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

“For the first time alongside our friends, Granville Collective we proudly invite Inner Lakes and Mariiin deep into the Loco Klub tunnels for a night of chuggy electro with solo sets from both & a never been done before back to back to close out the evening.”
From: DISMANTLE X GRANVILLE COLLECTIVE: MARIIIN & INNER LAKES

“The highly talented Madrid-born, Madrid-based DJ and producer has become a beloved figure in the underground scene, known for her bold blends of house, electro, and rare groove treasures. A key member of The Ghost collective, she’s graced booths at iconic spots like Hoppetosse, Robert Johnson, and festivals across the continent.”
From: Sugar Free / Stretch Collective

“@nd_baumecker joins us this September bringing with him decades of experience as one of the most enduring resident DJs at Berlin’s iconic Panorama Bar and is known for deeply immersive, vinyl-led sets that stretch across house, techno, electro, and beyond, always rooted in groove, surprise, and emotional nuance.”
From: CLUB LOVE MEMBERS PARTY

“The Elysium head honchos will be delving into their collection of Atmospheric Jungle for a set that’ll transport you to another dimension! The trio will be bringing you lush pads and deep bass, broken up with heavy breakbeat chops galore.”
From: Elysium w/ Midrib, Master 4 B2B Breeza, Interlude & Katie Novo

“Bringing together an extensive experience in the music industry as the Creative Director of Soundway Publishing and managing sync and licensing for Soundway Records. She is always drawn to the highly sought-after tunes with a sharp ear for what’s needed on the dance floor, her DJ sets draw on everything from vintage Salsas to Caribbean rhythms, dancehall and DYI electro, passing by Brazilian and Italo disco and throwing in bits of edits and remixes that bring up the best of old school reggaeton and rapping styles.”
From: Movimientos w/ Paula Juana + Moralito