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London Trio Deary Debuts Dream-Pop Album ‘Birding’
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London Trio Deary Debuts Dream-Pop Album ‘Birding’

London-based trio Deary has released their debut album ‘Birding’ on Bella Union, blending 1980s and 1990s dream-pop wit…

Updated 3 days ago
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 20 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 20 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 20 days ago

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Hot-Take Reactions to Bruno Mars's ‘The Romantic’: Pleasantly Forgettable Songs for Wedding Receptions │ Exclaim!
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Hot-Take Reactions to Bruno Mars's ‘The Romantic’: Pleasantly Forgettable Songs for Wedding Receptions │ Exclaim!

Bruno Mars's new album ‘The Romantic’ receives mixed reactions, with critics describing it as pleas…

exclaim.ca · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Premature Evaluation: Bruno Mars ‘The Romantic’
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Premature Evaluation: Bruno Mars ‘The Romantic’

This article reviews Bruno Mars’ new album ‘The Romantic,’ discussing his absence from the recent S…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
High. & sweet93 Share New Single “George”: Listen
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High. & sweet93 Share New Single “George”: Listen

New Jersey shoegaze rock band High., a Stereogum Band To Watch, has released a new single called ‘G…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
shoegaze
Essential Releases, February 27, 2026
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Essential Releases, February 27, 2026

Experimental EBM, indie, metal, and more. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily.

daily.bandcamp.com · Feb 27, 2026
experimental
RAYE Shares New Single “Nightingale Lane.”: Listen
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RAYE Shares New Single “Nightingale Lane.”: Listen

RAYE has released a new single titled ‘Nightingale Lane’ from her upcoming album This Music May Con…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
This Week's New Tours, Including Wolf Parade, Cat Power and Joji: February 27, 2026 │ Exclaim!
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This Week's New Tours, Including Wolf Parade, Cat Power and Joji: February 27, 2026 │ Exclaim!

This article announces newly scheduled concert tours for February 27, 2026, featuring performances …

exclaim.ca · Feb 27, 2026
indie rock
Charli xcx Unfollowed These Funny Music Memes: February 27, 2026 │ Exclaim!
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Charli xcx Unfollowed These Funny Music Memes: February 27, 2026 │ Exclaim!

This article reports on social media activity by pop artist Charli XCX, specifically detailing musi…

exclaim.ca · Feb 27, 2026
indie pop
A announce ‘Prang’ – their first new album in 20 years – with strutting new single ‘Hello Sunshine’
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A announce ‘Prang’ – their first new album in 20 years – with strutting new single ‘Hello Sunshine’

British alt-rock band A have announced their first new album in two decades, titled ‘Prang’. The an…

www.nme.com · Feb 27, 2026
alternative
Nothing Return With Experimental Vulnerability On ‘A Short History of Decay’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Review

Nothing Return With Experimental Vulnerability On ‘A Short History of Decay’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Philadelphia shoegaze band Nothing, led by Domenic Palermo, continues to establish themselves as in…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 27, 2026
experimental
Max Kutner - Rogue Lash - Weird menageries of instrumental works made from esoteric synths, cool beats, and strange melodies. Entertaining!
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Max Kutner - Rogue Lash - Weird menageries of instrumental works made from esoteric synths, cool beats, and strange melodies. Entertaining!

NYC-based composer Max Kutner releases Rogue Lash on Orenda Records, a 70-minute experimental instr…

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 27, 2026
doom
New Album: The Mad Mile - ‘Legroom’ -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

New Album: The Mad Mile - ‘Legroom’ -- Obscure Sound

London-based band The Mad Mile released their debut album ‘Legroom’, showcasing a dynamic rock soun…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 26, 2026
post-punk
Feature: The Submerged - ‘Fabrica’ -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound

Feature: The Submerged - ‘Fabrica’ -- Obscure Sound

Japanese rock band The Submerged released their mini album Fabrica, capturing their acclaimed live …

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 26, 2026
post-punk
Entre Traiciones, Segundas Oportunidades y Mentiras Brillantes - La Caverna
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Entre Traiciones, Segundas Oportunidades y Mentiras Brillantes - La Caverna

A curated collection of four songs exploring themes of betrayal, second chances, and resilience. Th…

lacaverna.net · Feb 26, 2026
folk
Phoenix teen shoegaze phenom Flyingfish kicks off a tour in Chicago - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

Phoenix teen shoegaze phenom Flyingfish kicks off a tour in Chicago - Chicago Reader

Sam Fishman, performing as Flyingfish, is a Phoenix teen shoegaze artist who has evolved his altern…

chicagoreader.com · Feb 26, 2026
shoegaze
Love Rocks NYC ft. Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Mary J Blige, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, more streaming live
Brooklyn Vegan

Love Rocks NYC ft. Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Mary J Blige, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, more streaming live

The 10th annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert for God's Love We Deliver will stream live, featurin…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 26, 2026
r&b
Circa Survive add Philly headlining show ahead of Louder Than Life
Brooklyn Vegan

Circa Survive add Philly headlining show ahead of Louder Than Life

Circa Survive has announced a Philadelphia headlining show before their appearance at Louder Than L…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
Harsh Language reveals their big new track, “To Nothing”
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Harsh Language reveals their big new track, “To Nothing”

London trio Harsh Language has released ‘To Nothing’, the lead single from their debut album ‘Time …

www.blogger.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
deary Share New Single “Alfie”: Listen
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deary Share New Single “Alfie”: Listen

London shoegaze trio deary has released a new eight-minute single called ‘Alfie,’ a tribute to guit…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
shoegaze
OOIOO Share New Track “Gamel BE SURE TO SPIRAL”: Listen
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OOIOO Share New Track “Gamel BE SURE TO SPIRAL”: Listen

OOIOO, the experimental side project started in 1996 by Boredoms drummer YoshimiO (who inspired The…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
Joji Announces 2026 “SOLARIS” Tour
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Joji Announces 2026 “SOLARIS” Tour

Joji has announced his 2026 ‘SOLARIS’ Tour, an arena tour supporting his new album Piss in the Wind…

consequence.net · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
Gnarls Barkley Announce Final Album Atlanta, Share First New Single in 18 Years
Consequence of Sound

Gnarls Barkley Announce Final Album Atlanta, Share First New Single in 18 Years

Gnarls Barkley, the duo consisting of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse, have announced their final albu…

consequence.net · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
Tom Misch shares new single, “Slow Tonight”
The Line of Best Fit

Tom Misch shares new single, “Slow Tonight”

Tom Misch has released a new single titled ‘Slow Tonight’ from his forthcoming second album Full Ci…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 26, 2026
r&b
Joji Books 2026 World Tour │ Exclaim!
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Joji Books 2026 World Tour │ Exclaim!

Joji has announced a 2026 world tour that includes two Canadian stops in Toronto and Montreal. The …

exclaim.ca · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
Gnarls Barkley announce third and final album, share “Pictures”
Brooklyn Vegan

Gnarls Barkley announce third and final album, share “Pictures”

Gnarls Barkley have announced their third and final album titled ‘Atlanta’, marking their first rel…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 26, 2026
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