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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 17 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 28 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 29 days ago
No Floor Releases Heavy Shoegaze Single ‘Helm’
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No Floor Releases Heavy Shoegaze Single ‘Helm’

Seattle-based post-shoegaze band No Floor has dropped their new single ‘Helm,’ a fuzz-drenched track that blends heavy …

Updated 29 days ago

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When A Flower Doesn’t Grow by Softcult
Very Tiny Songs

When A Flower Doesn’t Grow by Softcult

Softcult's album ‘When A Flower Doesn't Grow’ is set to release on January 29, 2026 via Easy Life R…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Feb 26, 2026
dream pop
Gent Jazz vult verder aan met o.a. DARKSIDE, Dressed Like Boys, Snarky Puppy en meer
Dansende Beren

Gent Jazz vult verder aan met o.a. DARKSIDE, Dressed Like Boys, Snarky Puppy en meer

Gent Jazz festival has announced additional performers for their upcoming lineup, including DARKSID…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 26, 2026
jazz
Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!

Xav Trudeau, son of a celebrity, has been receiving music advice and mentorship from Katy Perry (hi…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
Snowcuffs share latest track ‘Burst’.
Mix It All Up

Snowcuffs share latest track ‘Burst’.

Snowcuffs have released their latest track ‘Burst’, which blends shoegaze and post-punk elements. T…

mixitallup.com · Feb 25, 2026
post-punk
Savannah Gardner delivers her stunning new single, “This Pain is Love”
It's All Indie Playlist

Savannah Gardner delivers her stunning new single, “This Pain is Love”

London-based artist Savannah Gardner has released her new acoustic single “This Pain is Love”, feat…

www.blogger.com · Feb 25, 2026
acoustic
Deluxe Albums Aren't Fun Anymore │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Deluxe Albums Aren't Fun Anymore │ Exclaim!

The article criticizes how deluxe album releases have become a cynical strategy for gaming streamin…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
Gorillaz: The Mountain review - substantial and satisfying while emotionally resonant
The Line of Best Fit

Gorillaz: The Mountain review - substantial and satisfying while emotionally resonant

Gorillaz's new album The Mountain is being praised as their most substantial and satisfying release…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 25, 2026
alternative
Hilary Duff Finally Addresses Mom Group Chat Drama
Stereogum

Hilary Duff Finally Addresses Mom Group Chat Drama

Hilary Duff released her first album in 11 years titled ‘luck… or something,’ which is projected to…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
pop
Confronting Identity and Ambition: Orrin's Bold EP FILTH - KALTBLUT Magazine
Kaltblut Magazine

Confronting Identity and Ambition: Orrin's Bold EP FILTH - KALTBLUT Magazine

New York City independent artist Orrin released FILTH, a groundbreaking rap-rock EP during Black Hi…

www.kaltblut-magazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
alternative
Rock Werchter maakt affiche compleet met 25 nieuwe namen!
Dansende Beren

Rock Werchter maakt affiche compleet met 25 nieuwe namen!

Rock Werchter, a major music festival, has completed its lineup by announcing 25 new artist names. …

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 25, 2026
indie rock
EP: Left Iris – Love Songs
Start Track

EP: Left Iris – Love Songs

Left Iris, a Dublin-based shoegaze/pop act, has released a new EP titled Love Songs that blends sho…

start-track.com · Feb 25, 2026
shoegaze
Chet Sounds – “Wild Things Run Fast”
Raven Sings the Blues

Chet Sounds – “Wild Things Run Fast”

Australian artist Chet Sounds (Chet Tucker) releases smooth ‘70s AOR-influenced single “Wild Things…

www.ravensingstheblues.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio » PopMatters
PopMatters

The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio » PopMatters

Jazz trio the Setting, led by Eivind Opsvik, creates a distinctive sound by blending influences fro…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Returning to music, Mitch Allen release jazz infused single “Love That For You”
Earmilk

Returning to music, Mitch Allen release jazz infused single “Love That For You”

Singer-songwriter Mitch Allen returns to music with his new jazz-infused single ‘Love That For You,…

earmilk.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
Vliegwerk - Vliegwerk (★★★½): Pruttelende warmwaterbron
Dansende Beren

Vliegwerk - Vliegwerk (★★★½): Pruttelende warmwaterbron

Vliegwerk's self-titled album receives a 3.5-star review, described as a bubbling warm water source…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 25, 2026
jazz
Pat Metheny - Side-Eye III+ (Uniquity Music/Green Hill)
Big Takeover

Pat Metheny - Side-Eye III+ (Uniquity Music/Green Hill)

Pat Metheny's Side-Eye III+ showcases the legendary guitarist's instantly recognizable sound as he …

bigtakeover.com · Feb 25, 2026
acoustic
Sun Era - Grounded - We love that Sound
We Love That

Sun Era - Grounded - We love that Sound

Sun Era is an indie musician from Maryland whose new song ‘Grounded’ perfectly captures the spirit …

www.welovethat.de · Feb 25, 2026
indie pop
Dave Grohl “had no idea” daughter Violet had signed a record deal until she told him at dinner
NME

Dave Grohl “had no idea” daughter Violet had signed a record deal until she told him at dinner

Dave Grohl discovered that his daughter Violet had signed a record deal when she informed him durin…

www.nme.com · Feb 25, 2026
alternative
Midding's .44: A Stellar New EP. - Indie is not a genre
Indie is Not a Genre

Midding's .44: A Stellar New EP. - Indie is not a genre

Midding's new EP ‘.44’ is gaining attention from notable radio figures Huw Stephens and Adam Walton…

www.indieisnotagenre.com · Feb 25, 2026
indie rock
Chappell Roan cried after getting her own ‘Fortnite’ skin: “It just looks so awesome”
NME

Chappell Roan cried after getting her own ‘Fortnite’ skin: “It just looks so awesome”

She’s also launched a limited-edition merch line to celebrate the collaboration The post Chappell R…

www.nme.com · Feb 25, 2026
indie pop
Junoflo et ØZI passent la cinquième avec “Kawasaki”
Iggy Magazine

Junoflo et ØZI passent la cinquième avec “Kawasaki”

Junoflo releases ‘Kawasaki,’ an aggressive track created from motorcycle engine sounds that merges …

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
techno
The Strange World of… Shane Parish | The Quietus
The Quietus

The Strange World of… Shane Parish | The Quietus

Shane Parish is a versatile musician known for his acoustic covers of electronic artists Autechre a…

thequietus.com · Feb 25, 2026
acoustic
Relentless Alloys: MENT in review | The Quietus
The Quietus Review

Relentless Alloys: MENT in review | The Quietus

Claire Sawyers reviews the MENT festival, experiencing a diverse range of experimental and heavy mu…

thequietus.com · Feb 25, 2026
doom
New Album: James Beastly - ‘We Should Be Animals’
Obscure Sound

New Album: James Beastly - ‘We Should Be Animals’

James Beastly releases his third album ‘We Should Be Animals’, featuring indie rock, shoegaze, and …

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 24, 2026
ambient