Brighton based Tru Thoughts, who have brought us Quantic, Hot 8 Brass Band, Bonobo, Alice Russell and many more, make their long awaited return to Bristol with a line up of Tru Thoughts heavy weights.
After the live music wraps up we’ll have DJ’s on deck taking you into the depths of up front Soul inspired music.
Anchorsong (Live)
Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong AKA Masaaki Yoshida is a highly-fêted producer, and solo live act, renowned for crafting immersive and rhythmic releases.
Anchorsong has become globally recognised for his unique live shows, which spectators have described as “like watching a painter drawing on a white canvas”. He creates electronic music entirely live using an MPC2500 and keyboard, right in front of the audience.
WheelUp (Live)
Influenced by the likes of Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, LTJ Bukem, Krust and Kaidi Tatham, Danny brings a West London fusion of Bruk, Jazz, Soul & Bass.
J-Felix
Producer and multi-instrumentalist Joe F Newman aka J-Felix returns with his future blend of boogie, p-funk, disco and soul. Newman cut his teeth in an eclectic range of bands and musical projects including playing guitars for Alice Russell and Swindle – being an in-demand DJ (holding residencies at Patterns, Brighton and Queen of Hoxton, London), hosting a radio show on 1BTN, supporting the likes of Roy Ayers and George Clinton, the list is endless…
Melonyx (Live)
Friends first, singing duo second, soul sisters always. United in music, the two songstresses formed MELONYX. Coming together as a multifaceted harmonic force, the pair embody contrast and compliment, ebb and flow, balance.
Wrongtom
Genre-crossing, reggae-rooted producer Wrongtom is well known for his solo productions, DJ sets and collaborations including Roots Manuva, Hard Fi and Deemas J.