Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Triple-hitter of West Country DIY scene talent for less than the cost of a pint, headed up by the charming prehistory ballads of dino-concept emo pop sweeties Nervous Rex. On support: anarchic fuzz-punk duo Peacelily and high-octane queercore scrappers Ladyshoulders. Big fun FFO: The Menstrual Cramps, Spook School, Martha, Pink Suits, Gender Chores."
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A gig held at The Thunderbolt on Wednesday 20th March. The event starts at 20:00.
NERVOUS REX
Nervous Rex are Bristol's all-trans dinosaur-concept DIY punk band. Bringing palaeontology to the punk show since 2019, they formed via Eat Up! collective and invented the genre of Dinopunk; learning how to play instruments and stuff came after. Expect songs about queer history, prehistory and gay feelings. FFO Spook School, Martha, Fresh and those who yearn for more dinosaur facts during gigs.
PEACELILY
Known for their chaotic and intense live performances, Asher and Neve, better known as the two-piece punk band Peacelily, blend hard-hitting riffs with politically charged lyrics culminating in a sound that has been described as ‘The bastard child of Sleaford Mods and Royal Blood’ Ultimately, they are a band that need to be seen to be believed.
Formed in 2018 under their old name Swine, they cut their teeth on the Cornish and Plymouth alt scene, quickly garnering a tight knit following. Shortly after moving to Bristol, they decided to undergo a rebrand to better reflect their ever-evolving sound. In the past few years, they’ve supported artists such as Turbowolf, Subhumans and Wych Elm, in addition to playing many of Bristol’s best-known venues including The Louisiana, The Fleece, Bristol Beacon and The Exchange.
“The Bristol based twosome made enough noise for a four or five piece. The pace relentless, the talent obvious. The room, packed and moshing.” – The Bristol Gig Guide.
LADY SHOULDERS
Queer, Loud and Charming with a sound like a bus on its way to pride crashing into a second hand music shop. Bristol debut!
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Nervous Rex are Bristol's all-trans dinosaur-concept DIY punk band. Bringing palaeontology to the punk show since 2019, they formed via Eat Up! collective and invented the genre of Dinopunk; learning how to play instruments and stuff came after. Expect songs about queer history, prehistory and gay feelings. FFO Spook School, Martha, Fresh and those who yearn for more dinosaur facts during gigs.
PEACELILY
Known for their chaotic and intense live performances, Asher and Neve, better known as the two-piece punk band Peacelily, blend hard-hitting riffs with politically charged lyrics culminating in a sound that has been described as ‘The bastard child of Sleaford Mods and Royal Blood’ Ultimately, they are a band that need to be seen to be believed.
Formed in 2018 under their old name Swine, they cut their teeth on the Cornish and Plymouth alt scene, quickly garnering a tight knit following. Shortly after moving to Bristol, they decided to undergo a rebrand to better reflect their ever-evolving sound. In the past few years, they’ve supported artists such as Turbowolf, Subhumans and Wych Elm, in addition to playing many of Bristol’s best-known venues including The Louisiana, The Fleece, Bristol Beacon and The Exchange.
“The Bristol based twosome made enough noise for a four or five piece. The pace relentless, the talent obvious. The room, packed and moshing.” – The Bristol Gig Guide.
LADY SHOULDERS
Queer, Loud and Charming with a sound like a bus on its way to pride crashing into a second hand music shop. Bristol debut!
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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