Subculture: Featuring Split Prophets | J Man | AudioFlux | Properjob

A Bristol-based hip hop collective who emerged in 2011 with their debut EP Scribbled Thoughts and quickly became some of the UK's most respected mc's, both as a crew and as solo artists. They've collaborated with British heavyweights like Mystro, Life MC and Evil Ed, as well as international acts including Greece's BDC crew and Dizzy Dustin of Ugly Duckling, and were named best crew of 2012 by Wordplay magazine. They've supported legends such as Wu-Tang, KRS-One, MF Doom, DJ Premier and Pete Rock, and have taken their live show across the UK and abroad, from Switzerland's Dachstock and Croatia's Outlook Festival to France's Natural Games, alongside regular slots at Nozstock, Boomtown and other UK festivals.

Known for his multi faceted style, explosive energy, unmatched live shows and some of the best underground music to have come out of the UK in recent years, Jman has come along way from his days of growing up in Croydon clashing at youth clubs and attempting to produce Grime beats on FL studio. At 15 hosting for some of the biggest names in the scene and becoming ‘Best Dubstep mc 2011’ he wanted evolve as an artist focusing more on writing which lead to the culture of Hip-Hop he was rapidly digesting.

AudioFlux are a Bristol-based music collective known for their dark, industrial, and bass-heavy sound. Rooted in the city's rich underground culture, AudioFlux blendheavy rap influences with eerie vocal textures, atmospheric sound design, and genre-fluid production. Their work reflects Time spent growing up and supporting others in the city speaking on social issues and the bands interest such as Science, technology, spirituality, love, and liberation - creating a sonic world that is both gritty and emotionally resonant.

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ProperJob Collective are a Bristol-based collective of musicians united by a shared love of jamming and a cross-genre sound. The 7-piece band spans genres touching on hip hop, jazz, neo-soul and uplifting lo-fi vibes. Pairing soft, melodic vocals with raw progressive rap. Their music reflects life in Bristol, with soulful tones and a laid-back, expressive energy.