On the Scene: Bristol

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[mp3com-artist]Portishead[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Tricky [/mp3com-artist]and [mp3com-artist]Massive Attack[/mp3com-artist] all came to define Bristol in the 90’s, turning a British city once known for being a slavery port into a thriving centre of underground culture.

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[mp3com-artist]Portishead[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Tricky [/mp3com-artist]and [mp3com-artist]Massive Attack[/mp3com-artist] all came to define Bristol in the 90’s, turning a British city once known for being a slavery port into a thriving centre of underground culture.

The stomping ground of notorious graffiti artist Banksy and the source of some of the 00’s finest British comedy, Bristol has remained a musical mecca. Venues The Academy, The Thekla and The Fleece draw in the crowds from neighboring West country towns, showcasing the finest local and international talent.

In the tradition of the trippier, more relaxed musicians the city has given birth to we offer up three free sounds of the city for you to try out below.

Florrie

Artist: [mp3com-artist]Florrie[/mp3com-artist]

Track: “Give Me Your Love”

Sounds like: The quiet girl in class coming out of her shell and kicking ass

For fans of: [mp3com-artist]Katy Perry[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Robyn[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Marina & The Diamonds[/mp3com-artist]

[mp3com-download url=”http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/433767203/Give%2BMe%2BYour%2BLove.mp3″ artist=”Florrie” song=”Give Me Your Love” email=”none”/]

Ylid

Artist: [mp3com-artist]Ylid[/mp3com-artist]

Track: “When The Darkness Seems Relentless”

Sounds like: Long walks home in the winter

For fans of: [mp3com-artist]Jon Hopkins[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Atlas Sound[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Boards of Canada[/mp3com-artist]

[mp3com-download url=”http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/61697570/When%2BThe%2BDarkness%2BSeems%2BRelentless.mp3″ artist=”Ylid” song=”When The Darkness Seems Relentless” email=”none”/]

Francois and the Atlas Mountains

Artist: [mp3com-artist]Frànçois and the Atlas Mountains[/mp3com-artist]

Track: “Royan”

Sounds like: Sould filtered through the lungs of a wandering Frenchman

For fans of: [mp3com-artist]Johanna Newsome[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Van Dyke Parks[/mp3com-artist], [mp3com-artist]Melanie Laurent[/mp3com-artist]

[mp3com-download url=”http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/205458783/Royan.mp3″ artist=”Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains” song=”Royan” email=”none”/]