BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY
New Releases (04 Apr 26 - 10 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
04 APR – 10 APR 2026
Fresh drops, album launches, and one huge Old Market takeover. Lock in.
Spotify Drops
Annie Gardiner – “Sleeping Dogs”
Freshly released as a full project and absolutely worth your time. Sleeping Dogs showcases Annie Gardiner’s strength in songwriting, restraint, and arrangement — warm, intimate, and carefully constructed from front to back. It landed yesterday and it’s the one to properly sit with this week.
Bill Next, Bigspin
“Michael Douglas”
A playful bassline-garage hybrid with tongue-in-cheek energy. Bouncy rhythms and big personality make this one built for movement without taking itself too seriously.
Sugar Horse
“Secret Speech”
A heavy, slow-burning track sitting between post-rock and doom. Dense guitars, cinematic pacing, and emotional weight make this one feel expansive and bruising in equal measure.
Phinn
“I Get So Lost”
A soft, introspective release built around atmosphere and subtle progression. Dreamy textures and clean production give it a floating, after-hours feel.
Fred V, LUXTIDES
“Mistakes”
Polished liquid drum and bass with emotional lift. Fred V’s signature clean production meets LUXTIDES’ vocal clarity in a melodic, accessible cut built to travel far.
Robbie & Mona
“Awestruck”
A synth-led preview of the duo’s upcoming album, due 29 May 2026. Soft textures, nostalgic tones, and a hazy emotional pull hint at a wider, cohesive project on the horizon.
HLRTY
“Slingshooters”
A high-energy electronic cut with breakbeat influence and club-ready pace. Fast-moving, rhythm-led, and built for impact.
Idle Means
“Signs (feat. Verbz)”
A laid-back cut pairing Verbz’ smooth lyricism with jazz-leaning production. Refined, thoughtful, and another sharp drop from the Transparent Audio camp.
Felov
“Want You”
Subtle, clean, and rhythm-led. Felov keeps things groove-focused here, landing on understated but effective electronic territory.
Sxmurvi
“Broadmead”
A location-rooted rap cut referencing Bristol directly. Modern production meets grounded delivery, putting local identity front and centre.
Bandcamp Picks
Ivan Smagghe – “Family of God - Beautiful People”
A dark, sleazy electronic groove pulled from Smagghe’s upcoming album, landing 08 May 2026 on Love International Recordings. Hypnotic repetition, EBM-leaning textures, and a late-night wrongness that makes it hard to ignore.
Steppin’ Tones
“Montauk Loophole”
Lifted from the Throwback Beats EP, this cut leans into vintage breakbeat aesthetics — crunchy drums, looping hooks, and a proper nod to early UK rave culture.
Zukki
“From The Floor”
A no-frills 140 cut aimed squarely at the soundsystem. All sub pressure, space, and raw Bristol underground energy.
Weava
“Stings like the Cold”
A colder, more industrial-leaning DnB release from Shed Records. Sharp percussion, tension-heavy atmosphere, and stripped-back melodic detail.
Aydn
“Akaroa”
A smooth liquid release balancing melody and movement. Flowing pads and rolling drums give it a reflective tone that sits perfectly in late-night territory.
Malago Canyon
“Deadwood (Demo)”
A rough-cut demo that captures the band in an early, unpolished state. Lo-fi textures and hazy guitars give it raw indie charm without sanding off the edges.
Tubby Isiah
“Judgement Red”
A dubwise cut rooted in classic reggae tradition. Heavy basslines, echo effects, and militant rhythm structure give it proper soundsystem-first intent.
OM Unit
“Remember”
A re-surfacing of a key OM Unit cut, now more accessible via Bandcamp. Jungle heritage, experimental bass, and dub-tech sensibility in one deep, meditative piece.
Gig Highlights
Outertown Festival 11 Apr 2026
With over 60 handpicked acts across 10 stages, Outertown transforms Bristol’s historic Old Market into a harbour for underground and off-kilter music of all stripes. Built on community, inclusion, and the power of grassroots venues, this is one of the city’s most vital independent music events.
Today
Peach @ Strange Brew
Album of the Month gets the full launch treatment. Expect a packed room, serious leftfield energy, and a proper Bristol launch night.
Upcoming
The Pale White @ Rough Trade
Promoting their new album in an intimate Bristol setting. A strong chance to catch a rising band up close before the rooms get bigger.
Upcoming
The Orb + System 7
Electronic pioneers linking up for a deep, immersive live trip. One for heads who like their dance music expansive, psychedelic, and transportive.
Upcoming
Cat Burns @ O2 Academy
A major UK voice continuing her rise. Bigger room, bigger crowd, and another strong date in Bristol’s packed April calendar.
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