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
It’s been two days since I watched The Dirty Nil’s gig at the Exchange – and my ears are still ringing. Self-described as a rock band (NOT punk, according to the lead singer Luke Bentham) the trio certainly lived up… Continue Reading
On a chilly spring evening at Bristol’s premier community-owned live music venue, it’s ‘Monday Funday!’ as Hillbilly Moon Explosion bring their agglomeration of rockabilly, jump blues, swing, and country music to the main room of The Exchange. The band’s provenance… Continue Reading
(Photo by Nicole Miller) In many ways, New York City is the place to be if you are an aspiring electronic dance-punk band. From the experimental synths pioneered by bands such as Silver Apples and Suicide in the late 60s… Continue Reading
Since releasing their eponymous debut album in October 2025, HighSchool has only continued to grow in well deserved popularity. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, the band’s musical style translates well to the English crowd. HighSchool relocated to London in 2021, after… Continue Reading
Tonight is somewhat of an unconventional offering from South London’s avant-pop outfit Insecure Men. To the surprise of the audience, bandleader Saul Adamczewski arrives alone on stage. Kitted in a canvas cargo jumpsuit, reflective sunglasses, and cap, he sits down… Continue Reading
Surrounding Newcastle-born singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin is a rather unique and conflicting aura of vibrant youth and a deference to all that is vintage. This is certainly reflected amidst tonight’s sold out audience; within the stark intimacy of the 250 capacity… Continue Reading
(Photo by Dave Sausins) Sporting a black, rhinestone old school military jacket, eyes doused in kohl, and wearing thick black lipstick, frontman Thomas Hawtin appears something akin to a gothic Sgt Pepper. Considering their ingeniously off-kilter name and self-description as… Continue Reading