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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 20 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 22 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 about 1 month ago
Terror Announces Tour Supporting New Album ‘Still Suffer’
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Terror Announces Tour Supporting New Album ‘Still Suffer’

Veteran hardcore band Terror has announced an upcoming tour with Pain of Truth, End It, and Start Today as supporting a…

Updated about 2 months ago

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Sprints + My Transparent Eye - The Sinclair (Cambridge, MA) - February 3, 2026
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Sprints + My Transparent Eye - The Sinclair (Cambridge, MA) - February 3, 2026

Dublin-based band Sprints delivered an electrifying performance at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA, w…

bigtakeover.com · Feb 05, 2026
shoegaze
Visions of Change Played '80s Hardcore Punk with a '60s Twist » PopMatters
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Visions of Change Played '80s Hardcore Punk with a '60s Twist » PopMatters

The band The Depraved transformed their musical style and identity, changing their name to Visions …

www.popmatters.com · Feb 05, 2026
hardcore
Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”
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Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”

Noah Kahan has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary music, with multiple succ…

digitalhigh.blog · Feb 04, 2026
indie rock
Music and psychology: why certain sounds give us goosebumps
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Music and psychology: why certain sounds give us goosebumps

The article explores the psychological phenomenon of experiencing physical chills or goosebumps whe…

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 04, 2026
electronic
Not For Tears shares new shoegaze-tinged song ‘seventeen’.
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Not For Tears shares new shoegaze-tinged song ‘seventeen’.

Manchester-based dream-pop artist Not For Tears releases a new single ‘seventeen’, a shoegaze-influ…

mixitallup.com · Feb 04, 2026
shoegaze
Bleary release ‘sugar splint’, the first single taken from their forthcoming album.
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Bleary release ‘sugar splint’, the first single taken from their forthcoming album.

Nashville band Bleary is releasing a new single ‘sugar splint’ from their upcoming album ‘Little Br…

mixitallup.com · Feb 04, 2026
shoegaze
BEST NEW TRACKS: DIPPER – WINTER’S CALL
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BEST NEW TRACKS: DIPPER – WINTER’S CALL

Dipper, a Canadian artist, has released a new EP called Waiting Room, which was recorded entirely o…

motelvoid.com · Feb 04, 2026
acoustic
BEST NEW TRACKS: AIR MAIL – MOSS SONG
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BEST NEW TRACKS: AIR MAIL – MOSS SONG

Niko Francis, performing under the name Air Mail, is an emerging Midwest artist gaining recognition…

motelvoid.com · Feb 04, 2026
folk
The Best Field Recordings on Bandcamp, January 2026
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The Best Field Recordings on Bandcamp, January 2026

This article is a monthly roundup of the best field recordings released on Bandcamp during January …

daily.bandcamp.com · Feb 04, 2026
folk
BEST NEW TRACKS: LUCY KRUGER & THE LOST BOYS – DAMP
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BEST NEW TRACKS: LUCY KRUGER & THE LOST BOYS – DAMP

Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys is an art-pop, ambient-noise band from Berlin, led by South African…

motelvoid.com · Feb 04, 2026
ambient
William Kalmer shares the stunning new tune, “Graceland”
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William Kalmer shares the stunning new tune, “Graceland”

William Kalmer, a Johannesburg-native artist, has released a new song called ‘Graceland’, featuring…

www.blogger.com · Feb 04, 2026
indie pop
House of Warmth: Hurt Hid Under the Sleeve
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House of Warmth: Hurt Hid Under the Sleeve

This article appears to be a conceptual exploration of underground music genres that delve into emo…

www.destroyexist.com · Feb 04, 2026
house
Freddie Perry reveals his debut single, “WHAT EVEN IS LIFE?”
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Freddie Perry reveals his debut single, “WHAT EVEN IS LIFE?”

Birmingham-based singer-songwriter Freddie Perry has released his debut single ‘WHAT EVEN IS LIFE?'…

www.blogger.com · Feb 04, 2026
acoustic
THE APE: grownboyhood.
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THE APE: grownboyhood.

THE APE is a music publication focusing on underground music and pop culture that explores emotiona…

www.destroyexist.com · Feb 04, 2026
hardcore
Darkswoon: Thread
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Darkswoon: Thread

Darkswoon explores existential themes through an immersive musical style that blends multiple under…

www.destroyexist.com · Feb 04, 2026
punk
Zachary Mason - Sweetheart (self-released)
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Zachary Mason - Sweetheart (self-released)

Zachary Mason has returned from a metaphorical cosmic journey, shifting his musical focus from extr…

bigtakeover.com · Feb 04, 2026
acoustic
KAT KIKTA | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT
DISTOPIC.IT

KAT KIKTA | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT

The article reviews Kat Kikta's latest musical work, highlighting her originality and unique artist…

www.distopic.it · Feb 04, 2026
psychedelic
Cast - Yeah Yeah Yeah (Scruff of the Neck)
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Cast - Yeah Yeah Yeah (Scruff of the Neck)

Cast's new album ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’ represents a powerful revival of the band's musical identity, ble…

bigtakeover.com · Feb 03, 2026
alternative
Dua Saleh Announces New Album, Shares Songs With Bon Iver
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Dua Saleh Announces New Album, Shares Songs With Bon Iver

Dua Saleh is set to release a new album titled ‘Of Earth & Wires’ on May 15, with collaboration…

pitchfork.com · Feb 03, 2026
folk
Ari Lennox Announces 2026 North American Tour
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Ari Lennox Announces 2026 North American Tour

R&B singer Ari Lennox is planning a North American tour for 2026 in support of her latest album…

pitchfork.com · Feb 03, 2026
r&b
THE REDS, PINKS & PURPLES ACKNOWLEDGE KINDNESS
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THE REDS, PINKS & PURPLES ACKNOWLEDGE KINDNESS

The Reds, Pinks & Purples are releasing a new album called ‘Acknowledge Kindness’ via Fire Reco…

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 03, 2026
folk
Tom Misch – “Sisters With Me”
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Tom Misch – “Sisters With Me”

Tom Misch explores the complex relationship with sisters in his track ‘Sisters With Me’, reflecting…

digitalhigh.blog · Feb 03, 2026
folk
Birtawil: Sento
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Birtawil: Sento

Birtawil's “Sento” explores existential themes through an underground music lens, blending multiple…

www.destroyexist.com · Feb 03, 2026
ambient
Chalk Hands: Pauvre de Moi
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Chalk Hands: Pauvre de Moi

Chalk Hands explores existential themes through an underground music style blending multiple genres…

www.destroyexist.com · Feb 03, 2026
hardcore