Our recent recommendations for Strange Brew
Sell out warning! Harsh joy, opulent noise, beloved punk-spirited pop. Are Deerhoof the most utterly distinctive yet impossible-to-pin-down band of the 21st century? WELL DUH.
DEERHOOF at Strange Brew.
Ghanian frafra-gospel superstar Alogte doesn’t make gospel as you know it; carried from above by spiritual vocal harmonies, blasts of afrobeat brass, vintage high-life melodies and flashing synths - this truly is the sound of joy FFO: Christy Azuma, Guy One, Ebo Taylor, Marijata, Kiki Gyan, Francis Bebey.
Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy at Strange Brew.
Sell out warning! If you’ve had your ears to the gutters of Bristol these last 12 years, you would’ve heard the gentle throb of Schwet aligning with your heart flutters. Self-identifying sonic freaks, make your way to the checkout please.
Schwetfest 12.0 at Strange Brew.
Slowcore ballads electrified by torched blues, transcendent freak folk and complex post-rock unwindings. Samana’s lavish 7 piece band are utterly soul-stirring FFO: Marissa Nadler, Mazzy Star, Cigarettes After Sex, Slowdive, Talk Talk.
SAMANA - The Golden Thread Tour at Strange Brew.