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"“Everyone’s on about chefs, it’s boring”. Conscious drill/grime/garage full of social commentary, storytelling and jazz-sampling hooks - Namesbliss smashes roadman stereotype with pure non-toxic realness."
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A gig held at The Croft on Wednesday 19th July. The event starts at 19:00.
Our headliner, namesbliss blends a signature sound of catchy anthems and mellow soulful tracks with jazz-infused expression. His most popular song ‘Rubicon Lychee’ has gained over 475k Spotify streams as well as being named BBC Introducing Scotland’s Track of the Week.
Danny Chaska makes up one half of the duo with fellow artist Hal Shallo. Their song ‘Madrid’ has racked up over 3 million views on Spotify which has captured the attention of many due to their laid back style of rapping and production combined with Danny’s guitar abilities.
SHAKS is one of the most exciting acts to come out of Bristol, branching out to perform all over the UK. His sound falls under the banner of ‘Chill Underground UK Rap’, and has been described as similar to Knucks, Loyle Carner and Sainte.
Yung toro is a Bristol-based artist whose style fuses a mix of trappy, modern, bouncy drums with 808’s and smooth, deep vocals.
18+
Entry requirements:
Danny Chaska makes up one half of the duo with fellow artist Hal Shallo. Their song ‘Madrid’ has racked up over 3 million views on Spotify which has captured the attention of many due to their laid back style of rapping and production combined with Danny’s guitar abilities.
SHAKS is one of the most exciting acts to come out of Bristol, branching out to perform all over the UK. His sound falls under the banner of ‘Chill Underground UK Rap’, and has been described as similar to Knucks, Loyle Carner and Sainte.
Yung toro is a Bristol-based artist whose style fuses a mix of trappy, modern, bouncy drums with 808’s and smooth, deep vocals.
18+
Entry requirements:
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