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 will release their sixth in November 2025.

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

Pack It In My Liege

Very pleased to announce the release of our new album on Bristol's Pig Records label.
Link in bio to bandcamp shop where you can buy it on vinyl, cd or digital doodah.
It's just been awarded ' Guitarist Choice ' in Guitarist magazine and received a rave review from 'On Heavy Rotation' ...
'Right from bombastic opener 'Welter' to the frankly extraordinary centrepiece 'SIAB' and through to the fuzzed out exotica of closing track 'Blue Zombie' , "Pack it in My Liege" is a real journey. The Brackish have an innate ability to transport us to unexpected but perfectly formed musical universes. '

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The Brackish’s 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

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Great night at @wharfchamberscc with amazing sets from @slowlorisuk and @yoshizawawaa ! Thanks for the clips @thedroiduk , @salb_music and @mattbrowndrums.6161 aka the browner! X
Great night at @wharfchamberscc with amazing sets from @slowlorisuk and @yoshizawawaa ! Thanks for the clips @thedroiduk , @salb_music and @mattbrowndrums.6161 aka the browner! X
Nov 26th at The Artisan Tap with Not Weird and Dec 4th at Queen's Head , Box with @reubens_daughters still on!
Nov 26th at The Artisan Tap with Not Weird and Dec 4th at Queen's Head , Box with @reubens_daughters still on!
With @heelplant_band in support!
With @heelplant_band in support!
Very pleased to announce the release of our new album on Bristol's Pig Records label. Link in bio to bandcamp shop where you can buy it on vinyl, cd or digital doodah. It's just been awarded ' Guitarist Choice ' in Guitarist magazine and received a
Very pleased to announce the release of our new album on Bristol's Pig Records label. Link in bio to bandcamp shop where you can buy it on vinyl, cd or digital doodah. It's just been awarded ' Guitarist Choice ' in Guitarist magazine and received a rave review from 'On Heavy Rotation' ... 'Right from bombastic opener 'Welter' to the frankly extraordinary centrepiece 'SIAB' and through to the fuzzed out exotica of closing track 'Blue Zombie' , "Pack it in My Liege" is a real journey. The Brackish have an innate ability to transport us to unexpected but perfectly formed musical universes. '
Thanks Bill @w.m.pol, Joe and everyone who came down to an unforgettable night in Northampton! And the brilliant Prime Evils for setting the bar high ✨ Thanks @tatianaworek , @daniel_philip_davies and @w.m.pollard for the clips! xx
Thanks Bill @w.m.pol, Joe and everyone who came down to an unforgettable night in Northampton! And the brilliant Prime Evils for setting the bar high ✨ Thanks @tatianaworek , @daniel_philip_davies and @w.m.pollard for the clips! xx
Looking forward to our home album launch at the @thethunderboltbristol !
Looking forward to our home album launch at the @thethunderboltbristol !
Here's @poindexter_maximus_666 's brilliant review of the new @thebrackishmusic album in full - Thanks Ed!
Here's @poindexter_maximus_666 's brilliant review of the new @thebrackishmusic album in full - Thanks Ed!
Great night at @wharfchamberscc with amazing sets from @slowlorisuk and @yoshizawawaa ! Thanks for the clips @thedroiduk , @salb_music and @mattbrowndrums.6161 aka the browner! X Nov 26th at The Artisan Tap with Not Weird and Dec 4th at Queen's Head , Box with @reubens_daughters still on! With @heelplant_band in support! Very pleased to announce the release of our new album on Bristol's Pig Records label. Link in bio to bandcamp shop where you can buy it on vinyl, cd or digital doodah. It's just been awarded ' Guitarist Choice ' in Guitarist magazine and received a Thanks Bill @w.m.pol, Joe and everyone who came down to an unforgettable night in Northampton! And the brilliant Prime Evils for setting the bar high ✨ Thanks @tatianaworek , @daniel_philip_davies and @w.m.pollard for the clips! xx Looking forward to our home album launch at the @thethunderboltbristol ! Here's @poindexter_maximus_666 's brilliant review of the new @thebrackishmusic album in full - Thanks Ed!
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