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BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY

New Releases (14 Mar 26 - 20 Mar 26)

14 Mar — 20 Mar 2026

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.

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Bristol Music Weekly

14 MAR – 20 MAR 2026

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 into our handpicked highlights and explore the full pane of drops below.

Spotify Drops

Essential Spin
Axel Boy & Princess Superstar

Axel Boy & Princess Superstar – “On Time”

After combining this power duo, “On Time” has an undeniable chemistry. The track hits fast and does not let up with its fusion of UK garage swing, bright basslines, and high-octane vocals. With Princess Superstar’s unmistakable vocals cutting straight through Axel Boy’s bass-driven production, this electrifying collaboration is a staple weapon in a DJ’s arsenal that will leave fans eager to experience this live.

Dreamwave

Dreamwave
“Web Weaver”

Dreamwave continue building momentum with a hypnotic slice of psych-rock driven by looping riffs and swirling textures. It’s another strong preview blending cosmic melodies with that signature fuzz-heavy energy.

Scaler

Scaler ft. Art School Girlfriend
“Mirage (Batu Remix)”

Batu reworks “Mirage” into a deep, club-focused cut, stripping things back into percussive, bass-led territory. The remix leans into Bristol’s experimental electronic roots.

Night Swimming

Night Swimming
“Poison Berry”

A smooth, dreamy indie cut with warm instrumentation and laid-back vocals. “Poison Berry” leans heavily into atmosphere, offering a softer, more reflective moment.

Endorphine

Endorphine
“Wounded”

A rolling drum & bass track with deep bass pressure and clean, understated production. “Wounded” keeps things minimal but highly effective for late-night sets.

The Screaming Dolls

The Screaming Dolls
“Tale As Old As Time”

A gritty alternative rock release driven by punchy guitars and raw vocal delivery. The Screaming Dolls bring a classic rock edge with a fiercely modern feel.

Kyrist

Kyrist
“4MYPEEPS”

Kyrist delivers a sharp, rolling D&B cut with crisp drums and a dark, club-ready edge. “4MYPEEPS” keeps things tight, direct, and unapologetically effective.

Artificial Red

Artificial Red
“Loose Ends”

A heavy electronic release packed with distorted textures and driving rhythm. “Loose Ends” sits firmly and uncompromisingly in underground club territory.

En:vy

En:vy
“Alert VIP”

A reworked VIP edition built for maximum impact. “Alert VIP” brings heavier drops and sharper dynamics, aimed squarely at devastating the dancefloor.

Bandcamp Picks

Record of the Week
Motman

Motman ft. Wish Master & Gaza Glock – “System of Survival (Remix)”

A gritty remix packed with raw energy, seamlessly blending UK rap with bass-heavy production and razor-sharp vocal delivery. A massive track that commands attention from the very first drop.

FlatFace

FlatFace
“Save U”

A smooth, bass-led electronic cut featuring subtle melodic layers wrapped in impeccably clean production.

Henry CS

Henry CS
“Unfield”

Minimal and deeply hypnotic, “Unfield” continues Henry CS’s exploration of stripped-back electronic textures locked into a steady rhythm.

Marco Cargo

Marco Cargo
“Endura”

A deep electronic cut built around evolving textures and subtle progression, leaning heavily into immersive, late-night sound design.

Trex

Trex
“Steelo”

Trex delivers a rolling D&B track with crisp drums and classic Sofa Sound energy. Clean, punchy, and purpose-built to test the sound system.

Gig Highlights

Gig of the Week
Abrasive Trees

Abrasive Trees + Mt Onsra + Mustelids

Abrasive Trees bring their brooding, immersive sound to Exchange Bristol on Thursday 26 March, headlining a carefully curated night of heavy atmospheres and slow-burning intensity. Featuring former members of Silver Moth, they use this date as a glimpse of what’s next: darker edges, wider dynamics, and material shaped for close quarters ahead of their new full-length album. Support comes from ArcTanGent alumni Mt Onsra and emerging post-rock outfit Mustelids. Tickets are just £7 for a night spanning cavernous low-end to expansive, cinematic noise.

Oryx

Upcoming
Oryx w/ Wren + Breathe/Rust

A stacked heavy lineup bringing crushing riffs and intense live energy to Zed Alley on Friday 20 March. Expect an unforgiving night rooted firmly in sludge, post-metal, and experimental heaviness.

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