After a daring dash from Hampshire to Somerset, topped with flat tyres and heavy downpours, I finally made it to St James Wine Vaults to see the new band on the block: Shrink . Despite the name, the music that I heard filled the entire room with ever expanding melodic haziness. Honestly, I think the crowd, including myself, lost all sense of time; all instead transfixed by the band at the front of the curved cellar, lit by neon lights. Initially, the first thing that struc

Bellyful, taken by @shotby.breeze Somehow, winter is almost over. There’s actual flowers popping up everywhere, and it’s even a bit warm. Naturally, there’s no better time to release a single — spring is a time of new beginnings, and trip hop trio Bellyful have made space for something truly beautiful — their debut single, Proximity . I’ve been waiting with bated breath for this track. Since the group formed in late 2024, I’ve held onto every last note of ethereal synth tha

On Saturday 31st Jan, I had the pleasure of going to a gig quite unlike any other — Witch Hook ’s Independent Venue Week debut at The Croft . And what a show it was. The kind where you just can't take your eyes off of the stage. Celebrating their recent single ‘ Pendulum’ , Witch Hook were a force to be reckoned with. Their opening song ‘ Rat Trap’ began with a subtle riff that, while stripped back, hinted at the chaos to come. If I was sitting down, I’d have been on the e

Th ekla. The ship of too many stupid nights and outstanding gigs! Talking of such gigs, Pentire kicked off their 2025 tour last Thursday, with support from Mitch Saunders and Chase The Wild . A night full of laughter, great music, and belting out lyrics until our voices were breaking. What’s not to like? @chasethewildband Chase The Wild And what an opener to get us started! From the first blast from the drums, the room is filled with energy, the whole room becoming drawn in

On the 17th of January 2025, Paper Crowns released their long-awaited debut single ‘ Clean ’. The single showcases their complex and intricate songwriting; tumultuous melodies that circumnavigate one another to encase the rage and hostility felt by relationship shortcomings. To commemorate the release of ‘Clean’, the 6-piece headlined beloved Bristol venue, The Lanes. Read on for the full gig review! Zalizo IG: @zalizoband Opening act Zalizo were atmospheric and edgy. Des