BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY

New Releases (24 Jan 25 - 30 Jan 26)

24 Jan — 30 Jan 2026

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.

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Bristol Music Weekly

24 JAN – 30 JAN 2026

💥 THE JANUARY PAYOFF 💥
From soul-heavy songwriters and Gutterfunk legends to brutal metal and slick 4x4 remixes — payday week came with a soundtrack.

Spotify Drops

Lead Stream

Pete Josef – “So You Should”

Pete Josef returns with a smooth, soulful cut rooted in warmth and emotional clarity. Rich harmonies, subtle groove and Josef’s unmistakable vocal presence give the track classic songwriting strength with a clean Bristol polish.

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DJ Die
“The Specialist Funk”

A true Bristol heavyweight delivering gritty breaks, heavyweight bass and stripped-back funk attitude.

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Dub Head
“Portal”

Deep, meditative dub territory — echo-soaked textures, heavy sub and patient pacing with real soundsystem DNA.

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Felov, T.R.A.C.K, Luke Truth
“Pieces”

Soulful vocals, rolling low-end and clean electronic production combine for a smooth, reflective release.

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Counter Culture
“The Time”

A precision-engineered D&B roller with tight drums, rolling bass and subtle atmosphere via Symmetry.

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ANDATA & 2HOT2PLAY
“Never Gonna Stop (Extended Mix)”

Energetic, polished and rhythm-forward — a slick club-ready version that keeps the hook front and centre.

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Bandcamp Picks

Heavy Pick

Mortal Filth – “Death Crusade”

Mortal Filth unleash full-force aggression — fast, feral and uncompromising. Raw production and relentless intensity make this a brutal statement from Bristol’s heavier underground.

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Everest Dub
“Weather”

Deep, immersive dub rooted in bass weight, echo and atmosphere — introspective and physical in equal measure.

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Xetch
“All I’ve Got (UKG Remix)”

Swung drums, glossy bass and late-night bounce — nostalgic UKG energy without feeling dated.

Bandcamp

Gig Highlights

Review

Marmozets @ Thekla

Math-rock energy on a boat? It works. Marmozets returned to Bristol with a point to prove, turning Thekla into a sweatbox of jagged riffs and soaring choruses.

Review
Superseed @ The Plough

A Motorik Road Trip in Easton — loud, driving, and packed with the community spirit that keeps The Plough vital.

Event Archive

Upcoming
Joker B2B Sir Spyro

Lost Horizon brings the heat with Joker meeting Sir Spyro featuring Killa P — grime, dubstep and purple sound bass weight.

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That wraps up the first month of 2026. Keep supporting the venues, streaming the tracks, and buying the music. See you in February.