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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 29 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 about 1 month 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 about 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 about 2 months ago

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Xiu Xiu's Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen » PopMatters
PopMatters

Xiu Xiu's Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen » PopMatters

Xiu Xiu has created a covers album that reimagines diverse tracks by emphasizing their underlying e…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 20, 2026
indie rock
Pullman Climb Out of Retirement with the Exquisite ‘III’ » PopMatters
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Pullman Climb Out of Retirement with the Exquisite ‘III’ » PopMatters

Pullman, a post-rock ambient instrumental quintet, has returned after a 25-year hiatus with their n…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 20, 2026
ambient
Berlin Confidential w/ Kaan Bulak and Ella van Poucke at Villa Elisabeth / Sunday, 8.2.2026
Digital in Berlin

Berlin Confidential w/ Kaan Bulak and Ella van Poucke at Villa Elisabeth / Sunday, 8.2.2026

Berlin Confidential is hosting a concert at Villa Elisabeth featuring Kaan Bulak and Ella van Pouck…

www.digitalinberlin.de · Jan 19, 2026
electronic
Dry Cleaning — Secret Love (4AD)
Dusted Manazine

Dry Cleaning — Secret Love (4AD)

Dry Cleaning's third album ‘Secret Love’ represents a continued musical evolution, with producer Ca…

dustedmagazine.tumblr.com · Jan 19, 2026
indie rock
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GetMusic - Weekly Featured Picks News

Weekly Featured Picks - January 19, 2026

GetMusic is a platform connecting independent music artists with fans through free Bandcamp downloa…

www.getmusic.fm · Jan 18, 2026
ambient
The Pherns: A Fresh Take on 60s Jangle-Pop with their debut “Garden Rock” album.
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The Pherns: A Fresh Take on 60s Jangle-Pop with their debut “Garden Rock” album.

The Pherns’ debut album ‘Garden Rock’ evokes the nostalgic sound of 60s jangle-pop, offering a cont…

janglepophub.home.blog · Jan 17, 2026
indie rock
In-the-red local rockers Heet Deth make a great argument for earplugs - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

In-the-red local rockers Heet Deth make a great argument for earplugs - Chicago Reader

Chicago-based duo Heet Deth creates intense underground rock music with a powerful, destructive sou…

chicagoreader.com · Jan 16, 2026
indie rock
Monophonic Underground – Do or DIY
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Monophonic Underground – Do or DIY

Monophonic Underground's debut EP Do or DIY is a nuanced electronic release that blends multiple ge…

www.parkettchannel.it · Jan 16, 2026
ambient
Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos
PopMatters Interview

Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos

Steve Tibbetts is a uniquely original guitarist known for creating distinctive musical compositions…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
indie rock
Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit » PopMatters
PopMatters

Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit » PopMatters

Band of Horses is releasing a video for their new track ‘(Biding Time Is a) Boat to Row’ as part of…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
indie rock
Beat The Delete #0263 (new music recommendations)
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Beat The Delete #0263 (new music recommendations)

Beat The Delete is a music recommendation series highlighting new music releases. The article sugge…

janglepophub.home.blog · Jan 13, 2026
indie rock
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GetMusic - Weekly Featured Picks News

Weekly Featured Picks - January 12, 2026

GetMusic is a platform that connects independent music artists with fans by offering free Bandcamp …

www.getmusic.fm · Jan 11, 2026
ambient
Astral Industries announce 20th Anniversary reissue of Robert Henke’s Layering Buddha - Inverted Audio
Inverted Audio

Astral Industries announce 20th Anniversary reissue of Robert Henke’s Layering Buddha - Inverted Audio

Astral Industries is releasing a 20th anniversary remastered edition of Robert Henke's ‘Layering Bu…

inverted-audio.com · Jan 05, 2026
ambient
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GetMusic - Weekly Featured Picks News

Weekly Featured Picks - January 05, 2026

GetMusic is a platform that connects independent music artists with fans by offering free Bandcamp …

www.getmusic.fm · Jan 04, 2026
ambient
Monster Of The Week by Tulpa
Very Tiny Songs

Monster Of The Week by Tulpa

Tulpa, a Leeds-based indie band, has released ‘Monster Of The Week’, a new musical work exploring a…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Dec 23, 2025
indie pop
Vilde releases a new single to tease his upcoming album “Qualia At Odds”
The New LoFi News

Vilde releases a new single to tease his upcoming album “Qualia At Odds”

Australian electronic producer Vilde, led by Thomas Savage, is releasing a new album called ‘Qualia…

thenewlofi.com · Dec 23, 2025
ambient
OUTER Returns With Beautiful New Single ‘Svartsengi’ Featuring Arve Henriksen
Turtle Tempo

OUTER Returns With Beautiful New Single ‘Svartsengi’ Featuring Arve Henriksen

Belgian composer Tom Soetaert, known as OUTER, has released a new single ‘Svartsengi’ featuring Arv…

turtletempo.co.uk · Dec 19, 2025
ambient
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Gorilla vs. Bear Playlist

shinetiac – live at café blue gelato

Pontiac Streator, Ben Bondy, and shiner come in clutch to close out the year with a stellar new shi…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Dec 19, 2025
indie rock
Visa Anxiety Shine On Debut EP ‘What Can I Get For You? Love’
Turtle Tempo

Visa Anxiety Shine On Debut EP ‘What Can I Get For You? Love’

Visa Anxiety releases their debut EP ‘What Can I Get For You? Love’, showcasing a sound that emerge…

turtletempo.co.uk · Dec 19, 2025
indie rock
IRIEspect - Lost In Time Indie Music Review
Indie Music Review Review

IRIEspect - Lost In Time Indie Music Review

IRIEspect, a Long Island, New York based band, has released their newest EP titled ‘Lost In Time’. …

www.indiemusicreview.com · Dec 16, 2025
indie rock
Gorilla vs. Bear's Songs of 2025
Gorilla vs. Bear

Gorilla vs. Bear's Songs of 2025

Gorilla vs. Bear presents their list of top 33 songs for 2025, featuring a diverse range of artists…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Dec 11, 2025
indie rock
Mountain Climer - Every Other Weekend Indie Music Review
Indie Music Review Review

Mountain Climer - Every Other Weekend Indie Music Review

Mountain Climer, the solo project of Jeremy Climer, has released a new single called ‘Every Other W…

www.indiemusicreview.com · Dec 08, 2025
indie rock
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GetMusic - Weekly Featured Picks News

Weekly Featured Picks - December 08, 2025

GetMusic offers a platform for discovering new independent music and obtaining free Bandcamp downlo…

www.getmusic.fm · Dec 07, 2025
ambient
A decade of smoke and flame: B.Miles returns
The New LoFi

A decade of smoke and flame: B.Miles returns

B.Miles is an innovative pop artist whose music transcends traditional genre boundaries. Her sound …

thenewlofi.com · Dec 05, 2025
alternative