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Techre Presents: Head Noise / Pheonix-Flare / Vacant ShoresA gig held at Exchange on Friday, 18th December. Doors are at 19:30 with the event starting at 20:00. The event finishes at 22:00. The event has been tagged in the alternative pop, electro, electronic, punk and pop categories.
HEAD NOISE are a South Wales synthpunk/new wave duo serving up infectious synth hooks, punk energy and a healthy dose of surreal nonsense. Expect angular guitars, electronic beats, shouty vocals and plenty of weirdness, delivered with a high-energy live show that's part gig, part performance art. Their latest album 'The Noise Of Art' sees the revitalisedduo at their sharpest, strangest and most chaotic.
They've played alongside acts including A Flock Of Seagulls, The Rezillos, Wolf Alice, Electric Six, Public Service Broadcasting, The Pop Group, Art Brut, !!! and Young Knives, as well as appearing at festivals and venues across the UK. For fans of Devo, Talking Heads, The B-52s, Gary Numan, The Rezillos and punk that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Pheonix-Flare since the release of their last EP “Edges” in May 2020 the Bristol electronic act have been working on creating their follow up EP - Waves. Their next single - All the Things - will be released in time for their October 2026 gig. Their distinctive atmospheric and moody Synthwave is available on Bandcamp and other streaming sites.
Phoenix-Flare’s music has been described as: “Heart strings being plucked by robots”, “Epic
retro feelings with a big modern vision, “A real eye for filling up the sonic
spectrum from bass to tops,” “Lots of ace genre blending. ” Some pop, some techno, dubstep, new age, dark wave. “The haunting and intimate quality of the duo’s songs has drawn comparisons with other classic synth pop acts. Check themout on their next live outing. This gig marks a development of their live sound as they will be joined by a drummer using a hybrid electronic and acoustic kit.
Chris Bird - vocals
James Bragg - synth and sequences
Simon Watts - hybrid drums
Vacant Shores are a Bristol-based electronic duo creating atmospheric, emotionally charged music that blends dark electronica, trip-hop and alternative electronic pop. Combining immersive synths, driving rhythms and haunting vocals, their music moves between intimate cinematic moments and powerful, energetic electronic soundscapes. Following a growing run of festival and live appearances, Vacant Shores continue to develop a distinctive live show built around atmosphere, emotion and connection. Vacant Shores are planning the release of their second EP towards the end of 2026
Entry Requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by an adult
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Event venue
The Exchange, Bristol, United Kingdom
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