Before Skrillex ruined it, Bristol was building it — raw, underground, and LOUD.
Documentation of the Bristol dubstep scene circa 2006 capturing the musical genre in its infancy. Outside of London, Bristol is the UK's largest dubstep city and is a major player in the scene, with a network of local DJs, promoters, and producers pushing the sound. Features footage from Bristol's premiere dubstep nights and interviews with key individuals, providing a thrilling snapshot of the newest music scene to develop in Bristol.
Sound
Sub-bass that physically moves you — headphones required.
Production
Grimy lo-fi footage that feels like a found artifact.
Director
Mike Thomas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was shot on consumer-grade DV cameras in actual clubs — the directors were literally just regulars who decided to document their nights out.
The 'Bristol sound' documented here — dubstep's dubbier, slower cousin — would directly influence artists like Burial and the later 'post-dubstep' movement. This is ground zero.
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