by the Squarely Team
Supergrass
Bristol Sounds kicked off in style with Supergrass as the first headliner for a buzzing Harbourside crowd. I arrived bang on time and was greeted by the sounds of Sports Team warming up the atmosphere, while hot air balloons floated overhead: a truly iconic Bristol scene. After a quick pitstop for chips and a pint, we joined the crowd for Supergrass, who tore through their classic album I Should Coco start to finish. Their sound was massive with thumping basslines, electric riffs, and seamless instrument swaps, with even the drummer jumping on guitar for a song. They returned for a few final bangers, rounding off a brilliant first night and perfect Bristol evening
Kaiser Chiefs
It was a night of indie-punk perfection as Lime Garden opened with a gritty, effects-heavy set that primed the crowd for chaos. Kaiser Chiefs stormed the stage, their hollow-body guitar riffs and solos echoing epically across the outdoor venue. Thick bass slides brought a punky undercurrent to their indie anthems, adding grit and nostalgia in equal measure. The crowd was a buzzing mix of ages, all vibing together in a shared, throwback euphoria. A looping background video gave a nod to the band’s political edge without pulling focus from the music. Honestly, a 10/10 night all-round.
The Fratellis
It was a searing hot Saturday with a line-up to match. The energy was high with Newport icons Goldie Lookin Chain kicking off the day, sporting outfits that would put the most eclectic vintage kilo sale to shame. Stereo MCs brought a radical vibe shift with a thumping, quasispiritual set, before Cast took to the stage bringing the sun-soaked, mellow indie vibes. Supporting act Sleeper reminded us why Britpop ruled the music world in the 90s. The main event, of course, was The Fratellis: a crowd of all ages sang their hearts out, and considering they haven’t performed in a couple of years, they’ve never sounded better.
