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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks
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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks

Experimental rock band Horse Lords have announced their new album ‘Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!’ set for release…

Updated 14 days 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 14 days ago
Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
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Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’

Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan has released her new album ‘Hard Hearted Woman,’ which explores themes of r…

Updated 15 days ago
Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’
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Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’

LA-based producer and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) has released a new experimental EP titled ‘BIG MAMA,’ his…

Updated 25 days ago

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Jake Bleu & Jezu Bring the Heat With WDYW on Criterio in 2026
EKM.CO

Jake Bleu & Jezu Bring the Heat With WDYW on Criterio in 2026

Jake Bleu and Jezu have released two tech house tracks, ‘WDYW’ and ‘Bags’, on Criterio Music in 202…

ekm.co · Feb 26, 2026
house
Gorillaz’ The Mountain: Turning Grief into a Spiritual Epic - Indie is not a genre
Indie is Not a Genre

Gorillaz’ The Mountain: Turning Grief into a Spiritual Epic - Indie is not a genre

Gorillaz’ album ‘The Mountain’ showcases Damon Albarn returning to his experimental roots, transfor…

www.indieisnotagenre.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
Namasenda reveals debut album Limbo created from “streams of consciousness captured in real time”
The Line of Best Fit

Namasenda reveals debut album Limbo created from “streams of consciousness captured in real time”

Experimental pop artist Namasenda, signed to YEAR0001, has announced her debut album Limbo, releasi…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
ListN Up Playlist: Rachel Beetz (February 26, 2026)
I Care If You Listen Playlist

ListN Up Playlist: Rachel Beetz (February 26, 2026)

Rachel Beetz curates a personal playlist featuring music from artists she cherishes. The playlist i…

icareifyoulisten.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
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
Out today: Eric Angelo Bessel – Double Helix
Acid Ted

Out today: Eric Angelo Bessel – Double Helix

Eric Angelo Bessel releases ‘Double Helix’, a new experimental ambient electronica album. The Ameri…

acidted.wordpress.com · Feb 25, 2026
ambient
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
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
Buke and Gase calling it quits, announce farewell shows
Brooklyn Vegan

Buke and Gase calling it quits, announce farewell shows

Indie experimental duo Buke and Gase are breaking up and have announced farewell shows. Arone Dyer …

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
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
Squarepusher Details New Album, ‘Kammerkonzert’ | The Quietus
The Quietus

Squarepusher Details New Album, ‘Kammerkonzert’ | The Quietus

Squarepusher (Tom Jenkinson) is releasing his 21st studio album titled Kammerkonzert this spring, f…

thequietus.com · Feb 25, 2026
electronic
Object Hours Announce New Album ‘Solved By Walking’: Hear “Yellow House”
Stereogum

Object Hours Announce New Album ‘Solved By Walking’: Hear “Yellow House”

Carrboro, NC instrumental trio Object Hours have announced their new album ‘Solved By Walking’ and …

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
house
Object Hours – “Yellow House”
Raven Sings the Blues

Object Hours – “Yellow House”

North Carolina band Object Hours releases their debut single “Yellow House” via Three Lobed Records…

www.ravensingstheblues.com · Feb 25, 2026
house
Squarepusher Readies New Album Kammerkonzert
Pitchfork News

Squarepusher Readies New Album Kammerkonzert

Experimental electronic producer Squarepusher has announced a new album titled Kammerkonzert. The a…

pitchfork.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Buke and Gase Break Up
Pitchfork News

Buke and Gase Break Up

Buke and Gase, a New York experimental indie-rock duo known for creating and playing custom hybrid …

pitchfork.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Buke & Gase Announce Breakup, Farewell Shows
Stereogum

Buke & Gase Announce Breakup, Farewell Shows

Experimental rock duo Buke & Gase, consisting of Arone Dyer and Aron Sanchez, have announced th…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
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
Feel the Darkness: The Story of Poison Idea
Bandcamp Daily

Feel the Darkness: The Story of Poison Idea

Jerry A Lang, founder of hardcore punk band Poison Idea, reflects on the group's turbulent history …

daily.bandcamp.com · Feb 25, 2026
hardcore
Surfing The Tube: Arlo Parks Takes On Jimmy Kimmel’ Immanuel Wilkins Blows Down The House On NPR Tiny Desk; The Claypool Lennon Delirium Team Up With WILLOW - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Surfing The Tube: Arlo Parks Takes On Jimmy Kimmel’ Immanuel Wilkins Blows Down The House On NPR Tiny Desk; The Claypool Lennon Delirium Team Up With WILLOW - Glide Magazine

This article is a daily roundup of notable YouTube music content, featuring recent performances and…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
house
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
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