Bass & Electro in Bristol

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Bristol's Electro Scene

It's 2003, Rennie Pilgrim's Emit remix is on serious rotation and Cut and Run remixing another classic that should have been left well alone! This was when breaks were breaks and the genre moved predictably through reggae, hiphop and electro without disturbing the wider music scene.

Fast forward to 2010 and 'breaks' is dead. In its place the open casket which is 'electro', no longer the preserve of choppy drums and stabbing synths, 'electro' today encompasses elements from across the dance music spectrum with a diverse range of artists to attaching the 'electro' label to their sound.

The sound of electro in Bristol is vast, catching all the international players from Erol Alkan and Boys Noize to Toddla T and Redlight all bringing their own take on 'electro' to the table and redefining the genre as they go. It's this chicken and egg scenario that liberates the genre and allows nights like Shit The Bed at Motion and Blowpop at Thekla to have such a diverse sound.

Visiting producers like Sinden borrow basslines from dubstep and garage while artists from the Boyz Noise and Ed Banger imprints inflate traditional electro synths beyond recognition. Whether it's the manicness of fidget house (a la Redlight) or the choppy breakbeats of 90s old skool (Toddla T), Bristol's electro listings are bursting with influences from across dance music.

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What our editors say

“BEND: PRIDE Saturday 11 July The Cider Box, Bristol 10pm - 4am | Last entry strictly midnight BEND lands on Bristol Pride weekend for our biggest party yet - featuring a special DJ set from electro-pop icon LITTLE BOOTS. We’re taking over two arches at The Cider Box for a full night of pop, disco, dance, indie sleaze and queer club chaos, with sweaty dancefloors, euphoric bangers and the usual friendly, zero-judgement BEND NRG. LINEUP ⭐ LITTLE BOOTS (DJ SET) Mike Menace Bendy Wendy Alpha Betty Benito Niche Billy Heidi Heelz Hate Moss A proportion of profits will go to Bristol Pride, with an option to add an extra donation when booking.”
From: BEND:Pride

“Celebrate my birthday in style at The Queens Head pub with an electrifying day of disco, techno, and breakbeat. The soundtrack moves unapologetically between genres, blending timeless grooves with cutting-edge beats to keep the dancefloor alive. Expect a vibrant atmosphere, great drinks, and a crowd ready to move all night. Whether you're into funky rhythms or underground energy, this party promises an unforgettable mix of sounds and celebrations. Line up: The Ballbreaker Lean Allmighty Rubn Delarhythm More TBC”
From: Summer B-Day Party

“Expect an array of genres ranging from breakbeat, jungle, jungle-tek, bassline, 4x4, tekno and more! These genres will be spun by various legendary DJs such as: Grandma Wubplate RayBay Interlude Stanny P Outta Mars Gaf Grab your tickets and we’ll see you on the dance floor ;)”
From: Profusion

“Fez the Kid and Duality are taking over the inn for a journey across the musical spectrum. Starting off with house, moving into electro, transitioning into dubstep and ending with a jungle finale. Intaception style. Tune for Tune all night long. 2200-0300 £5-10 / otd”
From: Intaception w/ Duality B2B Fez The Kid

“On 30th of May from 18:00-22:00, we’ll be warming up for Dubway’s huge event at Greenworks. We’ll be hosting a bunch of local talent bringing you that all killer no filler selection for just £2! Expect breakbeat, jungle, dnb and a thumpin lil stack. Get down early for a boogie before the main event! Line Up 18:00-18:30= Dory (breakbeat) 18:30-19:00 = Erra (jungle) 19:00-19:30 = Pacman (breakbeat) 19:30-20:00 = Smashly (hardcore/jungle) 20:00 - 20:30 = Goodfella (breakbeat) 20:30-21:00 = Sion 100% prod (Dnb) 21:00-21:30 = Maddx (electro) 21:30-22:00 = DJ Feline (prog/electro) 2 POUND FOR SOUND (available via headfirst or OTD) 18:00-22:00 @ Greenworks”
From: Dubway pre-party: presented by UTS & Friends