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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 13 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 24 days ago
Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson
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Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson

Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield has released ‘Lost Leader,’ a new single featuring Christian Lee Hutson,…

Updated 27 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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Greentea Peng & Ezra Collective Share ‘HELP(2)’ Song “Helicopters”
Stereogum

Greentea Peng & Ezra Collective Share ‘HELP(2)’ Song “Helicopters”

The War Child UK benefit compilation HELP(2) is set to release next week, featuring contributions f…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
indie rock
The Uprights share immersive and innovative collection “Death of the White Dog”
Earmilk

The Uprights share immersive and innovative collection “Death of the White Dog”

The Uprights, an artist collective that originated as a jazz group during Covid lockdown, have rele…

earmilk.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
Violinist Meg Okura Creates a Lush Span of Styles » PopMatters
PopMatters

Violinist Meg Okura Creates a Lush Span of Styles » PopMatters

Violinist Meg Okura's new album Isaiah, performed with the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, showcas…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 26, 2026
jazz
Maria Somerville at silent green / Tuesday, 3.3.2026
Digital in Berlin

Maria Somerville at silent green / Tuesday, 3.3.2026

Maria Somerville is performing at silent green on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Her music blends folk f…

www.digitalinberlin.de · Feb 26, 2026
folk
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
alternative
Gnarls Barkley's First New Album In 18 Years Is Out Next Week
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Gnarls Barkley's First New Album In 18 Years Is Out Next Week

Gnarls Barkley, the duo of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse, are releasing their first new album in 18 …

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
Album Review: Chloe Violette – Colourfast | AnalogueTrash
AnalogueTrash Review

Album Review: Chloe Violette – Colourfast | AnalogueTrash

Australian singer-songwriter Chloe Violette's debut album Colourfast is a perfectly formed folk cla…

www.analoguetrash.com · Feb 26, 2026
folk
The Reverbs :: The Happy Forest - Aquarium Drunkard
Aquarium Drunkard

The Reverbs :: The Happy Forest - Aquarium Drunkard

The Reverbs’ 1984 mini-album The Happy Forest is a jangly guitar-pop release influenced by early R.…

aquariumdrunkard.com · Feb 26, 2026
indie rock
Roadburn 2026: Lineup Complete; Final Names Announced
The Obelisk

Roadburn 2026: Lineup Complete; Final Names Announced

Roadburn 2026 has announced its complete lineup for the long-running underground music festival in …

theobelisk.net · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
Poppy Ackroyd returns to her roots on piano and violin with upcoming album, Liminal
The Line of Best Fit

Poppy Ackroyd returns to her roots on piano and violin with upcoming album, Liminal

Composer and pianist Poppy Ackroyd has announced her new album titled Liminal, marking a return to …

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 26, 2026
folk
Olivia Dean named as ambassador for Record Store Day 2026: “It’s so important we continue to support them and keep them alive”
NME

Olivia Dean named as ambassador for Record Store Day 2026: “It’s so important we continue to support them and keep them alive”

Olivia Dean has been named ambassador for Record Store Day 2026, emphasizing the importance of supp…

www.nme.com · Feb 26, 2026
indie rock
Galway Folk Festival announce lineup | Nialler9
Nialler9

Galway Folk Festival announce lineup | Nialler9

Galway Folk Festival has announced its lineup, featuring both ticketed concerts and an extensive pr…

nialler9.com · Feb 26, 2026
folk
AE MAK announces debut album Folk Songs for Mama & Papa | Nialler9
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AE MAK announces debut album Folk Songs for Mama & Papa | Nialler9

AE MAK, now the solo project of McCann following McMahon's departure, announces a debut album title…

nialler9.com · Feb 26, 2026
folk
Hutch spins obsession on radiant, rhythm-first single “Coasting”
The Line of Best Fit

Hutch spins obsession on radiant, rhythm-first single “Coasting”

Brighton-based 24-year-old singer, songwriter and pianist Hutch releases his second single ‘Coastin…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 26, 2026
jazz
ALBUM PREMIERE: Michael Rudd Continues Prolific Run of Southwestern Folk-rock with Deep and Soulful ‘Ways of the World’ - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Premiere

ALBUM PREMIERE: Michael Rudd Continues Prolific Run of Southwestern Folk-rock with Deep and Soulful ‘Ways of the World’ - Glide Magazine

Michael Rudd experienced a creative breakthrough in late summer 2023 when songs began arriving full…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 26, 2026
folk
Gent Jazz vult verder aan met o.a. DARKSIDE, Dressed Like Boys, Snarky Puppy en meer
Dansende Beren

Gent Jazz vult verder aan met o.a. DARKSIDE, Dressed Like Boys, Snarky Puppy en meer

Gent Jazz festival has announced additional performers for their upcoming lineup, including DARKSID…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 26, 2026
jazz
Acid Horse 26: tQ's Ten Essential Picks | The Quietus
The Quietus

Acid Horse 26: tQ's Ten Essential Picks | The Quietus

Noel Gardner curates a selection of ten must-see acts performing at this year's Acid Horse festival…

thequietus.com · Feb 26, 2026
folk
The Forest Murmurs: Marathon by Maria BC | The Quietus
The Quietus

The Forest Murmurs: Marathon by Maria BC | The Quietus

Oakland-based artist Maria BC releases Marathon, a new album that shifts away from the aggressive s…

thequietus.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
Interview with Suzanne Jarvie -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound Interview

Interview with Suzanne Jarvie -- Obscure Sound

Suzanne Jarvie's new album ‘mother's day’ explores themes of grief, mortality, and maternal reckoni…

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
Laufey Puts Touching Spin on Joni Mitchell’s Classic “Both Sides Now”: Watch
Consequence of Sound

Laufey Puts Touching Spin on Joni Mitchell’s Classic “Both Sides Now”: Watch

Laufey performed a cover of Joni Mitchell's classic song “Both Sides Now” with the BBC Concert Orch…

consequence.net · Feb 25, 2026
folk
Savannah Gardner delivers her stunning new single, “This Pain is Love”
It's All Indie Playlist

Savannah Gardner delivers her stunning new single, “This Pain is Love”

London-based artist Savannah Gardner has released her new acoustic single “This Pain is Love”, feat…

www.blogger.com · Feb 25, 2026
acoustic
Homeshake's Peter Sagar Announces Debut Album as ps goner, Plots Tour │ Exclaim!
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Homeshake's Peter Sagar Announces Debut Album as ps goner, Plots Tour │ Exclaim!

Canadian indie mainstay Peter Sagar (a.k.a. Homeshake) has announced a new project under the name p…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
indie rock
Tori Amos Covers Bob Dylan And Performs New Single For The First Time In Radio 2 Piano Room
Stereogum

Tori Amos Covers Bob Dylan And Performs New Single For The First Time In Radio 2 Piano Room

Tori Amos performed in BBC Radio 2's Piano Room at Maida Vale Studios, covering Bob Dylan and perfo…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
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