Stoke-on-Trent’s grassroots music scene took a sharp detour into the cutting edge of independent electronica as a stellar four-act lineup descended on the Artisan Tap.
Hosted as a joint showcase by Say Something Music and Cablefest, the night proved exactly why intimate local spaces remain the vital lifeblood for boundary-pushing audio talent.
The evening delivered a masterclass in shifting electronic textures, kicking off with the intricate, multi-layered synthesised arrangements of UNE.
The sonic momentum built rapidly through the night as Nównøis introduced a heavier, ambient-driven rhythmic weight to the room, seamlessly handing over the mantle to DIGITAL ROSESs, who filled the venue with broad, atmospheric trip-hop undertones.
Closing out the session, headliners Disastrous Robots delivered a mesmerising performance packed with complex IDM glitches and heavy, driving synth patterns that pushed the Artisan Tap’s intimate space to its absolute limits.
For local electronic music purists, it was a flawless demonstration of the depth and creativity thriving right on our doorstep.
