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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 17 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 17 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 17 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 28 days ago

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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
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Flaschenträger by MARAUDEUR
Very Tiny Songs

Flaschenträger by MARAUDEUR

MARAUDEUR, a band from Leipzig, Germany, is releasing an album called Flaschenträger on Feel It Rec…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Dec 19, 2025
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ListN Up: Eden Girma (December 18, 2025)
I Care If You Listen

ListN Up: Eden Girma (December 18, 2025)

Eden Girma shares a personal playlist reflecting youthful musical exploration, featuring a diverse …

icareifyoulisten.com · Dec 18, 2025
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Our Top Contemporary Classical and Experimental Albums of 2025
I Care If You Listen

Our Top Contemporary Classical and Experimental Albums of 2025

The article highlights the top contemporary classical and experimental music albums of 2025 as sele…

icareifyoulisten.com · Dec 17, 2025
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Label of the Year: AD 93
Pitchfork Features

Label of the Year: AD 93

AD 93, a London-based record label, is celebrated for its innovative and unpredictable approach to …

pitchfork.com · Dec 16, 2025
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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
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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
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ListN Up: Micah Huang (December 4, 2025)
I Care If You Listen

ListN Up: Micah Huang (December 4, 2025)

Micah Huang explores underground music, featuring a diverse selection of alternative and punk artis…

icareifyoulisten.com · Dec 04, 2025
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Lolina: “gg”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Lolina: “gg”

Lolina has released an experimental single called ‘gg’ that appears to be provocative and stylistic…

pitchfork.com · Dec 03, 2025
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Nicolás Lell Benavides Threads the Historical with the Personal on “Canto Caló”
I Care If You Listen

Nicolás Lell Benavides Threads the Historical with the Personal on “Canto Caló”

Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides explores personal and historical themes on his new album ‘Canto Cal…

icareifyoulisten.com · Dec 03, 2025
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Hüsker Dü: 1985: The Miracle Year
Pitchfork Best Reissues

Hüsker Dü: 1985: The Miracle Year

Hüsker Dü's 1985 was a transformative year for the band, marking a significant moment in their musi…

pitchfork.com · Nov 15, 2025
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Bklyn Sounds 11/12/2025—11/18/2025
Dada Strain

Bklyn Sounds 11/12/2025—11/18/2025

Brooklyn's music scene presents a diverse lineup of events for the week, featuring experimental and…

dadastrain.substack.com · Nov 12, 2025
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Bklyn Sounds 11/7/2025—11/11/2025 + “Turn the Volume UP!!!!”
Dada Strain

Bklyn Sounds 11/7/2025—11/11/2025 + “Turn the Volume UP!!!!”

A music event preview for Brooklyn showcasing upcoming performances and festivals in November 2025,…

dadastrain.substack.com · Nov 07, 2025
electronic
A Messy Evening With Bassvictim
Pitchfork Features Interview

A Messy Evening With Bassvictim

Bassvictim, a UK-based experimental dance-pop duo, explores their complex relationship with fans an…

pitchfork.com · Nov 06, 2025
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Rosalía / Björk / Yves Tumor: “Berghain”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Rosalía / Björk / Yves Tumor: “Berghain”

Innovative musicians Rosalía, Björk, and Yves Tumor collaborate on a groundbreaking track titled ‘B…

pitchfork.com · Oct 27, 2025
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Oneohtrix Point Never – Measuring Ruins
Gorilla vs. Bear

Oneohtrix Point Never – Measuring Ruins

Oneohtrix Point Never has released a new video for ‘Measuring Ruins’ directed by Yoshi Sodeoka. The…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Oct 27, 2025
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Twen – “Godlike”
Kid with a Vinyl

Twen – “Godlike”

Twen, an alternative rock duo comprising Jane Fitzsimmons and Ian Jones, released the track ‘Godlik…

kidwithavinyl.wordpress.com · Sep 19, 2025
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Kali Malone: The Sacrificial Code
Pitchfork Best Reissues

Kali Malone: The Sacrificial Code

Kali Malone's album ‘The Sacrificial Code’ is an experimental organ music composition that explores…

pitchfork.com · Apr 12, 2025
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Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro
Music Is My Sanctuary

Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro

The ‘Hidden Waters’ compilation showcases the vibrant and experimental contemporary music scene in …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jul 21, 2022
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Video Premiere: Bex Burch & Leafcutter John
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Video Premiere: Bex Burch & Leafcutter John

Bex Burch & Leafcutter John have developed an experimental music project called Boing!, which w…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Apr 25, 2022
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Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Demanda E Despejo”
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Demanda E Despejo”

Brazilian experimentalist MNTH is releasing a new EP called ‘Iminente’ featuring the track ‘Demanda…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Apr 06, 2022
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2021 Japan music roundup: INDIEPOP/SHOEGAZE
Clear and Refreshing

2021 Japan music roundup: INDIEPOP/SHOEGAZE

The article appears to be a partial music roundup focusing on the Japanese indie pop and shoegaze s…

clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com · Mar 19, 2022
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2021 Japan music roundup: LEFTFIELD ROCK
Clear and Refreshing News

2021 Japan music roundup: LEFTFIELD ROCK

The article explores a collection of Japanese music releases from 2021, focusing on leftfield rock …

clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com · Mar 03, 2022
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2021 Japan music roundup: EXPERIMENTAL
Clear and Refreshing

2021 Japan music roundup: EXPERIMENTAL

This article appears to be an overview of experimental and improvised music from Japan in 2021, exp…

clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com · Mar 02, 2022
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