Recap: Water From Your Eyes @ Strange Brew, Bristol
Strange Brew has a reputation for the unpredictable and the eclectic. From African funk to mind-bending electronica, it’s Bristol’s go-to stage for acts that defy convention. That character was on full display when Water From Your Eyes took over the venue on a particularly icy Tuesday night. A man with metal on his teeth screamed […]
Recap: Wet Leg Take Bristol by Storm with Infectious Anthems, Fierce Stage Presence, and Indie Fire
Wet Leg’s ascent shows no signs of slowing. After producing an instant indie classic with their debut single “Chaise Longue” in 2021, the Isle of Wight outfit has been on one hell of a rollercoaster. Hell, in the few weeks before this show, the band appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, received three Grammy nominations—including one […]
Recap: Mac DeMarco @ The Prospect Building, Bristol
There’s something fundamentally off about seeing Mac DeMarco on a soaking-wet evening in November. His slacker-rock catalog is built for hazy afternoons and sun-drenched loafing, after all. He’s one of the few artists who plays better in an easygoing festival slot than in a standalone show. With Storm Claudia rolling in and the rain absolutely […]
Album Review: Nusantara Beat, ‘Nusantara Beat’
Amsterdam’s music scene consistently punches above its weight in retro-inspired global sounds. Nusantara Beat’s self-titled debut album reinforces that reputation. Emerging from Amsterdam’s fertile psych-funk scene, the Indonesian-Dutch ensemble—including members from EUT, Jungle by Night, and Altin Gün—blends surf guitars, hypnotic percussion, and shimmering folk textures into music that feels both reverent and vibrantly alive. […]
Live Recap: Simple Things Festival 2025
With the holidays just around the corner, you’d think festival season was long over. But Bristol had one last gem to offer, and it didn’t disappoint my time or my wallet.. The Simple Things Festival started out as a multi-venue music event in Bristol’s city centre and has steadily grown into a sprawling celebration of […]
Album Review: Whitney, ‘Small Talk’
Whitney’s fourth album, Small Talk, marks a confident, self-produced leap forward for the Chicago duo. After years of collaborating with outside producers, Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek take full creative control, producing a sound that feels natural, spontaneous, and deeply aligned with their strengths. While it’s a compact project with just 11 tracks, its short-and-sweet […]
Recap: BC Camplight @ Electric Bristol
The first night of a tour can go either way—nervy and uneven or full of spark. BC Camplight’s show at Electric Bristol landed firmly in the latter. The Manchester-based songwriter (real name Brian Christinzio) launched his tour in support of A Sober Conversation—his best album yet and one of this year’s standouts—with a new band, […]
Album Review: Witch Fever, ‘FEVEREATEN’
Pressing play on FEVEREATEN feels like Witch Fever grabbing you by the collar and daring you to keep up. The Manchester four-piece have never been known for subtlety, but their second album raises the stakes— it’s louder, darker, and far more ambitious. If 2022’s Congregation was the sound of things kicking off, FEVEREATEN is the […]
Behind the Scenes: Nürnberg Pop Festival 2025, Germany
Few experiences capture a city’s vibe—or offer a boozier way to get a feel for a place—than a multi-venue music showcase. From SXSW to The Great Escape, these festivals let visitors explore local haunts, soak up the culture, and wander on foot. It was the best way to catch a city’s true rhythm. Nürnberg might […]
Album Review: Madi Diaz, ‘Fatal Optimist’
I still think back to Treefort Festival last year, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers as Madi Diaz cracked a joke about ruining everyone’s night with her sad tunes. Half the room laughed, the other half blinked away tears. A few of us managed both at once. It was the kind of set that leaves you rattled […]