New Bristol Music: 7–13 November 2026

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bristol’s [IVY] drops “hit & run” through UKF. A single for the drum & bass side of the playlist.

It’s cold outside. Here are six reasons to pretend it isn’t. Bristol’s DJ Hiphoppapotamus brings the summer back with carnival-ready remixes and edits, taking in Juan Piña, Joe Arroyo and Nairobi Matata Jazz.

Mystic State pairs “Back Up (Live Without You)” with Settle Down’s remix of “Burden”, the collaboration with Third Degree and Sydney Bryce. Two cuts, with the remix giving “Burden” another outing.

Bristol’s Fork and Knife delivers a two-tracker with “Helmet Head” on one side and “Aromatherapy” on the other. We’ve added “Aromatherapy” to the Bristol Music Weekly Spotify playlist.

Bristol’s Truth Hertz gives us three tracks ahead of the full compilation: Coalessant’s “Umbra”, Rift’s “Undercover” and Trex’s “Frontin’”. “Frontin’” is a banger and one of our tunes of the week.

Two cuts from Bristol producer Klinical, with Killa P on “Bury Them” and “Salts” rounding out the release. “Bury Them” is another highlight. Big up Killa P for supporting Bristol Music Weekly.

Bristol’s Man at Sea uses theatre to explore what feels real in “Major Play”, from Four Major Plays. Recorded with local producer Jacob Bright, it’s chamber pop with a slightly off-kilter edge.

Hoax and Bristol-based Hugh Hardie bring warm keys and loose breaks to Hospital Records’ 30th-anniversary celebrations. A dose of funk for anyone who missed it last Friday.

Venn Echo is a new project from three old friends who’ve played around Bristol in previous bands. “Little Love” is a first introduction to a trio we’ll be keeping an eye on.

Foxhunt’s debut EP brings dark folk, jazz, ambient textures and Americana together. Thanks to the band for sharing “Fallen Cricket Legs” ahead of release as the soundtrack to our Bristol This Weekend reel. Catch their Saturday pop-up at Longwell Records in Clifton from 1.30–2pm. The band says Sunday’s Bristol Fringe launch is sold out.

Something big is coming from Bristol singer-songwriter Tash George. Her debut single is a personal reflection on grief and how it changes you. “Fall from the Sky” lands on Friday 20 November.

Inspired by Rowl’s travels in Magdalena, Colombia, Taganga arrives via Bristol’s The Moth Club Records. The title track is available to preview, and NINA joins Rowl on “New Bark”.

Bristol label Off-Kilter previews Triptych 1 with Daisy Moon’s “Quirky Bird”, available to hear now ahead of the full release.

Inca Pax returns to Bristol label Tutamen with Archived, Vol.2. “Reprobate” is the advance cut available to hear now.

Bristol’s Cheff The Boy has made the title track from 92 ’N You available to preview ahead of the full release.

Axle’s next PIVOT release pairs “Mariana” with “Tempest”. “Mariana” is up now as the first listen.

Bristol’s Dubkasm previews The Return – Dubplate Pieces with Vibronics’ special mix of “The Return (Majestic Version)”.