Pocket Sun, Tamasene at Wiper and True Old Market Taproom
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A gig on Friday 22nd March. The event starts at 21:00.


For the 3rd instalment of our Wiper and True Presents of the year, we welcome Bristol's own Pocket Sun. Join us for a night of exceptional live music, impeccable vibes and of course, Beautiful Beer.

£7 tickets to guarantee entry to the venue. All ticket holders are entitled to one free drink on entry to the venue.

Pocket Sun

Born from a woozy synth-fuelled landscape, Pocket Sun fuses alternative pop, psychedelia, and jazz, crafting an outcome that is both playful and tinged with nostalgia. Their ethereal melodies and hypnotic grooves invite you to shut your eyes and sway into synesthetic bliss.

Hailing from Bristol, UK, the band is led by vocalist and synth player, Gina Marie Tratt. Gina's background in 70’s inspired animation spearheads the band's aesthetic, ensuring each release becomes a visual extension of their sound.

Lyrically, Pocket Sun draws inspiration from universal themes such as escapism,
consciousness, and nostalgia, infusing these topics with a unique poetic flair that delves into the spiritual depths of our collective experiences.

Pocket Sun have honed their sound over the past four years through a consistent series of singles and EPs. "Wake Up," the lead single from their latest EP, "Binocular" (produced by Ali Chant - known for his work with PJ Harvey, Portishead, and Gruff Rhys), was re-released on Kitsuné, sharing the platform with artists like Hot Chip, La Roux, and Two Door Cinema Club.

The ensemble has continued to refine their live performances, leading to appearances across the United Kingdom. From headlining festival slots, like Inglefest, to their multi-sensory EP launch at Strange Brew in Bristol, the band consistently leaves an indelible mark on the UK's live music scene.

Pocket Sun are currently working on their debut album, scheduled for release in Spring 2024.

Tamasene

Comprised of the inseparable songwriting duo of Elliot Ellison Holder and William Domonic Wells, Tamasene grew from a pot of delicate songs that did not belong in the duos psychedelic project Cousin Kula (Rhythm Section Intl Signees), but deserved their own platform to breathe and be shared with the world.

Tamasene draws from the strong contemporary influences of Andy Shauf, Whitney, Mac Demarco, Connan Mockasin and Faye Webster whilst also mirroring flavours of the preceding but timelessly influential Nick Drake and John Martyn.

Entry requirements: 18+

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