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London Trio Deary Debuts Dream-Pop Album ‘Birding’
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London Trio Deary Debuts Dream-Pop Album ‘Birding’

London-based trio Deary has released their debut album ‘Birding’ on Bella Union, blending 1980s and 1990s dream-pop wit…

Updated 11 days ago
Bandcamp's Best Music Releases for March 2026
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Bandcamp's Best Music Releases for March 2026

Bandcamp has released its curated guide to the essential music releases across multiple genres for March 2026. The coll…

Updated 13 days ago
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 28 days ago
Youth Valley Releases Dark Post-Punk Single ‘Cerberus’
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Youth Valley Releases Dark Post-Punk Single ‘Cerberus’

Youth Valley has released ‘Cerberus,’ a moody new single that blends shoegaze, post-punk, and 1980s influences reminisc…

Updated 28 days ago

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Best ambient techno microlabel specializing in small-run lathe-cut records - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

Best ambient techno microlabel specializing in small-run lathe-cut records - Chicago Reader

A Chicago-based microlabel has quickly established itself by releasing carefully curated ambient te…

chicagoreader.com · Mar 04, 2026
ambient
Stream Dagmar Zuniga's Stunning Debut ‘in filth your mystery is kingdom / far smile peasant in yellow music’
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Stream Dagmar Zuniga's Stunning Debut ‘in filth your mystery is kingdom / far smile peasant in yellow music’

Dagmar Zuniga's debut album ‘in filth your mystery is kingdom / far smile peasant in yellow music’ …

stereogum.com · Mar 04, 2026
metal
« Clovarid » de Molto Ohm : Un Médicament Sonore pour l’Ère Hyperréelle
Iggy Magazine

« Clovarid » de Molto Ohm : Un Médicament Sonore pour l’Ère Hyperréelle

Molto Ohm releases ‘Clovarid,’ a captivating single featuring pianist Puck (known for work with Kin…

www.iggymagazine.com · Mar 04, 2026
ambient
Talk Show Parses Daytime TV Absurdity and Horror at Roulette Intermedium
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Talk Show Parses Daytime TV Absurdity and Horror at Roulette Intermedium

Talk Show, the experimental duo featuring Qasim Naqvi and Steph Richards, performed at Roulette Int…

icareifyoulisten.com · Mar 04, 2026
experimental
Hey Colossus – Heaven Was Wild | The Quietus
The Quietus

Hey Colossus – Heaven Was Wild | The Quietus

Hey Colossus returns with their latest album ‘Heaven Was Wild’, showcasing a newfound sense of joy …

thequietus.com · Mar 04, 2026
hardcore
Nomad War Machine / Susan Alcorn: Contra Madre
Pitchfork Album Reviews

Nomad War Machine / Susan Alcorn: Contra Madre

This posthumous album of free improv pairs the late pedal steel virtuoso with a metal-adjacent guit…

pitchfork.com · Mar 04, 2026
metal
Listen: Count The Clock - “So Dumb” (feat. Leannie) -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Listen: Count The Clock - “So Dumb” (feat. Leannie) -- Obscure Sound

Count The Clock, led by Los Angeles composer Michael Coe, releases dreamy pop single ‘So Dumb’ feat…

www.obscuresound.com · Mar 03, 2026
shoegaze
Listen: Stray Fossa - “I Was There” -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Listen: Stray Fossa - “I Was There” -- Obscure Sound

Stray Fossa's track ‘I Was There’ from their third album Blossomer showcases a beautiful blend of j…

www.obscuresound.com · Mar 03, 2026
acoustic
Ambient Drone From Supermarket Freezers Is The UK's Latest Music Sensation
Stereogum

Ambient Drone From Supermarket Freezers Is The UK's Latest Music Sensation

The ambient drone sound produced by freezers at a Sheffield Co-op supermarket has become a viral mu…

stereogum.com · Mar 03, 2026
ambient
Hot Half Dozen 3.3.26
IndiePulse Music

Hot Half Dozen 3.3.26

This week's jazz music selection showcases diverse sounds from Latin America, spanning experimental…

indiepulsemusic.com · Mar 03, 2026
experimental
Korda Korder return with cinematic new single, “I Was Your Witness”
It's All Indie Playlist

Korda Korder return with cinematic new single, “I Was Your Witness”

Hastings-based dream-pop band Korda Korder has released their first single of 2026, “I Was Your Wit…

www.blogger.com · Mar 03, 2026
house
Setting Share New Single ‘Gum Bump’: Listen
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Setting Share New Single ‘Gum Bump’: Listen

Setting has released ‘Gum Bump,’ a new single from their upcoming self-titled sophomore album. The …

stereogum.com · Mar 03, 2026
experimental
Metallica Reveal Dates for Six Added Shows at Las Vegas Sphere
Consequence of Sound

Metallica Reveal Dates for Six Added Shows at Las Vegas Sphere

Metallica has added six more concerts to their Las Vegas Sphere residency due to overwhelming fan d…

consequence.net · Mar 03, 2026
metal
danila kozyrev - junkie - An avant garde experiment in ambient and psychedelic jazz bringing futuristic textures to challenging compositions.
GetMusic - Latest Releases

danila kozyrev - junkie - An avant garde experiment in ambient and psychedelic jazz bringing futuristic textures to challenging compositions.

Danila Kozyrev's ‘junkie’ is an avant garde experimental album that merges ambient soundscapes with…

www.getmusic.fm · Mar 03, 2026
ambient
Rhododendron Announce New Album ‘Ascent Effort’: Hear ‘Firmament’
Stereogum

Rhododendron Announce New Album ‘Ascent Effort’: Hear ‘Firmament’

Portland trio Rhododendron have announced their new album ‘Ascent Effort,’ set for release this spr…

stereogum.com · Mar 03, 2026
experimental
Ana Amado reveals her debut single “Dahlia”
It's All Indie Playlist

Ana Amado reveals her debut single “Dahlia”

Ana Amado, an emerging London artist, has released her debut single “Dahlia”, a moody and cinematic…

www.blogger.com · Mar 03, 2026
electronic
Touché Amoré tap Wisp & members of Deafheaven, Blood Brothers & Youth Code for ‘Stage Four’ deluxe
Brooklyn Vegan

Touché Amoré tap Wisp & members of Deafheaven, Blood Brothers & Youth Code for ‘Stage Four’ deluxe

Touché Amoré is releasing a deluxe edition of their album ‘Stage Four’ featuring collaborations wit…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Mar 03, 2026
acoustic
Touché Amoré tap Wisp & members of Deafheaven, Blood Brothers & Youth Code for ‘Stage Four’ deluxe
Brooklyn Vegan

Touché Amoré tap Wisp & members of Deafheaven, Blood Brothers & Youth Code for ‘Stage Four’ deluxe

Touché Amoré is releasing a deluxe edition of their album ‘Stage Four’ featuring collaborations wit…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Mar 03, 2026
acoustic
The Best Experimental Music on Bandcamp, February 2026
Bandcamp Daily

The Best Experimental Music on Bandcamp, February 2026

These are February's best experimental records. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily.

daily.bandcamp.com · Mar 03, 2026
experimental
Rancorous - Vultures Will Gather - Raw, gritty, and abrasive blackened thrash that is sure to destroy… -Metal Trenches
GetMusic - Latest Releases

Rancorous - Vultures Will Gather - Raw, gritty, and abrasive blackened thrash that is sure to destroy… -Metal Trenches

Rancorous delivers savage blackened thrash metal on their album ‘Vultures Will Gather,’ characteriz…

www.getmusic.fm · Mar 03, 2026
metal
Loraine James Announces New Album Detached From The Rest Of You: Hear “In A Rut” (Feat. Sydney Spann)
Stereogum News

Loraine James Announces New Album Detached From The Rest Of You: Hear “In A Rut” (Feat. Sydney Spann)

London electronic producer Loraine James has announced a new album titled Detached From The Rest Of…

stereogum.com · Mar 03, 2026
ambient
Ritmo y Resistencia: Cuatro Voces que Encienden la Escena - La Caverna
lacaverna.net

Ritmo y Resistencia: Cuatro Voces que Encienden la Escena - La Caverna

This article explores four songs that transform energy into identity, showcasing diverse musical st…

lacaverna.net · Mar 03, 2026
metal
Rhododendron sign to The Flenser and announce new album, Ascent Effort
The Line of Best Fit

Rhododendron sign to The Flenser and announce new album, Ascent Effort

Portland post-hardcore band Rhododendron have signed to The Flenser record label and announced thei…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Mar 03, 2026
hardcore
Basement announce first album in 8 years, ‘Wired,’ share 2 songs (exclusive vinyl)
Brooklyn Vegan Premiere

Basement announce first album in 8 years, ‘Wired,’ share 2 songs (exclusive vinyl)

UK post-hardcore band Basement has announced their first album in eight years, titled ‘Wired,’ whic…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Mar 03, 2026
hardcore