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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 2 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
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 3 months ago
Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception
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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 3 months ago

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In the Time of D’Angelo
Pitchfork Features

In the Time of D’Angelo

D'Angelo has profoundly impacted R&B music with just three studio albums, demonstrating his tra…

pitchfork.com · Oct 15, 2025
r&b
An Impromptu Interview With Mr. Collipark, the Atlanta Producer Who Helped Shape Southern Party Rap
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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
Patch_t41b – Dust (2025)
Faeton Music Blog

Patch_t41b – Dust (2025)

Laurie Erskine's solo project Patch_t41b explores the intersection of human and machine through a c…

www.faetonmusic.com · Sep 23, 2025
jazz
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
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
Earl Sweatshirt: Live Laugh Love
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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
Nourished by Time: The Passionate Ones
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Nourished by Time: The Passionate Ones

A concise 2-3 sentence overview capturing the essence of the music article.

pitchfork.com · Aug 27, 2025
r&b
Susumu Yokota: Skintone Edition Volume 1
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Susumu Yokota: Skintone Edition Volume 1

Susumu Yokota's ‘Skintone Edition Volume 1’ represents a pivotal release in electronic and ambient …

pitchfork.com · Aug 23, 2025
ambient
Dijon: Baby
Pitchfork Best New Albums

Dijon: Baby

Dijon's new album ‘Baby’ is an experimental R&B work that deconstructs traditional music struct…

pitchfork.com · Aug 18, 2025
r&b
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
Classic Summer
Silence Nogood Playlist

Classic Summer

The article discusses a curated playlist called ‘Classic Summer’ featuring nostalgic music from the…

silencenogood.net · Jul 26, 2025
jazz
Corey Lingo: “New Jack Story”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Corey Lingo: “New Jack Story”

Corey Lingo, an Atlanta singer, has released a new track that evokes the style of New Edition, show…

pitchfork.com · Jul 24, 2025
r&b
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
Exclusive Premiere: Ruby Rushton “Walk to Regio's”
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Exclusive Premiere: Ruby Rushton “Walk to Regio's”

Ruby Rushton, a London jazz quartet led by Tenderlonious, releases a new single ‘Walk to Regio's’ i…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · May 01, 2025
jazz
Hiroshi Yoshimura: Flora
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Hiroshi Yoshimura: Flora

Hiroshi Yoshimura's album ‘Flora’ represents a seminal work in Japanese ambient and environmental m…

pitchfork.com · Mar 22, 2025
ambient
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Music Is My Sanctuary

FWD 010: Alex Coles “Jazz Fusion is a process, not a genre”

Today’s episode is a special one. We’re having a discussion with Alex Coles, author of a brand-new …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Mar 20, 2025
jazz
Barker: “Reframing”
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Barker: “Reframing”

Barker creates distinctive techno music without traditional kick drums, exploring a minimalist and …

pitchfork.com · Feb 07, 2025
ambient
Episode 9: MUE | Music Is My Sanctuary
Music Is My Sanctuary

Episode 9: MUE | Music Is My Sanctuary

Montreal-based ambient/IDM duo MUE, consisting of Catherine Debard and Léon Lo, appeared on Lexis’ …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jan 18, 2025
ambient
Exclusive Premiere: Dundundun “What Harm?” ft. Marie Lister
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Exclusive Premiere: Dundundun “What Harm?” ft. Marie Lister

Bristol band Dundundun premieres their new single ‘What Harm?’ featuring Marie Lister, showcasing t…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Nov 08, 2024
jazz
Various Artists: Virtual Dreams II, Ambient Explorations in the House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999
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Various Artists: Virtual Dreams II, Ambient Explorations in the House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999

The compilation ‘Virtual Dreams II’ explores the ambient electronic music landscape in Japan during…

pitchfork.com · Oct 26, 2024
ambient
TisaKorean: “lEgs In tHe aIr”
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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
Exclusive Premiere: Snazzback “As The World Around Me Burns” (feat Rider Shafique)
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Exclusive Premiere: Snazzback “As The World Around Me Burns” (feat Rider Shafique)

UK jazz collective Snazzback is releasing their new EP ‘Within and Without’, featuring a genre-blen…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Oct 01, 2024
jazz
GAS: GAS
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GAS: GAS

Wolfgang Voigt's debut GAS album, originally released in 1996, is being reissued, highlighting its …

pitchfork.com · Sep 10, 2024
ambient
Exclusive Premiere: Boreal Sun “New Beginning”
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Exclusive Premiere: Boreal Sun “New Beginning”

Boreal Sun, a contemporary jazz duo featuring Liselotte Östblom and Matt Roberts, are releasing the…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Mar 05, 2024
jazz