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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
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
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 about 1 month ago

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NEDA faces the fallout of love through heritage-rich alt-pop on “Front Line”
The Line of Best Fit

NEDA faces the fallout of love through heritage-rich alt-pop on “Front Line”

Lewisham-based Iranian artist NEDA releases ‘Front Line’, a new alt-pop track that blends Persian i…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 20, 2026
country
Ivan ATS Drops New Hip-Hop Single “You & I” – An Emotional Yet High-Energy Club Record
Jamsphere

Ivan ATS Drops New Hip-Hop Single “You & I” – An Emotional Yet High-Energy Club Record

Orlando-based artist Ivan ATS has released ‘You & I,’ a new hip-hop single that combines emotio…

jamsphere.com · Feb 19, 2026
hip-hop
Zara Larsson, Perfume Genius Raise Awareness Of Unflattering Wikipedia Photos
Stereogum

Zara Larsson, Perfume Genius Raise Awareness Of Unflattering Wikipedia Photos

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson and indie artist Perfume Genius are drawing attention to unflattering…

stereogum.com · Feb 19, 2026
indie rock
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
Sony Group Develops AI Tool to Detect AI Plagiarism │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Sony Group Develops AI Tool to Detect AI Plagiarism │ Exclaim!

The music industry is still trying to figure out what the hell to do about AI, as musicians fight t…

exclaim.ca · Feb 19, 2026
electronic
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
Charli XCX Responds To Backlash Over Russia-Linked The Moment Party
Stereogum

Charli XCX Responds To Backlash Over Russia-Linked The Moment Party

Charli XCX is facing backlash related to her Brat mockumentary ‘The Moment’ during its European pro…

stereogum.com · Feb 19, 2026
electronic
Fleshwater Side Project Bedelia Share New Songs: Listen
Stereogum

Fleshwater Side Project Bedelia Share New Songs: Listen

Marisa Shirar, lead singer of heavy shoegaze band Fleshwater, has released new material with side p…

stereogum.com · Feb 19, 2026
shoegaze
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Glide Magazine

Golden Age Thursday Samples: Isaac Hayes’s Award-Winning Classic “Theme From Shaft” (1971) Becomes a Fixture In Hip-hop Thanks To Jay-Z (1998) & LL Cool J (1987)

Isaac Hayes's iconic ‘Theme From Shaft’ has become a significant sample in hip-hop, with notable us…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 19, 2026
hip-hop
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
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
Borderline stage times, new acts and recommendations for this weekend's festival | Nialler9
Nialler9

Borderline stage times, new acts and recommendations for this weekend's festival | Nialler9

Borderline Festival has announced stage times and added new acts to this weekend's lineup, includin…

nialler9.com · Feb 19, 2026
indie rock
ryan john clary shines with “Sunflower Lemonaide.,” an album of heartfelt depth
Earmilk

ryan john clary shines with “Sunflower Lemonaide.,” an album of heartfelt depth

ryan john clary's album ‘Sunflower Lemonaide.’ is an introspective musical journey blending acousti…

earmilk.com · Feb 19, 2026
folk
Miya Zawa fait scintiller l’amour imparfait avec « Kira Kira »
Iggy Magazine Playlist

Miya Zawa fait scintiller l’amour imparfait avec « Kira Kira »

Miya Zawa nous embarque dans un nouveau voyage sonore avec Kira Kira, son dernier single extrait de…

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 19, 2026
r&b
Rich Delinquent releases cinematic vibes with new EP “Heartbreak Afterparty”
Earmilk News

Rich Delinquent releases cinematic vibes with new EP “Heartbreak Afterparty”

Rich Delinquent releases his new EP ‘Heartbreak Afterparty’, a genre-blending project that explores…

earmilk.com · Feb 19, 2026
r&b
« Kill Love » : poptoken électrise les cœurs brisés
Iggy Magazine

« Kill Love » : poptoken électrise les cœurs brisés

Poptoken's song ‘Kill Love’ transforms the emotional pain of breakups into a vibrant, synthesized m…

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 19, 2026
electronic
Belfast shoegazers Virgins split up and release their final EP | Nialler9
Nialler9

Belfast shoegazers Virgins split up and release their final EP | Nialler9

Belfast shoegazers Virgins have released their final EP, marking the band's farewell. The EP titled…

nialler9.com · Feb 19, 2026
shoegaze
BEST NEW TRACKS: STAGGER – EVER
Motel Void

BEST NEW TRACKS: STAGGER – EVER

Stagger is a post-punk and noise-shoegaze band from Newcastle, Australia, creating guitar music tha…

motelvoid.com · Feb 19, 2026
post-punk
BEST NEW TRACKS: SUNDOZER – LIQUID HEAVEN
Motel Void

BEST NEW TRACKS: SUNDOZER – LIQUID HEAVEN

Sundozer has released a new single called ‘Liquid Heaven’ on Valentine's Day. The track is a precur…

motelvoid.com · Feb 19, 2026
shoegaze
Organic Intelligence LIII: Slovakian Techno | The Quietus
The Quietus

Organic Intelligence LIII: Slovakian Techno | The Quietus

The article discusses how Bratislava, Slovakia emerged as a significant hub for techno music during…

thequietus.com · Feb 19, 2026
techno
Listen: Pale Puma - “Will You Always Be Cold?” -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Listen: Pale Puma - “Will You Always Be Cold?” -- Obscure Sound

Pale Puma, the musical project of Django Duijns, presents a dreamy and jangly track called ‘Will Yo…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 18, 2026
acoustic