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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 13 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 14 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 24 days ago
Sturgill Simpson Surprise-Releases Album as Johnny Blue Skies
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Sturgill Simpson Surprise-Releases Album as Johnny Blue Skies

Sturgill Simpson has surprise-released a new album titled ‘Mutiny After Midnight’ under his alias Johnny Blue Skies &am…

Updated 25 days ago

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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
Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!

Xav Trudeau, son of a celebrity, has been receiving music advice and mentorship from Katy Perry (hi…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
Deluxe Albums Aren't Fun Anymore │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Deluxe Albums Aren't Fun Anymore │ Exclaim!

The article criticizes how deluxe album releases have become a cynical strategy for gaming streamin…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
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
The myth and magic of Max B’s Harlem
The FADER

The myth and magic of Max B’s Harlem

Critic Shamira Ibrahim explores how Harlem rapper Max B's music captures and connects the past, pre…

www.thefader.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
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
fakemink says ‘Terrified’ will be out this spring
The FADER

fakemink says ‘Terrified’ will be out this spring

British rapper fakemink has announced his self-produced sophomore album Terrified, set for release …

www.thefader.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
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
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
Angelo De Augustine Announces New Album Following Miraculous Recovery - Indie is not a genre
Indie is Not a Genre News

Angelo De Augustine Announces New Album Following Miraculous Recovery - Indie is not a genre

Angelo De Augustine has announced a new album and will embark on his first U.S. tour since 2019, be…

www.indieisnotagenre.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
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
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
Jeff Buckley, Wu-Tang, & Lauryn Hill Among First-Time Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
Stereogum

Jeff Buckley, Wu-Tang, & Lauryn Hill Among First-Time Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 nominees, featuring 17 acts with 10 first-t…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
Interview with Jason Vitelli -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound Interview

Interview with Jason Vitelli -- Obscure Sound

Jason Vitelli discusses his album ‘2. No Wave Gaze’, which blends avant-garde experimentation with …

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 24, 2026
experimental
Buck Meek Redefines His Introspective Artistry On ‘The Mirror’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Review

Buck Meek Redefines His Introspective Artistry On ‘The Mirror’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Buck Meek, a member of the acclaimed alt-folk band Big Thief, releases his solo album ‘The Mirror’,…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 24, 2026
experimental
13 Must-See Concerts This Week In LA: Artemas, Brandi Carlile, Alemeda & More
Grimy Goods

13 Must-See Concerts This Week In LA: Artemas, Brandi Carlile, Alemeda & More

Los Angeles presents a diverse concert lineup this week featuring 13 must-see performances across m…

www.grimygoods.com · Feb 24, 2026
ambient
New Release ‘Nihil Novi Sub Sole’ from Sunny Gianni
GetMusic - Latest Releases

New Release ‘Nihil Novi Sub Sole’ from Sunny Gianni

Sunny Gianni's album ‘Nihil Novi Sub Sole’ is an experimental electronic release featuring metamorp…

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 24, 2026
experimental
22 New Songs Out Today
Brooklyn Vegan

22 New Songs Out Today

A roundup of 22 new song releases featuring diverse artists across multiple genres. The collection …

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 24, 2026
indie rock
Bella Rios and mulsh - Hold On [Video]
Zone Nights Playlist

Bella Rios and mulsh - Hold On [Video]

Bella Rios and mulsh have released a new music video for their song ‘Hold On’. The track is availab…

www.zonenights.com · Feb 24, 2026
folk