As part of their UK Headline tour, northern punk rock HOT MILK brought their void of a show to Bristol’s Trinity Centre, for night of heavy music and chaos. After much anticipation from the sold-out crowd, the lights went down and, to a loud chorus of cheers, out came the band, with front people Han and Jim, and getting straight into WELCOME TO THE… To say the crowd were on it would be an understatement, with people singing along and keeping the energy high. Han and Jim were moving around the stage like singers possessed, and by the end of the third song, both were clearly drenched in sweat ..read more

A sea of brightly dressed fans wrapped around Trinity Centre tightly like a hug waiting for South African born Bella Latham (more widely known as Baby Queen) to take to the stage. After the summit of her critically acclaimed debut “Quarter life crisis” to the top ten on UK charts it is no surprise that this gig was well and truly sold out to the point of the crowd being squashed up against the iconic venue walls; ravenous to get a good look at Latham as she hit the stage to perform a staggering sixteen song set.  Bathed in a beautiful technicolor light, the set began with titular track ..read more

For their second UK tour, Welsh cover group Punk Rock Factory brought their Just A Stage tour to Bristol’s SWX for a sold out show to open up the run of 12 shows across the UK. Having found their feet from Tiktok, they were supported by US rock group Adam and The Metal Hawks. From these 4, we were treated to a mix of heavy style covers and their own songs, including their top track Wastin’ time. With Matt Stocks keeping the crowd entertained between the sets, with his mix of alt-nite and club classic bangers, it wasn’t long before we were treated to the main band of the night. After a quick i ..read more

We were lucky enough to get the oppertunity to photograph Misery Loves Company, Bristol’s new multi-venue day festival. Photos by Kate Feast ..read more

For what was probably the hottest and sweatiest gig of 2023, USA emo rock band HOT MULLIGAN brought their Why Would I Watch tour to Bristol’s SWX, alongside friends Spanish Love Songs. In 2020, on the day of the release of Brave Faces Everyone, SLS played at SWX, supporting The Menzingers. Now, with the release of their latest album, No Joy, they were back at the same venue, in an almost complete full circle. SLS have to be one of my favourite bands out there at the moment, with front-man Dylan’s unique style and lyricism making songs that punch you right in the gut and are relatable at almost ..read more

After last being in Bristol supporting Brian Fallon, American singer-songwriter Chris Farren was back in Bristol. This time, he was joined on stage by drummer Frankie, combing his mix of live music, visuals and sounds, to create an immersive concert experience. The set started with a few technical hitches, with Bluish having to be restarted a couple of time. But once we got going we knew were on track for another perfect set. Chris’s 2022 album Death Won’t Wait was a motion picture soundtrack, for a still unmade and unreleased movie, and his new album, Doom Singer, takes on a different sound ..read more

Out at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, UK rock duo HOT MILK have their new album, A Call To The Void, out across all streaming platforms. HOT MILK have announced a run of intimate acoustic performances to celebrate the release of their debut album A CALL TO THE VOID, out 25th August 2023 on Music For Nations.  The band are also embarking on a headline tour this Autumn, playing six shows across the UK including the O2 Kentish Town Forum, London for their biggest headline show to date.  For some, it might feel like a long time coming but Hot Milk&nbs ..read more

“You are cordially invited,” reads The Last Dinner Party’s Instagram bio. It’s a statement that makes the band appear to be more than a band: they are an event, an aesthetic, a community. But it’s difficult to see to what extent they are more than a band until you see them live. Their fans understand this, as people clad in flowing white shirts, long, Victorian-inspired skirts and an assortment of vintage jewelry flood into Birmingham’s Hare  & Hounds.  So when the show starts and the solemn instrumental introductory track starts playing and the room goes dark, murmurs of excitem ..read more

Last month at Marble Factory saw the return of The Skints in a co headline with Gentle-mans Dub Club, two of the UK’s reggae powerhouses. The opening act was the very capable Welsh-Jamaican Aleighcia Scott, who gets a good reaction from the crowd. They are suitably warmed up and ready for GDC, who enter the stage to warm applause. Hailing from Leeds, GDC have been around the scene for quite some time and have built up a good following, and from the look of the crowd there are many of the loyal GDC fans in tonight and they are in for a treat. Playing hit such as “Music Is The Girl I Love” and ..read more

Last Saturday Vetna was supported by Hexcut and theskyisthinaspaperhere at the Cube Microplex, bringing with them the future of live electronic instrumentation.  I arrived at the Cube around 6 pm after meandering into town. You could easily miss the non-profit nestled away off Bristol’s busier streets. Once a glass recycling centre and illegal gambling den, this community space is now a “Microplex, Arts venue, adult creche, independent museum, and progressive social wellbeing enterprise.” Bestowed on Bristol by volunteers in 1964, Cube Microplex is the real deal – awesome people, food, dr ..read more