Rough Trade Bristol Recommends: Solar Eyes // Nobody's Dad // Luggs

Our October edition of RTB Recommends brings the psychedelic sounds of Solar Eyes to Bristol for the first time. Support comes from two of Bristol's newest bands, Nobody's Dad + Luggs, both of whom have piqued our ears and interest this year.

Nobody's Dad recently dropped their new single 'Angel' and it's an absolute corker. A fuzzy Breeders via Elastica grunge altpop banger. We're very excited to see what comes next!

Luggs are so hot off the press that there's barely any music on the internet, but expect a maelstrom of wonkypsych chaos from this lot.

Three bands for a fiver. Lovely

Mesmeric Midlands duo - SOLAR EYES - have announced a fresh stretch of UK dates for this Autumn.

With their rave received s/t debut album out in the world and receiving a glowing response, the band will be taking its psychedelic sounds to venues in London, Manchester, Bristol, with a homecoming show in Birmingham too. The full list of dates can be found below.

The cosmic creation of Glenn Smyth and Sebastian Maynard Francis, ‘Solar Eyes’ the debut from the duo delivers a suite of technicoloured tunes that stretch across acid-dipped sonic landscapes and blissed-out melodies. Recalling trippy trailblazers from Primal Scream to the Chemical Brothers, Spacemen 3 to Spector-ish productions; these 12 psych-dappled songs will stimulate the senses and envelop you in their pop-preened charms. Listen to it in full now: https://orcd.co/solareyes

Elsewhere on the record, the duo reach into topics as far-flung as metaphorical prisons, to unsavoury past acquaintances, the thrill of new-found love, to famous last words; highlights include “Deep Trip”, “Dreaming of the Moon”, and “Acid Test (The Walls are Closing In On Me)”. Produced by Tom Ford alongside Solar Eyes, the album was mastered by Streaky, with additional mixing and mastering by Jeff Knowler. It was released on 16th February 2024. \*\*\*\*

Formed in 2021, Solar Eyes have steadily been amassing a devoted fanbase at tastemaker events like SXSW and The Great Escape. Releasing a slew of warmly received singles and three EP releases including ‘Dreaming Of The Moon’, ‘Alcatraz’ and ‘Naked Monkey On A Spaceship’, the band have quickly earned praise from the likes of Steve Lamacq (BBC6 Music) and John Kennedy (Radio X) at radio, plus support from The Observer, Q Magazine, God Is In The TV, Louder Than War and more at press. The band have also seen their music featured on renowned TV programmes including Match of the Day and Football Focus.

This is an 16+ event

Rough Trade

Solar Eyes // Nobody's Dad // Luggs

Solar Eyes - (At Least) Paranoia Loves You

Solar Eyes

Gigs

Bristol

Rough Trade Bristol

Emerging from East London, dialE (pronounced dial E) is a new and refreshing artist who simply makes music he enjoys, music which takes inspiration from multiple genres including Alternative RnB, Hip Hop, Lofi and Jazz.

His distinctive cadence and unique sound set the foundation for his carefully structured lyrics which highlight the difficulties he faced as a young black teenager in London.

His purposeful storytelling compliments the dreams he hopes to accomplish, dreams which are detailed throughout his music

Presented by dialE

Doors 7.30pm

14+ (Under 16s with adult)

14+ (Under 16s with adult)

dialE

nine thirty (the glow)

Blowout Presents

\- Bicurious -Formed in Dublin in 2016, Bicurious have been making their mark in the post-rock scene throughout Ireland, the UK and France. Their acclaimed 2021 debut album (re)constructed drew the scene’s attention, awarding them appearances at ArcTanGent (2022, 2023), The Great Escape (2022), Portals Festival (2021, 2023) and StrangeForms Festival (2022) among others.

Gathering over 8.8 million Spotify streams, and with support from the likes of Guitar World, Audiotree, Metal Hammer and Hot Press, the band have made fans all over the world with their unique blend of math-rock, post-rock and unforgettable melodies.

Now they prepare for the release of their long awaited second album which draws influence from the likes of Biffy Clyro, Reuben and Thrice, it’s a much more lyrical body of work, as the band explore new sonic ground.

They'll finish their UK Tour in Bristol, for their biggest headline show in the city yet, at Rough Trade. Always a special and emotive presentation of joy when Bicurious come to town, make sure you don't miss it.

Plus Special Guests : a-tota-so / Vernon Jane / Essential Formulas

Oct 19th 2024  
Rough Trade, Bristol  
Doors 7:30pm / £12.50adv

This is an 18+ event

Bicurious 

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a stripped back performance and signing with Maverick Sabre. This unique event celebrates the release of his new album 'Burn The Right Things Down' released via Famm.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/maverick-sabre/burn-the-right-things-down

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

All ages

Maverick Sabre: Stripped Back + Signing

Maverick Sabre - Roses Ether

Maverick Sabre

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an In conversation and book signing with Vivien Goldman. This unique event celebrates the release of her new book 'Rebel Musix, Scribe on a Vibe Frontline Adventures Linking Punk, Reggae, Afrobeat and Jazz' released via White Rabbit.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic book to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/vivien-goldman/rebel-musix-scribe-on-a-vibe-frontline-adventures-linking-punk-reggae-afrobeat-and-jazz

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

Vivien Goldman: In Conversation + Book Signing

Vivien Goldman

talks

Talk

FORM Presents

B. DOLAN

(+ Special Guests)

This is an 18+ event.

FORM Presents

B. Dolan

B. Dolan - Jailbreak

Bristol Butch Bar and Punka are teaming up for a stunning night of live music, DJ sets and queer joy! Grab a ticket to our first ever collaboration at Rough Trade.

Featuring a headline set from CATBEAR following their appearance on the main stage at Bristol Pride 2024. Consisting of best pals Zoe and Sarah, CatBear are based between London and Brighton. Their unique popwave style combines 80s synth-poptimism, 90s riot grrrl spirit, 00s danceable post-punk revival, and the experimental and queer liberation of the 10s. Their lyrics cover LGBTQ+ life, millennial disillusionment, insomnia, unrequited love, and self-indulgent longing, with an “it’ll be ok in the end” undertone.

Plus special guests:

Roberta Pia - is an incredible singer/songwriter with a voice that wraps you up in your favourite blanket and hands you a cuppa soup. Roberta is the mastermind behind Bristol's favourite queer rave parties, Grrrl Crush and is also known by her DJ moniker Discobobulater! A huge part of the Bristol scene and we are delighted to have her on the lineup for this special event.

Themmeboy - Postpunk anthems for the genderqueer generation (& your girlfriends secret crush) you won't want to miss this band who guaranteed to get you dancing!

We have DJ sets in the venue til late to keep the party vibes going. :D

\- accessible venue

\- parking closeby

\- 14+ event (no under 18s after 11pm)

This is an 14+ event

Bristol Butch Bar X Punka

CATBEAR - Rush

CATBEAR

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store stripped back performance and signing from Razorlight. This unique event celebrates the release of 'Planet Nowhere', released via Cooking Vinyl.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/razorlight/planet-nowhere

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

Razorlight: Stripped Back + Signing

Razorlight - Empire Service

Razorlight

As mui zyu, Hong Kong British artist Eva Liu searches for a portal, wandering between nothing and everything in her pursuit of peace.

On her second full-length album 'nothing or something to die for' she looks outward, embracing the chaos with each tentative step. With an eye to the absurd, it asks: how do we find the hole in the wall––the portal––to the path we all crave?

mui zyu’s debut album Rotten Bun for an Eggless Century (Father/Daughter Records) saw her explore her heritage, as she dived inward to find acceptance and healing. Now, instead of searching for answers from the inside, Liu raises her head to look at the world around her.

As she attempts to understand the complexities and significance of human existence, she observes apathy alongside overwhelming chaos; the technological advancements of connection with the lack of meaningful bonds and the frustrations of upholding standards set by others.

'nothing or something to die for' tries to decipher these juxtaposing truths, holding both the weight of those trying to destroy the world with the utter futility of it all.

This is a 14+ event

mui zyu + t l k + Bethany Ley

mui zyu - Talk to Death

t l k

mui zyu 

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from Wendy James. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'The Shape Of History' released via The Wendy James Label.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/wendy-james/the-shape-of-history

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

Wendy James: Live + Signing

Wendy James - Freedomsville

Wendy James

LDN honed dream-pop infused indie trio PYNCH return to Bristol this October, don't miss their biggest headline to date in the city at the notorious Rough Trade.

PYNCH + Support

Pynch

Spectres are a noise rock band who over three albums Dying (2015), Condition (2017), It's Never Going To Happen And This Is Why (2020) and countless other releases have cemented their reputation as one of the UK’s most visceral and uncompromising acts. Live they are an unremitting squall of noise. Their situationist, subversive skirmishes with the music industry have created hot messes and cold shoulders. New LP 'AM DRAM' was written from scratch in a week, on a farm in Leeds. It will be released in October 2024.

Spectres + Ex Agent + Jerome

Spectres - Nice Knowing You

Jerome

Ex Agent

Spectres

ALPHA MALE TEA PARTY

‘Droids’ 10th Anniversary Show

plus special guests

Poly-Math

Friday 1st November 2024

Rough Trade Bristol

ALPHA MALE TEA PARTY ‘Droids’ 10th Anniversary 

Alpha Male Tea Party

Rightfully hailed as “the noisiest pop music on the planet” by Pitchfork, Austin, TX’s cult noise rock trio CHERUBS have been purveyors of sonic bedlam since their inception in 1991. After an unforeseen return to the scene from a two-decade hiatus in 2014, the CHERUBS have now joined forces with the equally revered Relapse Records for the release of their fifth long-player Inmaculada High. Recorded and engineered by Erik Wofford (Explosions in the Sky, TheBlack Angels, My Morning Jacket) at Cacophony Studio in Austin, Inmaculada High is 11 songs of signature CHERUBS clamor with an added twist of Texas-sized, psychedelic racket.

“What is good may never die but rises again harder and stronger. In the early 1990s, this Texas-based three piece was good – an eight ball of sprawling energy churning out tunes that

were as catch as they were chaotic…five years ago, they plugged back in and resumed cranking out their uniquely layers melange of stoner’s delight, dirtbag blues and stygian grooves as if not a day had passed.” – NEW YORK TIMES

“Cherubs are sprouting from adversity with a gritty throwback sound tinged with influences of hardcore, pop and the noise rock that they started with” – ALT PRESS

“Cherubs look around their world and roll their collective eyes, but there’s a cheerful wave to the band’s destruction – the what-do-you-expect rumbles of a charging rhino rather than the malevolent precision of a panzer strike” – AUSTIN CHRONICLE

Cherubs + Rid of Me

Cherubs - Sugary - 2023 Remaster

Rid of Me

Cherubs

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an acoustic set and signing from Patrick Duff \[Strangelove\]. This unique event celebrates the release of his sixth solo album 'Another Word For Rose' released via Voliere.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album in the format of your choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show.

More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/patrick-duff/another-word-for-rose

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

Patrick Duff: Acoustic + Signing

Patrick Duff - Water

Patrick Duff

It’s no coincidence that Bolis Pupul’s music sounds the way it does. Born in Belgium to a Chinese mother and Belgian father and raised in the super-cool creative city of Ghent, Bolis’ music is a joyous cross-cultural assemblage. Mixing widescreen electronica – think early Mr Fingers-like techno and Yellow Magic Orchestra’s exuberant man-machine minimalism – with the warm-hearted and wonky naivete of Belgian New Beat, Bolis’ singular sonics are at once playful, emotive, unrelenting and tender.

14+ (Under 16’s with an adult)

Bolis Pupul

HAHA

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from The Rills. This unique event celebrates the release of their latest album 'Don’t Be A Stranger' released via Nice Swan.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/the-rills/dont-be-a-stranger

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

The Rills: Live + Signing

The Rills - I Don't Wanna Be

The Rills

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store Book signing from Colin Greenwood. This unique event celebrates the release of 'How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead', released via John Murray.

Colin will only be able to sign copies of the book or records purchased instore on the day.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new publication to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/colin-greenwood/how-to-disappear-a-portrait-of-radiohead

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

Colin Greenwood: Book Signing

Radiohead - All I Need

Colin Greenwood

artistsigning

Artist signing

"Mixing humour with skilful musicianship and feverish energy, the six-piece make music that is brash and brassy" - NME

Man/Woman/Chainsaw + No Violet

Doors 7.30pm

This is an 14+ event (Under 16s with Adult)

Man/Woman/Chainsaw + No Violet

Man Woman Chainsaw

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store life performance and signing from Natty. This unique event celebrates the release of his latest album 'The Divine Trinity'.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://mio.dice.fm/events/RXZlbnQ6Mzc0Mjk2/details

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

Natty: Live + Signing

Natty - Mountains

Natty

CHUCK STRANGERS

SUPPORT TBA.

This tangled romance is the crux of A Forsaken Lover’s Plea, Chuck’s most comprehensive solo project since Consumers Park, his 2018 debut. The five years that have made up the interim time, not unlike the four years he spent making unheard beats, were teeming with hard-learned lessons, even if not all of those lessons are available on streaming. For one, he found that if he applied himself with patience and discipline, he’d be surprised at what he could accomplish: “It’s cliche,” he says, “but if you put in a bunch of reps, you’re going to get brolic.” Like muscle mass on a body, the reps manifest themselves in a distinctive bulkening, adding compelling new layers to his singular sound. Where Consumers Park remained steadfast in the 90s-borne, boom-bap ethos that forged him, A Forsaken Lover’s Plea sounds markedly lush, candid rhymes bolstered by a slew of guest producers — including The Alchemist, Animoss, and NV. Chuck’s own production feels current without ditching its previous homeliness, a seamless compliment to his honest, lived-in raps.

Yet there’s also the quotidian, sometimes grueling, up-and-down of a committed relationship to something like hip-hop — cathartic at best, and unforgiving at worst. Though rap-as-girlfriend is another cliche he’s wary of, his lasting affair with the music has taught him rough lessons, not unlike real-life courtships, of humility, patience, and process.

14+ event.

Presented by DM Generation.

Chuck Strangers

SHITTY FUTURES presents: LIVE PUNK MUSICS IN YOUR TOWN!!!

THE URANIUM CLUB (Minneapolis, USA)

Post punk freaks from the Midwest - first time in the UK for 5 years. Fans of Coneheads, Liquids, DEVO, etc. will probably already be well acquainted with this lot. Touring in support of their awesome latest album Infants Under The Bulb on Static Shock and Antifade Records.

https://theuraniumclub.bandcamp.com/.../infants-under-the...

GIMIC (Bristol)

Fast and angular hardcore punk from Bristol with a hint of Nomeansno and Minutemen. EP out on Crew Cuts Records.

https://gimic.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-making-a-new-world

RUBBER (London)

Post-punk from the big smoke featuring ex-members of Negative Space and Scrap Brain among others.

MOULD (Bristol)

Bristol punks - ex-Milo's Planes/Slonk...

https://moulditsmould.bandcamp.com/album/mould

Live at Rough Trade, Nelson Street, Bristol

Tickets £10 in advance or in cash/person from Specialist Subject Records.

THE URANIUM CLUB (USA) plus GIMIC and more

Uranium Club - Who Made The Man?

Uranium Club - Who Made the Man?

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from Massive Wagons. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Earth to Grace' released via Earache.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/massive-wagons/earth-to-grace-2

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

Massive Wagons: Live + Signing

House of Noise

Massive Wagons - The Good Die Young (feat. Colin Doran)

Massive Wagons

This is a 14+ event (under 16s with an adult)

Communion ONE

Moonchild Sanelly

MY POWER

Deadheading x Neverlove - Double Release Show

Plus special guests Gill

Deadheading and Neverlove headline Rough Trade Bristol to celebrate the release of new albums from both bands.

Deadheading - From the leafy dwells of suburban Bristol, Deadheading's raucous indie rock is enchanted and honest. The duo's output has been a sonic collage of excellently crafted pop songs buried beneath interjections of lo-fi grit, barely audible mutterings and the constant whirr of the tape recorder, culminating in an experience that feels like the frantic, jangle-pop equivalent of a found footage movie.

Neverlove - Rather than explode, neverlove collapsed into existence. The 5 individuals who make up the band have been dragged together, kicking and sulking, by a common interest in combining the sombre and the earnest. Apathy is contrasted by energy as tender, intricate melodies are replaced with anthemic builds as songs reach their crescendos. Lead singer Maddie's glassy, delicate vocals tiptoe over nursery rhyme guitar parts until she soars over buzzing layers of distortion and driving drums. The sound reflects a blend of emo and indie-rock, with twists of alt-rock, math-rock and alternative country.

Deadheading + Neverlove - Double Release Party

Deadheading

dollop presents:

Alice Longyu Gao

Doors: 7.30pm

14+ (u16s accompanied)

£11.50

Alice Longyu Gao

DHP Presents :

WALT DISCO

At Bristol Rough Trade

Friday 15 November 2024

Walt Disco

Walt Disco - Dream Girl #2

deary comprises of London based musicians Ben & Dottie, creating wistful dream pop. In the midst of the global pandemic, the duo struck up a partnership, swapping ideas over social media. Described as “a sonic tidal wave of feeling”, their eponymous debut EP was released via Sonic Cathedral in November 2023, and praised upon its release by the likes of Clash, Brooklyn Vegan, BBC 6 Music, KEXP and Under The Radar. Having worked with Saint Etienne and supported Slowdive last year, as well as reaching UK #1 (Vinyl Singles) with their debut single ‘Fairground’, the duo support Cranes in Leeds and London in May this year whilst recording their debut album.

This is a 14+ event (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

deary

Fairground

deary - Fairground

Greyline Presents

Annie Hamilton x Clews Co-Headline

With very special guest Thala

14+ (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

Annie Hamilton x Clews

The Aftergone (feat. CLEWS)

Clews

Annie Hamilton

FORM Presents

THREE TRAPPED TIGERS

\+ Special Guests

This is a 14+ event (Under 16s accompanied by an adult

Three Trapped Tigers

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