BRISTOL MUSIC WEEKLY
New Releases (28 Feb 26 - 06 Mar 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
28 FEB – 06 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
Splitchain – “Sylvia (I Won’t Belong To You)”
Splitchain bring heavy alternative energy on “Sylvia”. Distorted guitars and raw vocals combine to create a track that feels intense, emotional and uncompromising. An absolute must-listen.
Scuffed
“Nice Up The Scene”
A high-energy bass release that channels classic UK soundsystem culture, blending dancehall attitude with modern electronic production.
The Actions
“Take More”
Punchy indie rock driven by tight guitars and energetic delivery. “Take More” captures the band’s live energy and straightforward songwriting.
Sam Binga, Sir Hiss, COIDO
“ADRL (COIDO Remix)”
COIDO injects fresh energy into this track, adding sharp club dynamics while preserving the bass-heavy DNA of the original.
Toodles & The Hectic Pity
“Every Night is a Beautiful Night”
A melodic and slightly nostalgic indie track that leans into warm instrumentation and storytelling. Gentle, reflective and quietly uplifting.
Jakes, Sam Binga & Sir Hiss
“Wicked Set – '04 VIP”
A heavyweight bass rework that revisits a classic with fresh production energy. Raw, punchy and built for system pressure.
ExtraMedium
“My Sound”
ExtraMedium delivers a groove-led electronic cut built around rhythm and space. Clean production gives the track a laid-back club feel.
ACP
“Bubbles”
A rolling drum & bass cut with bright synth touches and clean bass weight. ACP keeps things energetic and dancefloor-focused.
Daisy Moon
“Spirit Princess”
Dreamy and emotive, “Spirit Princess” blends delicate vocals with atmospheric electronic production. A soft, introspective moment.
Bandcamp Picks
Armton – “Earworm (Demo)”
Armton delivers a raw and immediate cut with “Earworm (Demo)”. Rough around the edges in the best way, the track leans into stripped-back production and hook-led songwriting that lives up to its name.
The Spirit Catcher
“Whales”
A spacious and reflective release, “Whales” unfolds slowly with atmospheric textures and subtle melodic movement. Cinematic and meditative.
Sunshine
“Earth's Shadow...”
Sunshine blends dreamy instrumentation with loose, free-flowing songwriting. The track carries a hazy, late-night energy.
Union Dub Liberation
“Union Dub Liberation - 78”
A deep dub cut rooted firmly in Bristol soundsystem culture. Heavy basslines and patient pacing make this a head-nodder.
Mosaic
“Cold Shade”
Released via Intrigue Music, “Cold Shade” delivers a smooth, atmospheric D&B roller. Mosaic balances polished production with depth.
A\D D/L
“Festerfields”
Experimental textures and unpredictable rhythm drive “Festerfields”. A track that feels exploratory and delightfully unsettling.
Jimi Needles
“Rocket Man (Remix)”
Jimi flips a familiar classic into a groove-heavy remix, layering funk, breaks and playful sampling built for dancefloor moments.
S.Murk
“The Red One”
A gritty electronic release leaning into dark basslines and club-focused rhythm. Minimal but powerful for underground systems.
Gig Highlights
Review: Live at Crofters Rights
For a massive highlight from last week, check out the Bristol Gig Guide's review of the energy and madness that went down at Crofters Rights on February 27th. Essential reading if you missed it.
Upcoming
Poppy @ Electric Bristol
Looking ahead to next week, Poppy is bringing her genre-clashing, highly anticipated live show to Electric Bristol.
Upcoming
Cellar Door IWD Special
Celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8th at The Louisiana featuring Ziplock, Nobody's Dad, and more.
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