Garage music is experiencing a renaissance period in Bristol right now. The popularity of dubstep has given rise to a new breed of garage enthusiast keen to explore both the genre's roots and its modern incarnations.
UK funky has taken the mantle of garage and added grime elements and vocals to bring the sound up date and into today's electro-centric party landscape. Contemporary garage and UK funky often finds it's way into sets from alternative dubstep djs at Bristol dubstep nights like Apple Pips, Donuts and Crazy Legs.
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What our editors say
“This EP is our love letter to everything we live for: unfiltered fun, maximum bounce, and pure, sweaty dancefloor chaos. It’s packed with the wobbiest basslines, the bounciest 4x4, and the most energetic speed garage, and we can't wait for you to hear it.”
From: Wibbly Wobblaz E.P Launch party
“A DJ for over 20 years, Chahoud’s influence on Beirut nightlife scene is unparalleled. He single-handedly introduced funk and soul to the city, spreading vinyl culture and offering a non-commercial alternative to the mainstream through his parties. Over the last decade, Chahoud has toured the world, filling dancefloors from Dubai to Dortmund with rare funk and soul records, raw Ethiopian grooves and his own Lebanese funk, ‘60s garage and soul discoveries. He has been featured on BBC World Service, VICE Magazine, ARTE, Monocle Radio, CNN and many more.”
From: La Bomba present Ernesto Chahoud
“Saint Ludo will be keeping it Subliminal at The Boxing Gym on 29th November. Her ferocious, genre blending selection includes; deep 140, bouncy garage, chugging techno and the most foot-movement provoking jungle. She has had mixes & releases on Keep Hush, Rinse FM & Boiler Room, along with a Australia & New Zealand Tour. This is not one to miss if you like fun edits, heavy basses andmind bending blends.”
From: Saint Ludo, BVNQUET, Oh My Rosh, Frontline + Support
“P-rallel brings his acclaimed Nevermind party series to Bristol for the first time, following a string of sold-out events. He fuses UK garage, 2-step and house with original productions, reworked classics, and the kind of dancefloor-ready energy that has made him one of the UK's most exciting talents.”
From: In:Motion presents: MOMENTUM | Nevermind: p-rallel + more
“American-born but firmly rooted in the UK scene, SHOSH has become a staple name in garage and is now making serious waves in the world of dubstep. Known for blending UK and US influences with her signature UKG/140 sound, she’s carving out a lane that’s entirely her own.”
From: SHOSH + Friends ft. Syxx, Marswalks + MORE | Attic Bar