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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 24 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 26 days ago
Oasis Reunites with War Child for Charity Album
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Oasis Reunites with War Child for Charity Album

Oasis is partnering with War Child charity again for the upcoming HELP(2) album, contributing an exclusive live recordi…

Updated 29 days ago
Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception
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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception

Bruno Mars’ first album in a decade, ‘The Romantic’, is receiving largely negative reviews from critics. While reviewer…

Updated 27 days ago

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African Paper | Fata Morgana: Schntzl mit ihrem 5. Album
African Paper

African Paper | Fata Morgana: Schntzl mit ihrem 5. Album

Belgian duo schntzl has released their fifth studio album ‘Fata Morgana’ on Viernulvier Records, av…

africanpaper.com · Feb 27, 2026
jazz
Shabaka embraces a world of musical tradition through spiritual jazz - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

Shabaka embraces a world of musical tradition through spiritual jazz - Chicago Reader

Shabaka Hutchings released his second solo album ‘Of the Earth’ on March 3rd, marking the debut rel…

chicagoreader.com · Feb 27, 2026
jazz
Neil Sedaka, “Laughter in the Rain” and “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” Singer, Dead at 86
Consequence of Sound

Neil Sedaka, “Laughter in the Rain” and “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” Singer, Dead at 86

Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind iconic hits like ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do’ an…

consequence.net · Feb 27, 2026
pop
Ambient IDM from: Michael It’z – Invisible Loom
Acid Ted

Ambient IDM from: Michael It’z – Invisible Loom

Michael It'z, an Italian artist and composer, releases ambient IDM music with his project ‘Invisibl…

acidted.wordpress.com · Feb 27, 2026
ambient
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 20th – February 27th
Consequence of Sound

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 20th – February 27th

This article presents the staff's favorite songs from the week of February 20-27, highlighting trac…

consequence.net · Feb 27, 2026
electronic
Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review
Consequence of Sound Review

Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review

Bruno Mars releases his first album in a decade featuring beautiful and inspired instrumentation, b…

consequence.net · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Dweller festival brings Black techno history and joy to the forefront
The FADER

Dweller festival brings Black techno history and joy to the forefront

Dweller is a New York City-based festival dedicated to highlighting the contributions of Black and …

www.thefader.com · Feb 27, 2026
techno
New Music: Mary Ocher – On The Streets of Hard Labor | AnalogueTrash
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New Music: Mary Ocher – On The Streets of Hard Labor | AnalogueTrash

Mary Ocher releases ‘On The Streets of Hard Labor,’ a new single from her Weimar album that draws i…

www.analoguetrash.com · Feb 27, 2026
jazz
Pearla - Imagine Your Face [Video]
Zone Nights

Pearla - Imagine Your Face [Video]

Pearla has released a new video for ‘Imagine Your Face’, which is now available on Apple Music. The…

www.zonenights.com · Feb 27, 2026
indie pop
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum Playlist

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Stereogum's weekly music feature highlights the five best new songs selected by their staff. The el…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
indie rock
Gorillaz Glimpse Reincarnation on ‘The Mountain’ │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Gorillaz Glimpse Reincarnation on ‘The Mountain’ │ Exclaim!

Gorillaz explore themes of reincarnation and spiritual rebirth on their new track ‘The Mountain’. T…

exclaim.ca · Feb 27, 2026
alternative
Hot-Take Reactions to Bruno Mars's ‘The Romantic’: Pleasantly Forgettable Songs for Wedding Receptions │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Hot-Take Reactions to Bruno Mars's ‘The Romantic’: Pleasantly Forgettable Songs for Wedding Receptions │ Exclaim!

Bruno Mars's new album ‘The Romantic’ receives mixed reactions, with critics describing it as pleas…

exclaim.ca · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Premature Evaluation: Bruno Mars ‘The Romantic’
Stereogum

Premature Evaluation: Bruno Mars ‘The Romantic’

This article reviews Bruno Mars’ new album ‘The Romantic,’ discussing his absence from the recent S…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Stream Liv.e & Karriem Riggins’ Debut Album As GENA ‘The Pleasure Is Yours’
Stereogum

Stream Liv.e & Karriem Riggins’ Debut Album As GENA ‘The Pleasure Is Yours’

Dallas psychedelic soul artist Liv.e has collaborated with veteran jazz drummer and hip-hop produce…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
hip-hop
RAYE Shares New Single “Nightingale Lane.”: Listen
Stereogum

RAYE Shares New Single “Nightingale Lane.”: Listen

RAYE has released a new single titled ‘Nightingale Lane’ from her upcoming album This Music May Con…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of February 2026 | The Quietus
The Quietus

Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of February 2026 | The Quietus

The Quietus presents their curated selection of the best albums and singles released in February 20…

thequietus.com · Feb 27, 2026
ambient
This Week's New Tours, Including Wolf Parade, Cat Power and Joji: February 27, 2026 │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

This Week's New Tours, Including Wolf Parade, Cat Power and Joji: February 27, 2026 │ Exclaim!

This article announces newly scheduled concert tours for February 27, 2026, featuring performances …

exclaim.ca · Feb 27, 2026
indie rock
Single: Sug Daniels – Black and Gifted (ambient version)
Start Track

Single: Sug Daniels – Black and Gifted (ambient version)

Philadelphia artist Sug Daniels releases an ambient version of ‘Black and Gifted’ from her debut al…

start-track.com · Feb 27, 2026
ambient
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Burl Veneer (Music)

WAAN - Mirrors WAAN - We Want WAAN - Dutch sax/keys duo cycles through synthpop, jazz-funk, doomjazz (the mellow kind), Fourth…

WAAN is a Dutch saxophone and keyboards duo whose album ‘We Want WAAN’ blends diverse styles includ…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Feb 27, 2026
acoustic
Aquarium Drunkard Book Club :: Chapter 37 - Aquarium Drunkard
Aquarium Drunkard

Aquarium Drunkard Book Club :: Chapter 37 - Aquarium Drunkard

Aquarium Drunkard's Book Club presents its 37th chapter of recommended reading, featuring diverse t…

aquariumdrunkard.com · Feb 27, 2026
jazz
Robbie Williams takes aim at Noel Gallagher with billboard on Manchester street where he used to live
NME

Robbie Williams takes aim at Noel Gallagher with billboard on Manchester street where he used to live

Robbie Williams has publicly mocked Noel Gallagher by strategically placing a billboard advertising…

www.nme.com · Feb 27, 2026
pop
Video Premiere: Angèle - What You Want (feat. Justice) - KALTBLUT Magazine
Kaltblut Magazine Premiere

Video Premiere: Angèle - What You Want (feat. Justice) - KALTBLUT Magazine

Belgian pop artist Angèle returns after three years with her new single ‘What You Want,’ featuring …

www.kaltblut-magazine.com · Feb 27, 2026
electronic
‘Guitar Hero’ spiritual successor confirms 2026 release date
NME

‘Guitar Hero’ spiritual successor confirms 2026 release date

Stage Tour, a spiritual successor to the iconic Guitar Hero rhythm game franchise, has officially c…

www.nme.com · Feb 27, 2026
electronic
Mad Cool’s 10 most iconic sets from its 10-year history
NME

Mad Cool’s 10 most iconic sets from its 10-year history

Mad Cool Festival celebrates its 10-year anniversary by highlighting the most memorable and iconic …

www.nme.com · Feb 27, 2026
house