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InterviewM/X Q/A – The Croft, Bristol – 06/11/2026
I caught up with one of Bristol’s finest ahead of their headline show at The Croft to celebrate their barnstorming EP, Circle. Now, I’m a huge fan of both the record and the band, so it was a pleasure to dive into their…
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Bristol24/7
Latest: BAKA BEYOND, THE JAM JAR – ‘WHEN AFRO AND CELTIC MUSIC MEET AND DO THE QUICKSTEP’
bristol247.com ↗ - 32 reviews · 2023–2026
MusoMuso
Latest: Big Talent, Small Stage: Violet Grohl's Bristol debut proves the hype Is entirely earned
musomuso.com ↗ - 23 reviews · 2022–2023
BristolWorld
Latest: ‘Forwards Festival delivers again’ - 2023 two-day festival review
bristolworld.com ↗ - 4 reviews · 2025
Clunk Magazine
Latest: Live Review | Kae Tempest @ O2 Academy, Bristol
clunkmag.com ↗ - 4 reviews · 2026
Magic Barnes Reviews
- 1 review · 2026
All Music Magazine
Latest: Punk Rock, Power Chords and Pure Joy Frank Turner & Bowling For Soup Bring Cardiff Castle to Life
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Matt Barnes
Latest: M/X Q/A – The Croft, Bristol – 06/11/2026
In Bristol24/7, MusoMuso & 4 more
- 1 review · 2026
Hannah King
Latest: FORWARDS FESTIVAL 2026: Bristol brings the summer to a euphoric close
In MusoMuso
- 1 review · 2026
Lowenna King
Latest: M/X Q/A – The Croft, Bristol – 06/11/2026
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