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On a misted evening in Bristol, something extraordinary unfolded within the walls of the Trinity Centre. The acclaimed intergalactic ensemble known as HENGE made their terrestrial descent, transforming the historic venue into a fully operational spacecraft. Straight from another dimension, HENGE are here to save humanity with Cosmic Dross. As seriousness levels on Earth reach dangerous peaks, their mission is simple: raise smiles, restore playfulness, and groove the planet back into harmony.

Formed in Bristol, the band orbits around Tratt’s kaleidoscopic vision, which is shaped as much by visual art as it is by sound. Her background in ‘70s-style animation bleeds into their aesthetic, giving Pocket Sun performances a textured, almost hand-drawn feel. There’s something deliberate in the way they arrange these sensory components, and it feels like building a memory from scratch. 

From Plymouth, Devon, Alpha Steppa (Ben Sprosen) is one of the most innovative voices in contemporary dub. While living in Bristol back in the late 2000's as a student, Ben started his label Steppas Records and hasn't looked back since. Now settled in France and immersed in French soundsystem culture, it felt extra special to talk with Ben before his performance at the Malcolm X Community Centre in Bristol.

After an eight-year hiatus, Stand High Patrol made their long-awaited return to Bristol on March 7th, 2025, bringing their signature “dubadub” sound to the subterranean arches of the Loco Klub. Their last appearance in the city was back in 2017, making this night a special reunion for longtime dub fans. The sound system collective was formed in Brittany, France, in 2000. This marks 25 years since their benging of their dub journey. INC FULL INTERVIEW.

When you think of Groove Armada you may be sent back to the early 2000's classics Superstylin’, My Friend, or the soulful notes of Hands of Time. They have also released their latest EP, Free Jam, just this year, testament to their lifelong dedication to creating vibrant, bass-heavy club music that gets people moving. 

Kesh brings some of the freshest, fun, full-force parties to the forefront of Bristol. The wonderful world of Kesh exists not only Bristol; find the sounds of Kesh across club nights in London, Glastonbury festival, and his first ever sold out festival, A Fairly Feral Fable.

Picture a miniature dolls house with each door leading you down though endless new and interesting stories, its inhabitants unaware of the alternative narratives unfolding beyond each wall, connected by the imagination of a single artist. 

Two-time Grammy award-winning string quartet from New York - Attacca Quartet; have worked and shared musical moments with the likes of Billie Eilish, Patrick Watson, and Squarepusher. Performing at Strange Brew, we talked about how it feels to work with such Artists.