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.

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)

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

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.

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

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 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 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 .

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.

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 .

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

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Alien Chicks. This unique event celebrates the release of their new EP 'Toys Taken at Birth' released via Alcopop. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new EP 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/toys-taken-at-birth 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 newcomers Day We Ran deliver anthemic melodies, emotive vocals, and electrifying live energy.

Since forming in 2014, The War And Treaty have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself, a bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll. Known for a live show nearly revival-like in intensity, the husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter endlessly create an exhilarating exchange of energy with their audience, a dynamic they’ve brought to the stage in opening for the legendary Al Green and touring with the likes of Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell.

Bristol Song Circle Presents After the success of our sell-out first night back in April, Bristol Song Circle returns to Rough Trade this summer. 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. James Walsh will be bringing his deeply personal, emotionally resonant songwriting to the stage. As frontman of Starsailor, he rose to prominence in the early 2000s with a run of acclaimed releases, including their Platinum-selling debut Love Is Here, and a string of hit singles. That success forms the backdrop to Walsh’s solo work, which takes a more intimate, stripped-back approach. His recent album It’s All Happening, draws on a range of inspirations while retaining the emotional directness that has long defined his songwriting - making this an opportunity to experience his music in its most immediate form. Melody Pool joins us all the way from Australia. Returning in 2025 with her long-awaited album Our Eternal Garden, she channels grief, healing, and curiosity into a body of work that expands her distinctive psychedelic-folk sound. With songs that feel both intimate and exploratory, her performance offers a rare chance to experience this new chapter up close. As well as a third artist to be confirmed shortly, we will also be welcoming Thaime. A talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from BIMM Bristol, they channel dark grooves, tangy strums, emotional awareness, and soft vocals, into an alternative folk style inspired by artists such as Bon Iver, Saya Gray, and Mac DeMarco. 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)

The Soledad Brothers were an American blues-punk/garage rock trio from Maumee, Ohio. Known for a raw, high-energy sound heavily influenced by gritty blues-rock, the band originally featured Johnny Walker (vocals/guitar/harmonica) and Ben Swank (drums), later adding Brian Olive (saxophone/guitar).

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a pre-release listening party to celebrate ‘Blue Morpho’ the latest album from Ed O'Brien, released via Transgressive. 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 ‘Blue Morpho’, a chance to pre-order an event exclusive white label, free posters and tote bags on a first come first serve basis. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/ed-obrien/blue-morpho 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

Headsend is an emerging Australian rock and grunge band from the Byron Bay area, quickly gaining attention for their raw energy, heavy riffs, and 90s-inspired sound.

Live Nation Presents catty With Special Guests At Rough Trade Bristol Wednesday 25th November 2026 Live Nation 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Hailing from the port town of Caernarfon in Wales and now based in London, CATTY's artistry has been on a fast and uncompromising rise. Her unique blend of gothis, glam-rock-come alt pop makes her one of the UK's most exciting newcomers.

Minneapolis band she’s green describe themselves as “moss music”. Inspired as much by J.R.R. Tolkien and Hayao Miyazaki as by Slowdive and the Cocteau Twins, the band - consisting of Liam Armstrong, Zofia Smith, Raines Lucas, Kevin Seebeck and Teddy Nordvold - aim to create their own musical and visual world defined by dreamy fantasy, emotional openness and sonic depth. In 2023 she’s green released their debut EP, Wisteria, which included the viral hit “Mandy,” and in 2025 they released the follow-up EP, Chrysalis. It builds on the shimmering shoegaze and dream-pop of Wisteria, with ever more irresistible melodies and deeper songcraft. “We wanted to expand the scope of what we did with the first EP, and see how far we could push either side of the music - whether it’s harsh and jarring or it’s inviting and warm,” Armstrong says. And as they win over fans everywhere they go with their authentic, loving approach to their sound, it’s clear that this huge year for she’s green is only the beginning.