Gremlinz headlining Rekonize X UVB-76 at Lakota sets the tone for a Friday where drum & bass and jungle sit firmly in the driver’s seat. With Holsten and ETHICS rounding out the stacked UVB-76 lineup, the energy here will be relentless. It’s the kind of night that fills Lakota’s cavernous main room with rolling basslines and heads only leaving when the lights come on.
Not far away, Young Echo and Purelink bring an experimental edge to The Trinity Centre with Saccade Friday: ML Buch, Purelink, Okkyung Lee & Rashad Becker, DIALS, Young Echo. This eclectic blend of electronica and left-field pop feels like a strong counterpoint to Lakota’s heaviness, offering something more cerebral but equally magnetic. Expect live performances from Okkyung Lee and Rashad Becker to push boundaries, while Ml Buch bridges the gap with tactile, human-like synths.
For something intimate and groove-laden, We're Going Deep with James Shinra, LIFEISFEEDBACK + residents at The Love Inn is your spot. James Shinra leads the way with his hardware-driven soundscapes, blending bass and tech house into something beautifully hypnotic. Longtime residents Owain K and Placid add local depth to a night that stays close to the dance floor’s pulse without slipping into the overtly big-room sound.
Meanwhile, CROTCH (clubnight) turns Shredenhams into a rough-and-tumble playground for breakbeat and hardcore enthusiasts. Mollie Rush and K Rush are behind the decks for this one, ensuring it’s raw, fast, and intentionally messy—a proper underground vibe for those chasing adrenaline over precision.
If you’re easing into the weekend, JUBEL x Record Store Day: The Warm Up at Rough Trade Bristol pairs perfectly with an early evening pint. A For Alpha delivers house and garage cuts to keep things light and energetic before the bigger crowds descend later.
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