uk

One of the few truly independent venues with performances from the likes of Gorillaz, Daniel Johnston, Roni Size and Animal Collective as well as a venue for great club nights like Teachings in Dub and now Bump Rollerdisco. Famous for hosting some legendary band names such as U2, Massive Attack, Portishead, Public Enemy and The Specials. Trinity can rightly claim to be the birthplace of the Bristol sound.

ARCANE ROOTS

8 Mar // 7.30pm – 11pm // £13

TURBO WOLF

Bristol’s proudly home-grown rock band Turbowolf return to their home town this month to showcase their extensive catalogue. Famed for their electrifying stage presence, this will be a live show you won’t want to miss.

15 Mar // 7pm – 11pm // £11

EVERY saturday 11PM-4AM the fleece 12 St Thomas St, Bristol BS1 6JJ

drinks from £1 entry from £4

Tickets and info: www.thepropaganda.com propaganda djs playing Arctic Monkeys Blink-182 bastille blossoms The Strokes The 1975 ed sheeran CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN & more!