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

“Blossom is the dance floor reset you’ve been waiting for. A night built for anyone craving something more intentional, more human, and more connected. Rooted in cosmic house, hypnotic techno, Uk Bass and electro. Blossom strips clubbing back to its essence of music, movement, and shared energy. No gimmicks, no distractions, just a carefully shaped atmosphere where everyone is welcome, and judgment is left at the door.”
From: Blossom

“Joining him is A For Alpha, who draws inspiration from the 90s underground scene, creating masterful sets that blend reworked classics with contemporary productions. STYLI completes the line up, a standout selector and co-head of Klub Kaos, delivering high-energy sets blending house, techno, and electro.”
From: RECORD presents: Locklead, A For Alpha & STYLI

“Throughout the night, our DJs will deliver dynamic sets ranging from breakbeat and techno to experimental bass, blending influences from contemporary Latin and Afro sounds, pulling you into a truly immersive journey.”
From: Basso Profilo

“Spot My G, founder of the collective and core figure at Loco Klub, will be very much playing in-house! They move in the circles of high energy slick sexy techno and euphoric breakbeat: expect it heavy, yet uplifting...”
From: Queerky W/ DJ TEETH

“Brought together by serial machine jammer and electro technician Zobol, the resident roster includes Placid (We’re Going Deep), Owain K (Innate), Perenn (Sprinkled), Ordos (Ordos Studio) and Decentra (Apex).”
From: Depth Perception