An emotional lighthouse built from synths, guitars, and unfiltered storytelling

Friday 27 March 2026 will see the walls of The Thunderbolt in Bristol hum with something deeper than just basslines and backbeats as alt-pop riser Catlea brings their Lost Souls Tour to the intimate Totterdown venue, promising a night that blends catharsis with connection.

Starting from 7:30pm, the show is more than a gig, it’s pitched as a gathering space for the “unseen,” a kind of emotional lighthouse built from synths, guitars, and unfiltered storytelling.

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A sound stitched from vulnerability and voltage

Catlea’s music doesn’t just sit politely in one genre. It flickers between indie pop, alt-rock, and touches of R&B, creating a sonic patchwork that feels both polished and raw. Their concept album Language Barrier forms the emotional backbone of the tour, charting the wreckage and rebuilding that follows a fractured relationship.

Live, those themes translate into something more electric. Expect soaring vocals, pulsing rhythms, and moments where the room seems to inhale all at once before erupting again.

A lineup of rising voices

The Bristol stop isn’t a solo voyage. Supporting Catlea are a trio of emerging artists adding their own flavors to the night:

Tom Penny – bringing sharp lyricism and hip-hop energy

Marianne Leigh – delivering shimmering pop textures

Jess Chivers – leaning into alternative rock grit

Together, the lineup reads like a mixtape curated for restless hearts, each act orbiting the same themes of identity, belonging, and transformation.

An artist on the ascent

With over 12 million streams and a relentless touring schedule, Catlea has been quietly but steadily building momentum. Their shows are known for feeling personal rather than performative, less like a spectacle and more like a shared confession set to melody.

Critics have already begun circling, calling them one of indie’s most compelling new voices, and this tour feels like a statement of intent: not just to be heard, but to resonate.

Why this night matters

The Thunderbolt, with its close quarters and no-frills charm, is the perfect vessel for this kind of experience. No giant screens, no distance, just artist and audience trading energy back and forth like sparks in a small room.

For fans of emotionally charged pop and genre-blurring sounds, 27 March won’t just be another date on the calendar. It’s shaping up to be one of those nights where strangers sing the same lyrics and leave feeling slightly less alone.