Bristol Music Weekly
Welcome to Bristol Music Weekly — your guide to the city’s vibrant sounds.
Discover the artists, events and culture that make Bristol the UK’s beating heart of music, from legendary venues and underground clubs to iconic festivals and rising local talent.
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Bristol Music Weekly brings you the freshest tracks from the city’s scene, updated every week from August 2025. From basement basslines to indie anthems, stay ahead with Bristol’s best new music.
Featured Album this Month
Droogs
Released on 16th January 2026, DROOGS is a sharp, no-nonsense debut from one of Bristol’s most compelling post-punk outfits. The band strip everything back to wiry guitars, driving drums and a deadpan, confrontational delivery that mirrors their raw live shows. Urgent, tense and tightly focused, the record captures a band with a clear identity and zero interest in overpolish.
Trending Artists This Month
Dreamwave
Dreamwave continue to build serious momentum following support from BBC Introducing and NME, with recent singles and their Moon Dogs EP keeping them firmly in the spotlight. Known for hypnotic loops, fuzz-heavy riffs and packed shows at venues like The Louisiana and The Fleece, they’re one of Bristol’s most exciting psych/garage acts heading into 2026.
Getdown Services
Getdown Services are turning heads this November 2025 with the release of their riotous new EP Crumbs 2 — a sharp, swaggering follow-up to their cult debut. Known for their politically charged lyrics and post-punk-meets-dancefloor energy, the Bristol-based duo are now mid-tour, packing out venues across the UK.
Mandidextrous
Mandidextrous continues to set the pace in Bristol’s electronic underground. On top of recent releases and collaborations on labels like Ram/Program, Mandidextrous has new music due at the end of February 2026, keeping momentum strong as they move into the new year
Hoax
With recent releases like Care 4 U and growing label support, Hoax remains one of Bristol’s most consistent drum & bass producers. His emotionally driven rollers and clean production have kept him in heavy rotation across DJ sets and playlists heading into the new year..
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BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY
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