The Brackish

The Brackish

The Brackish are a 4-piece experimental band from Bristol, UK. First formed in 2012, the band have released five albums and are finalising their sixth.

Constantly evolving, the band draws inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, art, films, places and people.

The Brackish sound is characterised by its use of dynamics, long-form composition and improvisation. Face melting heavyness gives way to gentle, spacious soundscapes within a single composition. Kraut-like grooves, polyrhythms, violent melodic statements and psychedelic, freeform improvisation are present in equal measure. Always expressed with a strong emphasis on melody and narrative, aiming to take the listener on journeys of much needed escapism.

Pictures by Simon Holliday

The Brackish’s new album ‘Donor Zone’ (Stolen Body 2023) kicks off with an ADHD epic 'Willox For A New Age', apocalyptic coda morphing into the fuzz bass drone of 'Donor Zone' (played on the 'Riley & Coe show' BBC 6 Music) . Foreboding chord sequences set up 'J und J' before a gargantuan riff drops, motorik middle section developing into a highly satisfying ripping fuzz guitar finish. Last tune BUABB has the favoured Tortoise/Beefheart stylings around a Kraut-inspired improv section.          

Donor Zone

Thanks a lot @guitarist_mag for this great review of our album 'Donor Zone'!
Thanks a lot @guitarist_mag for this great review of our album 'Donor Zone'!
Thanks to everyone who came to see us on our Winter mini- break. Top venues @thebreadandroses , @cornishbank , @elysiumswansea and @themooncardiff and great bands Jeremy Gluck, Feral Cyclops and Haul! Next stop @thethunderboltbristol on Thurs with @s
Thanks to everyone who came to see us on our Winter mini- break. Top venues @thebreadandroses , @cornishbank , @elysiumswansea and @themooncardiff and great bands Jeremy Gluck, Feral Cyclops and Haul! Next stop @thethunderboltbristol on Thurs with @shounshounuk and @__grandchild !
Thanks @cornishbank for a great night! On to @elysiumswansea tonight.
Looking forward to this heavyweight gig in Cardiff on Sunday!
Looking forward to this heavyweight gig in Cardiff on Sunday!
Looking forward to our first gig in Swansea with Jeremy Gluck and @new.wolves !
Looking forward to our first gig in Swansea with Jeremy Gluck and @new.wolves !
Grey splatter vinyl! You can buy one at @stolenbodyrecords or www.thebrackish.co.uk
'Donor Zone' vinyl has arrived and you can buy it here https://www.thebrackish.co.uk/ Recorded live in a barn in Wiltshire, engineered by @ninevoltleap and mastered by @stephen_kerrison , it's come out great! Thanks to @stolenbodyrecords for releasin
'Donor Zone' vinyl has arrived and you can buy it here https://www.thebrackish.co.uk/ Recorded live in a barn in Wiltshire, engineered by @ninevoltleap and mastered by @stephen_kerrison , it's come out great! Thanks to @stolenbodyrecords for releasing it!
Very excited to be playing at @cornishbank for the Wanderbank fest! Extra bonus for seeing our pals @ichigo.evil again! We're on Friday at 6.30 for some tea-time terror!
Very excited to be playing at @cornishbank for the Wanderbank fest! Extra bonus for seeing our pals @ichigo.evil again! We're on Friday at 6.30 for some tea-time terror!
First stop on tour with our new vinyl 'Donor Zone' the brilliant @thebreadandroses in Plymouth!
First stop on tour with our new vinyl 'Donor Zone' the brilliant @thebreadandroses in Plymouth!
Off on a short tour of SW and Wales with our vinyl copies of 'Donor Zone' on @stolenbodyrecords !
Off on a short tour of SW and Wales with our vinyl copies of 'Donor Zone' on @stolenbodyrecords !
Thanks a lot @guitarist_mag for this great review of our album 'Donor Zone'! Thanks to everyone who came to see us on our Winter mini- break. Top venues @thebreadandroses , @cornishbank , @elysiumswansea and @themooncardiff and great bands Jeremy Gluck, Feral Cyclops and Haul! Next stop @thethunderboltbristol on Thurs with @s
Thanks @cornishbank for a great night! On to @elysiumswansea tonight.
Looking forward to this heavyweight gig in Cardiff on Sunday! Looking forward to our first gig in Swansea with Jeremy Gluck and @new.wolves !
Grey splatter vinyl! You can buy one at @stolenbodyrecords or www.thebrackish.co.uk
'Donor Zone' vinyl has arrived and you can buy it here https://www.thebrackish.co.uk/ Recorded live in a barn in Wiltshire, engineered by @ninevoltleap and mastered by @stephen_kerrison , it's come out great! Thanks to @stolenbodyrecords for releasin Very excited to be playing at @cornishbank for the Wanderbank fest! Extra bonus for seeing our pals @ichigo.evil again! We're on Friday at 6.30 for some tea-time terror! First stop on tour with our new vinyl 'Donor Zone' the brilliant @thebreadandroses in Plymouth! Off on a short tour of SW and Wales with our vinyl copies of 'Donor Zone' on @stolenbodyrecords !

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