BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY
New Releases (11 Apr 26 - 17 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
11 APR – 17 APR 2026
A major return from Massive Attack, heavyweight DnB, and a post-punk surge.
Bandcamp Highlights
Massive Attack – “Boots on the Ground”
A dark, politically driven track featuring Tom Waits. Created with artist thefinaleye, this montage work portrays a momentous epoch following the largest protests in American history. It tackles ICE raids, force militarisation, and state authority using research from the ACLU and Privacy International.
Munki
“Why Wait”
A teaser for the upcoming project 'Four Leaf Clover'. Alt-indie energy with a characterful Bristol edge.
West Country Tippers
“Whisky When I’m Drowning”
Charlie Tipper's country-inspired side project. Pure rustic storytelling available on limited 7".
These Enigmas
“What You Are”
Alternative indie rock from the 'Until It Falls Apart' collection. Raw and emotive.
Urine Mask
“Marching Dead”
Heavy and abrasive. A standout, visceral cut from the full album 'Future Trauma'.
Spotify Drops
Spektiv, Umbra, Killa P
“Skeleton”
Minimal drum & bass weight on Transparent Audio. Killa P's flow over deep sub-pressure.
HLZ
“Gong Show”
Underground jungle vibes from the 'Headroom I' compilation. Rolling club energy.
MOULD, Perfect Binding
“Lists”
Tense post-punk. A sharp single ahead of the July album 'Hoping as a Coping Mechanism'.
this rainy decade
“horse in the hallway”
Stripped-back songwriting with a melancholic indie/post-punk pulse.
Wuzy Bambussy
“Late Libation”
Theatrical, rhythm-led experimental work. Check the new album 'The Ghost & the Rhythm' out now!
Blanket Journalist
“Crutches”
Lo-fi textures and experimental atmosphere from the upcoming project 'Theodore'.
Diz Undone
“Normal (ft. Grove)”
Heavyweight collaboration ahead of the 'Don’t Stop' album. Sharp, alternative rap.
Maebe
“God Wit”
Complex math-rock instrumentation. A standout cut from the upcoming 'Brain Paint'.
Fury Road
“Skylight Overdrive”
Retro synthwave/outrun vibes. High-speed electronic nostalgia.
Tara Clerkin Trio
“Silently”
Downtempo jazz sensibilities from the upcoming album 'Somewhere Good'.
3Kingz
“Kick Out”
High-octane jungle energy out on Ransaked Records. Pure soundsystem business.
Gig Highlights
TODAY
Split Dogs @ Exchange
Punk energy is peaking tonight. Show is sold out—hit the waiting list if you're feeling lucky.
TODAY
Superseed @ Chelsea Inn
Starts at 8pm. Free entry desert rock, psych, and grunge. Total mayhem guaranteed.
TUE 21 APR
Lande Hekt @ Strange Brew
Touring the excellent new album 'Lucky Now'. Stacked indie lineup with Mumble Tide.
From Massive Attack's political power to the underground D&B circuit, Bristol continues to lead. Lock in for next week's intel.