Night In Athens + OWLS + Strange Futures at Zed Alley
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"Sell out warning! Night In Athens’ twisted gothic synth-punk and cinematic coldwave meets OWLS’ pulsating EBM for a Bristol double debut of darkwave seduction. Completed by Strange Futures’ glacial electro-punk, this is an essential one FFO: Boy Harsher, Molchat Doma, Lebanon Hanover, Drab Majesty."

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A gig held at Zed Alley on Saturday 7th March. The event starts at 19:30.


We're delighted to bring to Bristol for the first time both London's darkwave sensation Night In Athens and Ireland's electronic post-punk producer OWLS, with support from local synth-punk goths Strange Futures. NIGHT IN ATHENS Based in London and led by Tina Boleti, Night in Athens carve a distinct space in the modern darkwave scene. Her sound blends synth-punk urgency, coldwave atmosphere and emotional rawness, creating music that feels both intimate and cinematic. Driven by haunting vocals and hypnotic electronics, her performances are known for their theatrical intensity, merging movement, mood, and vulnerability in every show. Having played across the world Night in Athens have earned a reputation for turning darkness into something human. OWLS Hailing from Longford, Ireland, OWLS is a genre-defying producer that blends elements of postpunk, darkwave, goth and electronic music into a brooding, atmospheric soundscape. With haunting melodies and visceral live shows OWLS is quickly establishing themselves in the world of dark, electronic infused, post-punk. STRANGE FUTURES Bristol's Strange Futures invite you to join their underground electro-punk dance party and ethereal goth séance, bringing dark beats, arresting basslines and ethereal melodies together with disarming lyrics. Having supported artists such as Drab Majesty, S Y Z Y G Y X, Traitrs, Ductape, and Dancing Plague, they are quickly gaining a reputation for an energetic and intense live show. Bring your own bleakness. TICKETS & INFO £15 adv £17 on the door Set times TBC

Entry requirements: 18+

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