Indie/Alternative

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  Review: Cheekface, Strange Brew – ‘the hottest gig in Bristol’

  Even in a room hotter than the sun, Cheekface made it impossible not to dance

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  Review: Squid, Bristol Beacon – ‘It’s hard to know where to look’

  Latest release Cowards is more exploratory, weird and wild than ever

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  Review: Peach, The Louisiana – ‘Always on point, always intense’

  Longstanding music lovers The Louis put on a local showcase for Independent Venue Week

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  Review: English Teacher, SWX – ‘A spectrum of emotions’

  This year's Mercury Prize-winners closed off a successful year in front of a buzzing Bristol crowd

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  Review: Softcult, The Lanes – ‘A huge sound and bigger message’

  A night of dream-pop shoegaze from the Canadian twin siblings

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  Review: Razorlight, Strange Brew – ‘Exceeded some expectations, confirmed most’

  Preparing to release their fifth album, the noughties favourites have embarked on an intimate tour

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  Review: Goan Dogs, The Louisiana

  A triumphant comeback for the surf-pop quintet

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  Review: (Sandy) Alex G, Thekla

  Aggresive and full frontal indie rock

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