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

Can't wait for The Brackish show with Sweetpool - 8pm Sat 23rd Nov! Tickets on Headfirst. Link in bio.
Looking forward to this one!
Looking forward to this one!
Looking forward to this @thebrackishmusic gig with the brilliant Sweet pool! Ticket link above at Headfirst.
Looking forward to this @thebrackishmusic gig with the brilliant Sweet pool! Ticket link above at Headfirst.
Looking forward to a return to our spiritual home!
Looking forward to a return to our spiritual home!
Brackish kicking off at 8, don't B L8 !
Very excited to be coming back to @the_adelphi_club in Hull this Thurs! With the brilliant @lewispaulmarrow and @haldernband playing n all !
Very excited to be coming back to @the_adelphi_club in Hull this Thurs! With the brilliant @lewispaulmarrow and @haldernband playing n all !
Can't wait to get back on the road next week! Come and see us at: - The New Adelphi Club in Hull, 26th Sept with #haldernband & Lewis Paul Marrow - JT Soar in Nottingham, 27th with Overhead, The Albatross & Codices - Alestop in Buxton, 28th with Ghengis O'Toole
The Brackish goes North once again! First stop The Adelphi in Hull, 26th Sept
The Brackish goes North once again! First stop The Adelphi in Hull, 26th Sept
28th September at the Ale Stop in Buxton. It's gonna kick off! 😯
28th September at the Ale Stop in Buxton. It's gonna kick off! 😯
Can't wait for The Brackish show with Sweetpool - 8pm Sat 23rd Nov! Tickets on Headfirst. Link in bio.
Looking forward to this one! Looking forward to this @thebrackishmusic gig with the brilliant Sweet pool! Ticket link above at Headfirst. Looking forward to a return to our spiritual home!
Brackish kicking off at 8, don't B L8 !
Very excited to be coming back to @the_adelphi_club in Hull this Thurs! With the brilliant @lewispaulmarrow and @haldernband playing n all !
Can't wait to get back on the road next week! Come and see us at: - The New Adelphi Club in Hull, 26th Sept with #haldernband & Lewis Paul Marrow - JT Soar in Nottingham, 27th with Overhead, The Albatross & Codices - Alestop in Buxton, 28t
The Brackish goes North once again! First stop The Adelphi in Hull, 26th Sept 28th September at the Ale Stop in Buxton. It's gonna kick off! 😯

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