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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
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 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

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Iron Maiden Nominated for 2026 Rock Hall Class, But Would They Refuse Induction?
Consequence of Sound

Iron Maiden Nominated for 2026 Rock Hall Class, But Would They Refuse Induction?

Iron Maiden has received a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. However…

consequence.net · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
Metallica Detail Sphere Residency │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Metallica Detail Sphere Residency │ Exclaim!

Metallica has announced a residency at the Sphere venue in October, promising a ‘no repeat weekends…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
metal
Niebla, Fuego y Neón - La Caverna
lacaverna.net

Niebla, Fuego y Neón - La Caverna

La Caverna presents four diverse music releases that traverse a wide spectrum of sonic territories,…

lacaverna.net · Feb 25, 2026
folk
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
Metallica Announce Sphere Shows
Stereogum

Metallica Announce Sphere Shows

Metallica announced an eight-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere venue called ‘Life Burns Faster…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, INXS, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes Amongst 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, INXS, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes Amongst 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees - Glide Magazine

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of nominees, featuring a diverse line…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
This Metalcore Vocalist Is Letting People Pay to Have Their Music Played Between Sets at His Band's Shows │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

This Metalcore Vocalist Is Letting People Pay to Have Their Music Played Between Sets at His Band's Shows │ Exclaim!

Attila vocalist Chris Fronzak has created a new marketing service called Tour Soundtrack that allow…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
Junoflo et ØZI passent la cinquième avec “Kawasaki”
Iggy Magazine

Junoflo et ØZI passent la cinquième avec “Kawasaki”

Junoflo releases ‘Kawasaki,’ an aggressive track created from motorcycle engine sounds that merges …

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
techno
Relentless Alloys: MENT in review | The Quietus
The Quietus Review

Relentless Alloys: MENT in review | The Quietus

Claire Sawyers reviews the MENT festival, experiencing a diverse range of experimental and heavy mu…

thequietus.com · Feb 25, 2026
doom
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
New Album: James Beastly - ‘We Should Be Animals’
Obscure Sound

New Album: James Beastly - ‘We Should Be Animals’

James Beastly releases his third album ‘We Should Be Animals’, featuring indie rock, shoegaze, and …

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 24, 2026
ambient
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