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Electronic Music in Bristol

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Bristol's Electronic Scene

As synthesizers, drum machines and sequencers become more affordable, it’s becoming rare to see live music performances without at least some electronic component. Bands are embracing new technology and unlike the every-band-needs-a-turntablist movement of the 2000’s, synthesizers are here to stay.

At the other end of the spectrum lies electronica and dance music where producers live shows have also hugely benefitted from the increasing access to physical hardware. Gone are the days where a “live” set involved watching a producer awkwardly staring into their laptop pausing for the occasional hit of bit-crush and reverb. From one man shows to co-ordinated digital masterpieces, we are for the first time we’re starting to see electronic producers making truly engaging live shows. James Blake, Mount Kimbie, Flying Lotus, Gold Panda and Luke Abbott are just a few of the artists to bring their MPC’s, patch bays and stunning live shows to Bristol.

If we set dance music to one side, then it’s relatively easy to highlight a few key venues for live electronic music in Bristol. Start The Bus, The Louisiana and The Exchange typically pick up artist’s first live tours while you would want to pick up tickets to The Trinity Centre, The Fleece or Thekla for larger, more established artists.

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Cosmic house, Detroit electro, resplendent soul and hypnotic EBM …. Tama Suma and Lakuti are a duo who know how to craft a truly embodied, transcendent and loose-limbed dancefloor experience. Prepare to ascend with the P-Bar power couple + get down early for the triptastic opening missive from Bristol’s humble space cadet, Winkles. Strange Brew presents Lakuti & Tama Sumo + Winkles at Strange Brew.

Sell-out warning! Club Love celebrates three years of queer-led chaos with a birthday edition packed full of immersive kink performance and the biggest dungeon in the South West! Expect live performances from Co Kendrah and Miss Terri-Boxx, and a dancefloor soundtrack by Holy C and fashion icon Darkwah. The theme is (literally) outrageous, so don your most gloriously overthought latex, lace, PVC and leather look. CLUB LOVE ||| BIRTHDAY at Loco Klub.

Deep Street only have themselves to beat, bringing another hero of Chi house-story to rock the Brew’s mind, body and soul. Glenn Underground’s vintage traxx birthed the deep house blueprint, serving as future parables for all jazzed-out jackin' rhythms to come. This one is gonna get reeeeeal spiritual FFO: Larry Heard, Ron Hardy, Omar S, Rick Wilhite. Deep Street x Strange Brew w/ Glenn Underground at Strange Brew.

Prepare to get schooled by one of the biggest legends in the game: DJ Nature aka DJ Milo of Bristol's era-defining Wild Bunch posse. Decades on, his selections remain as soulful as ever… gliding through bass-soaked deep house, punk, hip-hop, jazz, dub and beyond. No nostalgia trip here, just the real deal from someone who helped write the rulebook! DJ Nature at The Love Inn.

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What our editors say

“Tim Garcia brings spiritual jazz dance and afro-funk soul selects to a feverish boiling point! Garcia is a London-based DJ, radio broadcaster, and label owner known for his genre-spanning selections and deep-rooted commitment to underground music culture. With a weekly residency on Rinse FM, Tim continues to champion cutting-edge sounds across electronic music, jazz, hip hop, and global club styles. He previously held down a five-year weekly show on national station Jazz FM and was a regular on Worldwide FM until its closure. Only £6”
From: Tim Garcia

“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 are so excited to welcome DVS1, widely regarded as one of electronic music's most respected and uncompromising figures. He has built his reputation through an unwavering dedication to sound, anchored by flawless technique and an instinctive feel for the dance floor. A beat and rhythm addict, his timeless sets favour depth and groove over spectacle, unfolding with patience and precision through expertly curated selections. This is a rare chance to experience one of the underground's true masters in an intimate setting, alongside Soft Raw's Danielle.”
From: Soft Raw presents DVS1 & Danielle

“Moving through clásicos, deep cuts and rare diasporic gems, this end-of-summer party serves its signature cumbia alongside salsa, soukous, champeta, early reggaetón, dancehall, and global sounds… Vinyl-only and rooted in Latin rhythms, featuring Dr Perra, Bogotá-born DJ, vinyl collector and curator working across Afro-diasporic and contemporary underground sounds; Amancai, DJ, promoter and co-founder of Zaperoco, a night dedicated to Colombian Picotero sound system culture in London; and Cal Jader, co-founder of Movimientos and a key figure in London's Latin and global music scene.”
From: ¡Cumbia, Mi Amor

“Saturday 15th August - Clock Factory Bristol Electronic | Dance | Bass | Footwork | Juke + More Got the Boomtown Blues? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Welcome to BoomNotTown, a light-hearted, no-nonsense, absolutely free Footworks rinse-out right in the heart of Bristol. Forget about what’s going on down in Winchester. This is a hometown celebration of what we do best: a proper party Expect a full-spectrum selection of some of Bristol’s finest DJs in electronic music - just bass, good people and that warm fuzzy feeling only a sweaty dancefloor and big sound system can provide. Free tickets available now. Grab yours while they last. No ID. No Entry 22:00-03:00”
From: 'BoomNotTown' Rave • Bristol