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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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If you wanna kill disco, you’ll have to go through JKriv first. The brains behind the invincible Razor-N-Tape imprint (probably the most crucial of the decade) graces the Brew with a masterclass in cascading strings, vocal sass and pumping boogie-fied grooves. A surefire hit with the dancers and yet another home-run for DiD. NYC's disco edit king JKriv takes to the Strange Brew booth!

A Pride special for the teetotal queers! Boussé baddie Gender Criminal is at the Loko helm with drag artistry and emcee theatrics, alongside Juju’s goth-pop melodrama, baroque electro from Kerensa, and rising underground star DJ Slaggamuffin keeping things moving with bass and baile funk bangers. Dry = / = juiceless! Bristol Sober Spaces and Sober Queers Pride Party featuring live music, DJs and drag!

Diverse subterranean club session raising money for Ricky Retox’s medical bills. Anna Prank will get you raving with only the smiliest slices of breakbeat ardkore and pure junglist NRG, plus there’s Millicent’s neck-snapping 140, ice-cold electro retro-futurism from Crappa T, and many many more selectors to keep you sweating til 3am. Leisure Centre, Hyperactive Breakbeat, Retox and Kaotik Kartel combine for a fundraiser for the one and only Ricky Retox

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

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What our editors say

“Beat:Cancer is a charity formed to help fight cancer through funding research, treatment, screening and care using electronic music: We release music, run club nights, host gigs and organise festivals to raise money, which we then grant to worthy institutions such as hospices, research centres and treatment wards.”
From: Karkasaurus in aid of Beat:Cancer

“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

“Every Boiling Point throws you headfirst into sound-system culture, with Kelvin’s sets cutting across drum and bass, jungle, 140, dancehall, reggae, and garage - building intensity from start to finish.”
From: Kelvin 373 Presents Boiling Point

“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

“>> Pxssy Palace is a collective led by Nadine Noor, Mya Mehmi, and Ryan Lovell, blending genres like dancehall, club, bass, rap, garage, and house. Known for creating inclusive, safe nightlife spaces for queer, trans, and femme BIPOC communities, they also operate as a multidisciplinary arts platform focused on consent, safety, and pleasure, earning recognition as DJ Mag's Best Club Night in the UK.”
From: DIASPORA pres. Halloween: PXSSY PALACE, GROVE, MC YALLAH + MORE