Discover. Listen. Explore.

Your destination for music news, reviews, and sonic culture.

Get Started Sign In
🎸
All
Acoustic, Alternative +2
Filtering by: 🎵 Acoustic, Alternative, Jazz +1 Clear filters

Stories

View All →
Bandcamp's February 2026 Best Music Roundup
8 sources

Bandcamp's February 2026 Best Music Roundup

Bandcamp has released its comprehensive monthly music guides for February 2026, covering essential releases across mult…

Updated 27 days ago
Sturgill Simpson Surprise-Releases Album as Johnny Blue Skies
6 sources

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 28 days ago
Oasis Reunites with War Child for Charity Album
6 sources

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 about 1 month ago
Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception
6 sources

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 29 days ago

Acoustic, Alternative, Jazz, Pop 804 articles

View All →
Zach Bryan Calls Kid Rock’s Halftime Show “Embarrassing as Hell”
Consequence of Sound

Zach Bryan Calls Kid Rock’s Halftime Show “Embarrassing as Hell”

Zach Bryan publicly criticized Kid Rock's alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show, calling it ‘embarra…

consequence.net · Feb 09, 2026
folk
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings announce ‘Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning’ tour dates, Newport Folk Fest included
Brooklyn Vegan

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings announce ‘Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning’ tour dates, Newport Folk Fest included

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are announcing a tour celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead, …

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 09, 2026
acoustic
10 Songs You Should Listen to Now
Pitchfork News Playlist

10 Songs You Should Listen to Now

This article presents a curated weekly playlist featuring songs that the publication's staff are cu…

pitchfork.com · Feb 09, 2026
indie rock
Jerk - steppin out
Stereofox

Jerk - steppin out

Jerk, a New York-based psychedelic jazz act, has released a new single called ‘steppin’. This is a …

www.stereofox.com · Feb 09, 2026
jazz
Tom Morello Holds Up “ICE OUT” Rally Towel at Super Bowl
Consequence of Sound

Tom Morello Holds Up “ICE OUT” Rally Towel at Super Bowl

Tom Morello, known musician, attended Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium and made a statement by holdi…

consequence.net · Feb 09, 2026
alternative
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Announce “Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning” April Tour Dates - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Announce “Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning” April Tour Dates - Glide Magazine

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have announced a tour where they will play acoustic interpretation…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 09, 2026
acoustic
Stephen Brodsky Performs Acoustic Cover of 90s Post-Metal Band Neurosis
Cover Me

Stephen Brodsky Performs Acoustic Cover of 90s Post-Metal Band Neurosis

Stephen Brodsky has created an acoustic cover of Neurosis’ song ‘Under the Surface’, stripping back…

www.covermesongs.com · Feb 09, 2026
acoustic
Charlie Puth's stirring Super Bowl National Anthem is indebted to Whitney Houston
The FADER

Charlie Puth's stirring Super Bowl National Anthem is indebted to Whitney Houston

Charlie Puth performed the National Anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl, collaborating with Kenny G and a…

www.thefader.com · Feb 09, 2026
r&b
The Opener: Naïka dreams of borderless pop music
The FADER

The Opener: Naïka dreams of borderless pop music

French-Haitian singer Naïka is preparing to release her debut album ECLESIA on Feb. 20, blending mu…

www.thefader.com · Feb 09, 2026
r&b
Department — The Audacity Files (Self-Release)
Dusted Manazine

Department — The Audacity Files (Self-Release)

The Audacity Files is an innovative album that blends multiple musical styles and genres into a com…

dustedmagazine.tumblr.com · Feb 09, 2026
electronic
Nian Tong finds clarity in confusion on new single “What’s On Your Mind”
Earmilk

Nian Tong finds clarity in confusion on new single “What’s On Your Mind”

Nian Tong explores the complex emotions of an undefined relationship in his new single ‘What's On Y…

earmilk.com · Feb 09, 2026
indie pop
MACY turns awkward moments into pop gold on “Please Keep Talking”
Earmilk

MACY turns awkward moments into pop gold on “Please Keep Talking”

MACY, a South Wales pop artist, is gaining recognition for her authentic and empowering pop music. …

earmilk.com · Feb 09, 2026
pop
BV Interviews: Heavenly on 1st album in 30 years, reclaiming “twee,” finding community, more
Brooklyn Vegan

BV Interviews: Heavenly on 1st album in 30 years, reclaiming “twee,” finding community, more

Heavenly, a band returning after a 30-year hiatus, discusses their new album ‘Highway to Heavenly’ …

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 09, 2026
pop
Hemlocke Springs: the apple under the tree review - pop blend
The Line of Best Fit

Hemlocke Springs: the apple under the tree review - pop blend

Hemlocke Springs releases an adventurous pop album that explores multiple musical decades with cour…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 09, 2026
pop
Single: Lana Leone – Isabell
Start Track

Single: Lana Leone – Isabell

The article explores the name ‘Lana’ and its historical connections, discussing the stage names of …

start-track.com · Feb 09, 2026
indie pop
Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Mary J. Blige, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, more playing Love Rocks NYC 2026
Brooklyn Vegan

Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Mary J. Blige, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, more playing Love Rocks NYC 2026

The 10th annual Love Rocks NYC benefit show for God's Love We Deliver will feature a star-studded l…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 09, 2026
jazz
MetalMatters: Best Metal Albums of January 2026 » PopMatters
PopMatters

MetalMatters: Best Metal Albums of January 2026 » PopMatters

The article highlights the best metal albums from January 2026, featuring diverse electronic, black…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 09, 2026
ambient
Jill Scott's New Music Is As Vibrant As Ever » PopMatters
PopMatters Playlist

Jill Scott's New Music Is As Vibrant As Ever » PopMatters

Jill Scott's new album embraces a retro-futuristic 1980s pop aesthetic while maintaining her distin…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 09, 2026
hip-hop
Jessica Lea Mayfield and Dolour Cover Weezer's ‘Pinkerton’ as Cabaret
Cover Me

Jessica Lea Mayfield and Dolour Cover Weezer's ‘Pinkerton’ as Cabaret

Jessica Lea Mayfield and Dolour have created a cabaret-style cover of Weezer's Pinkerton album, spe…

www.covermesongs.com · Feb 09, 2026
folk
Vibes Phenom Joel Ross Dips His Jazz Into Gospel Music » PopMatters
PopMatters

Vibes Phenom Joel Ross Dips His Jazz Into Gospel Music » PopMatters

Joel Ross brings his virtuosic jazz skills to a new ensemble approach that deeply incorporates gosp…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 09, 2026
jazz
Chinese American Bear announce new album, Dim Sum & Then Some
The Line of Best Fit

Chinese American Bear announce new album, Dim Sum & Then Some

Seattle pop duo Chinese American Bear have announced their new album ‘Dim Sum & Then Some’, acc…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 09, 2026
indie pop
The Alternative Number Ones: Primitive Radio Gods’ “Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand”
Stereogum

The Alternative Number Ones: Primitive Radio Gods’ “Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand”

The article is part of a series exploring Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs #1 singles…

stereogum.com · Feb 09, 2026
alternative
Beverley Knight Sets Out Mission for the Paul Reid Foundation – Joining Ed Sheeran and Elton John in a Superstar Canon of Industry Changemakers
IndiePulse Music

Beverley Knight Sets Out Mission for the Paul Reid Foundation – Joining Ed Sheeran and Elton John in a Superstar Canon of Industry Changemakers

Beverley Knight has become involved with the Paul Reid Foundation, joining other music industry phi…

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 09, 2026
folk
Asher White: Jessica Pratt
Pitchfork Album Reviews

Asher White: Jessica Pratt

Asher White creates a cover version of Jessica Pratt's self-titled debut album, reimagining Pratt's…

pitchfork.com · Feb 09, 2026
folk