BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY
New Releases (10 Jan 25 - 16 Jan 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
10 JAN – 16 JAN 2026
Fuzz-laden rock, sharp hip-hop, rolling DnB and experimental acid. Bristol’s firing early.
Bandcamp Picks
Roy Bar – “Atlantic Command”
Roy Bar delivers a brooding, bass-driven cut with “Atlantic Command”. Built around tension and atmosphere, the track sits comfortably between UK bass and techno — controlled, dark and quietly commanding.
NJ Newell
“Alien Acid”
“Alien Acid” dives head-first into squelching synths and warped rhythms. NJ Newell blends acid textures with hypnotic repetition, creating a trippy, underground cut that leans into Bristol’s rave lineage.
Scare Bears
“Scapegoat”
Scare Bears release “Scapegoat”, a sharp alternative cut balancing grit and melody. The track’s restless energy and confrontational edge give it a raw immediacy — honest, tense and emotionally charged.
Kalane
“Nightquake”
Closing the week via Yamatai Records, “Nightquake” is a dark, driving electronic track built on rumbling low-end and late-night momentum. Minimal, heavy and atmospheric.
Spotify Drops
Mother Vulture – “Slow Down”
Mother Vulture hit hard with “Slow Down”, a swaggering, fuzz-laden blast of heavy rock energy. Driven by thick riffs, punchy drums and snarling attitude, the track balances raw power with groove, proving once again why the band’s live reputation continues to grow.
Kublai & Minor Forms
“Warp Speed”
Released via Sofa Sound Bristol, “Warp Speed” is a sharp, rolling DnB weapon. Crisp breaks, weighty sub-bass and relentless forward momentum make this a proper heads-down track.
DJ Bunjy & MC Joe Peng
“Ya Mad”
Pure Bristol jungle energy — fast, raw and full of character. DJ Bunjy’s break-heavy production meets Joe Peng’s unmistakable vocal presence.
Joe Koshin & A for Alpha
“Conscience”
Deep, rolling drum & bass with a soulful edge. Warm basslines, clean drums and subtle melodic touches give the track emotional weight without sacrificing dancefloor intent.
leo sierra, 4103
“Carry On”
“Carry On” blends soulful vocals and smooth electronic production. Uplifting, polished and rooted in Bristol’s forward-thinking R&B-adjacent scene.
Elea Calvet
“Landslide – Transmutation”
A deeply atmospheric reworking that leans into texture, movement and emotional tension. Cinematic electronics with organic pacing.
Salander
“Terminus”
A focused techno statement from the Terminus EP. Rolling percussion, restrained synth pressure and dark-room functionality.
Fletcher Dunn
“Eilib”
Delicate electronic territory, pairing minimal rhythms with melodic restraint. Subtle, calm and emotionally weighted.
Skinny Tallss
“Evidence”
Focused lyricism over stripped-back production. Honest, grounded and confident, highlighting Bristol’s independent hip-hop voice without unnecessary gloss.
Gig Highlights
Getdown Services @ Trinity Centre
If you missed Getdown Services at Trinity Centre last week, you missed a chaotic masterpiece. Described as “doing the Cha Cha Slide while being pelted with bags of Wotsits”, it was a night of pure, unadulterated fun.
Upcoming
Kid Kapichi @ Thekla
Hastings heavyweights bring huge riffs and sharper lyrics to Thekla. Set to be a sweaty, high-energy night on the boat.
Mid-January and already chaos. Bristol doesn’t slow down.