Maquina Bristol

MAQUINA play Bristol on Thursday 20th February 2025 at Rough Trade! Get tickets with only a £1 booking fee above, or from Seetickets.

The dynamic trio from Lisbon, comprising João (guitar), Tomás (bass), and Halison (drum + vox), made a significant impact on the  Portuguese music scene with the release of their debut album on January 27, 2023. With their energetic performances that blend dance
culture with heavy-hook songcraft, the band quickly gained a  reputation among audiences.

Drawing inspiration from repetition/minimalism-centered styles such as Krautrock and Industrial Techno, MAQUINA. fearlessly explores the boundaries of these genres by incorporating elements of rock and electronic music into their distinctive sound. The album “DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING” showcases a mix of pulsating beats, scuzzy bass riffs,  and noisy guitars, challenging norms and pushing the limits of conventional music. They have successfully carved out a distinctive identity in the music scene.

One of the standout features of MAQUINA.’s live performances is their commitment to authenticity and musicality. Unlike many electronic acts that heavily rely on machines and programmed beats, this trio challenges convention by excluding the use of machines and
clicks during their concerts. Instead, they embrace the raw power of live instruments, providing an electrifying experience that resonates with the audience on a deeper level. https://maquinaponto.bandcamp.com

+ Monika Badly brings a dizzying blend of noise, industrial techno, and unhinged punk energy to the stage. With performances previously described as ‘sonic terror rituals’, their work addresses themes of gender dysphoria, body horror, misanthropy, and queer rage through cathartic audio obliteration. Visceral, hallucinatory, and overwhelming, their live performances will have you dancing and cowering in equal measure. Their second full length album, ‘Love Songs’, releases on Eggy Tapes on February 14th. https://monikabadly.bandcamp.com/album/love-songs

+ Profondo Rosso: Like the Wicker Man filmed in Berghain, Profondo Rosso blurs ambient folk-horror and industrial techno into a drone-based hellscape as intense as it is danceable. https://www.instagram.com/_profondo_rosso__?igsh=MW1jcTJ1dmpqYXNodg==

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Maquina Bristol

Maquina Bristol