Bristol Radio: Explore new music from emerging local artists on Spotify
Posted on: 07 Jul 2021Discover new(ish) releases from a selection of Bristol artists in our latest Spotify playlist update.
Home listening has become the norm during the coronavirus pandemic, with many venues forced to remain closed for close to 18 months and artists restricted to live-streamed performances until crowds are permitted to return.
The pandemic has taken a huge toll on the music industry, but as we approach the potential return of full-scale live events on 19 July, things appear to be looking up.
Cautious optimism aside - for the time being at least - the only way we can enjoy the full scope of Bristol's weird and wonderful music scene is still within the confines of our own homes.
Thankfully, artists based across the city have been hard at work in the studio over the past year-and-a-half, maintaining a steady stream of big releases to keep the flame alive.
In just our second Bristol Radio update of the year (apologies), we're spanning forward-thinking jazz, pop, industrial and more across 8 tracks released in the past few weeks.
In-demand outfit SCALPING return with their latest project, Flood, which features the appropriately stirring track 'Empty Cascade' ahead of this month's proposed reopening of club venues nationwide.
'The Ugliest Man in Bristol' became four-piece Langkamer's first release of the year when it landed in May, and solo singer-songwriter James Humphrys continued a strong run of form with his latest single, 'Eyes Up Front'.
There's healthy input from Bristol's burgeoning jazz scene in our latest update, too, including new music from Snazzback & China Bowls as well as a new single from the Ishmael Ensemble featuring Harry Stoneham and Tiny Chapter of the Waldo's Gift trio.
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— Ishmael Ensemble (@IshmaelEnsemble) July 6, 2021
’The Gift’ features @waldosgift guitar maestro Tiny Chapter making his vocal debut. Extra hot sauce provided by Harry Stoneham on bass and @StanlaeySound takes it stratospheric with those strings.
Visuals by @Amienowlan ??????
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Elsewhere on the playlist, expect smooth grooves from Tamu Massif, Cousin Kula and Farebrother, soulful acoustics courtesy of Maya Law, Robi Mitch and Lady Nade, and no-nonsense tracks from IDLES, Heavy Lungs and Leeches.
Electronic music fans can also find innovative underground sounds from some of Bristol's best-loved DJs and producers, including Shanti Celeste, Batu and Peverelist.
Find all of the above and more on Bristol Radio, and be sure to follow updates from 356Bristol on Twitter.
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Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.
