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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 about 2 months 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 2 months ago
Ozzfest Returns in 2027, Ozzy Statue at Hellfest
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Ozzfest Returns in 2027, Ozzy Statue at Hellfest

Sharon and Jack Osbourne have confirmed that the iconic Ozzfest metal festival will return in 2027, starting in England…

Updated 3 months 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 3 months ago

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For Dameun Strange, Music is a Conduit for Individual and Communal Expression
I Care If You Listen

For Dameun Strange, Music is a Conduit for Individual and Communal Expression

Dameun Strange, a Twin Cities-based artist, has been named the inaugural AACM Composer-in-Residence…

icareifyoulisten.com · Dec 16, 2025
acoustic
Buried Souls – Spread the Gloom (2025)
Faeton Music Blog

Buried Souls – Spread the Gloom (2025)

The article introduces the death metal band Buried Souls from Lausanne, Switzerland, and highlights…

www.faetonmusic.com · Dec 12, 2025
metal
Gorilla vs. Bear's Songs of 2025
Gorilla vs. Bear

Gorilla vs. Bear's Songs of 2025

Gorilla vs. Bear presents their list of top 33 songs for 2025, featuring a diverse range of artists…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Dec 11, 2025
indie rock
A decade of smoke and flame: B.Miles returns
The New LoFi

A decade of smoke and flame: B.Miles returns

B.Miles is an innovative pop artist whose music transcends traditional genre boundaries. Her sound …

thenewlofi.com · Dec 05, 2025
alternative
ListN Up: Micah Huang (December 4, 2025)
I Care If You Listen

ListN Up: Micah Huang (December 4, 2025)

Micah Huang explores underground music, featuring a diverse selection of alternative and punk artis…

icareifyoulisten.com · Dec 04, 2025
alternative
Bklyn Sounds 12/3/2025—12/9/2025
Dada Strain

Bklyn Sounds 12/3/2025—12/9/2025

A roundup of upcoming music events in Brooklyn featuring a diverse lineup of artists across various…

dadastrain.substack.com · Dec 04, 2025
indie rock
Gorilla vs. Bear's Albums of 2025
Gorilla vs. Bear

Gorilla vs. Bear's Albums of 2025

Gorilla vs. Bear presents their subjective list of favorite albums for the year 2025, continuing an…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Nov 30, 2025
indie rock
Bklyn Sounds 11/27/2025—12/2/2025 + Thank You
Dada Strain

Bklyn Sounds 11/27/2025—12/2/2025 + Thank You

The article highlights various music events in Brooklyn during the week of November 27-December 2, …

dadastrain.substack.com · Nov 27, 2025
punk
Patti Smith – London Palladium (12 October, 2025) - Neon Filler
Neon Filler

Patti Smith – London Palladium (12 October, 2025) - Neon Filler

Patti Smith delivered a triumphant performance at the London Palladium, with an appearance by Johnn…

www.neonfiller.com · Oct 13, 2025
punk
An Impromptu Interview With Mr. Collipark, the Atlanta Producer Who Helped Shape Southern Party Rap
Pitchfork The Pitch Interview

An Impromptu Interview With Mr. Collipark, the Atlanta Producer Who Helped Shape Southern Party Rap

An article featuring an interview with Mr. Collipark, a prominent Atlanta music producer who signif…

pitchfork.com · Sep 25, 2025
hip-hop
Twen – “Godlike”
Kid with a Vinyl

Twen – “Godlike”

Twen, an alternative rock duo comprising Jane Fitzsimmons and Ian Jones, released the track ‘Godlik…

kidwithavinyl.wordpress.com · Sep 19, 2025
post-punk
Jay Gudda – FRI-END (2025)
Faeton Music Blog

Jay Gudda – FRI-END (2025)

Jay Gudda, a hip-hop artist from Raymond, NH, has released a new track called ‘FRI-END’ for 2025. T…

www.faetonmusic.com · Sep 13, 2025
hip-hop
Slipknot: Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition)
Pitchfork Best Reissues

Slipknot: Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition)

The 25th Anniversary Edition of Slipknot's self-titled debut album celebrates the band's groundbrea…

pitchfork.com · Sep 06, 2025
metal
Rooster: “Nuketown Blues”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Rooster: “Nuketown Blues”

Rooster has released a new solo album featuring a sludgy track called ‘Nuketown Blues’ as its cente…

pitchfork.com · Sep 02, 2025
hip hop
Naeveth – Perfection (2025)
Faeton Music Blog

Naeveth – Perfection (2025)

The article introduces a dark wave track called ‘Perfection’ by Naeveth, a Ukrainian one-man metal …

www.faetonmusic.com · Sep 02, 2025
metal
Earl Sweatshirt: Live Laugh Love
Pitchfork Best New Albums

Earl Sweatshirt: Live Laugh Love

Earl Sweatshirt's latest album review explores the artist's musical evolution and personal introspe…

pitchfork.com · Aug 28, 2025
hip-hop
Moskino: “Makaveli II”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Moskino: “Makaveli II”

Moskino, a New Orleans rapper, is highlighted for his distinctive and dynamic rap style. The articl…

pitchfork.com · Aug 07, 2025
hip hop
Che / OsamaSon: “Hellraiser”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Che / OsamaSon: “Hellraiser”

Che and OsamaSon collaborate on a new track called ‘Hellraiser’, representing a union of two innova…

pitchfork.com · Jul 18, 2025
hip hop
Unrest: Perfect Teeth (30th Anniversary Edition)
Pitchfork Best Reissues

Unrest: Perfect Teeth (30th Anniversary Edition)

Unrest's album ‘Perfect Teeth’ receives a 30th anniversary reissue, highlighting the indie rock ban…

pitchfork.com · Apr 01, 2025
punk
Father John Misty's Mahashmashana: Smashing Through The Fourth Wall - Cougar Microbes
Cougar Microbes

Father John Misty's Mahashmashana: Smashing Through The Fourth Wall - Cougar Microbes

Father John Misty's latest album ‘Mahashmashana’ represents a transformative moment in his artistic…

www.cougarmicrobes.com · Dec 02, 2024
acoustic
TisaKorean: “lEgs In tHe aIr”
Pitchfork Best New Tracks

TisaKorean: “lEgs In tHe aIr”

TisaKorean's track from ‘In Silly We Trust’ is a vibrant synth-rap song with provocative lyrics. Th…

pitchfork.com · Oct 23, 2024
hip hop
Puppets Who Broke Their Strings: The Album That Redefined Metal
The Vinyl Vagabond Substack

Puppets Who Broke Their Strings: The Album That Redefined Metal

This article celebrates the anniversary of Metallica's iconic album ‘Master of Puppets,’ examining …

vinylvagabond.substack.com · Mar 03, 2024
metal
Syncopated Synergy: Jazz Echoes in Hip-Hop's Pulse
The Vinyl Vagabond Substack

Syncopated Synergy: Jazz Echoes in Hip-Hop's Pulse

Tracing the Jazz Lineage in Hip-Hop's Evolution

vinylvagabond.substack.com · Nov 22, 2023
hip-hop
MIMS Guest Mix: The Captain Who Went to Lunch (Belgrade, Serbia) | Music Is My Sanctuary
Music Is My Sanctuary Playlist

MIMS Guest Mix: The Captain Who Went to Lunch (Belgrade, Serbia) | Music Is My Sanctuary

This article features a guest mix from a Belgrade-based hip-hop music curator, presenting a 90-minu…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jun 12, 2022
hip-hop