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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 16 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 27 days ago
Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson
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Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson

Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield has released ‘Lost Leader,’ a new single featuring Christian Lee Hutson,…

Updated 30 days ago
Sturgill Simpson Surprise-Releases Album as Johnny Blue Skies
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Sturgill Simpson Surprise-Releases Album as Johnny Blue Skies

Sturgill Simpson has surprise-released a new album titled ‘Mutiny After Midnight’ under his alias Johnny Blue Skies &am…

Updated 28 days ago

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Mei Semones and Liana Flores Flourish with Lush Instrumentation on New Bossa Nova-Folk Single “Koneko”
Grimy Goods

Mei Semones and Liana Flores Flourish with Lush Instrumentation on New Bossa Nova-Folk Single “Koneko”

Mei Semones and Liana Flores have released a new collaborative single called ‘Koneko’ that blends b…

www.grimygoods.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Grammy-Nominated Roots/Bluegrass Artist Valerie Smith’s Latest Masterpiece Maggie’s Journal Hits #2 on the Folk Alliance International Folk Charts, with One Song in the Top 20, Making Her the #3 Artist
IndiePulse Music

Grammy-Nominated Roots/Bluegrass Artist Valerie Smith’s Latest Masterpiece Maggie’s Journal Hits #2 on the Folk Alliance International Folk Charts, with One Song in the Top 20, Making Her the #3 Artist

Grammy-nominated roots and bluegrass artist Valerie Smith's latest album Maggie's Journal has reach…

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Michael Gilas finds beauty in the bruise on “Convenience Store”
Earmilk

Michael Gilas finds beauty in the bruise on “Convenience Store”

Michael Gilas releases “Convenience Store,” a track that transforms everyday imagery into emotional…

earmilk.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
John Andrews & The Yawns Share New Song “Goodbye Dirty Snow”
Stereogum

John Andrews & The Yawns Share New Song “Goodbye Dirty Snow”

John Andrews & The Yawns have released a new song titled ‘Goodbye Dirty Snow.’ The article disc…

stereogum.com · Feb 19, 2026
indie rock
Mumford & Sons Lean Into High-profile Collaborations with Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Gracie Abrams and More on ‘Prizefighter’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Review

Mumford & Sons Lean Into High-profile Collaborations with Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Gracie Abrams and More on ‘Prizefighter’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Mumford & Sons release their new album ‘Prizefighter’ just six months after their previous LP, …

glidemagazine.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
The Band Of Heathens Stick with Tried and True Cosmic Americana Sound on ‘Country Sides’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Review

The Band Of Heathens Stick with Tried and True Cosmic Americana Sound on ‘Country Sides’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

The Band of Heathens celebrates their 20-year career by maintaining their signature Cosmic American…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 19, 2026
acoustic
WHIPPED CREAM Announces Debut Album ‘HOME WAS ALWAYS ME’ │ Exclaim!
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WHIPPED CREAM Announces Debut Album ‘HOME WAS ALWAYS ME’ │ Exclaim!

Canada's very own WHIPPED CREAM is stepping into a defining new chapter. Born Caroline Cecil, the p…

exclaim.ca · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Avalon Emerson & The Charm Shares New Song “Written Into Changes”: Listen
Stereogum

Avalon Emerson & The Charm Shares New Song “Written Into Changes”: Listen

Avalon Emerson & The Charm has released a new single in anticipation of their upcoming album ‘W…

stereogum.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
John Coltrane Live Album ‘Tiberi Tapes’ Set for First Release | The Quietus
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John Coltrane Live Album ‘Tiberi Tapes’ Set for First Release | The Quietus

A collection of previously unreleased John Coltrane live recordings from 1961-1965, captured by sax…

thequietus.com · Feb 19, 2026
jazz
Alela Diane announces new LP ‘Who's Keeping Time?,’ shares “California”
Brooklyn Vegan News

Alela Diane announces new LP ‘Who's Keeping Time?,’ shares “California”

Alela Diane has announced a new album titled ‘Who's Keeping Time?’ and released the single ‘Califor…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Alela Diane announces new LP ‘Who's Keeping Time?,’ shares “California”
Brooklyn Vegan News

Alela Diane announces new LP ‘Who's Keeping Time?,’ shares “California”

Alela Diane has announced a new album titled ‘Who's Keeping Time?’ and released the single ‘Califor…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Visible Cloaks &#8211; &#8220;Disque feat. Motion Graphics&#8221; <img src="http://www.ravensingstheblues.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/videoicon.jpg” width="35">
Raven Sings the Blues

Visible Cloaks &#8211; &#8220;Disque feat. Motion Graphics&#8221; <img src="http://www.ravensingstheblues.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/videoicon.jpg” width="35">

Visible Cloaks releases “Disque,” the first single from their third album Paradessence, featuring M…

www.ravensingstheblues.com · Feb 19, 2026
electronic
“I Talk About You”: Donovan Woods Offers a Beautifully Devastating Act of Remembrance in a Stirring Folk Elegy - Atwood Magazine
Atwood Magazine

“I Talk About You”: Donovan Woods Offers a Beautifully Devastating Act of Remembrance in a Stirring Folk Elegy - Atwood Magazine

Singer/songwriter Donovan Woods releases ‘I Talk About You,’ a deeply emotional folk elegy dedicate…

atwoodmagazine.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Mariposa Folk Festival Gets Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, Steve Earle, Sarah Harmer for 2026 Lineup │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Mariposa Folk Festival Gets Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, Steve Earle, Sarah Harmer for 2026 Lineup │ Exclaim!

The Mariposa Folk Festival has announced its 2026 lineup featuring headliners Father John Misty, Sh…

exclaim.ca · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Nieuwe single Foo Fighters - “Your Favorite Toy”
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single Foo Fighters - “Your Favorite Toy”

Foo Fighters have announced their newest album, with Dave Grohl at the helm of the band. The announ…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 19, 2026
alternative
Universal Light <img src="http://www.ravensingstheblues.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/reviews.png” width="50px">
Raven Sings the Blues

Universal Light <img src="http://www.ravensingstheblues.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/reviews.png” width="50px">

A new collaborative trio featuring Mike Gangleff, Jesse Sheppard, and Kally Schenker emerges, creat…

www.ravensingstheblues.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Foo Fighters Announce New Album ‘Your Favorite Toy’: Hear The Title Track
Stereogum

Foo Fighters Announce New Album ‘Your Favorite Toy’: Hear The Title Track

Foo Fighters are releasing their 12th studio album ‘Your Favorite Toy’ in April, featuring new drum…

stereogum.com · Feb 19, 2026
alternative
Foo Fighters share massive title track and announce new album ‘Your Favorite Toy’: “It feels new”
NME

Foo Fighters share massive title track and announce new album ‘Your Favorite Toy’: “It feels new”

Foo Fighters have announced their upcoming album ‘Your Favorite Toy’ and released its title track. …

www.nme.com · Feb 19, 2026
alternative
Foo Fighters Announce New Album Your Favorite Toy, Reveal Title Track: Stream
Consequence of Sound

Foo Fighters Announce New Album Your Favorite Toy, Reveal Title Track: Stream

Foo Fighters have announced their new album ‘Your Favorite Toy’, set to be released on April 24th. …

consequence.net · Feb 19, 2026
alternative
U2 Release a New Politically Charged EP, Including One Song Inspired by the Death of Renée Good
Under the Radar

U2 Release a New Politically Charged EP, Including One Song Inspired by the Death of Renée Good

U2 have released a brand new EP, Days of Ash. The six-song release includes “American Obituary,” a …

www.undertheradarmag.com · Feb 19, 2026
alternative
Alela Diane previews new record inspired by ‘godfather of freak folk’ Michael Hurley
The Line of Best Fit

Alela Diane previews new record inspired by ‘godfather of freak folk’ Michael Hurley

Alela Diane has announced a new album called ‘Who's Keeping Time?’ recorded live in her attic, whic…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Cellist Tomeka Reid Creates Dancing String Band Jazz » PopMatters
PopMatters

Cellist Tomeka Reid Creates Dancing String Band Jazz » PopMatters

Tomeka Reid is a cellist who creates jazz music characterized by groove, memorable melodies, collec…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 19, 2026
jazz
Chris Ami- Temperament - FVMusicBlog
FV Music Blog

Chris Ami- Temperament - FVMusicBlog

Chris Ami's debut album ‘Temperament’ explores psychological states through a fusion of organic ins…

fvmusicblog.com · Feb 19, 2026
ambient
Irreversible Entanglements feat. MOTHERBOARD – “Don’t Lose Your Head”
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Irreversible Entanglements feat. MOTHERBOARD – “Don’t Lose Your Head”

Irreversible Entanglements and MOTHERBOARD collaborate on a new track ‘Don't Lose Your Head’ from t…

rcmndedlisten.com · Feb 19, 2026
jazz