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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 16 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 16 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 27 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 27 days ago

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Andrina Bollinger
Digital in Berlin

Andrina Bollinger

Swiss artist Andrina Bollinger creates a unique musical style that blends avant-pop, jazz, poetry, …

www.digitalinberlin.de · Feb 17, 2026
jazz
The Industry LAB 2026 is Cracking Opera Open and Inviting New Voices in
I Care If You Listen

The Industry LAB 2026 is Cracking Opera Open and Inviting New Voices in

The Industry's 2026 LAB series, presented at the Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater in Los Angeles…

icareifyoulisten.com · Feb 17, 2026
experimental
nanoarchitecture by mICROgOBLET
Very Tiny Songs

nanoarchitecture by mICROgOBLET

mICROgOBLET is an experimental indie rock band from Philadelphia releasing an album called ‘nanoarc…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Feb 17, 2026
experimental
mindwax – CRYO
Parkettchannel

mindwax – CRYO

mindwax's latest track CRYO exemplifies a restrained approach to techno music, building tension thr…

www.parkettchannel.it · Feb 17, 2026
techno
Grey & Purple Songbook – Lessons Learned, Vision Clear
Parkettchannel

Grey & Purple Songbook – Lessons Learned, Vision Clear

Grey & Purple Songbook releases ‘Lessons Learned, Vision Clear’, a single that blends jazz, dis…

www.parkettchannel.it · Feb 17, 2026
jazz
Black Viiolet Explores Love And Distance On ‘Dark Blue’ | RCM Blog
Right Chord Music

Black Viiolet Explores Love And Distance On ‘Dark Blue’ | RCM Blog

Black Viiolet blends jazz and trip-hop on their release ‘Dark Blue’, creating a cohesive and expres…

www.rightchordmusic.co.uk · Feb 17, 2026
jazz
Black Viiolet Explores Love And Distance On ‘Dark Blue’ | RCM Blog
Right Chord Music

Black Viiolet Explores Love And Distance On ‘Dark Blue’ | RCM Blog

Black Viiolet blends jazz and trip-hop in their release ‘Dark Blue’, creating a cohesive and expres…

www.rightchordmusic.co.uk · Feb 17, 2026
jazz
Aaron Shaw: And So It Is
Pitchfork Album Reviews

Aaron Shaw: And So It Is

Saxophonist Aaron Shaw's debut album ‘And So It Is’ explores themes of mortality, isolation, and ex…

pitchfork.com · Feb 17, 2026
jazz
Maara: Ultra Villain
Pitchfork Album Reviews

Maara: Ultra Villain

Maara's sophomore album ‘Ultra Villain’ explores themes of lost love and lesbian drama through a nu…

pitchfork.com · Feb 17, 2026
ambient
The Wild Magnolias Featuring The New Orleans Project Uncover Undeniably Stellar Cuts On ‘Outtakes + Live 1973-1974’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Review

The Wild Magnolias Featuring The New Orleans Project Uncover Undeniably Stellar Cuts On ‘Outtakes + Live 1973-1974’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

The Tipitina's Record Club has released ‘Outtakes + Live 1973-1974’ by The Wild Magnolias Featuring…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 16, 2026
r&b
African Paper | Afterlife Requiem: Zweiter Longplayer von Those Who Walk Away
African Paper

African Paper | Afterlife Requiem: Zweiter Longplayer von Those Who Walk Away

Those Who Walk Away, a musical project led by Canadian composer Matthew Patton, is releasing their …

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
electronic
African Paper | Water Poems: Gemeinsames Album von Félicia Atkinson und Christina Vantzou
African Paper

African Paper | Water Poems: Gemeinsames Album von Félicia Atkinson und Christina Vantzou

Félicia Atkinson and Christina Vantzou have collaborated on a joint album called ‘Reflections Vol. …

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
electronic
African Paper | Amalie Dahl veröffentlicht Konzertmitschnitt
African Paper

African Paper | Amalie Dahl veröffentlicht Konzertmitschnitt

Amalie Dahl is releasing a live concert recording from the Moldejazz Festival featuring an expanded…

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
jazz
African Paper | Water Is The Sun auf Tour in Europa
African Paper

African Paper | Water Is The Sun auf Tour in Europa

Water Is The Sun, a musical project comprising Mkl Anderson and Adam Parks, is embarking on an exte…

africanpaper.com · Feb 16, 2026
indie rock
Here’s How To Get J. Cole 2026 Tour Tickets at the Best Price
Grimy Goods

Here’s How To Get J. Cole 2026 Tour Tickets at the Best Price

J. Cole has announced a comprehensive world tour for 2026 that will cover multiple continents, incl…

www.grimygoods.com · Feb 16, 2026
hip hop
J. Cole Announces Huge 2026 World Tour
Pitchfork News News

J. Cole Announces Huge 2026 World Tour

J. Cole has announced a major world tour scheduled for 2026, with planned performances across multi…

pitchfork.com · Feb 16, 2026
hip hop
Vocabularies are back with punchy, noise-rock track ‘Patron Saint’
Mix It All Up

Vocabularies are back with punchy, noise-rock track ‘Patron Saint’

Philadelphia art-rock/noise-rock band Vocabularies released the track ‘Patron Saint’, which demonst…

mixitallup.com · Feb 16, 2026
alternative
Monday melodic techno with: VeBross – platinum
Acid Ted

Monday melodic techno with: VeBross – platinum

VeBross, an emerging Italian electronic artist, debuts with the single ‘Platinum’, a melodic techno…

acidted.wordpress.com · Feb 16, 2026
techno
Resurgent Folk Icon Labi Siffre Announces First New Album In 28 Years, Performs Rare Live Set For BBC
Stereogum News

Resurgent Folk Icon Labi Siffre Announces First New Album In 28 Years, Performs Rare Live Set For BBC

Labi Siffre, a UK folk musician with soul and jazz influences, is making a rare return to music aft…

stereogum.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Lana Del Rey previews eerie “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter”
The FADER

Lana Del Rey previews eerie “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter”

Lana Del Rey has previewed her new single ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’ from her upcoming a…

www.thefader.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
BRIT Awards 2026: Alex Warren added to live performers line-up
NME

BRIT Awards 2026: Alex Warren added to live performers line-up

Alex Warren has been added to the live performers lineup for the upcoming BRIT Awards ceremony. Thi…

www.nme.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
The Opener: Wallie the Sensei sings like an angel at the strip club
The FADER

The Opener: Wallie the Sensei sings like an angel at the strip club

Wallie The Sensei is an emerging artist who has received cosigns from prominent rappers Kendrick La…

www.thefader.com · Feb 16, 2026
hip hop
Dreamcoaster - Imaginary Reflections (Shelflife)
Big Takeover

Dreamcoaster - Imaginary Reflections (Shelflife)

Brighton duo dreamcoaster return after a five-year hiatus with their third album ‘Imaginary Reflect…

bigtakeover.com · Feb 16, 2026
folk
Tinned Meats - IHN014 // Tinned Meats - Kilter - Second LP from Sheffield's Tinned Meats! Comparisons to Zappa/The Mothers, Cardiacs and The Fall abound.
GetMusic - Latest Releases

Tinned Meats - IHN014 // Tinned Meats - Kilter - Second LP from Sheffield's Tinned Meats! Comparisons to Zappa/The Mothers, Cardiacs and The Fall abound.

Sheffield band Tinned Meats releases their second LP ‘Kilter’ on IHN014, drawing comparisons to exp…

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 16, 2026
jazz