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"Finally – a brand new all-dayer to put Bristol back on the DIY indie pop map! As if Peel-approved 80s legends The Pop Guns weren't enough of a gift, the line-up’s bursting at the seams with sweet trebly goodness. Don’t miss: dreampop-punk from Muncie Girls’ treasure Lande Hekt, the minimalist bedroom folk of Two White Cranes, a once-in-a-decade opportunity to catch mighty 'pop piss-takers' Bucky, and heeeeaps more…"
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A gig held at Exchange on Saturday 24th May. The event starts at 14:00.
Bristol's Pop presents...
BRISTOL GOES POP!
We're delighted to announce the first edition of our DIY indie-pop fest here in Bristol, with some great bands from all around the UK and beyond.
THE POPGUNS
Formed in Brighton back in 1986 The Popguns have proved to be one of the most enduring and beloved indie bands in the country. Maybe best known for their fantastic single Waiting For The Winter, the Popguns are back and still producing excellent records. Their live show is not to be missed!
https://thepopguns.bandcamp.com/album/eugenie
SWANSEA SOUND
Great new band featuring Amelia and Rob of HEAVENLY/TALULAH GOSH alongside Hue of The Pooh Sticks. Records out now on their own Skepwax label!
https://swanseasound.bandcamp.com/album/twentieth-century
HOLIDAY GHOSTS
Brighton-based indie rockers sounding almost like Pavement covering The Velvet Underground. Just released their fifth LP 'Coat Of Arms' on FatCat Records.
https://holidayghosts.bandcamp.com/album/coat-of-arms
LANDE HEKT
Dreampop songs with a band of indie rockers. From Exeter/Bristol. Recent 7" Pottery Class out on her own Prize Sunflower label.
https://landehekt.bandcamp.com/album/pottery-class
14 ICED BEARS
Classic Sarah Records band back in Bristol for the first time in ages!
https://14icedbears.bandcamp.com/
BUCKY
Legendary garage wonky pop two piece from here in Bristol. Very rare gig!
https://buckytheband.bandcamp.com/album/women-ladies-and-girls-sing-the-bucky-songbook-2
TWO WHITE CRANES
Brilliantly crafted pop songs from Brighton. ‘Casiotone electro earworms’ and electric guitar indie-pop pearls.
https://lostmap.bandcamp.com/album/self-build
MT. MISERY
Super catchy love songs from Hartlepool sounding somewhere between Big Star and Alvvays. New record Love In Mind out on Prefect Records.
https://mtmisery.bandcamp.com/album/love-in-mind
AUTOCAMPER
C86 style synthy pop favourites from Manchester. Lots of knitwear, limited cassettes. New album coming later in the year from Slumberland Records.
https://autocamper.bandcamp.com/album/summertime
SORRY GIRLS
First time in the UK for this dreamy indie pop two piece from Montreal, Canada. Imagine if Stevie Nicks joined Lush.
https://sorrygirls.bandcamp.com/album/bravo
HAMBURGER
Bristol-based excellent DIY jangle pop six piece. Lovely melodies and fuzzy riffs on their new EP Beat Back the Ghouls out on Specialist Subject Records.
https://hamburger.bandcamp.com/album/beat-back-the-ghouls
PERMAPUP
Highly listenable Bristolian lo-fi indiepop with a post punk undertone. Check out their brilliant first album Brislington Meadows on bandcamp - https://permapup.bandcamp.com/album/brislington-meadows
+ more TBA
There will also be records, food, coffee and beer!
Early bird tickets are cheaper and are limited so act quickly!
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
BRISTOL GOES POP!
We're delighted to announce the first edition of our DIY indie-pop fest here in Bristol, with some great bands from all around the UK and beyond.
THE POPGUNS
Formed in Brighton back in 1986 The Popguns have proved to be one of the most enduring and beloved indie bands in the country. Maybe best known for their fantastic single Waiting For The Winter, the Popguns are back and still producing excellent records. Their live show is not to be missed!
https://thepopguns.bandcamp.com/album/eugenie
SWANSEA SOUND
Great new band featuring Amelia and Rob of HEAVENLY/TALULAH GOSH alongside Hue of The Pooh Sticks. Records out now on their own Skepwax label!
https://swanseasound.bandcamp.com/album/twentieth-century
HOLIDAY GHOSTS
Brighton-based indie rockers sounding almost like Pavement covering The Velvet Underground. Just released their fifth LP 'Coat Of Arms' on FatCat Records.
https://holidayghosts.bandcamp.com/album/coat-of-arms
LANDE HEKT
Dreampop songs with a band of indie rockers. From Exeter/Bristol. Recent 7" Pottery Class out on her own Prize Sunflower label.
https://landehekt.bandcamp.com/album/pottery-class
14 ICED BEARS
Classic Sarah Records band back in Bristol for the first time in ages!
https://14icedbears.bandcamp.com/
BUCKY
Legendary garage wonky pop two piece from here in Bristol. Very rare gig!
https://buckytheband.bandcamp.com/album/women-ladies-and-girls-sing-the-bucky-songbook-2
TWO WHITE CRANES
Brilliantly crafted pop songs from Brighton. ‘Casiotone electro earworms’ and electric guitar indie-pop pearls.
https://lostmap.bandcamp.com/album/self-build
MT. MISERY
Super catchy love songs from Hartlepool sounding somewhere between Big Star and Alvvays. New record Love In Mind out on Prefect Records.
https://mtmisery.bandcamp.com/album/love-in-mind
AUTOCAMPER
C86 style synthy pop favourites from Manchester. Lots of knitwear, limited cassettes. New album coming later in the year from Slumberland Records.
https://autocamper.bandcamp.com/album/summertime
SORRY GIRLS
First time in the UK for this dreamy indie pop two piece from Montreal, Canada. Imagine if Stevie Nicks joined Lush.
https://sorrygirls.bandcamp.com/album/bravo
HAMBURGER
Bristol-based excellent DIY jangle pop six piece. Lovely melodies and fuzzy riffs on their new EP Beat Back the Ghouls out on Specialist Subject Records.
https://hamburger.bandcamp.com/album/beat-back-the-ghouls
PERMAPUP
Highly listenable Bristolian lo-fi indiepop with a post punk undertone. Check out their brilliant first album Brislington Meadows on bandcamp - https://permapup.bandcamp.com/album/brislington-meadows
+ more TBA
There will also be records, food, coffee and beer!
Early bird tickets are cheaper and are limited so act quickly!
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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