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"Florida's Dikembe put emo through a blender of sonic ambition with jagged riffs and slow-burn guitars, anchored by a pulse of menacing drums. Steven Gray’s fractured voice lingers in the spaces where resolution should be, offering a delicate kind of disillusionment. Essential for all sadwave survivors and for fans of: You Blew It!, Modern Baseball, Into It. Over It., The Hotelier. "

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A gig held at Exchange on Saturday 7th June. The event starts at 20:00.

Blowout Presents

- Dikembe -

Forming in Gainesville, Florida in December 2010, Dikembe swiftly made their mark with a compelling blend of emo and indie rock influences on their debut EP, Chicago Bowls.

Garnering attention for their emotive lyrics and dynamic compositions Dikembe has released 4 LP's and spent the last 15 years touring with bands like Foxing, Braid, Hot Water Music, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, and Pool Kids.

2025 sees the band coming back to the UK for the first time in 8 years, with their debut Bristol headline and a new record coming out later this year.

Plus Special Guests : Suds / The Losing Score

Jun 7th 2025
Exchange, Bristol
Doors 7:30 / £14adv

Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio — Read more — Read less