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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks
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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks

Experimental rock band Horse Lords have announced their new album ‘Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!’ set for release…

Updated 17 days ago
Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
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Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’

Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan has released her new album ‘Hard Hearted Woman,’ which explores themes of r…

Updated 17 days ago
Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’
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Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’

LA-based producer and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) has released a new experimental EP titled ‘BIG MAMA,’ his…

Updated 28 days ago
Bandcamp's February 2026 Best Music Roundup
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Bandcamp's February 2026 Best Music Roundup

Bandcamp has released its comprehensive monthly music guides for February 2026, covering essential releases across mult…

Updated 28 days ago

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New Album: Cole Lumpkin - ‘HELIX’ -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

New Album: Cole Lumpkin - ‘HELIX’ -- Obscure Sound

Cole Lumpkin's sophomore album ‘HELIX’ is a self-produced exploration of personal resilience and mu…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Jon Gold lanza la vibrante “Squirrel Samba” - La Caverna
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Jon Gold lanza la vibrante “Squirrel Samba” - La Caverna

Jon Gold, a pianist and composer from the United States, has released a vibrant track called ‘Squir…

lacaverna.net · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Dren McDonald - ‘Stay: Forever Home Vol. 2 Cozy (Original Game Soundtrack)’
Obscure Sound

Dren McDonald - ‘Stay: Forever Home Vol. 2 Cozy (Original Game Soundtrack)’

Composer Dren McDonald has released the Stay: Forever Home Vol. 2 Cozy soundtrack for a pet simulat…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 16, 2026
ambient
Listen: Emerald Park - “A Song To C” -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Listen: Emerald Park - “A Song To C” -- Obscure Sound

Emerald Park, a Malmö-based music project, has released a new single ‘A Song To C’ that began as a …

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 16, 2026
acoustic
Duckett – Another Day in Boo Boo Land
First Floor

Duckett – Another Day in Boo Boo Land

Solar Phenomena

firstfloor.substack.com · Feb 16, 2026
indie rock
Listen: Ian Roland - “Virtually Free” -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Listen: Ian Roland - “Virtually Free” -- Obscure Sound

Ian Roland, a Brighton-based songwriter, releases the single ‘Virtually Free’, which explores theme…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Listen: Deekie - “Falling Through” -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Listen: Deekie - “Falling Through” -- Obscure Sound

Deekie's new single ‘Falling Through’ is a poignant Afrobeats track exploring the emotional landsca…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 16, 2026
psychedelic
African Paper | Afterlife Requiem: Zweiter Longplayer von Those Who Walk Away
African Paper

African Paper | Afterlife Requiem: Zweiter Longplayer von Those Who Walk Away

Those Who Walk Away, a musical project led by Canadian composer Matthew Patton, is releasing their …

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
electronic
African Paper | Cargo: Łubin mit neuer LP bei Zoharum
African Paper News

African Paper | Cargo: Łubin mit neuer LP bei Zoharum

Łubin, a musical project led by Rafał Kołacki, has released their third album ‘Cargo’ through Zohar…

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
ambient
African Paper | Water Poems: Gemeinsames Album von Félicia Atkinson und Christina Vantzou
African Paper

African Paper | Water Poems: Gemeinsames Album von Félicia Atkinson und Christina Vantzou

Félicia Atkinson and Christina Vantzou have collaborated on a joint album called ‘Reflections Vol. …

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
electronic
Estrada Music Project estrena el íntimo “Verso Melódico” - La Caverna
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Estrada Music Project estrena el íntimo “Verso Melódico” - La Caverna

Estrada Music Project, originating from Glasgow, UK, has released a new single called ‘Verso Melódi…

lacaverna.net · Feb 16, 2026
folk
African Paper | Amalie Dahl veröffentlicht Konzertmitschnitt
African Paper

African Paper | Amalie Dahl veröffentlicht Konzertmitschnitt

Amalie Dahl is releasing a live concert recording from the Moldejazz Festival featuring an expanded…

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
jazz
African Paper | Water Is The Sun auf Tour in Europa
African Paper

African Paper | Water Is The Sun auf Tour in Europa

Water Is The Sun, a musical project comprising Mkl Anderson and Adam Parks, is embarking on an exte…

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
indie rock
“Up To The Old Tricks” — Psychedelic Noir Duo West Wickhams Share “Sakura” EP — Post-Punk.com
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“Up To The Old Tricks” — Psychedelic Noir Duo West Wickhams Share “Sakura” EP — Post-Punk.com

West Wickhams, a psychedelic noir duo, explore the Japanese concept of mono no aware through their …

post-punk.com · Feb 16, 2026
post-punk
Labi Siffre Announces First Album in 28 Years, Shares New Song
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Labi Siffre Announces First Album in 28 Years, Shares New Song

Labi Siffre, an 80-year-old British folk musician, is making a comeback with his first album in 28 …

pitchfork.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Jonas Carping - Lean On Me [Single]
Zone Nights

Jonas Carping - Lean On Me [Single]

Jonas Carping has released his single ‘Lean On Me’ in digital format on his official Bandcamp, dist…

www.zonenights.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Vocabularies are back with punchy, noise-rock track ‘Patron Saint’
Mix It All Up

Vocabularies are back with punchy, noise-rock track ‘Patron Saint’

Philadelphia art-rock/noise-rock band Vocabularies released the track ‘Patron Saint’, which demonst…

mixitallup.com · Feb 16, 2026
alternative
Natalie Wildgoose announces new EP, Rural Hours
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Natalie Wildgoose announces new EP, Rural Hours

Yorkshire folk artist Natalie Wildgoose is releasing a new EP titled Rural Hours, accompanied by a …

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Resurgent Folk Icon Labi Siffre Announces First New Album In 28 Years, Performs Rare Live Set For BBC
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Resurgent Folk Icon Labi Siffre Announces First New Album In 28 Years, Performs Rare Live Set For BBC

Labi Siffre, a UK folk musician with soul and jazz influences, is making a rare return to music aft…

stereogum.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Lana Del Rey previews eerie “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter”
The FADER

Lana Del Rey previews eerie “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter”

Lana Del Rey has previewed her new single ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’ from her upcoming a…

www.thefader.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Burnside Soleil’s Book Notes music playlist for his poetry collection Berceuse Parish
Largehearted Boy Playlist

Burnside Soleil’s Book Notes music playlist for his poetry collection Berceuse Parish

“Berceuse Parish is a community record: part myth, part elegy, part songbook, and ultimately a love…

largeheartedboy.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
BRIT Awards 2026: Alex Warren added to live performers line-up
NME

BRIT Awards 2026: Alex Warren added to live performers line-up

Alex Warren has been added to the live performers lineup for the upcoming BRIT Awards ceremony. Thi…

www.nme.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Dreamcoaster - Imaginary Reflections (Shelflife)
Big Takeover

Dreamcoaster - Imaginary Reflections (Shelflife)

Brighton duo dreamcoaster return after a five-year hiatus with their third album ‘Imaginary Reflect…

bigtakeover.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Tinned Meats - IHN014 // Tinned Meats - Kilter - Second LP from Sheffield's Tinned Meats! Comparisons to Zappa/The Mothers, Cardiacs and The Fall abound.
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Tinned Meats - IHN014 // Tinned Meats - Kilter - Second LP from Sheffield's Tinned Meats! Comparisons to Zappa/The Mothers, Cardiacs and The Fall abound.

Sheffield band Tinned Meats releases their second LP ‘Kilter’ on IHN014, drawing comparisons to exp…

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 16, 2026
jazz