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Review: Frog’s exciting indie rock graces packed and intimate night at The Exchange

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Freya Grimley

When I arrived at the Exchange on Thursday evening, the venue was full. Half of Bristol had seemingly flocked there to watch Frog’s upcoming gig, and rightfully so! As the third stop on their UK tour, Bristol was treated to… Continue Reading →

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Review: A muted return for Bloc Party at Rough Trade

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Max Adams

The iconic indie-rock band took to Rough Trade on Monday night to announce their latest album, Anatomy of a Brief Romance. Twenty-one years ago, the English rock band released Silent Alarm, a genre-defining classic. The energetic, tight singles of ‘Banquet’… Continue Reading →

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Interview: Lowertown at The Exchange, 06/09/26

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Scott Hammond

Lowertown are an experimental Indie Rock band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia that are based in New York. Since releasing their first EP in 2019, they have become one of the most interesting bands in the scene, mixing elements of folk,… Continue Reading →

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Review: A night energetically enjoyable indie rock courtesy of Lowertown at Exchange

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Freya Grimley

Lowertown’s stop in Bristol on their UK tour certainly made Sunday night at the Exchange one to remember. With a grungy, energetic atmosphere, a varied setlist, and a supporting act from Sarah Meth, Lowertown performed a set that any indie… Continue Reading →

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Forwards 2026 Gallery Page

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Scott Hammond

Quite a lot has happened – a global pandemic, a second Trump term, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Greggs the bakers opening its first pub – since The Fix had a photographer on active assignment. Finally, here, we can present… Continue Reading →

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Review: Sunday at Forwards Festival – Little Simz holds Bristol in raptures to close the festival season

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Dan Adshead

Sunday arrives suffused with a vibrant energy – despite the drab weather conditions – as c.25,000 music lovers descend on Durdham Downs for day 2 of Forwards Festival. Even with all the hangovers being nursed from the previous day’s extravaganza,… Continue Reading →

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Review: Tricky and Tems command attention on the Saturday of Forwards Festival

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Conal Dougan

(Tems headlining on the West Stage. Credit Victoria Porter) On Friday, Lorde megafans had been queuing outside the Forwards site gates from 8am in order to get prime front row spots for their musical hero 12 hours later. On Saturday,… Continue Reading →

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Review: An unforgettable night for Bristol’s indie-pop fans – Forwards Presents: Lorde

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Freya Grimley

Going to watch two of your favourite artists at a festival was a great way to kick off the bank holiday weekend – despite the rain. With performances from Audrey Hobert, Maisie Peters, and Djo; Forwards presents: Lorde provided a… Continue Reading →

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