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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 23 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 24 days ago
Oasis Reunites with War Child for Charity Album
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Oasis Reunites with War Child for Charity Album

Oasis is partnering with War Child charity again for the upcoming HELP(2) album, contributing an exclusive live recordi…

Updated 27 days ago
Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception
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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception

Bruno Mars’ first album in a decade, ‘The Romantic’, is receiving largely negative reviews from critics. While reviewer…

Updated 25 days ago

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Video Premiere: Angèle - What You Want (feat. Justice) - KALTBLUT Magazine
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Video Premiere: Angèle - What You Want (feat. Justice) - KALTBLUT Magazine

Belgian pop artist Angèle returns after three years with her new single ‘What You Want,’ featuring …

www.kaltblut-magazine.com · Feb 27, 2026
electronic
‘Guitar Hero’ spiritual successor confirms 2026 release date
NME

‘Guitar Hero’ spiritual successor confirms 2026 release date

Stage Tour, a spiritual successor to the iconic Guitar Hero rhythm game franchise, has officially c…

www.nme.com · Feb 27, 2026
electronic
A announce ‘Prang’ – their first new album in 20 years – with strutting new single ‘Hello Sunshine’
NME

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
Oasis fan death at Wembley Stadium raises safety concerns and prompts review
NME Review

Oasis fan death at Wembley Stadium raises safety concerns and prompts review

A coroner has mandated a safety review of barriers at Wembley Stadium following the tragic death of…

www.nme.com · Feb 27, 2026
pop
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
Nieuwe single Angèle - “What You Want” (feat. Justice)
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single Angèle - “What You Want” (feat. Justice)

Belgian pop artist Angèle has released a new single titled ‘What You Want’ featuring the electronic…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
‘Man on the Run’ Shows Paul McCartney as He Wants to Be Seen │ Exclaim!
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‘Man on the Run’ Shows Paul McCartney as He Wants to Be Seen │ Exclaim!

How much of a person is defined by their job? Paul McCartney wrestled with this question as the for…

exclaim.ca · Feb 26, 2026
pop
‘Vroom Vroom’ Turns 10
Stereogum

‘Vroom Vroom’ Turns 10

Charli XCX's influential Vroom Vroom EP is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The 2016 release repre…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
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
Joji Announces 2026 “SOLARIS” Tour
Consequence of Sound News

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
[Interview] Bekka Dowland dives into “Be A Little Kinder” and what to expect from her debut album
Earmilk Interview

[Interview] Bekka Dowland dives into “Be A Little Kinder” and what to expect from her debut album

New England country pop songwriter Bekka Dowland creates uplifting music with heartfelt melodies an…

earmilk.com · Feb 26, 2026
country
Shoes’ Gary Klebe Announces Debut Solo Album Out Loud: Hear “Not Tough Enough”
Stereogum News

Shoes’ Gary Klebe Announces Debut Solo Album Out Loud: Hear “Not Tough Enough”

Gary Klebe of power-pop band Shoes is releasing his debut solo album and has shared a new single. S…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
pop
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
Stereogum

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
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
Jack Whitehall on hosting 2026 BRITs: “It's always good to give the ITV lawyers a few moments with their hearts in their mouths”
NME

Jack Whitehall on hosting 2026 BRITs: “It's always good to give the ITV lawyers a few moments with their hearts in their mouths”

Jack Whitehall discusses his return as host of the 2026 BRIT Awards for a record-breaking sixth tim…

www.nme.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
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
RAYE joins stacked line-up of performers at BRIT Awards 2026
NME

RAYE joins stacked line-up of performers at BRIT Awards 2026

RAYE has been announced as a performer at the upcoming 2026 BRIT Awards, joining an already stacked…

www.nme.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
Golden Age Thursday Samples: Ronnie Foster's “Mystic Brew” (1972) Is Ingrained In Hip-hop Thanks To A Tribe Called Quest (1993) & J. Cole (2013) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Golden Age Thursday Samples: Ronnie Foster's “Mystic Brew” (1972) Is Ingrained In Hip-hop Thanks To A Tribe Called Quest (1993) & J. Cole (2013) - Glide Magazine

Ronnie Foster's 1972 jazz-funk track ‘Mystic Brew’ has become a foundational sample in hip-hop hist…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 26, 2026
hip-hop
Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!
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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
Baby Keem: Ca$ino review - emotional, lyrical, and sonic cohesion
The Line of Best Fit

Baby Keem: Ca$ino review - emotional, lyrical, and sonic cohesion

Baby Keem's album Ca$ino stands out in contemporary hip-hop by delivering a cohesive listening expe…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · 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