BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY
New Releases (18 Apr 26 - 24 April 26)
Each Friday we round up the freshest sounds from Bristol’s buzzing scene. From boundary-pushing underground acts to chart-ready anthems, discover the tracks and albums making waves this week. Dive in below and explore what’s new.
Bristol Music Weekly
17 APR – 24 APR 2026
Another busy Bristol week with roots, dub, drum & bass and independent electronics leading the charge.
Spotify Drops
Revan & Kiah – “Not Invisible”
Released via Transparent Audio, this week’s standout pairs clean drum & bass production with strong vocal delivery. Deep, melodic and club-ready, it continues the label’s strong recent run of Bristol-rooted bass releases. Big up Transparent Audio.
Joe Yorke & The Co-Operators
“Living Dead”
Roots-reggae release on Waggledance Records with warm instrumentation and classic live-band feel.
Henry & Louis meets Blue & Red
“Jah Jah Never Fail I”
Heavy dub rework from Bristol soundsystem stalwarts Henry & Louis. Deep bass pressure and spacious production.
Stevie Toddler
“The Line”
Melodic reggae single with reflective lyrics and polished production.
Vice Beats, Righkeysonly & Louis Stone
“Are You Listening?”
Modern UK hip-hop collaboration with direct lyricism and contemporary beats.
Scuffed & Sista Lisa
“Feel the Connection”
Bass-led vocal release blending jungle and drum & bass influences with soulful hooks.
Schadenfreude
“1718”
Dark electronic release via Blackened Noise Productions with industrial textures and experimental edge.
Ruth Royall
“Easy Fix”
Vocal-led drum & bass single from Bristol artist Ruth Royall, combining emotive songwriting with crisp modern production.
Moonlight Sequence
“Escape from the Mechanical Sun”
Synthwave and electronic textures with a cinematic retro-futurist atmosphere.
No Nation
“Let Me Help”
Indie and electronic crossover release with smooth vocals and accessible songwriting.
Bandcamp Picks
Hugh Hardie ft. Cimone – “Raindrops”
Liquid drum & bass collaboration balancing sharp drums with smooth vocals. A clean, melodic cut with emotional weight and polished production.
Philski
“Patcha Ten”
Underground electronic cut with stripped-back rhythm and club-ready energy.
Perpetual Present
“Magikool Aid”
Psych-leaning experimental release through Psychedelic Jelly / Deep Sea Frequencies. Textured, colourful and leftfield.
Agnostic Clown
“Circles (demo)”
DIY demo release with lo-fi production and post-punk attitude.
The Lonely Nuts
“Full”
Rough-edged indie and garage track with direct songwriting and plenty of character.
The Liftmen
“These Witches”
Alternative rock release with psych and blues influences. Gritty, loose and full of underground charm.
Philski
“Monaco”
Second release of the week from Philski, offering a sleeker electronic groove and late-night movement.
Gig Highlights
Dot To Dot Festival 2026
Dot To Dot Festival returns to Bristol and Nottingham across the late May bank holiday weekend, with the first 30 names confirmed including Lambrini Girls, Fcukers and NewDad. Super Early Bird and Early Bird tickets are sold out, with Second Release tickets now available from £30 plus booking fee.
Next Week
St Werburghs Spring Fair
Community-focused event at Boiling Wells and St Werburghs City Farm with stalls, activities and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Next Week
People’s Art Fair
“Democratise the canvas!” A nine-day creative event at PRSC celebrating open-access art, Stokes Croft energy and local creativity.
A strong Bristol week led by roots, dub and drum & bass, with plenty of independent character underneath. Transparent Audio continue their run, Ruth Royall adds another polished release, and festival season is starting to come into view.