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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
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
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 28 days ago

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The Quietus Premiere

What Makes a Classic Album in the Streaming Era? or What Charli XCX Could Learn from The Police

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Body of Work: How the Album Outplayed the Algorithm and…

thequietus.com · Feb 07, 2026
alternative
PAULA T breaks the silence on self-repression with the bold, honest energy of “Sugar Tits”
Earmilk

PAULA T breaks the silence on self-repression with the bold, honest energy of “Sugar Tits”

PAULA T's new single ‘Sugar Tits’ explores themes of self-repression and empowerment, challenging s…

earmilk.com · Feb 07, 2026
indie pop
Nieuwe single Wijf - “Maniac”
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single Wijf - “Maniac”

Wijf has released a new single called ‘Maniac’, exploring a provocative band name that plays with c…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 07, 2026
alternative
New Music: Leto Grand – Lovely Walk | AnalogueTrash
AnalogueTrash

New Music: Leto Grand – Lovely Walk | AnalogueTrash

Leto Grand's new track ‘Lovely Walk’ is a funk-inspired song with British sensibilities, drawing co…

www.analoguetrash.com · Feb 07, 2026
alternative
Listen: Lars Pagelsen Trio - “Don't You Cry” -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Listen: Lars Pagelsen Trio - “Don't You Cry” -- Obscure Sound

The Lars Pagelsen Trio introduces a unique approach to jazz, emphasizing mindfulness and spacious m…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 06, 2026
jazz
Confidence, ambition, and vision on Jeune Dalee’s new album, “JEUNE VOIE”
The New LoFi

Confidence, ambition, and vision on Jeune Dalee’s new album, “JEUNE VOIE”

Jeune Dalee has released a new album called ‘JEUNE VOIE’, which demonstrates confidence and artisti…

thenewlofi.com · Feb 06, 2026
house
Yellow Swans’ Gabriel Saloman Mindel Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Pitchfork News

Yellow Swans’ Gabriel Saloman Mindel Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Gabriel Saloman Mindel, co-founder of noise-drone duo Yellow Swans, has revealed a Stage 4 cancer d…

pitchfork.com · Feb 06, 2026
electronic
No Love For The Middle Child finds a sense of balance on new single “Ash On The Floor”
Earmilk News

No Love For The Middle Child finds a sense of balance on new single “Ash On The Floor”

No Love For The Middle Child releases a new single ‘Ash On The Floor’ through Cantora Records, cont…

earmilk.com · Feb 06, 2026
folk
Elle Baez - Different Kind of Love [Single]
Zone Nights

Elle Baez - Different Kind of Love [Single]

Elle Baez has released a new single ‘Different Kind of Love’ which is available on Apple Music. The…

www.zonenights.com · Feb 06, 2026
alternative
Ratboys on 7 Things That Inspired Their New Album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’ - Our Culture
Our Culture Mag Interview

Ratboys on 7 Things That Inspired Their New Album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’ - Our Culture

Ratboys’ new album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’ is inspired by a therapeutic exercise where one spea…

ourculturemag.com · Feb 06, 2026
indie rock
‘OBEX’, the surreal sci-fi film with a soundtrack by Animal Collective's Deakin, now streaming
Brooklyn Vegan

‘OBEX’, the surreal sci-fi film with a soundtrack by Animal Collective's Deakin, now streaming

The surreal sci-fi film ‘OBEX’ features a soundtrack created by Deakin from the experimental band A…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 06, 2026
indie rock
New Release ‘2-6 Day Freestyle’ from Vinnie-Dangerous
GetMusic - Latest Releases

New Release ‘2-6 Day Freestyle’ from Vinnie-Dangerous

Vinnie-Dangerous releases a freestyle track titled ‘2-6 Day Freestyle’ as a dedication to his homet…

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 06, 2026
hip hop
Auxidized - SONAR, vol. 1 - SONAR, vol. 1 is the first of many 6-track IDM/downtempo EPs inspired by ‘90s and ‘00s IDM with a modern touch.
GetMusic - Latest Releases

Auxidized - SONAR, vol. 1 - SONAR, vol. 1 is the first of many 6-track IDM/downtempo EPs inspired by ‘90s and ‘00s IDM with a modern touch.

Auxidized releases SONAR, vol. 1, a 6-track EP blending IDM and downtempo influences from the ‘90s …

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 06, 2026
ambient
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum Playlist

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Stereogum's weekly music roundup highlights the top five new songs from the past week. The staff cu…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
indie rock
Neil Young Cancels 2026 Tour
Stereogum News

Neil Young Cancels 2026 Tour

Neil Young and his band Chrome Hearts toured extensively in 2025 but have now canceled their planne…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
folk
Otracami – Sirens
Various Small Flames Review

Otracami – Sirens

Otracami is releasing a new album called Runoff, which continues their experimental approach of usi…

varioussmallflames.co.uk · Feb 06, 2026
electronic
The Best Jazz on Bandcamp, January 2026
Bandcamp Daily News

The Best Jazz on Bandcamp, January 2026

This article highlights the best jazz releases on Bandcamp for January 2026, focusing on overlooked…

daily.bandcamp.com · Feb 06, 2026
jazz
J. Cole tapped Tems, Erykah Badu, and Future (twice) for ‘The Fall-Off’
The FADER

J. Cole tapped Tems, Erykah Badu, and Future (twice) for ‘The Fall-Off’

J. Cole is preparing his upcoming album ‘The Fall-Off’ with a notable lineup of featured artists in…

www.thefader.com · Feb 06, 2026
hip hop
Charlotte Day Wilson lets instinct lead on ‘Patchwork’ [EP Review]
Earmilk Review

Charlotte Day Wilson lets instinct lead on ‘Patchwork’ [EP Review]

Charlotte Day Wilson's EP ‘Patchwork’ is a reflective musical journey that showcases her intuitive …

earmilk.com · Feb 06, 2026
jazz
J. Cole Releases Stressed-Out New Double Album ‘The Fall-Off’: Stream
Stereogum News

J. Cole Releases Stressed-Out New Double Album ‘The Fall-Off’: Stream

J. Cole has finally released his long-teased album ‘The Fall-Off’ after eight years of anticipation…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
hip hop
Watch Josh Homme & Norah Jones cover Frank & Nancy Sinatra's “Somethin’ Stupid”
Brooklyn Vegan

Watch Josh Homme & Norah Jones cover Frank & Nancy Sinatra's “Somethin’ Stupid”

Josh Homme and Norah Jones collaborated on a cover of Frank and Nancy Sinatra's classic song ‘Somet…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 06, 2026
indie rock
Scheen Jazzorkester & Ståle Storløkken — Double Reality Beyond Space And Time (Grong)
Dusted Manazine

Scheen Jazzorkester & Ståle Storløkken — Double Reality Beyond Space And Time (Grong)

The article discusses a collaborative album by Scheen Jazzorkester (SJO), a Norwegian community jaz…

dustedmagazine.tumblr.com · Feb 06, 2026
jazz
Roger Sanchez drops new song inspired by “summers spent in the studio in London”
The Line of Best Fit

Roger Sanchez drops new song inspired by “summers spent in the studio in London”

Roger Sanchez, a house music producer from Queens, NY, has released a new song called ‘Come My Way'…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 06, 2026
house
Fucked Up - Grass Can Move Stones Part 1: Year of the Goat (Tank Crimes)
Big Takeover

Fucked Up - Grass Can Move Stones Part 1: Year of the Goat (Tank Crimes)

Fucked Up has released the first part of a three-part epic series in their Chinese zodiac project, …

bigtakeover.com · Feb 06, 2026
experimental