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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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The king of Bristol sleaze has championed the sweat of new beat, euphoric Italo climaxes and industrial club thump through 20 years of chameleonic operations from Skudge to Honey Sound System, Spiritflesh to Slack Alice. With Noods arch sonic adventurer Tilly, this’ll be a total trip for all the post-punk club wanderers and acid house dropouts. Local legends playing House, Techno, Balearic Beat, Synth pop & more. £5 in before 23:30 / £7 after

A fresh wave of Bristol producers and DJs are ensuring HARDCORE WILL HONESTLY NEVER DIE. Cheff the Boy and DJ Doubt are massive dots on our Crown-sponsored radar, slinging authentically euphoric piano breakbeat and footwork-damaged junglism for the needy masses. Jungle & Hardcore prodigy Cheff The Boy makes his USB debut

Uncompromising NY braindance clobber from Ma Sha (Kindergarten / Sha Ra), leading a quadruple club billing with her patent percussive bass-heavy swagger, trip-techno and post-ardkore bangers. With Jay Duncan’s high stepping dubtek stylings, this is a Friday no-brainer FFO: Timedance, TSV1, Surusinghe, Objekt, Al Wooton. Big line up of heads from Seasoning

Sell out warning! Hardcore euphoria guaranteed as qwerty-uiop and Dosage go b2b, supplying the finest ascendant trance NRG with a generous helping of hyperpop, plus DJ Osu!’s aggressively hard-cute nightcore and rave crustaceans Ab Crab. Expect Evangelion club edits, boat party bangers and the full spectrum of hard dance sonics. HARD DANCE EUPHORIA

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What our editors say

“KOAN Sound formed in 2008 from the remnants of various musical projects, seamlessly blending a love for electronic music with natural musical sensibility. Since then, they've continued to evolve - crafting increasingly intricate and inspiring bodies of work.”
From: KOAN Sound + Special Guest: Culprate

“He has been working on Chancha Vía Circuito, a musical project that has allowed him to travel the world and put his mark on what is now known as latin american electronic music, since 2006. His catchy sound transformed him into a notable reference for a new generation of artists.”
From: Movimientos 20: Chancha Via Circuito

“Nubiyan Twist Present NT Soundsystem - a new stripped back dancefloor-ready lineup as they VIP remix the entirety of new album ‘Find Your Flame’ in a soundsystem style with live brass - expect a blend of dub, dancehall, amapiano, jungle, garage, kuduru and more.”
From: Nubiyan Twist Present NT Soundsystem

“A true multi-genre selector, his sets explore sounds from across the globe, yet they are deeply rooted in the rhythms and melodies of North Africa and the Middle East—the sonic landscapes of his heritage. Whether weaving together jazz, reggae, rai, disco, or electronic music, his selections tell stories that transcend borders.”
From: Arabesque w/ Cheb Mimo

“DJ, producer, and composer Rrose is one of the finest in immersive & experimental techno. Born in California and now based between London and San Francisco, the Rrose project was launched in 2011 on the legendary Sandwell District label. Integrating intricate & hypnotic dancefloor grooves with avant-garde sound art Rrose's sound is one of the most unique and salient in electronic music.”
From: 30 years of Interdimensional Transmissions - Rrose, Erika, BMG & Mackenzie