By Resonate | June 16, 2026
ALOKA: A SOUL IN BLOOM
WORDS BY PHOEBE CULLEY The Botanical Gardens on the University of Bristol campus seem exactly fitting for the place where we first meet one-woman star Aloka: warm, earthy, and alive. At only 22 years old, one listen to her is enough to send you hurtling back to the golden era of soul music- classic, rich […]
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By Resonate | March 4, 2026
“IT’S KIND OF WHOLESOME, BUT THERE’S A LOT OF BRAINROT”: A PINT WITH THE PAV”
It’s been a busy night for Bristol-based Welsh alternative rock outfit The Pavilion, who have rushed straight from their rehearsals to have a chat with Resonate Magazine over some pints of cider, a J20 and a Guinness and blackcurrant at The Golden Lion pub. Following the release of their second EP, Faces In The Crowd, […]
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By Resonate | March 7, 2026
I WANNA BE A COWBOY BABY! THE RISE OF COUNTRY MUSIC
There’s an unmissable, new kind of twang echoing through TikTok and indie venues alike — and it’s coming from people in cowboy boots and hats. Once dismissed by newer generations, the small-town heartbreak and dusty old pick-up trucks (you never let me drive) are riding back into the cultural spotlight, and TikTok ‘For You’ pages […]
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By Resonate | March 7, 2026
FIVE UPCOMING QUEER ARTISTS TO WATCH
LGBTQ+ artists have profoundly shaped music through the years, pioneering genres like disco, house, and queercore while challenging norms through lyrical honesty and performance. Through visibility and innovation, LGBTQ+ musicians continue to redefine sound, culture, and identity in music. Here are some of our favourites. SHYGIRL: Shygirl is a boundary-breaking artist blending experimental pop, club, […]
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By Resonate | March 3, 2026
‘SEXY, EVIL, PLAYFUL AND DISTINCT’. WELCOME TO HUMDRUM’S WORLD
HumDrum is one of Bristol’s most exciting new bands, and they know how to make you listen, utilising their extensive musical talent to experiment with neo-soul, jazz, indie, grunge, and punk, pushing their sound in multiple directions at once. They create something unmistakably personal and unique with every listen. Palo (Vocals), Ben (Bass), Hunter (Guitar), […]
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