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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…
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…
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Swedish Meteor – Meteor
Swedish Meteor's album ‘Meteor’ is described as an intriguing electronic music project that evokes …
Open Ear celebrates 10 years with this eclectic lineup for 2026 | Nialler9
Open Ear festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a 2026 lineup announcement. The festival tak…
97 Sound Signal - Refraction Choir - Deep aquatic ambient music.
97 Sound Signal releases ‘Refraction Choir’, an album of deep aquatic ambient music. The release is…
Bleach the Sky drop their mega new EP, “Wash Away”
Boston alt-rock band Bleach the Sky releases their new five-track EP ‘Wash Away’, blending grunge, …
When Tough Guys Fugazi Rumbled Through My Warehouse » PopMatters
A personal recollection of an unexpected encounter with the post-hardcore punk band Fugazi at the a…
Lozenge – For Lack of Trying
Leeds-based band Lozenge delivers another shoegaze assault with their release ‘For Lack of Trying’.…
The Early Mine a Gritty, Post-Rock Ambient Vibe » PopMatters
The Early's album ‘I Want to Be Ready’ showcases the band's exploration of post-rock and ambient te…
Interview: Liam Creamer (Ken Park)
Liam Creamer, performing as Ken Park, pursued a music career with family support and relocated acro…
That’s How We Make It Our Home: Will Oldham Selects 13 Valiant Records from Louisville, Kentucky | The Quietus
Will Oldham, born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1970, curates a selection of 13 records from the local…
Nothing: a short history of decay
Nothing are natural leaders in a revitalized shoegaze scene, but their new album is more reminiscen…
Lana Leone: Paper Cranes
Lana Leone's ‘Paper Cranes’ explores underground music and pop culture through themes of existentia…
Bringers of Disease: Sacred Heart of the Abyss
Bringers of Disease presents their album ‘Sacred Heart of the Abyss,’ exploring underground music a…
Alimba - The Universe - The Universe is a Space Ambient album inspired by real celestial objects.
Alimba's album ‘The Universe’ is a Space Ambient release inspired by real celestial objects, with i…
Antoin Gibson returns with her huge new single, “Venom-laced Tears”
Antoin Gibson, a London-based artist, has released her new single ‘Venom-laced Tears,’ a cinematic …
Mortlach - Another Death at the Castle - 22-minute track that blends a Morricone soundtrack with hypnotic dungeon synth
Chicago-based dungeon synth artist Mortlach releases ‘Another Death at the Castle,’ a 22-minute sin…
Modeselektor Invent a New Kind of Greatest Hits » PopMatters
German electronic duo Modeselektor releases a new LP that reimagines their greatest hits with an in…
The Ambient Events Moment Is Real
A new wave of ambient music events is emerging that moves beyond traditional club settings and chil…
Straight Hedge! Noel Gardner Reviews Punk & HC for March
Noel Gardner's March punk and hardcore music column reviews new releases including the album Draüma…
Okkyung Lee + Explore Ensemble – Signals | The Quietus
South Korean cellist, improviser, and composer Okkyung Lee collaborates with London's Explore Ensem…
IOWA
The composer and producer casts a bleary eye upon the American Midwest on a chilling, starkly beaut…
Snowcuffs are back with new EP and latest single ‘Sunless’.
Snowcuffs has returned with a new EP featuring their latest single ‘Sunless’. The track showcases a…
Single: Lozenge – For Lack Of Trying
Leeds-based alt-rock and shoegaze trio Lozenge releases their second single of the year titled ‘For…