Kansas City, Missouri native, Matt Pryor, is a household name for anyone who was attuned to the second and third waves of emo. His genre-defining band, The Get Up Kids, were among a small and legendary group that has shaped the musical landscape for years. However, after growing tired of the boundaries it so needlessly applied, the internationally recognised frontrunners eventually transcended the genre with their later albums and found themselves at home with a more indie sound. Most recently, on his latest album under his given name, Matt Pryor has presented the world with The Salton Sea, and it is abundantly clear that this is the continuation of a decades-long love affair with music and being outright obsessed with song-writing. Steadfast fans of Pryor's prolific career will also find themselves treated to a style that is more reminiscent of the works of Paul Westerberg and Red House Painters, that is of course laden with Pryor's signature style, whose DNA is deeply rooted in artists like Elvis Costello and The Afghan Whigs.

Friendship (JPN) Kurokuma £9 adv // 7pm // 18+

Newcastle indie-rock three-piece The Pale White have been heralded as "one of UK rock's most thrilling newcomers" by NME. They've fast been gaining attention for their signature melodic guitar work, thunderous rhythm section and magnetic live shows.

A member of California's Project Blowed collective with a whip-smart sense of humor, rapper Open Mike Eagle was born Michael Eagle II in Chicago. It was at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale that the aspiring MC became an RA, and after he met Hannibal Buress, the resident advisor and student became fast friends. Grad school took him to the West Coast, where he joined the Project Blowed collective along with the group Thirsty Fish. In 2010, he went solo on Mush Records with Unapologetic Art Rap, an album that featured college bud Buress along with left-field MCs like Busdriver and Serengeti. Rappers Will Die of Natural Causes followed a year later on the Hellfyre label; then he collaborated with producer Awkward and issued 4NML HSPTL on Fake Four in 2012. The Mello Music group released the aptly titled Dark Comedy in 2014, the same year that Eagle submitted a track to The Ron and Fez Show, which the satellite radio talk show duo soon picked up as their theme song. He stuck with Mello for 2016's Hella Personal Film Festival, an album recorded with U.K. producer Paul White. Solo effort Brick Body Kids Still Daydream followed a year later, with EP What Happens When I Try to Relax arriving in 2018.

At first the band was a duo between Katherine Parlour and Ella Risi, who met while studying philosophy and music respectively in Manchester, before meeting Michael Nash and Sian Lynch through a Facebook community page for fellow young musicians. They started out by playing at Brixton’s The Windmill, where Lou Smith got a recording of their set. The band gathered recognition after Courtney Love reposted Smiths video to her instagram story, Parlour and Risi was at a pub as their phones were blowing up with Courtney Love fans flocking to follow the band.

Velvet Echoes & Extra Terrestrial Promotions Presents Blood Wizard Plus Special Guests Blood Wizard, the ever evolving monicer of Cai Burns. Starting with a selection of meticulously crafted alt-folk and journeying to a more rock-orientated sound, Blood Wizard represents varied yet intricate song-writing, which is taking the underground scene by storm. Blood Wizard is the moniker of Cai Burns, a singer songwriter hailing from South London by way of Nottingham. He burst into the scene with his debut album ‘Western Spaghetti’ in 2021, released to a frenzy of underground acclaim through the revered indie label Moshi Moshi Records. Offering a twisted interpretation of the earthy tones and introspective musings of artists like Aldous Harding and Kurt Vile, Blood Wizard carved his own unique path. Performances at End of the Road’s main stage, Pitchfork Festival and an endorsement from Wet Leg followed, as did sold out headline shows in London and further afield. Now, with his sophomore effort ‘Grinning William’, Blood wizard unveils a more intricate and diverse body of work. Without compromising his distinctive sound, this second album ventures into sonic realms akin to the captivating discographies of artists like Alex G. Produced by Theo Verney (of Lime Garden, English Teacher, and Egyptian Blue), the 2024 offering signifies a monumental leap forward for the former Kagoule frontman. Exceptional songwriting and a kaleidoscope of moods are united by Blood Wizard’s wry vocals and poetic lyrics that have become his signature. Stepping beyond the enigmatic allure of his debut, ‘Grinning William’ sees Blood Wizard emerge once more from the woody undergrowth with a 10-tracker of even greater originality: another seminal record for those in the know. Velvet Echoes & Extra Terrestrial Promotions 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

High fidelity stand-up comedy. After almost a decade of shifting vinyl in an independent record shop, Alastair brings you a show about the stark reality of living your dreams. A show that waxes lyrical about crate digging, needle dropping and arguing with children about Fred Durst. After a sensational run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Alastair Clark is hitting the road and bringing his standup comedy show about working in an independent record shop to independent record shops across the country. Rough Trade 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Theatrical-feminist-chaos-punk-pop 6 piece Twat Union are bringing their wild energy on tour to celebrate the release of their 2nd EP - ‘Don’t blame The Peach’ Described by the Guardian as ‘One To Watch’, the Twats don’t shy away from topics including thigh chafe, urinary tract infections and people assuming you don’t know how to tune a guitar because you’re a woman. Following in the footsteps of riot grrrl punks before them, their music is loud, heavy and catchy - you’ll be singing along by the second chorus or your money back (...they probably won’t give you your money back). Their debut EP dropped in April 2025 to acclaim from Louder Than War, LOUD WOMEN and The Guardian - who featured them again this year for their debut Glastonbury performance. Part punk gig, part comedy show, expect a chaos punk experience unlike any other and a night you’ll never forget. There will be shouting, there will be line dancing and there will be props...

Bristol Song Circle Presents One stage, three songwriters: an evening of songs and stories... On 23 April, Bristol Songwriting Circle arrives at Rough Trade Bristol. In a seated and cosy setting, songs will be stripped-back and shared, with the stories of how they were written woven in between. It is the sound of songwriters talking shop, swapping ideas, and keeping the troubadour spirit alive. Luke Sital-Singh brings his finely wrought, emotionally direct songwriting to the room. Known for his intimate records, international tours, and songs that have travelled far beyond the stage through major television placements, seeing Luke perform in such an informal space will be a truly rare treat. The award-winning singer-songwriter Blair Dunlop will be our host for the night, guiding the conversation with his famous blend of warmth and wit. A true roaming troubadour, his career spans five acclaimed albums and stages across the world, always grounded in story and craft. Somerset songwriter Kitty Macfarlane makes a welcome comeback to live performance, sharing songs shaped by landscape, listening, and the natural world. We’ve been waiting for her return to the scene for quite some time, and are honoured she’s chosen our night to do so. We will also be welcoming the folk and jazz-inflected musical offerings of Anwen, a rising songwriter from BIMM Bristol, before all four artists join together to end the evening with a one-off collaboration. Think of it as wandering into a private jam session, pulling up a chair, and staying a whole lot longer than planned. Bristol Song Circle 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

PleasureInc. is the genre-fluid musical brainchild of brothers Jesse and Louis Baker. Jaded with playing in indie bands, the Norwich based duo began formulating a new type of project in early 2021, creating music and visual content that reflected their love for hip hop, indie, pop, fashion, film and the 90s. Through aliases Kenny Pleasures and Jonny Silver, the brothers project a playful perspective in their music, pulling sounds and attitudes from the likes of Blur, Beastie Boys, easy life and Tyler, The Creator. PleasureInc. permeate personality like good cheese permeates stink. You simply cant help but take notice. It didn't take long for fans across the UK to do just that. Harnessing the mystery of their brand, the brothers built a fast online and live following, selling out venues across the country, including a packed House of Vans performance alongside Joey Valence & Brae in November 2022. The duo have continued to build on this in 2023 with a UK tour and a slew of single releases garnering 100,000+ Spotify streams. With their debut EP For the Fun of It set for release in summer, a focus on modern production techniques brings the duo closer to the hip-hop realm than previous releases: the title track channels the punky wit of Beastie Boys, whilst tracks like Joanie Loves Chachiand What's My Namepoint towards Blood Orange and Frank Ocean as the duo embrace a softer, introspective side.

Side-splittingly-relatable, food-for-thought quartet “Grack Mack and the Pack'' have served as a widely appreciated emotional lay-by since their 2022, Bristol-based formation into Indie-Folk/Pop. As if “Phoebe Bridgers” delivered “The Beatles” the emphatic pulse of “Big Thief” in the shape of a terrarium and in doing so dotted the lines between summer and spring with a googly-eyed daisy chain and hazy, clean glass. The pack take their different influences with a stride of passion to take what former solo frontwoman ‘Grace Mackenzie’ calls ‘melodies of her thoughts’ and turn them into memories with a runtime and sing-a-long hooks calling across the southwest, pulling them along, show by show; where they have waited. Now, the warm crenulated gelling of nostalgia has met the Bristol masses, enthralled in neo-boho looseness like the last puzzle piece soaked in a good bottle of red, carbonated and corked to build the pressure before everything comes, explosively, together. Releasing their debut single ‘Mundane Sundays’ earlier this year the band are on track to release their sophomore single ‘Dungarees’ released this spring and partnered this with a sold out show cementing their status for the next emerging band in Bristol. Presented by Love Thy Neighbour. This is an 18+ event

CQ Wrestling are a British Grunge band led by two best friends and songwriters Charlie Woods and Jake Mac, delivering a fierce and melodic 90's sound.

Acoustic Record Store Tour Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from The Hoosiers. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Compassion' released via Crab Race. 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://shop.roughtrade.com/products/compassion 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

London-based grunge/punk trio who play loud and brash music without foregoing catchy hooks.

Manchester’s nine-­piece hip hop collective ​The Mouse Outfit ​are the future of contemporary hip ­hop. With their unique crossover sound of hip hop, soul, jazz, funk and reggae layered with some of the finest bars from insanely talented MCs.

Live Nation Presents Jessica Baio Plus Special Guests At Rough Trade Bristol Friday 8 May 2026 Jessica Baio is a California-born, Utah-based pop singer-songwriter whose career began with viral YouTube covers and has since grown into millions of streams worldwide. The 10K Projects artist, who was founded through her two EPs “catalyst” and “petals” that featured Breakout tracks “trust issues” and “he love me, he loves me not” propelled her into the creation of her debut album UNSAID (2024). The album furthermore showcased her raw emotionally honest songwriting and launched her debut sold-out North American tour. The tour culminated with a special performance at ULTRA Music Festival alongside Steve Aoki and Trippie Redd for their single “Radio.” With a massive online following and a reputation for authenticity, Baio is quickly emerging as a new face in pop. Live Nation 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Due to phenomenal demand, Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a second acoustic performance from Melanie C. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'Sweat', released via Red Girl. Please note this is performance only, no signing. All CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from 1st May via Second Class Mail. Please note we can only ship to the UK so sales for this event are strictly restricted to this territory. Ticket transfer will be off for this event to avoid any shipping issues. Please purchase separate tickets if you're not planning to attend together. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/melanie-c/sweat-1 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Presented by Futuresound. This is an 16+ event

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from As It Is. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album self titled released via FLG. 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/product/as-it-is/as-it-is 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an stripped back performance from Melanie C. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'Sweat', released via Red Girl. Please note this is performance only, no signing. All CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from 1st May via Second Class Mail. Please note we can only ship to the UK so sales for this event are strictly restricted to this territory. Ticket transfer will be off for this event to avoid any shipping issues. Please purchase separate tickets if you're not planning to attend together. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/melanie-c/sweat-1 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Action! Presents Teenage Joans With Special Guests At Rough Trade Bristol Saturday 9th May 2026 Teenage Joans have been a force in Australian alternative music since emerging in late 2018. Renowned for their fierce live shows and incisive, emotionally charged songwriting, the Adelaide emo punk duo have built a reputation for instantly winning over audiences and leaving rooms full of new lifelong fans. With unapologetic honesty and commanding stage presence, Cahli and Tahlia aren’t just making noise - they’re making noise that demands attention. Now entering their next era, Teenage Joans are perfecting their sound while retaining the urgency and heart that made fans fall in love in the first place. Fiercely independent and constantly evolving, the duo are not slowing down and they’re doing it their way. Action! 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Pacifica is an Argentine indie rock duo composed of internet friends Inés Adam (vocals/guitar) and Martina Nintzel (bass). Presented by Scruff Of The Neck. This is a 14+ event

Emerging from the heart of Essex's commuter towns, The Milk—comprising lifelong friends Rick Nunn (lead vocals, guitar), Mitch Ayling (drums), Luke Ayling (bass), and Dan Le Gresley (guitar)—have spent nearly three decades crafting a sound that seamlessly fuses the raw energy of 60s soul with the sophistication of modern funk and jazz.

Thistle, with support from Daisy Chain. More TBA.

Surf Trash is an Australian indie-surf-rock band from Lake Macquarie, known for their high-energy, sun-soaked sound that blends gritty guitar riffs with driving, melodic punk-pop,

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store performance and signing from girli. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'it's just my opinion ' released via Believe Recordings. 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/product/girli/its-just-my-opinion 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Fink. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'The City Coming To Erase it All' released via R'Coup'd. 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://shop.roughtrade.com/products/the-city-coming-to-erase-it-all 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Rosa Walton. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'Tell Me It's A Dream' released via Transgressive. Tickets for this even 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://shop.roughtrade.com/products/tell-me-its-a-dream 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Mr Bruce. This unique event celebrates the release of his new album 'OK'. 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/product/mr-bruce/ok-1 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an type performance and signing from artist. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Gravity Freeze' released via Easy Eye Sound. All CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from 22nd May via Second Class Mail. Please note we can only ship to the UK so sales for this event are strictly restricted to this territory. Ticket transfer will be off for this event to avoid any shipping issues. Please purchase separate tickets if you're not planning to attend together. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/little-barrie/gravity-freeze 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Jalen N'gonda is one of the most captivating performers on today’s soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Most recently, Jalen thrilled audiences and garnered rave reviews with his powerful solo performance in support of Thee Sacred Souls’ US tour. Now with a pair of widely revered singles under his belt at his new home, Daptone Records, Jalen prepares for the release of his debut LP, Come Around and Love Me. 

Rough Trade proudly presents, MSS FRNCE - a punk four piece who make their UK tour and Bristol live debut on Wednesday 22nd April. MSS FRNCE hails from Paris, the City of Love - capital of France, the so-called land of human rights on this cursed planet. For ten years and more than 130 international dates (France, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg), MSS FRNCE has been showcasing its ideas through fierce live shows, driven by a soundtrack too punk for most people, yet not punk enough for hardcore tough guys. You don't change the world by whispering - you shout it with flowers. In 2025, MSS FRNCE released "VII", its seventh EP. A sonic and melodic shift, accompanied by a striking 20-minute long take film, available on the band's YouTube channel. The band defended it across nearly twenty dates, from Paris (Petit Bain, Trabendo, Inter, Le Chinois) to Bordeaux, from Lille to Nantes, from Off Printemps de Bourges to Belgium - pushing further, louder, and even more dance-driven in 2026. MSS FRNCE is made up of Jérôme Barberot on bass, Jérémie Maire on drums, Antoine Pépin on guitar and backing vocals, and Martin Sek on vocals. Support from: NEKO, the premier act to emerge from Bristol's thriving Japanese language post rock/electronica micro scene (population 1). R.P.C are an Irish band currently based in Bristol. Combining elements of hardcore, skate punk and crossover thrash. Rough Trade 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from overpass. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Elsewhere, Always' released via Communion. 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/product/overpass/elsewhere-always 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Hailing from just outside Glastonbury and now based in Brighton, Ruby Roberts was always destined for a life in music. Her music expertly blends UK influences from David Bowie, to Kate Bush, to Lily Allen with the ambitious pop sounds of Lana Del Rey and Chappell Roan.

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from mary in the junkyard. This unique event celebrates the release of their anticipated debut album Role Model Hermit released via AMF Records. 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://shop.roughtrade.com/products/role-model-hermit 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Under the name ShitKid, Swedish anti-pop vocalist/songwriter Åsa Söderqvist uses elements of lo-fi, synth pop, and garage-punk to make abrasive but engaging music that confuses the boundaries of chaos and pop.

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from Split Dogs. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Nice N' Rough' released via Venn Records. 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/product/split-dogs/nice-n-rough 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store performance and signing from Marmozets. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'CO.WAR.DICE.' released via Nettwerk. 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/product/marmozets/co-war-dice 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store DJ Set and signing from Digitalism. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Optimism' released via Magnetism Records. 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/product/optimism-1 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Gitkin’s music exists somewhere between primal rootsy memory and distant exotic yearning — A dusty bordertown where the familiar blends imperceptibly into the enchantingly foreign. After a long and fruitful run as a bandleader with relentlessly touring party-rockers Pimps Of Joytime and a Grammy-nominated country blues collaboration with Cedric Burnside, multi-instrumentalist Brian J set out to “explore tonalities I’d never messed with,” as he puts it. Reviews of Gitkin’s first two LP’s grappled with descriptors, tagging it vaguely as “cinematic” and comparing it favourably with Khruangbin. True, the music is largely wordless, emotionally evocative, and guitar driven. But it possesses an alluring alchemy all its own. Gitkin’s first release, 2018’s well-received Five Star Motel, amply demonstrated his ease with earthy funk and comfortably-cut rhythm. On his follow up album, Safe Passage, the itinerant guitar slinger broadened his already rich palette with melodies informed by Greek and Middle Eastern modalities, Peruvian Chicha and Tuareg Saharan guitar styles. No gimmick, this juxtaposition of gut-bucket blues and funk low-end with unexpectedly twisting lead phrases highlights the intense flavours found in each savoury ingredient. This is an 18+ event .

Join us at Rough Trade Bristol for our annual all-day celebration of special vinyl releases, live music, and the enduring power of independent record stores. This is a free-entry event. Tickets do not guarantee entry if the store is at full capacity. RSD 2026 Shopping Guidelines Please note ahead of the day: Doors open at 8am. As usual, one copy per person, only. For fairness sake, we have to prohibit multiple buys of the same release. Strictly first come, first served - no customer reservations. We will be providing a ‘personal shopping service’ for Record Store Day releases (as store access will be limited). So, please have your wish list ready prior to entering the store, and Rough Trade staff will look to obtain your selections for you. To help us manage the safe capacity of the store, we kindly ask that you are prompt with your custom, helping us ensure everyone receives service, as fast as possible. As it will be a busy day with unprecedented requirements, we kindly ask that you are patient and courteous to all our staff members. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a pre-release listening party to celebrate ‘The Great Divide’ the latest album from Noah Kahan, released via Island. The artist will NOT be present at this event. RSVP tickets do NOT come with an album. This event will include an early playback of ‘The Great Divide’, exclusive posters and postcards giveaways. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/noah-kahan/the-great-divide 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an acoustic performance and signing from JAYLER. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Voices Unheard' released via Silver Lining Music. 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/product/jayler/voices-unheard 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Extra Terrestrial Promotions & Velvet Echoes Presents Levitation Room With Special Guests Cruush At Rough Trade Bristol Sat 27th June 2026 Extra Terrestrial Promotions & Velvet Echoes are proud to present Californian psych-rockers Levitation Room. Birthed from the same LA scene responsible for the likes of Ty Segall, Osees and Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Levitation Room conjure dreamy, lofi and luscious soundscapes which have earned them a global reputation, characterised by tours with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Post Animal, appearances at Desertdaze and Austin Psych fest, and releases with Greenway Records - a perfect portfolio for the contemporary psych outfit. Special guests on the evening are Manchester based alt-rockers Cruush, making a swift name for themselves with their fuzzed out and grungy soundscapes. Levitation Room East Los Angeles quartet Levitation Room’s floaty, cosmic songs are always a trip. Since forming nearly a decade ago, they’ve self-produced dizzying, otherworldly music that’s connected with fellow travelers in the hallucinogenic world of outré rock music. Led by singer and guitarist Julian Porte along with founding members Gabriel Fernandez (lead guitar) and Johnathan Martin (percussion), the band has enchanted live audiences at Desert Daze and on tour with like-minded groups Post Animal and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. The band’s vivid sound has found them placed on popular playlists like Modern Psychedelia and the legendary superproducer’s Danger Mouse Jukebox. Their 2015 debut, “Friends,” has surpassed 18 million streams. Joined by new member Kevin Perez (bass) in 2021, Levitation Room have continued to expand their colorful, unearthly sound, a process that has culminated with the vibrant new album Strange Weather. Collaborating with former Brian Jonestown Massacre keyboardist Rob Campanella, Jason Kick (Mild High Club), and Black Crowes’ Joel Robinow, Levitation Room take a new step in their story and vision with Strange Weather. The record’s lyrical narratives-about love in the park, life in the city, and the fact that “The world today is such an illusion”-are appropriately steeped in ’60s sonics and a dreamy, lo-fi atmosphere. It’s spacey, celestial guitar music for escaping into, and “it feels just like heaven.” Cruush The band comprise Amber Warren (lead vocals/guitar), Arthur Boyd (guitar), Fotis Kalantzis (drums), and Bruno Evans (bass). Broadcasters and journalists alike are enchanted, with Jack Saunders (BBC Radio 1), Steve Lamacq (BBC 6), Emily Pilbeam (BBC 6), John Kennedy (Radio X), The Independent, NYLON, NME, Brooklyn Vegan, DORK, DIY, So Young, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, Rough Trade and Consequences of Sound lining up to call themselves fans. Likewise, their peers are equally captivated, earning the outfit tours and shows with BDRMM, Pale Blue Eyes, NewDad, GIFT, BASHT and Girl Scout. The pervasive gloaming of Manchester’s suburbs is present in cruush’s sonic DNA. Yet there’s more to their sound, an evolutionary gear shift that has ushered in a new era of tightly wound grunge-pop ragers. To enact the change, they enlisted the help of producer Owen Turner at Sickroom Studios in Norfolk (whose most recent credits include the last two Brownhorse records). Cruush’s sound is potent and tender, and sincere to the point of snot-crying. Or as the band themselves put it, “gross, awkward but pretty fucking rockin’!” Its music forged in the drudgery of service jobs and rainy Manchester nights, buried in cosy blankets of indie-rock fuzz, yet somehow sprouting through the rusty layers of sheet metal that should prevent it from blooming. Collectively, they have a kind of sonic survival instinct. “Over the last 12 months, we’ve had a lot of letdowns. We felt it was a pretty dull year with creative setbacks. However, it made us realise how much we can depend on each other. That’s how a band should be.” And quite honestly, that is how a band should be. Input promoter here 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store type performance and signing from The Meffs. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Business' released via FLG. 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/product/the-meffs/business 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Indie ensemble hailing from East Kilbride, Scotland. Declan Welsh is a songwriter and poet from Glasgow. With his band, The Decadent West they create music that is unapologetic, direct and with a message of humanity.

FORAGER are Manchester’s newest offering of 21st century Grunge/Punk. The five-piece radiate manic energy that comes expertly drenched in classic 90s alternative aesthetics. The band's 2020 release "Contact High" A five track, entirely DIY E.P celebrating the strong bonds, support systems and friendships that FORAGER had found itself a part of within their fan base. FORAGER’s latest single “The Worst Minute Of My Life” was released with great reception garnering the band their first spots on the coveted Spotify editorial playlists. It’s no surprise either as the song is a clear example of what FORAGER is capable of. Moving into 2022 the band are continuing to carve out their place in heavy music, with their next single “BRAIN DEAD” releasing on 03/03/2022 as well as many more to follow FORAGER are making sure 2022 will be their year.

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a pre-release listening party to celebrate ‘FENIAN’ the latest album from KNEECAP, released via Heavenly. The band will NOT be present at this event. RSVP tickets do NOT come with an album. This event will include an early playback of ‘KNEECAP’, the chance to pre-order an event excluisve white label LP and goodie bags for first come first serve, while stock lasts. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/kneecap/fenian 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

Seductive, sticky, and meticulously designed, GLU is the new hip \-hop anchored solo project hand \-built by ‘Queens of the Stone Age’ bassist Michael Shuman. Blending disparate influences from Gorillaz and Mac Miller to Depeche Mode, the ‘Mini Mansions’ front \-man layers a precision vocal flow with driving pop and angular guitars to create a complex sound that is as threatening as it is accessible. This is an 16+ event .

Oh yeah, Divine Schism welcome My New Band Believe to Oxford for a workshop show. My New Band Believe, led by Cameron Picton, bassist and sometime frontman of black midi, with whom he practiced an explosive form of musical world-building, weaving complex storytelling through thrilling passages of controlled chaos. The moniker serves as an open invitation, a subtle nod to listeners willing to meet the music on its own terms, to reap the rewards of taking a flying leap into the dark. Picton leads his band so that each track forms, scatters and re-groups, the uplift of one song crashing head-long into the rush of another. Inspired by Bert Jansch's hypnotic, hard-driving guitar, Judee Sill's panoramic pop, and the terrifying possibility of dance music, My New Band Believe is both all-encompassing and constantly in flux.

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an acoustic performance and signing from White Flowers. This unique event celebrates the release of their new 'Dreams For Somebody' released via The state51 Conspiracy. 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/product/white-flowers/dreams-for-somebody 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. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

SJM Concerts & Communion ONE presents: Nxdia, plus support. 14+ (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

Emma Harner, live at Omera Presented by JOY.. This is an 16+ event