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BristolMusic Weekly

7 Nov — 13 Nov 2026

Your independent guide to Bristol’s music scene. Find upcoming gigs, discover new Bristol releases every Friday, and read artist interviews and live reviews.

RELEASE OF THE WEEK
Official artwork for Smith & Mighty — Shadow ft Tammy Payne
Smith & Mighty

“Shadow ft Tammy Payne”

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Selected releases

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Official artwork for Joe Yorke — Shallow Fantasies
Album of the Week

Joe Yorke“Shallow Fantasies”

Joe Yorke’s ten-track album for Bristol’s Rhythm Steady brings together roots reggae, dub and soul. “Alone on Mars” opens the record, while “Moonshine” brings in Pupajim. An album to put on from the beginning and let play through.

Official artwork for Donnay Soldier — Trying Not To Scream On The Waltzer’s So Bossman Thinks You’re Hard
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Donnay Soldier“Trying Not To Scream On The Waltzer’s So Bossman Thinks You’re Hard”

The title alone deserves a mention. Donnay Soldier’s three-tracker for Bristol’s Ridonkulous Records runs from “Dancing On My Own” through “Pretty Green” to “Kidz In The Dark”.

Official artwork for Kit — For Now & Forever EP
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Kit“For Now & Forever EP”

Five cuts from Bristol’s Kit, opening with the title track and closing with “Hyperdrive”. Start with “Broadway Funk” if you’re picking one track to try first.

Official artwork for JG Torriset — Piano Sketches I
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JG Torriset“Piano Sketches I”

JG Torriset’s five piano pieces take in the two-part “Aleutia”, “Conversations in Croatian”, “Nocturne” and “Homage a Formenti”. A quieter turn in a week full of bass records.

Official artwork for Klinical & Olivia Rose — Outside Freezing / I’ll Be
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Klinical & Olivia Rose“Outside Freezing / I’ll Be”

Bristol producer Klinical teams up with Olivia Rose on “Outside Freezing”, paired with “I’ll Be”. It’s a two-track preview of Klinical’s debut album EDEN, due 20 November.

Official artwork for KRYM — Grab Your Weapon EP
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KRYM“Grab Your Weapon EP”

Bristol label Hardcore Energy puts out five tracks from KRYM, with “This Is Hardcore” up front and “Junglist” among the cuts. One for the rave end of this week’s selection.

BMW PLAYLIST

Listen to Bristol now.

The latest Bristol Music Weekly selections in one continuously updated playlist.

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THE DIRECTORY

Bristol artists

Discover established names and the artists beginning to break through.

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THE ROOMS

Grassroots venues

Independent spaces at the centre of Bristol’s live music culture.

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THE CITY OUTSIDE

Festivals

From city-centre takeovers to stages across the wider Bristol area.

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