As I arrived at Strange Brew – a DIY arts space and one of Bristol’s coolest live music venues – the night’s sold out event was already veiled with a dense shadowy pall. Bristol’s goth & alternative subculture, with our… Continue Reading
It’s a fairly unsual occurrence for this reviewer to arrive at a live music performance with next to no knowledge of the artist in question. And most of what I already know about the enduring Washington State five-piece is a… Continue Reading
When I arrived at the Exchange on Thursday evening, the venue was full. Half of Bristol had seemingly flocked there to watch Frog’s upcoming gig, and rightfully so! As the third stop on their UK tour, Bristol was treated to… Continue Reading
The iconic indie-rock band took to Rough Trade on Monday night to announce their latest album, Anatomy of a Brief Romance. Twenty-one years ago, the English rock band released Silent Alarm, a genre-defining classic. The energetic, tight singles of ‘Banquet’… Continue Reading
Lowertown’s stop in Bristol on their UK tour certainly made Sunday night at the Exchange one to remember. With a grungy, energetic atmosphere, a varied setlist, and a supporting act from Sarah Meth, Lowertown performed a set that any indie… Continue Reading
Continuing their extensive tour of Europe, Brooklyn synth-pop trio Nation of Language arrive at Electric Bristol tonight promoting their pristine new album Dance Called Memory. Though the band formed in 2016 – after frontman Ian Devaney was inspired by OMD… Continue Reading
The Burlington-based musician Greg Freeman brought an exciting indie rock/Americana sound to the Monday slot at the intimate Louisiana. Freeman’s reputation in the current wave of indie rock grew out of his debut album I Looked Out, which paired wiry… Continue Reading
Thee Sacred Souls, the San Diego-based three-piece, performed their penultimate show on their European tour. Their blend of a timeless style of soul, full of warmth and sophisticated musicianship, was on full display at the Prospect Building last Thursday night. … Continue Reading