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"Sell out warning! Kaleidoscopic, folkloric, synthpop siren songs: Mermaid Chunky’s whimsical world is a gleefully eccentric and precious pearl to behold. The duo – whose previous gig resumé includes soundtracking the wedding of 2 porcelain pooches – return to the Brew with a fresh batch of absurdist fever-dream magic."
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A gig held at Strange Brew on Saturday 21st February. The event starts at 19:00.
We’re delighted to announce Mermaid Chunky are returning to Bristol with us on Saturday 21st Feb at beloved @strange_brew_briz. Expect a lo-fi, proto-synth pop disco-diva tea party, where dislocated vocals ride over warped samples and pared-back beats. RSVP.
Support:
Bethany Ley is a Bristol-based producer, composer, and vocalist known for crafting intricate and ethereal arrangements that blend their classical background with electronic music. Originally trained in piano, viola, and voice, Ley’s influences span Classical, Folk, and contemporary electronic music. They have performed regularly with Ishmael Ensemble (BBC6 Album of the Year) and collaborated with artists such as Waldo’s Gift, Batu and Alabaster DePlume.
Notable live appearances include Southbank Centre (supporting Kae Tempest), Glastonbury Festival’s West Holts, and The Jazz Café as well as international shows at Iceland’s unique Hátidni Festival and in Italy at Pordenone’s infamous venue Ex Convento di San Francesco. Their debut EP Sundial (Lo Recordings, 2024) received BBC6 support and more for its intricate, immersive sound.
Entry requirements: 18+
Support:
Bethany Ley is a Bristol-based producer, composer, and vocalist known for crafting intricate and ethereal arrangements that blend their classical background with electronic music. Originally trained in piano, viola, and voice, Ley’s influences span Classical, Folk, and contemporary electronic music. They have performed regularly with Ishmael Ensemble (BBC6 Album of the Year) and collaborated with artists such as Waldo’s Gift, Batu and Alabaster DePlume.
Notable live appearances include Southbank Centre (supporting Kae Tempest), Glastonbury Festival’s West Holts, and The Jazz Café as well as international shows at Iceland’s unique Hátidni Festival and in Italy at Pordenone’s infamous venue Ex Convento di San Francesco. Their debut EP Sundial (Lo Recordings, 2024) received BBC6 support and more for its intricate, immersive sound.
Entry requirements: 18+
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