Simple Things 2024 - Day Programme Bristol Tickets - Electric Bristol

LineUp

Antony Szmierek

1 concert

Manchester-born Antony Szmierek blends rap, spoken word, and dance music. A former English teacher, he won BBC 6 Music Artist of the Year in 2023. His critically acclaimed debut album launched him to Glastonbury, BBC airplay, Jools Holland, and sold-out UK and European shows.

1 concert

O. is a London-based instrumental music duo consisting of drummer Tash Keary and saxophonist Joe Henwood. Formed in the early 2020s, they are recognized for their experimental sound that blends jazz roots with elements of metal, electronic, dub, and noise.

L'Rain

5 concerts

Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek leads L’Rain, blending experimental and soulful sounds with collaborators. Known for albums like "Fatigue" and "I Killed Your Dog".

Max Cooper

3 concerts

Max Cooper is an electronic composer, multi-disciplinary artist, label founder, and former computational biology PhD. He is the first electronic musician to perform at the Acropolis and a pioneer in Dolby Atmos. Cooper explores science and art intersections through music, installations, and collaborations with Zaha Hadid Architects and Dolby.

Gilla Band

17 concerts

Gilla Band, an Irish post-punk and noise rock band from Dublin (formed 2011), is known for abrasive, deconstructed soundscapes, blending distortion, electronics, and surreal lyrics. Acclaimed albums include "Holding Hands with Jamie" (2015), "The Talkies" (2019), and "Most Normal" (2022). Popular songs feature "Lawman" and "Backwash". The band changed from Girl Band in 2021 to promote inclusivity, influencing the Irish music scene.

The Bug Club

1 concert

The Bug Club are a Caldicot, Monmouthshire duo formed in 2016: Sam Willmett (guitar/vocals) and Tilly Harris (bass/vocals). Signed to Bingo Records (2020); debut album Green Dream in F# (2022). Sub Pop debut On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System (2024).

KEG

3 concerts

Mystical “7” symbolizes spirituality and wisdom—seen in light spectrum, visible planets, music’s 7 tones and week’s 7 days; adds “one” to “six” to spark change, choices.

Gurriers

13 concerts

Fat Dog

16 concerts

Fat Dog is a South London band formed in 2020, known for their chaotic, high-energy live shows and genre-blending sound of electronic, punk, and klezmer. Their debut album "WOOF." features popular songs like "King of the Slugs," "Running," and "All the Same." They signed with Domino Recording Company and are recognized for their unique musical style and engaging performances.

DITZ

1 concert

DITZ, formed in 2015 in Brighton, debuted with "The Great Regression." Known for tracks like "Gayboy" & covers like "Fuck the Pain Away." Their album, celebrated for exploring themes of insecurity & gender, sold out its special vinyl in 24hrs and was mastered by Kate Tavini.

Nadia Struiwigh

Jessica Winter

Viji

Torus

Torus began as a bedroom project by Alfie Glass before expanding into a trio with drummer Jack Orr and bassist Cameron Bell. Known for heavy hard rock, they released the critically lauded debut EP Sail, earning praise from Kerrang! and Classic Rock.

Pregoblin

Emmeline

Simple Things 2024 - Day Programme

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Honeyglaze

Honeyglaze is a South London indie rock trio formed in 2019, featuring Anouska Sokolow, Tim Curtis, and Yuri Shibuichi. They blend indie rock, post-punk, and dream pop, known for compelling lyrics and electrifying live performances. Their self-titled LP topped the UK Independent Album Breakers Chart. Notable releases include the album "Real Deal" and singles like "Burglar" and "Pretty Girls". They gained acclaim with producer Dan Carey and supported Wet Leg.

Jeshi

Lifter

Nina Cobham

Warmduscher

London-based Warmduscher, known for chaos and experimentation, embrace gqom, hip-hop, jazz, punk-funk, and disco on their new album, "Too Cold To Hold," creating a fresh, bold sound.

Space Afrika

Sam Evian

Sam Evian, a New York-based musician, is renowned for his collaborations with Big Thief, Cass McCombs, and more. Known for his cathartic rock and power pop style, his works reflect early '70s production influences. His albums include Premium, You, Forever, and Time to Melt. Evian's innovative approach and sought-after grooves make his sound both fresh and familiar.

CASisDEAD

CASisDEAD is a masked UK rap and grime artist from Tottenham, London, known for his distinctive voice, inventive lyricism, and music video directing. His style blends hip hop, grime, electro, and 80s synthwave, exploring dark, introspective themes. Popular tracks include "Pat Earrings" and "All Hallows'". His debut album, "Famous Last Words" (2023), reached top 10 in the UK. He won a Brit Award for Best Hip Hop/Rap/Grime Act in 2024. Collaborations include Giggs and Neil Tennant.

Sun Spot

Wu-Lu

Deep Tan

Free Love

Free Love, formerly Happy Meals, is a Scottish duo known for utopian dance pop. Nominated for Scottish Album of the Year and famed for vibrant live shows globally, they've toured with Liars, The Flaming Lips, and played festivals from Austin to Moscow.

Gazelle Twin

Gazelle Twin is the project of UK composer, producer and musician Elizabeth Bernholz, known for conceptual albums including Black Dog (2023), Pastoral (2018) and Unflesh (2014), with dystopian themes, unconventional electronic production and persona-driven live shows.

Flowdan

East London MC Flowdan, Grammy-winning cult voice in grime/electronic; ex Pay As U Go, founder of Roll Deep; known for The Bug’s “Skeng” + Skrillex/Fred again.. “Rumble”.