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HIGHLIGHTS 1. SUNUP ROOF TERRACE PARTY

Bambalan’s roof top terrace is the perfect hotspot for cocktails, DJs and good vibes in the summer. Grab your tickets to be part of the summer festivities, with Sweet Female Attitude, Lloyd Haines and more. 2 Jun // 1pm – 7pm // £5 // Bambalan

2. LOW CUT CONNIE

Low Cut Connie are heading to Hy-Brasil all the way from Philadelphia to bring a healthy dose of all things rock and roll. With a reputation for being one of the most exciting live shows in the US, this gig will not disappoint. 3 Jun // 7pm – 11pm // £12.50 // Hy-Brasil

Put down your pens and pencils because exam time is over and Triple Cooked are ready to celebrate. To say goodbye to the end of the academic year, Triple Cooked will be taking over Bambalan’s roof top with their strictly disco and house vibes. Grab a cocktail and come celebrate. 5 Jun // 4pm – 11pm // £8 // Bambalan

Emmy is great by name and great by nature. This indie-pop singer that has been on the scene since the early 2000’s Myspace era and is back to remind fans what she’s made of. Catch the ‘First Love’ singer perform tracks from her impressive discography at The Fleece this month. 5 Jun // 7.30pm – 11pm // £15 // The Fleece

5. LESSENS

Lessens plan to make the Hy-Brasil dancefloor shake with their postpunk, post-rock sound this month and we’re all invited. With support from indie rockers The Malago Ballroom and Bristol based Borrowed Atlas. 6 Jun // 8pm – 11pm // Free // Hy-Brasil

Kate Nash first stole our hearts with her 2007 debut album ‘Made of Bricks’. From there, the tongue in cheek indie-pop singer has gone from strength to strength including her role in the Netflix series ‘Glow’. Catch the outstanding performer at The Fleece for a memorable show. 6 Jun // 7.30pm – 11.30pm // £20.16 // The Fleece

Are you ready for a knee-slapping good time? Don’t worry, you don’t have to wear a cowboy hat but you’ll be a fool to miss this show. Member of the Austin Music hall of fame, Dale Watson is heading to Bristol to showcase maverick country style. 6 Jun // 7.30pm – 11pm // £20 // Exchange

8. TAMU MASSIF

Blending together psychedelic styles and lo-fi indie sounds, Massif is a force to be reckoned with. Join the Weston Super Mare based singer at Rough Trade this month for an evening of wonderfully layered vocals and synths. 7 Jun // 7.30pm – 11pm // £9 // Rough Trade

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9. AMALGAM SHAPES

Amalgam Shapes is a new one-day event coming to SWX to give you your fix of great live music. Featuring jazz-reviver Masego, R&B singer Fatima, Leven Kali and more, this all-day live music event will keep your feet firmly on the dancefloor. 8 Jun // 4pm – 10pm // £20 // SWX

10. THE WEDDING PRESENT

It’s been 30 years since indie-rock icons The Wedding Present first introduced us to their legendary sounds. To celebrate the anniversary and release of their debut album ‘Bizzaro’, the band are heading to Bristol to revive the album that made them who they are today. 8 Jun // 7pm – 11pm // £25.25 // O2 Academy

11. RIVER ROOTS

River Roots deliver soothing vibes with their acoustic folk and soulful harmonies. If you’re looking for that gentle night out where a steady foot tap and drink in hand is all that’s needed, then look no further. 11 Jun // 9.30pm – 1am // Free // Canteen

12. HATCHIE

Hatchie plans to unleash her debut album ‘Keepsake’ to the world later this month. To celebrate the release, the Australian singer-songwriter will be showcasing her new material at The Louisiana for your listening pleasure. 11 Jun // 7pm – 10pm // £8.50 // The Louisiana

13. BRISTOL REFUGEE FESTIVAL LAUNCH: A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

Trinity will be giving a warm welcome to the first Bristol Refugee Festival this month, brought to you by Jacari and Refugee Women of Bristol. Expect a day of family friendly activities, exhibitions, a world fashion show and inspirational talks. All ages and communities welcome with a suggested donation of £5. 11 Jun // 3.30pm – 8pm // Free // Trinity

14. LOS KAMER

Los Kamer know how to bring it to the stage every, single, time. The post-balkan swing-funk outfit that started off as a Mexican surf group, deliver an upbeat oompah flare and hypnotic melodies. Shake a leg with Los Kamer at The Canteen this June. 13 June // 9pm – 1am // Free // Los Kamer // The Canteen

15. BIMM: END OF TERM PARTY

It may have felt like it was never ending, but the end of term time is finally here! To celebrate, BIMM are hosting a night at SWX to celebrate the explosive talent from their students. Expect a blend of original tracks and classic covers. Free entry for BIMM students. 13 Jun // 7pm – 10pm // £3 // SWX

16. MANGO FACTORY + ANDY COMPTON

Not only do Mango Factory have a tasty name, but they have a delicious sound to match. We love a bit of funk, latin grooves and Mango Factory do not disappoint. Head down to The Den and witness the ridiculously tight brass section this band have to offer. 14 Jun // 8pm – 3am // £5 // The Den

17. SOUNDS FROM AROUND THE UNIVERSE

Get ready for the first instalment of pure drum and bass, grime, hip hop and blues from around the universe… well the UK. Featuring live sets from Hyroglifics, Jafro, CW Jones, Feline and more. 15 Jun // 8.30pm – 2am // £4 // Attic Bar

18. UNCOLLECTIVE + QUIT YR JOB: BIRTH DEATH DAY PARTY

Uncollective Records and Quit Yr Job Records have joined forces to deliver a huge lineup across the day, filled by infectious sounds across all musical spectrums. Featuring psychedelic electro-poppers Beverly Shrills, Joy, glitter-punk trio Beefywink, T.S Idiot, Gins, Gyno and much, much more. 15 Jun // 3pm – 2am // £1 // Mothers Ruin

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HIGHLIGHTS 19. RHYTHM WORKS + BEESWAX: SUMMER DAY & NIGHT PARTY

Say hello to sunshine and No.51’s welcoming sun kissed garden and tempting dancefloor. Join Rhythm Works and Beeswax for their Summer day & Night party. Bringing sun (hopefully), cocktails, electro, techno and more. 15 Jun // 3pm – 4am // £4-£5 after 10pm // No.51

20. THE BLUE AEROPLANES

Get your tents and wellies out, because Glastonbury Festival is just around the corner. This year, post-punk rockers The Blue Aeroplanes will be returning to the field to make an appearance on the Avalon Stage. To prepare for their return the band will be heading to The Fleece for their warm-up show. 16 Jun // 7pm – 10.30pm // £12-£15 // The Fleece

21. YAWNING MAN + THE BRACKISH

Yawning Man are heading back to Bristol this month for another unmissable show. These stoner rockers bring the sunny California vibes in their cool shoegaze sounds. Plus, support from local psychedelic misfits, Brackish. 16 Jun // 7.30pm – 11.30pm // £10 // The Lanes

22. DJ. FLUGVÉL OG GEIMSKIP

BLG Promotions and The Sound Cupboard proudly present Icelandic DJ. Flugvél OG Geimskip (Airplane and Spaceship) to Crofters this month. Bringing her electronic sounds inspired by outer space, this tripped-out galactic adventure will have you moving from start to end. 16 Jun // 7.30pm – 11.30pm // Free (£5 suggested donation) The Crofters Rights

23. THE HU

Mongolian heavy metal band The Hu will be delivering their signature ‘hunnu rock’ style equipped with Mongolian throat singing at SWX this month, to celebrate the release of their debut album Gereg. 17 Jun // 7pm – 11pm // £16 // SWX

24. SHOTGUN SESSIONS

Head on down to Faraway Cocktail Club for your weekly instalment of drum n bass with Shotgun Sessions. Whether your there for the great DJs, drinks offers or even sign up to get behind the decks on the night, these sessions are the perfect antidote to get you through the week. 18 Jun // 8pm – 1am // Free // Faraway Cocktail Club

25. ASTRAL TUSK

Astral Tusk are back with their fourth instalment of the finest kicked back sounds. This month, they welcome Zeñel and AV Trio alongside DJ Notsoever to bring a welcoming blend of jazz and electronica. 20 Jun // 8pm - 1am // Free // The Gallimaufry

26. BEERTAILS

Now this one has really caught our attention. Have you ever tried a beer cocktail? Neither have we, but things are about to change. Moor Beer and Hi Spirits have joined forces to offer a masterclass from the industry experts and a chance to sample their incredible ‘beertail’ drinks. Perfect. 20 Jun // 7pm – 10pm // £5 // To The Moon

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27. CRINKLE CUTS: ALBUM LAUNCH

Yes, you read that right, Crinkle Cuts are heading to Exchange for their album launch party. The 7-piece new-wave latin, ska and funk party starters are renowned for their bigger than life performances. Catch them celebrate the release of their debut album, with support from Mustard Brass Band and more. 21 Jun // 8pm - 3am // £5-£6 // Exchange

28. DELE SOSIMI + RU ROBINSON

We are excited to witness the performance from the UK’s multiple award-winning Afrobeat Ambassador at The Old Market Assembly this month. Dele Sosimi has proudly been part of Afrobeat sound since 1995 and now they will be taking centre stage to showcase their inspirational musical gift. 21 Jun // 10pm – 2am // £8 // The Old Market Assembly

29. THE ST. PIERRE SNAKE INVASION

The St. Pierre Snake Invasion are back with their new album ‘Caprice Enhante’ and we cannot wait. Written over the course of 3 years, this highly anticipated masterpiece is set to come alive on stage at The Fleece this month, as part of their UK album tour. 21 Jun // 7pm – 10.30pm // £10 // The Fleece

30. BRONWYN LEONARD + RADIO LAIKA + TOM RILEY Bronwyn Leonard is a name you’ve probably seen pop up across Bristol as of late. Catch the quirky Oxford based songwriter perform at Mr Wolf’s as she carves her way into the underground Bristol jazz scene. 21 Jun // 9pm – 4am // Free // Mr Wolfs

31. GREG FOAT GROUP

Greg Foat’s Group will be heading to The Den this month to promote their new album ‘The Mage’. Boasted as one of the best current acts in the UK and international jazz scene, Greg Foat’s Group will no doubt deliver a high calibre of sound in this performance. 22 Jun // 8pm – 3am // £12 // The Den

32. ELF POWER + LAWRENCE ARABIA

Lysergic Limes and BLG present Elf Power and Lawrence Arabia at The Lanes this month. With Elf Power’s indie rock energy and music from Lawrence Arabia’s fifth album ‘Singles Club’, this will be the perfect double headliner show to make your Saturday. 22 Jun // 7.30pm – 10pm // £8 // The Lanes

33. WE ARE CULT

To The Moon welcome We Are Cult for their first daytime cult TV convention. Featuring award-winning documentary maker Chris Chapman talking all things Doctor Who, plus captivating discussions with writers Andrew Marshall, Rob Grant and more. 22 Jun // 10am – 7pm // £30 // To The Moon

34. COLSTON HALL PRESENTS: JERROD ‘BLIND BOY’ PAXTON

Don’t you just love it when music transports you back to another time period? Grab your ticket to be taken back to 1920 and witness the perfect blues sound from rising star multi -instrumentalist. 25 Jun // 7.30pm – 10.30pm // £17.44 // Winston Theatre

35. THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES

Get on your skanking shoes because The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are back. Hitting Bristol’s academy as part of their first UK tour since 2011, the ska-punk masters will perform music from their 10 albums deep discography, plus music from their latest album While We’re At It. 30 Jun // 7pm – 11pm // £23.25 // O2 Academy

36. PRESSURE

Thekla has joined forces with the much-loved Faraway Cocktail Club this month, to give a new home to Bristol’s favourite indie and music night, Pressure. With 2 for 1 deals on drinks and alternative beats, you’re going to fall in love with Pressure’s new digs. Every Thursday // 9.30pm – 3am // Free before 10pm Thekla Faraway Club

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FESTIVAL FAVOURITES

NASS

A huge four-day mashup of music, street art, skating and BMXing. Based just outside of Bristol, NASS features tonnes of local talent from the city alongside stellar names such as Giggs, Rudimental and Cypress Hill, as well as live performances from some of the world’s best ramp athletes. NASS also features DJ and MC workshops, pop up shops and a hectic fairground. 11-14 July // £27-£135 // Bristol

INGLEFEST

A grassroots independent festival that focuses on showcasing fresh talent from Bristol and supporting local business. With a new secret location in Gloucestershire for its fourth year, this festival is an exciting, ambitious newcomer that is family friendly and exceptionally good value. With the likes of Antelope, Little Thief and Jake the Jellyfish headlining, expect feel-good, indie rock vibes. 21-22 June // £20-£35// Gloucestershire

GLASTONBURY

We can’t not mention the encapsulating five-day festival of festivals Glastonbury, which returns after a fallow year with another enormous lineup including The Cure, Stormzy, The Killers and Janet Jackson, plus a wealth of Bristol talent across music and production. If you were quick enough to grab a ticket, you’ll get to experience new speakeasy-style stage The Blind Tiger. Of course, tickets are sold out, but keep your ears to the ground for last-minute volunteering opportunities as the almighty event approaches. 26-30 June // £248 //Glastonbury

LOVE INTERNATIONAL

The Team Love-run, Croatia-based electronic music festival boasts another giant lineup for lovers of house and techno, featuring the likes of Peggy Gou, Ben UFO and DJ Harvey. The boat parties are also packed with 4/4 talent, all together providing a euphoric week of sun and dance. 3-10 July // €50-€150 // Tisno, Croatia

2000TREES

Founded by Bristol-based artist management duo and friends James Scarlett and Andy Rea in pursuit of ‘the perfect festival’, 2000Trees was born in 2007. The three-day rock and indie-focussed festival is based in the rolling Cotswold Hills and this year’s lineup includes You Me at Six, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Deaf Havana, plus plenty of locally produced ciders, lagers and ales to enjoy. 11-13 July // £60-£130 // Cheltenham

FARMFEST

An intimate, small-scale gathering that focuses on a party atmosphere and enjoyable experiences. With a wide variety of genres, it packs an exciting lineup sprinkled with Bristol talent. 25-27 July // £62-92 // Somerset

WONDER FIELDS

Though taking place down the road in Exeter, Wonder Fields is the brainchild of Bristol-based production company Wonder Productions – and they’ve got the lineup to prove it. Bringing some of Bristol’s best bands, DJs and collectives with them for a weekend of grooving to a variety of genres from drum and bass to jazz and funk. They also host activities such as yoga and hip hop workouts to keep your temple cleansed. 12-15 July // £45-£120 // Exeter

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VALLEY FEST

With a blend of incredible food and tasty music, plus a beautiful lakeside setting to enjoy, Valley Fest 2019 promises to be a big one, with acts such as Tom Odell and Basement Jaxx on this year’s lineup. Foodies can indulge in a whopping six-course menu, as well as street food and tapas to fuel dancing feet. Running for their fifth year, expect an engaging getaway with plenty to do for all ages. 2-4 August // £43-£135 // Chew Valley Lake

BOOMTOWN

The flamboyant melting pot of arts, performance and sound returns with Chapter 11: A Radical City. Look forward to five days of incredible acts from across the sonic spectrum, with a new and improved sound system in operation and a new district to explore: Area 404 – featuring some of the best in house and techno. Truly an event not to be missed. 7-11 August // £244 // Winchester

ARCTANGENT

Another project from 2000Trees’ James Scarlett and Andy Rea,, Bristol’s heaviest festival ArcTanGent celebrates both the harder and progressive sounds of rock. Headliners for 2019 include Battles and Meshuggah. 15-17 August // £60-£115 // Bristol

SHAMBALA

Taking place in a secret location in Northamptonshire, the much-loved Shambala mixes 12 stages of amazing artists with circus, theatre and mesmerising production to create a fully immersive festival experience. Tickets are always hard to come by, but again, keep an ear out for volunteering opportunities with the Bristol-run oasis. 22-25 August // £159-£199 // Northamptonshire

THE DOWNS

The ever-growing festival on Clifton Down returns for its fourth year and it’s packed with an incredible lineup including hip hop and R&B legend Ms Lauryn Hill, rising South-London hip hop star Loyle Carner, Bristol’s own IDLES and Nightmares on Wax, promising a magical day and night of music. Look out for panel discussions and guest speakers examining current socio-political issues, along with a variety of ethical local traders. 31 August // £55 // Bristol

OUTLOOK

Despite taking place in Croatia’s Fort Punta Christo, Outlook is a Bristol institution, emptying out Bristol’s underground (along with the best of the UK) each September, in celebration of sound system music. 2019 is Outlook’s final year at the fort and headliners include Chase & Status, Andy C, Goldie, Mala and Holy Goof. Outlook is a dream summer stopover for lovers of bass, beaches, boat parties and the scorching sun, with an incredibly unique setting in the 2000-year-old amphitheatre. 4-8 September // £135 /// Pula, Croatia

TOKYO WORLD

Packed with uniquely designed stages, wicked sound systems and some of the best acts from around the world, Eastville Park can expect another frenzy of festivity to cap off the summer this September. And with massive after parties hosted across Bristol to keep the vibe alive, it again promises to be one of the best weekends in the city. 21-22 September // £30-£55 // Bristol

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Win 4 x tickets to Valley Fest Razorlight • Tom Odell • Basement Jaxx • Leftfield • Normal Jay MBE competition Finding its roots as a foodie festival, Valley Fest has expanded its music programme year on year. Held just outside Bristol on Chew Valley Lake, with the festival’s proximity, increasingly impressive lineup, organic ethos, foodie offerings and beautiful lakeside location, it’s fast becoming a Bristol favourite. Headlining this year’s Valley Fest is Razorlight, Tom Odell, Basement Jaxx (DJ set) and Leftfield (DJ set); with other highlights including Normal Jay MBE, The Magic Numbers, Icarus, Dutty Moonshine Big

Band, Stealing Sheep, Nubiyan Twist, The Nextmen, Cut Capers, Ishmael Ensemble and many more. We’ve got 4 x weekend tickets give away to this year’s Valley fest on 2-4 August at Chew Valley Lake. For your chance to win, head to nitelifeonline.com/win/vallyfest2019.

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Erotic Secrets of Pompeii

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Describing their music as ‘apocalyptic art rock’, Erotic Secrets of Pompeii are following up the release of their debut album Witness in the House of Pox with a live show at Golden Lion this June. Released in March via leftfield Bristol indie Deaf Endling Records, the Bristol five-piece make a walloping entry into the Bristol music scene – having only been conceived in the spring of 2018. Frontman and instigator Thomas Hawtin delivers a theatrical performance that sits somewhere between Talking Heads and Alice Cooper. Art, literature and zeitgeist are all brought into the fold, while the band transports you to their bizarre, disquieting world – plunging the willing into a 360-degree listening experience. While Erotic Secrets of Pompeii might be relatively fresh to the scene, a natural musical chemistry means that previous support slots at The Fleece and The Louisiana have gone down a storm. Frontman Thomas answers a few questions ahead of their headline show at The Golden Lion.

Scott Lavene is a maverick, a storyteller in its purest form. He tells tales of everyday life that anyone can resonate with, in his own gloomy take on things. Originating from Essex, Scott’s musical journey has taken him around the country and as far as New York City to film the video for his latest single Methylated Blue. His album Broke is due for release this month via Funnel Music, an album fittingly described as ‘drenched in living in the gutter but staring at the stars’. His music is as light-hearted and quirky as it is dark and bleak, Scott finds a way of detailing the little things in life, like cups of tea, being broke and getting bladdered, over punky guitar riffs. Dubbed the ‘Essex boy version of Lou Reed,’ catch Scott Lavene at Crofters Rights this June with his new band The Pub Garden. But first, he answers our 10 questions –

Upcoming shows: 21 June – Erotic Secrets of Pompeii, The Golden Lion

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THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? I was told that female cats tend to be right-handed (right-pawed?) and male cats are generally lefties. I’ll be watching my cats very carefully during dinnertime to see how they hold their forks. 2. Which song by another artist most inspires you? There’s probably a list of 10-20 songs that are up there. For the purpose of this interview, I’ll pick David Bowie’s Seven Years in Tibet, where he slips between electro-muzak verses to huge industrialgrunge choruses. It’s like listening to an old jazz number on FM radio that’s been disrupted by a storm. 3. Who are your top three acts right now? HMLTD with their heady genre-blending mix of glam, EDM, new romantic, synth pop, punk, experimental minimalism and electro – very eclectic, a lot of animal print, with a wet and wild live show. Next would be Sunderland’s slimiest son SLUG. Ian Black and his band of merry pranksters cut, chop and hack their tight, angular riffs with such vigour that there have been reported cases of dismemberment during SLUG gigs. And lastly, but definitely not leastly, Pleasure Complex. They sound a bit like Blur on amphetamines, in a world after the bombs have dropped. Tight, frigid and infectious. I’d like to take a peep at their pedalboards. 4. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred. I have a dance routine. Well, more of a lunatic’s St Vitus’ Dance improvisation. It’s quite a thing to behold.

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? If for some unscrupulous reason a black mark was put against my name, barring me from the music industry, I’d go back to writing unsuccessful poetry. Or maybe start a cult. I often refer to myself as the David Koresh of ESOP, much to the unamusement of the band. 6. What was the last book you read? The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson. Great gonzo journalism and very funny. 7. Most recent binge watch? Russian Doll on Netflix, a surreal comedy about love and death – the two biggies, right? Or is that sex and taxes? I forget now. 8. Do you have a party trick? Please see answer to question four.

THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? Balloons are shit.

6. What was the last book you read? The Stopping Places by Damian Lebas.

2. Which song by another artist most inspires you? Subterranean Homesick Blues by Dylan. Perfect blend of storytelling and pop.

7. Most recent binge watch? Fleabag – to see what the fuss was about. Bloody excellent.

3. Who are your top three acts right now? Mostly I’m listening to Faye Webster, Squid and Mac Demarco’s new album. 4. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Modern Love by David Bowie. 5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? Librarian.

8. Do you have a party trick? Leaving early without saying goodbye 9. Tell us something people don’t generally know about you... I hug trees. A lot. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? Writing the next album. Eating toast. Getting my mop cut. Cleaning the van.

9. Tell us something people don’t generally know about you... There’s nothing people don’t generally know about me, as I tell everyone everything regularly and repeatedly. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? I’m off to watch ESOP’s very own Tom Hackwell (synths/guitar) play in his other outfit Lespectre at the Louisiana, they’re rather good. If ESOP were a suit made of glitter and barbed wire, Lespectre would be a tunic made of dreams and clouds.

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KINGS OF THE ROLLERS able to do whatever melody you want, in whatever sound you want.’ Another new territory for Serum was working more heavily with vocalists, with guest vocals on nine of the album’s 17 tracks. Kings of the Rollers’ go-to MC Inja takes on two tracks, with appearances from veterans including MC Bassman and Navigator, as well as a stunning vocal from Lydia Pain. ‘Lydia Plain is an outrageously talented person. She played the piano and did the vocal on The Sky is Falling. Voltage came across her on Instagram and we felt very lucky at that point to find a vocalist that no one had used. When Hospital got in touch, she was really keen to work and she was super professional about everything, delivered everything on time and the quality was always good. We’ll be working with her again, definitely. ‘Navigator is probably one of the most experienced MCs out there working in Drum and Bass and reggae. I’ve been working with him for a long time and he really, really did us a good job on Gringo. The way that guy works, he can write absolutely killer verses in no time at all, just right off the top of the head.’

You can be more musical when you’re not relying on samples With such a cohesive sound across the record, as well as a different sound from what they’ve put out individually, it’s difficult to guess which elements each of the producers brought to the table on listening. ‘It changes from track to track’ Serum says. ‘Bladerunner has been really good on the melodies and the chords. There are a lot of tracks where he came up with some quite musical compositions. Voltage, me and him have a lot of weird, outthere ideas. Voltage is also very good on what people are going to vibe to in a club. ‘I’ve gone more off in the direction of trying to bring the cinematic touch, to give everything a nice texture and character. Quite often either Voltage or Bladerunner might have come up with a concept, then I’d switch some sounds out to give it a bit more of a vintage sound. That’s kind of been my contribution. ‘Though saying that, I suppose there are as many tracks where one of us has started and got most of the way with it, then the others have finished it off, so it would be interesting to see who can guess who did what on which track. I’d say Bladerunner was very, very consistent with the melodies. The rest of it kind of divvied out.’ Comprising three of the scene’s best, drum and bass producer dream team Kings of the Rollers headline the Hospitality Bristol BBQ at Motion this month. With a history collabs between them spanning more than 10 years, Serum, Bladerunner and Voltage joined forces as a trio after an impromptu back-to-back-to-back on Rough Tempo radio in 2016.

We Consciously wanted to do something different In no time, the bookings were flying in, Hospital Records got on the phone and Kings of Rollers was born. While individually all three producers share some common ground, put three of them on the dials and the result is something to behold. ‘We consciously wanted to do something different’ Serum explains. ‘We didn’t want to be coming up with a new act that sounds the same as what we’ve done as a duo, or what we’ve done in our solo careers. ‘If there’s one word to describe how it’s different to our other music, I’d say that it’s a bit more cinematic. There’s big musical intros - even on the more dancefloor tracks - that really set a scene in a different way to what other artists are doing at the

moment. It’s not liquid, it’s not quite jump up. It kind of sits in its own little area.’ The fruit of this union ripened with their 17-track eponymous album, released at the end of April on Hospital Records. A true album with a thoughtful mixture of sound system bangers, jungle rhythms and walk to work rollers, with vocal tracks and hard-hitting MC features. Between the kicks and the snares, there is a highly listenable groove that means you could put the album on in the office or crank up the volume and start a dancefloor. Each producer has massively upped their game on this album and for Serum in particular, this meant moving away from samples and creating authentic melodies of his own. ‘One of the things for me was being able to get that vintage sound without sampling, and just doing it all myself. I’m always looking for a sample that makes me think “wow, how did they make that?” and I’m slowly learning the answers to that. ‘When you’re trying to push your career on, if you can write original stuff without clearing samples and it still sounds as good, then why not do it? ‘We’re able to create some different vibes that we couldn’t have done before. You can be more musical when you’re not relying on them. You can you can play samples in different pitches and stuff, but it’s not a substitute for just flat out being

Despite being one of the biggest labels in drum and bass, something we’ve heard time and time again about Hospital Records is that their artists are given the time and trust to develop a project to its full potential. Had a less scrupulous label signed the project straight off the bat, you might question whether it was driven by a formulaic idea that a successful recording artist to the power of three equals sales, whether or not the finished product could live up to the hype. This positive experience with Hospital is something that Serum can attest to, having spent the best part of a year in the studio with Voltage and Bladerunner, finding their combined direction and finishing an album that they’re truly happy with. ‘Kings of the Rollers is the big thing for us now, but at the beginning, the label’s involvement was something that maybe played on our minds a bit. But we worked out that we’re still doing our solo material, so the worst that can happen is that it doesn’t work out. But in reality, that was probably the easiest bit of it. ‘We’ve been doing this a long time, we know that there was a lot of expectation on us with the album, that we’d have to deliver something that is special and isn’t just 17 jump up bangers or whatever. We had to come up with something that stands up as an album. ‘I think what people don’t take into account sometimes when

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that’s what I understand people did, they’d get in their car and drive. It’s getting a bit like that again. Kids are really interested in the music. When the political atmosphere in the country is as shocking as it is, people tend turn to music. I think that plays a part in things, because we’re going though a good patch for music at the moment.’ Serum, Voltage and Bladerunner will be heading to Bristol this month for the annual Hospitality summer BBQ, with Inja on the mic. As well as a chance to hear the album tracks played live, you can expect fast and furious energy and some tousling behind the decks.

Drum and bass is in a really good position ‘Inja is our guy. When we do our sets, he’s our MC. I work with him a lot too. He was MCing with me in Belgium years ago before I’d heard of him – and when you get put on with an MC you don’t know, the results are very up and down – but the minute I heard him, he just totally blew my hat off. Inja is always going to be a fixture of Kings of the Rollers in the sets and he’s got his spots on the album too.

they see what they think is some mega collaboration is that, yes, you’ve got like the abilities of three producers, but really you’re only going to get one mix down, there are only so many sounds you can put in the track. So if one of us is coming up with an idea, all three of us have to be on board with it. So we’re working that kind of stuff out, but it does lead down a different path, which is good. ‘I don’t think we’d have produced anything like this were it not the three of us and in that situation we were in. But what’s the point of doing an album with three of you, that you could do with two of you? Or that you could do with one of you? It has to sound different, it’s got to have another angle in there where you’re making the most of it. If people want your solo stuff, they can listen to your solo stuff.’ Though drum and bass crews are by no means new, they are fast becoming a dominating fixture of today’s drum and bass climate. The rise of groups like SASASAS and Shadow Demon Coalition has played a huge part in the current popularity of drum and bass, bringing together some of the scene’s best MCs and selling out arenas. However, Kings of the Rollers was the first producer-led team-up and they’ve since paved the way for others, such as Kenny Ken, Remarc and PotentialBadboy’s Jungle Warriors and newcomers Distress Signal. ‘I think once people started seeing a DJ-based group it made people think “we could have a go at that”. And there are

people who have that same natural workflow as we do, who know each other and can make it work.

Kings of the Rollers was the first producer-led team-up It’s nice to know that some of those people have watched us and got the idea from us. It’s always cool to know that you put a mark on the scene that wasn’t there before. ‘When someone gets out there and smashes it up, it opens doors for everybody else. Big promoters actually start thinking, “people like this, let’s pour some money into it” and the scene moves on. That’s definitely something we’ve been seeing. Drum and bass is in a really good position at the moment. Everyone’s got a lot of bookings. Loads of people I’m a fan of are doing really well, so long may that continue. ‘There’s a generation of kids who are bang on it – they just absolutely love it. For a long time in my career it was hard to get people to go out to a club in their own city, let alone travel. Now I can go and see the same faces – it doesn’t matter where I am in the country – people travelling around to go to raves. I was unfortunately too young to see the very birth of rave, but

‘Our sets are very spontaneous. It’s a mixture of us trying to get the best out of each other and sometimes trying to draw a tune on the other person that they haven’t heard to try and catch them out. Or playing a tune that you know the other DJ is going to play before they can – which then takes them down a different road. It makes it really exciting for us and if you catch us on one of our best sets, you’ll see us having a good laugh behind the decks – we have fun with it.’ The Hospitality BBQ is only their first stop off in Bristol this summer, returning next month for NASS, before joining forces with Shadow Demon Coalition to create ultra group Kings of the Shadows at Sequences in August. And Serum assures us that there will be much more yet from Kings of the Rollers. ‘We’re all in, definitely. We’re going to have a little bit of time to regroup once we see how the album has gone. At the moment we’re writing solo material to play in the sets to make them more exciting, as well as learning some new stuff for the next project and gathering some new ideas. But we’ll be working towards the next album once we’re ready.’

Words: Rachel Morris 8 June – Hospitality BBQ, Motion 11-14 July – NASS Festival soundcloud.com/kingsoftherollers-music @kingsoftherollers

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BIMM BRISTOL PRESENTS LOCAL TALENT

THE ST. PIERRE SNAKE INVASION

After four years, Bristol punk rock band The St. Pierre Snake Invasion are back with new album Caprice Enchanté – and it goes in hard. Opening up with a wall of sound as though the song is already in motion, we’re forced into aural submission with the frantic The Safety Word is Oklahoma. Halfway through the track, the guitars fall back and make way for a rhythmic, breathy bridge from frontman Damien, setting us up for what is to be a more vocally diverse record than their previous, A Hundred Years and a Day. Though fans needn’t worry that this is at cost to their inherent heaviness, with sore throats and mosh pits guaranteed when they play it live for the first time at The Fleece this June.

As soon as you listen, you’re in ‘We wanted it to feel like you turn it on and it’s immediate. You don’t have to be brought or dragged into it. As soon as you listen, you’re in’ Damien explains.

‘The first album was supposed to be an EP. We had three days in the studio and we did three songs in the first three hours. We had another two and a half days left to do one song, so our producer said, we’ll do an album. We didn’t really have much time to think about sequence in the songs or how the album would flow – it was just a case of whatever we’ve got, we’ll record. With this one, because we’ve had four years, there’s a lot more consideration of how it starts or how it rolls into the next song. We just thought the best way to open is have that immediacy there. Like when you watch films, if it starts with a gun shot or something you’re immediately drawn into it.’ Formed in 2011, The St. Pierre Snake Invasion is Damien Sayell on vocals, Szack Notaro and Patrick Daly both on guitar and back up vocals, and Sam James on drums. Dave Larkin played bass on Caprice Enchanté, but left in late 2017 to join Black Peaks. However new bassist Sanjay Patel is ready to take it live, and Damien assures us that their current iteration is their best set up yet. Though they’ve seen a few lineup changes over the years, The St. Pierre Snake Invasion fan base hasn’t wavered, despite

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going off grid for four years; and you can expect their album launch at The Fleece to be a sweaty one. Caprice Enchanté is a record about contrasts and a reflection upon ego, although this is a theme that developed as Damien was writing it, he tells us. ‘Initially it was about romanticism. I was thinking about when I first started playing guitar when I was 13 or 14. I assumed that by the time I was 30, I’d have my own record label and I’d be touring the world – and that didn’t happen, obviously. ‘But slowly it morphed into my entitlement and thinking I deserve all of these things. And it became more about getting older, letting go of that kind of bullshit and just recognising unattractive parts of myself. ‘I realised that all I was doing was thinking about myself and how I hadn’t achieved the things that I wanted. Watching IDLES – some of my best friends – get bigger, there was a lot of “why them and not me?” ‘What I realised was that this sense of entitlement was

LOCAL TALENT // 41 Vincent Millay. I read it in Christopher Hitchen’s autobiography Hitch–22, where he talks about being a borderline alcoholic – not that I’m a borderline alcoholic – but it’s about staying up to the early hours of the morning and it’s about going for that second bottle of whisky. In the poem she says ‘My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends – It gives a lovely light! ‘While we were writing this I was doing a lot of drinking and had a lot of really drunken chats at seven in the morning at lock ins and stuff. I just thought it was a nice way to pay tribute to that. Again, trying to come to terms with getting older and fighting against it – that contrast. ‘There are a few parts of songs in Caprice Enchanté that nod towards the first album, and there are song ideas I have for the third album that will nod to this album as well. They’re not that obvious, I won’t talk about them, but with the writing I do try and tie things in.’ The full album is set to drop this month – with a limited run of 300 vinyl, as well as digitally and on CD – and though the reaction to Casanovacaine, their only single release, has been overwhelmingly positive, the weight of four years behind them adds an inevitable pressure for Caprice Enchanté to be well received. Though having previewed the full album, we don’t think they’ve got anything to be worried about. ‘It’s such a weird one. I’m at the point now where I’m just

There are two ways you can make an album, you can take a photograph or you can build a house trying remain calm – not be too cynical about it and not be overexcited. I don’t want to get too excited that I’m disappointed, but then I don’t want to be too reserved that I don’t enjoy what happens. representative of why we’re in the situation we are now with politics. The onus I put my identity and the importance of being a songwriter led me to be envious and make poor choices and not fully celebrate someone else’s success as much as I should have, because I felt as though I deserved that as well. I think with England and the UK, it’s the same thing. This loss of identity and the importance of being British has led us to this place where we’ve made a crazy decision and we’re steadfast in it, and that’s kind of where I was a couple of years ago when we were writing this.’ Caprice Enchanté is not only a more introspective record in terms of lyrical content, but also in its vocal and instrumental range, with some more classic rock or even grungy sounds coming through the heaviness. ‘The first album was all done live, so whatever I was doing while we were playing is what came out. It was just one mic in a room, without even headphones – it was just a monitor. They say there’s two ways you can make an album, you can either take a photograph or you can build a house. “The first one was not necessarily a photo, but more like we were doing 50 miles

an hour in a 20 zone and got papped. Whereas this one, we wanted to build a house. I wanted to be able to make sure that my takes were there, which allowed for more room to be more diverse in how I use my my voice.’

it became more about getting older, letting go of that kind of bullshit and just recognising unattractive parts of myself The 47-second intermission I Gave a Lovely Light is a good example of this range, particularly when held up to its much more ferocious counterpart Like a Rag to a Red Bull on their first album, ‘which is also about getting drunk!’ Damien says. ‘I Gave a Lovely Light is adapted from a poem by Edna St.

‘In an ideal world, we’ll sell out The Fleece, we’ll sell 300 vinyl, go on tour, get picked up by a label and have lots of opportunity. Or it’ll fall flat on its face. The reality is that it will be somewhere in between there and I’m trying to just make sure I enjoy whatever that is.’ Although the album has been years in the making, with some songs having been written even before the first album was released, it seems like there couldn’t be a better time for The St. Pierre Snake Invasion to return to Bristol’s live scene. Over the last few years, after what’s felt like a long time of electronic dominance, we’ve seen the rise of heavier Bristol bands like IDLES, No Violet and Heavy Lungs. It’s a motion that’s taken hold nationally. In 2019, we’ve seen IDLES at the Brit Awards and rock bands back at the top of Reading and Leeds where they belong. ‘I think it is because of what’s happening in the world. Particularly online, there seems to be a lot of vitriol. There’s a lot frustration, there’s a lot of anger. And anger is a very immediate emotion, you don’t necessarily feel anger for long periods of time – it’s very acute, it’s very short lived bursts of really intense emotion. And I think with heavier music, it has that kind of immediacy. When you hear an angry song, it’s an immediate thing. I think angrier bands are resonating more now, because more people are angry. Or maybe people have always been angry, but they’re more aware that there are things they should be angry about and that it’s okay to be angry about them, so they they gravitate towards those heavier bands.’ One of the things that has won The St. Pierre Snake Invasion fans is their reputation for putting on an excellent live show. But when they make a return to stage at The Fleece this month, it might also might be your only opportunity to hear the album played live in full from start to finish. ‘I like the idea of just doing the album start to finish. It’s an album launch! And it makes sense to open with the first song as well. But it will probably be the only time we’ll ever do it. There are a few songs we’ve never done before. In rehearsal, we played the album’s closing song Lonely Tourist – and we realised why we never play it! But we’re going to get some people in to do additional instrumentation and we’ll play some other golden oldies too.’

Words: Rachel Morris Photos: Dominika Scheibinger 21 June – The St. Pierre Snake Invasion, The Fleece tspsi.bandcamp.com @thestpierresnakeinvasion

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LATOYAH MCALLISTER-JONES St Pauls Carnival is a celebration of the rich African-Caribbean roots that flow through Bristol. The streets flock with locals and visitors who come to experience the music, art, food and culture that connect this city to Caribbean and African shores. It is a tradition that is cherished by locals and its importance to the identity of Bristol remains imperative. One person that recognises that as much as anyone is LaToyah McAllister-Jones, the new executive director of St Pauls Carnival. Nitelife had the opportunity to sit down with her and find out more about her story and her thoughts on the Carnival.

spaces that they wouldn’t normally have access to, and also telling our stories in non-traditional spaces.’ Her two and a half years at Ujima gave LaToyah the chance to get to know her local community – and the individuals in it – a lot better. So, when the opportunity to be the executive director of St Pauls Carnival came around a second time, she was much more equipped to take it. ‘In that time I got to know so much about the AfricanCaribbean community, and the creatives and artists in it. So

LaToyah brought her family from Brighton to Bristol, after originally living in London, and says one of the key factors to that move was ‘the roots that are very deep and embedded into the city’. She insisted it was important that her children grew up in a city with a strong African-Caribbean community.

LaToyah has been an avid Carnival attendee since her youth, she recalled attending Notting Hill Carnival as an eight year old and being amazed by the ‘mind blowing sounds, food and people’ and a culture that really resonated with her, being half Guyanese and half Jamaican. These early experiences are part of what enticed her into getting involved with St Pauls Carnival; however, she didn’t take the role until her second opportunity to do so.

LaToyah also wants to keep the performances as Bristol based as possible, to showcase local talent and give them a platform to show off their work. ‘We have a Bristol first policy at St Pauls Carnival. We’re really about showcasing Bristol talent. We have a homegrown section on each of our stages where artists from Bristol get to showcase their talent in collectives. It’s all about what’s coming out of our city.

‘I was interested in the role when I moved to Bristol, but I didn’t have enough knowledge about the city and I just didn’t have enough experience’.

‘We want to encourage and bring people into our home as well; we had one hundred thousand people come last year. So although we’re working with that Bristol first policy, we are also interested in inviting quality talent from outside of the city to come along and get involved in the Carnival and bring in people from outside to come and explore.’

LaToyah’s career path has been an interesting one, and one that has kept her deeply involved with whatever community she is in. ‘I started out in the homelessness sector, working towards social justice and equality. I think what draws me to most of my roles is that I’m driven by these things.’ Following that, she took on a consultancy role where she would help small social businesses with team development and people development.

It’s about paying homage and acknowledging their achievements ‘The thread that runs through these organisations is that they all contribute significantly to achieving social equality. It’s about giving a platform to the creativity of black and ethnic minority artists and moving those artists into traditional

Bristol is famous for its connection to the Caribbean sound system culture which birthed some of the city’s favourite music genres such and drum and bass, dubstep and grime, and dub music. And LaToyah believes it is important for there to be a celebration of this music, where it came from and what it means to the city. ‘I see St Pauls Carnival as being a conversation between the African Caribbean community and the wider city. I think the music tradition is really important in this city and St Pauls stands out from other Caribbean Carnivals because Bristol has a very strong Jamaican sound system tradition. So I’m really keen to keep that in place in terms of the stages and the artists’ performances.’

‘Brighton’s great, but it’s nowhere near as diverse and it doesn’t have the subculture of somewhere like this that feels much older and much more developed’ she says.

But it was her time at Bristol radio station Ujima that helped her reach the position she is in now. Working as the head of operations, she was playing a vital role in pushing for social equality through creativity within her community.

We have a Bristol first policy at St Pauls Carnival. We’re really about showcasing Bristol talent

LaToyah is also very keen to push the importance of this year’s theme – ‘our journey’ –as well, which she says is ‘based on the originators, the elders within the community who overcame obstacles and personal struggles around finding a new identity and belonging. It’s about paying homage and acknowledging their achievements. when that when the job offer came again, I thought “okay, let me give this a go”.’ With this year’s Carnival being her first as director, LaToyah says she is determined to make it an ‘engaging, fun and inclusive day for everybody. ‘This year I’m really focussing on what we offer families. I’m also really keen to make sure that we have the participation – the great support in the city and within the community – to make sure that people are able to access Carnival in lots of different ways. If you’re a trader, come and trade. If you want to help out, come and volunteer for us. ‘At this stage, with not long to go, I’m really focused on just making sure that those foundation elements – the procession, the sound systems and the great talent on the stages – are of really high quality.’

‘You will find that celebration of their achievements embedded across the whole carnival. You’ll see it in the procession; you’ll hear it on the stages. The theme is really important to us this year and I think it’s something that resonates with everybody – with all our own individual journeys.’

Words: Brad Penhaligon Photos: Martin Thompson // @thefacecollective 6 July – St Pauls Carnival, St Pauls stpaulscarnival.net @stpaulscrnvl

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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.

RHYTHM WORKS + BEESWAX: SUMMER DAY & NIGHT PARTY Say hello to No.51’s welcoming sun kissed garden and tempting dancefloor. Join Rhythm Works and Beeswax for their Summer day & night party. Bringing sun, cocktails, electro, techno and more.

15 Jun // 3pm – 4am // £4-£5 after 10pm

EASY PEOPLE: DAY & NIGHT PARTY

Easy People bring their easy-going vibes on the airwaves and to the dancefloor. This month they will be taking over No.51 for an all-day party, jam-packed with sunshine, cocktails and delightful audio treats.

29 Jun // 3pm – 4am // £4-£5 after 10pm

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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 some of Bristol’s most Notorious Weekly club nights.

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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘Bizzaro’, indierock icons The Wedding Present are heading to Bristol to revive the album that made them who they are today.

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8 Jun // 7pm – 11pm // £25.25 Sat 1st Jun • SOLD OUT

Tue 1st Oct

Fri 8th Nov

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley New Hope Club Fri 7th Jun • 6.30pm

BA1 Records Showcase Sat 8th Jun

The Wedding Present Bizarro Tour

Richard Hawley Sun 6th Oct

Hootie and The Blowfish Thur 10th Oct

Thur 20th Jun

Black Star Riders

Taking Back Sunday

Fri 11th Oct • 6.30pm

Sun 30th Jun

The Rasmus

The Divine Comedy Thur 17th Oct

Wed 24th Jul

Sat 27th Jul

#DXP19 Drag Explosion Sun 28th Jul

Lucinda Williams Mon 19th Aug • SOLD OUT

Skunk Anansie Fri 6th Sep • 6.30pm

Guns 2 Roses Sun 8th Sep • 6pm

Jason & The Scorchers / Dan Baird & Homemade Sin / The Kentucky Headhunters Fri 13th Sep • 6.30pm

Mon 14th Oct

Slowthai

Sat 16th Nov • 10pm

Festival Of The Dead

Tue 19th Nov

Yungblud Fri 22nd Nov • 6.30pm

The Macc Lads

Fri 18th Oct • 6pm

Roachford

Sat 23rd Nov

Mon 21st Oct

Happy Mondays: Greatest Hits Tour

Tue 22nd Oct

Lewis Capaldi

Wed 23rd Oct

Electric Six

Thur 24th Oct

Sam Fender

Fri 25th Oct • 6.30pm

Aldous Harding

Sun 27th Oct

Dan Reed Network / Gun / FM

Hot Chip

Tue 26th Nov • SOLD OUT

Gary Numan Heels Of Hell The Selecter Charles Esten MoStack Tue 29th Oct • 6.30pm

Refused + Thrice Fri 1st Nov • 6.30pm

Pearl Jam UK

The Smyths

Wed 25th Sep

Mon 4th Nov

Fetty Wap

AURORA

Sat 28th Sep • 5.30pm

Wed 6th Nov

Volbeat

Mon 11th Nov

Periphery

Sun 17th Nov

Wed 3rd Jul

Puddle Of Mudd

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

The Amazons

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Nahko and Medicine for the People

Snarky Puppy Sat 9th Nov

Wed 2nd Oct

Kodaline

Thur 28th Nov

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Motionless in White Wed 18th Dec

Shed Seven Fri 20th Dec • 6.30pm

Alabama 3 ...A Celebration of Coldharbour Lane

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THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES

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Get on your skanking shoes because The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are back. The ska-punk masters are heading to Bristol to perform a selection of classics, plus music from their latest album While We’re At It.

30 Jun // 7pm – 11pm // £23.25

Bambalan XX

VENUES // 47

Arguably the best roof terrace in Bristol, Bambalan boasts amazing views over the city centre as well as great food, drinks and regular sets every weekend from some of Bristol’s best DJs playing funk, soul, house and disco.

SUNUP ROOF TERRACE PARTY

2 Jun // 1pm – 7pm // £5

TRIPLE COOKED: SUMMER ROOF TOP PARTY

Put down your pens and pencils because exam time is over and Triple Cooked are ready to celebrate. Triple Cooked will be taking over with their strictly disco and house vibes. Grab a cocktail and celebrate.

5 Jun // 4pm – 11pm // £8

the canteen

48 // VENUES

Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY | @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.

RIVER ROOTS

11 Jun // 9.30pm – 11.30pm // Free

Wed 5th • The Matthew Read Trio Formed in 2015, the Matthew Read Trio brings together three like-minded approaches for music making, creating an exciting new performance every time they play.

SAT 8th

GUNDHI

Gundhi Brothers bring you a live electronic showdown blending UK urban beats with world influences, such as Indian, South American and West African rhythms and melodies.

TUES THU 13th • LOS KAMER 11th BROTHERS

Having started as Mexican surf music outfit this lot evolved their own kind of post-Balkan swing-funk sound, growing into a seven-strong jazz-tinged festival favourite that now regularly spends the summer touring the outdoor stages of Europe.

Septabeat sat 15th

Septabeat’s solo live Drum & Bass show is a man-machine hybrid for the 21st century, bringing real acoustic drumming together with electronic FX, loops and samples. It’s a beat-heavy onslaught that blends planned programmes and spontaneous improvisation into a relentless stream of feelgood dance music that will rinse you out.

S AT Noga 22nd Ritter

River Roots River Roots are a vibrant mix of alternative acoustic and roots music, with hints of folk, bringing diverse sounds and a playful uplifting vibe. Conscious, mind opening music delivered from the heart. Fusion of their soulful harmonies and positive energy illuminates the stage.

Israel-born Noga Ritter’s powerful big band music reflects that country’s position, poised in the Middle East between Africa and Europe.

canteenbristol.co.uk * The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY

LOS KAMER

Los Kamer know how to bring it to the stage every, single, time. The post-balkan swing-funk outfit that started off as a Mexican surf group, deliver an upbeat oompah flare and hypnotic melodies.

13 June // 9.30pm - 12.30am // Free

Colston hall Presents

VENUES // 49

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

While Colston Hall undergoes a major redevelopment, Colston Hall Presents sees Bristol’s largest concert venue taking flight – loudly and proudly presenting great live music at independent music venues across Bristol. From the best emerging talent to international superstars, you can count on Colston Hall Presents to keep providing Bristol with eclectic and quality shows all year round.

DALE WATSON & HIS LONE STARS

Are you ready for a knee-slapping good time? You don’t have to wear a cowboy hat but you’ll be a fool to miss this show. Dale Watson is heading to Bristol to showcase maverick country style.

book

0117 203 4040 colstonhall.org

6 Jun // 7.30pm – 11pm // £20 // Exchange

Colston Hall loudly and proudly presents great shows in venues across Bristol Sat 1 Jun

Mon 24 Jun

Tue 16 Jul

Yola

Sam Morrow + William Crighton

The Hot Sardines

Fiddlers Mon 3 Jun

The Louisiana

Imperial Wax

Tue 25 Jun

Rough Trade Bristol

Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton

Thu 6 Jun

Dale Watson & His Lone Stars Exchange Tue 11 Jun - Sun 28 Jul

The Winston Theatre

St George’s Bristol Tue 16 Jul

An evening with Cowboy Junkies Trinity Tue 16 Jul

Tue 25 Jun

JD McPherson

BCUC

Fiddlers

Wed 17 Jul

River Town 2019

Mon 1 Jul

k.d lang

Various venues

Keb’ Mo’ + Martin Harley

Bath Forum

Tue 11 Jun

St George’s Bristol

River Town Launch with Truckstop Honeymoon

The Shires

Tower Belle

St George’s Bristol

Thu 13 Jun

Tue 9 Jul

Robert Vincent + Ethan Johns with Black Eyed Dogs

The Wardrobe Theatre

Fiddlers Thu 20 Jun

The Mavericks

Tue 9 Jul

Gwenifer Raymond

Thu 18 Jul

New Order The Amphitheatre, Bristol Harbourside Fri 19 Jul

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra Bristol Folk House

Wed 10 Jul

Fri 19 Jul

Will Hoge

The Specials

The Crofters Rights

The Amphitheatre, Bristol Harbourside

Bath Forum

JERROD ‘BLIND BOY’ PAXTON

Don’t you just love it when music transports you back to another time period? Grab your ticket to be taken back to 1920 and witness the perfect blues sound from this rising star and multi -instrumentalist.

25 Jun // 7.30pm - 10.30pm // £17.44 Winston Theatre

the crofters XX rights

50 // VENUES

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

Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, The 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.

DJ. FLUGVÉL OG GEIMSKIP

BLG Promotions and The Sound Cupboard proudly present Icelandic DJ. Flugvél OG Geimskip (Airplane and Spaceship) this month. Bringing her electronic sounds inspired by outer space, this trippedout galactic adventure will have you moving from start to end.

16 Jun // 7.30pm – 11pm // Free

ZANIAS + BUZZ KILL

Zanias and Buzz Kill are coming together this month to give you a night to remember. Zanias will deliver her signature spectacle DJ set, and Buzz Kill’s synth infused sounds will drive your musical senses wild.

18 Jun // 8pm – 11.30pm // £8

exchange XX

VENUES // 51

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.

KEIJI HAINO & CHARLES HAYWARD + EP/64 & BEN VINCE Keiji Haino is an intriguing musician we love to watch take on several different musical quests to create the perfectly improvised sounds. Join Haino and experimental drummer Charles Hayward for an evening of mind-blowing, collaborations.

19 Jun // 7.30pm – 11pm // £12

CRINKLE CUTS: ALBUM LAUNCH

Yes, you read that right, Crinkle Cuts are heading to Exchange for their album launch party. Catch the new-wave funk band celebrate the release of their debut album, with support from Mustard Brass Band and more.

21 Jun // 8pm -11pm // £5-£6

the fleece

52 // VENUES

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

This 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.

THE BLUE AEROPLANES

Get your wellies out, because Glastonbury is just around the corner. This year, The Blue Aeroplanes will be heading to The Fleece to warm up their vocals before returning to the field at Glasto’s Avalon Stage.

16 Jun // 7pm – 10.30pm // £12-£15

THE ST. PIERRE SNAKE INVASION

The St. Pierre Snake Invasion are back with their new album ‘Caprice Enhante’. Written over 3 years, this release is set to come alive at The Fleece this month as part of their UK album tour.

21 Jun // 7pm – 10.30pm // £10

THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR

VENUES // 53

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 & 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?

SOUNDS FROM AROUND THE UNIVERSE

VP PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

Get ready for the first instalment of pure drum and bass, grime, hip hop and blues from around the universe… well the UK. Featuring live sets from Hyroglifics, Jafro, CW Jones, Feline and more.

15 Jun // 8.30pm – 2am // £4 // Attic Bar

2019

DESIGN: INKIE

AFT RECORDS: RANDALL

DJ Randall is a pioneer name in the DnB and jungle scene. Famous for his eclectic style and impeccable finesse behind the decks, Randall will deliver a very special show at Attic Bar this June.

21 Jun // 8.30pm – 2am // £4

the gallimaufry

54 // VENUES

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 their website for up-to date info on menus and events.

ASTRAL TUSK

JUNE

20 Jun // 8pm - 1am // Free

every single night

MONDAY

FRIDAY

Hosted by Mike Dennis

Through soul, jazz & electronica Hosted by Manami & Neathway 7th Jenny Wade (Sprung / Noods) 14th Vansh (Somewhat Anomalous) 21st Kiia (Cue) 28th DJ Autumn (Banoffee Pies)

Open Mic

DJS

Feel Flows

TUESDAY

Galli Live

4th D.A.M. + Theodore Burn 11th The Minke Whales + Molly-Anne 18th Seedling Sessions w/ Claire Northey + Seraphim 25th Captain Jamaica & The Mellotones

SATURDAY

Withdrawn, VMO$ & guests play beats, bumps & bass 1st Frankie Downbeat (Downbeat Melody) 8th D.ham (Noods) 15th Overseer 22nd Sunun (Bokeh Versions / Cold Light) 29th Michael Vinyl (Prime Cuts)

WEDNESDAY

Waldo’s Gift

Hip-hop, math, jazz & electronica 5th Waldo’s Gift Trio 12th Reworks: Justin Timberlake

Reimagining songs from the iconic pop star

19th feat. Stephen Mullins

DJS

Satta Lites

SUNDAY

(Ishmael Ensemble)

26th Open Collaboration

2nd The Jazz Sessions

Hosted by Craig Crofton

30th Forth & Back Hip Hop Jam

THURSDAY

Snazzback

Afro-funk & psych-jazz 6th Open Collaboration 13th Snazzback 20th Astral Tusk IV 1am licence w/ Zeñel, AV Trio & DJ Notsoever 27th presents Hippo

Hosted by MADLY Reigniting a time when it seemed every single reinvented the genre. Golden era hip hop, originals & special guests

FEEL FLOWS

Get that Friday feeling with Feel Flows. The weekly residency with Manami and Neathway showcases the perfect of soul, jazz, electronica. This month, get ready for Jenny Wade, Vansh, Kila and DJ Autumn.

Fridays // 9pm - 12am // Free

Hy-Brasil

VENUES // 55

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.

LOW CUT CONNIE

3 Jun // 7pm – 10pm // £12.50 // Hy-Brasil

LESSENS

6 Jun // 8pm – 11pm // Free // Hy-Brasil

theXX lanes

56 // VENUES

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

Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of the 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.

YAWNING MAN + THE BRACKISH

16 Jun // 7pm – 11pm // £10

ELF POWER + LAWRENCE ARABIA

Elf Power and Lawrence Arabia are heading to The Lanes this month. With Elf Power’s indie rock energy and music from Lawrence Arabia’s fifth album Singles Club, this will be the perfect way to make your Saturday.

22 Jun // 7.30pm – 10pm // £8

mr wolfs XX

VENUES // 57

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.

FRUIT MACHINE

The best thing about playing a fruit machine is you never know what you’re going to get. The hip hop cypher night at Mr Wolf’s is no different. Prepare for a blast of local talent.

18 Jun // 9pm – 12am // £2

BRONWYN LEONARD + RADIO LAIKA + TOM RILEY Bronwyn Leonard is a name you’ve probably seen pop up across Bristol as of late. Catch the quirky Oxford based songwriter perform at Mr Wolf’s as she carves her way into the underground Bristol jazz scene.

21 Jun // 9pm – 4am // Free

the Old Market Assembly

58 // 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.

THOSE SUMMER NIGHTS - A CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL NUMBERS The hills are alive with music… and size 12 heels. Join Donna Trump for an evening of cabaret acts, drag performers and more. Put on your glad-rags and get ready to sing numbers from your favourite classics.

15 Jun // 10pm – 1am // £6-£8

7 June

No Go Stop + Area Boys

The mighty 12-piece No Go Stop are much more than a tribute to past glories, they are a living, breathing evocation of the life-force that is Afrobeat.

15 June

Those Summer Nights - A Celebration of Musical Numbers

Join us for a jam packed line up of cabaret acts and stunning drag performers who are ready to put the camp in summer camp! Expect songs from all your favourite shows and we’ll be encouraging a right ol’ sing a long too with an after party playing classics and requests until late.

21 June

Dele Sosimi + Ru Robinson

Dele Sosimi, the UK’s multiple award-winning Afrobeat Ambassador has been consistently flying the Afrobeat flag in the UK since 1995, leading to roles as Musical Director and Afrobeat Music Consultant for the US award winning acclaimed musical FELA! at the National Theatre, South Bank in London (2010-2011).

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

DELE SOSIMI + RU ROBINSON

Get ready for the performance from the UK’s multiple award-winning Afrobeat Ambassador this month. Dele Sosimi has proudly been part of Afrobeat sound since 1995 and will be taking centre stage to showcase his musical gift.

21 Jun // 10pm – 1am // £8

SWX

VENUES // 59

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.

AMALGAM SHAPES

Amalgam Shapes is a new one-day event coming to SWX. Featuring jazz-reviver Masego, R&B singer Fatima, Leven Kali and more, this allday live music event will keep your feet firmly on the dancefloor.

8 Jun // 4pm – 11pm // £20

THE HU

17 Jun // 7.30pm – 11pm // £16

to the XXmoon

60 // VENUES

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-come boutique 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.

WE ARE CULT

22 Jun // 10am – 7pm // £30

BEERTAILS

Have you ever tried a beer cocktail? Moor Beer and Hi Spirits have joined forces to offer a masterclass from the industry experts and a chance to sample their incredible ‘beertail’ drinks. Perfect.

20 Jun // 7pm – 10pm // £5

thekla

VENUES // 61

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

Located on board a converted German cargo ship, Thekla is an award-winning live music and club space. From live toe-tapping Americana to banging house and techno, the crew have all musical tastes covered. Playing host to weekly club nights as well as major national and international touring live acts, Thekla is one of Bristol’s best loved venues.

PRESSURE

THEKLA

Thekla has joined forces with Faraway Cocktail Club to give a new home to Bristol’s favourite indie and music night Pressure. You’re going to fall in love with the new dig.

LIVE LISTINGS

Every Thursday // 9.30pm – 3am // Free before 10pm // Thekla Faraway

The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB theklabristol.co.uk | thekla.club F L theklabristol | I X theklabris alttickets.com • gigantic.com • bristolticketshop.co.uk

SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

HÆLOS

BREAKFEST FEAT. BIG JEFF, DOGEYED, EMILY ISHERWOOD, GORK, JAMIE CRUICKSHANK AND LOADS MORE

SUNNDAY 28TH OCTOBER

LITTLE SIMZ TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

HONEYBLOOD

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

MARIKA HACKMAN

SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

COCO AND THE BUTTERFIELDS

MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

JOE NICHOLS THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

ICE NINE KILLS

THE REGRETTES

FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER

THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

PIERCE BROTHERS

JOSEFIN ÖHRN + THE LIBERATION

WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER

KOVIC

FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

ELLES BAILEY

FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER

HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS

FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

BLOOD RED SHOES

SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

WHENYOUNG

STONE FOUNDATION

FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

ROZI PLAIN

BC CAMPLIGHT

MONDAY 21ST OCTOBER

STRIKING MATCHES & TENILE TOWNS

TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER

STRAY FROM THE PATH SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER

ANGEL HAZE

THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER

SOUP OF JURASSIC 5 PRESENTS FULLEE LOVE COLLECTIVE SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER

CASSIA

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FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY

JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART

POP CONFESSIONAL

Have you had a terrible week and need your soul cleansing? Head over to Thekla’s temporary home for the church of Pop Confessional where you can dance your sins away. Bringing you the best blend of pop classics.

1 Jun // 9.30pm – 4am // £3 //Thekla Faraway

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