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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Sell out warning! Brussels club angel AZO beams in live ‘n direct with outerdimensional synths and hypnotic analog drum kicks in a slick blend of acid, prog house and funk with a healthy nod to UK hardcore. Joining her, a live debut from Queerky fam The Ribbit Itch + plenty more resident techno mutations and a dreamy cuddle puddle chill-out room. QUEERKY w/ AZO at Loco Klub.

Sell out warning! Few can claim to have bent dance music quite like A Guy Called Gerald; the architect behind Voodoo Ray and Black Secret Technology still sounds like tomorrow! Do ya homework if you haven’t already, before the Manchester mastermind locks in for a marathon all-day session, spiralling through acid house tekkers and rudeboy-funk to sci-fi jungle futurism and beyond. A Guy Called Gerald - All Day Long at Lost Horizon.

Sell out warning! Bristol’s dub underground get their prayers answered with this seismic, intimate Brew visitation by The Earth Rocker himself! Celebrating another milestone for TiD / Dubkasm architect Stryda, Sufferah’s Choice dubplates will rumble your soul, mediated by the mighty Qualitex stacks, with Aba Shanti-I in full Falasha communion. Truly, we are blessed. 30 years of Sufferah's Choice: Stryda & Aba Shanti-I at Strange Brew.

Riggy, where ya been grrrl? Growing that purple stack til it’s towering over ya! The iconic rotter rig returns for a rare solo outing, womping Loco into the dust with Off Me Nut rave nut Spongebob Squarewave slinging the silliest hardcore mash-ups, Amen4Tekno’s Keptek riding that diesel-powered speedbass, Theo-3’s repping bassline and jackin’ house + loads more. Air horns, edits, and meme mischief aplenty! RIGGY STARDUST RETURNS at Loco Klub.

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What our editors say

“Off-Kilter presents: dj sweet6teen Daisy Moon Ben Jackson Fresh off the back of a hot summer of shows, dj sweet6teen joins us for the next Off-Kilter at Strange Brew on Saturday October 10th. The Cologne based artist heads to Bristol for the very first time, bringing her fluid but focused sound - somewhere between (tech) house, minimal, breakbeat and beyond to the Strange Brew back room. With previous residencies at Robert Johnson and Gewölbe, along with a string of key festival appearences, we're incredibly excited to bring her to Bristol. Sat 10 October Strange Brew 23:00 - 04:00”
From: Off-Kilter w/ dj sweet6teen, Daisy Moon + Ben Jackson

“We’re bringing a full day of quality music in an intimate setting at The Bridge Farm in September. Over 8 hours, the Night Cap residents will be joined by Sam Lester, Ichie, and a secret special b2b playing a mix of house, electro and minimal from some of Bristol’s best up-and-coming underground DJs. We will be commencing at 2pm and finishing at 10pm. Be sure to get your tickets sooner rather than later as due to the small capacity, tickets will not be guaranteed closer to the date.”
From: Night Cap - Day Party at the Farm

“Rea of G Club fame strings up a night of mutant dancehall with recent SWU.FM guest Josephine Gyasi. Both known for their taste making across mulit-genre club fusion sounds are where the two cross pollinate. G Club, an imprint rooted in global club sounds. Blending UK bass, UK funky, techno and breakbeat with influences from reggaeton and baile funk, her sets are rhythm-led and percussive, built for the dancefloor. Rea brings with them Josephine Gyasi to go b2b for the whole 6 hours 2200-0400 adv £8-12.50 / otd”
From: Rea + Josephine Gyasi

“Lomare & Janus are the founders of Bristol club night Blue Marbles, bringing together disco, house and electro with a distinctly cosmic edge. With residencies on SWU.FM and Void FM, the pair are known for joining the dots between warm grooves, wonky dancefloor selections and futuristic club sounds. Expect a genre-spanning night built for moving, whether you know the records or are simply looking for a good dance at Zoggs.”
From: At Zoggs: Lomare & Janus

“Void is known for their electronic, underground, and experimental music programming from around the world. With their Radio show Void Radio every Tuesday & Wednesday showcasing local and international talent, Void have curated a vast lineup of house, tech and breakbeat DJs to move your behind to this August Weekend! Chiedza Brogan Love Shak Olly Sundown Saturday 15th August 10PM-2AM The Full Moon & Attic Bar Physical ID is required for entry to this event. If you do not have physical ID, you will be refused entry and a refund will not be provided for your ticket.”
From: Void Radio Takeover: Chiedza, Brogan, Love Shak, Olly Sundown