Discover Bristol's Hottest New Music Releases This Week (24/09/2025 - 31/09/2025)

Dive into the vibrant Bristol music scene with our weekly highlights. Explore the top 10 new releases from local artists and labels, featuring embedded players for easy listening. Stay tuned for the freshest sounds and trends emerging from Bristol's dynamic music landscape.

9/25/20241 min read

1. Silenzio and the Night – The Harmonic Pull

Keith Bailey leads this debut album, blending Steely Dan-tinged grooves, Americana textures, and genre-bending tracks like Fantastic Creature. A confident start that places Silenzio firmly on the Bristol indie map.

2. Goldfinches

With melodic storytelling and catchy hooks, Goldfinches continue to prove Bristol’s strength in heartfelt indie narratives. Their latest work captures both vulnerability and hope.

3. The Brackish

Known for their psychedelic, instrumental textures, The Brackish return with another showcase of Bristol’s experimental side. Their layered guitar work and intricate soundscapes are a reminder of the city’s boundary-pushing creativity.

4. Sliders

An emerging Bristol act making waves, Sliders deliver energy and character through their latest project. Keep your ears open — this band is one to watch as their sound evolves.

5. **Artio – Split Soul (Single)**

After the success of their debut album, Artio drop Split Soul — a standalone single full of raw power and emotional charge. Already gaining radio support, this track captures the band at their boldest.

6. Artio – Shapeshifted

Hot on the heels of Split Soul, Artio also re-recorded and remastered their early EPs into a polished new album. Shapeshifted gives fans a fresh way to experience their early evolution.

Honorable Mentions

South Arcade – Supermodels
This energetic pop-punk revival track is buzzing in the Bristol alternative circuit, showing how the city’s influence stretches into wider UK trends.
Flyte – Live Sessions in Bristol
While not a new release, their local gigs have become a cultural highlight this month, with folk and Americana roots blending beautifully in intimate spaces.

An assortment of vinyl records displayed in cardboard boxes at a market stall. The records are organized into categories with handwritten labels indicating various music genres such as soul, jazz, rock, and pop. Visible album covers feature vibrant artwork and typography, including artists like King Curtis.

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