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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 23 days ago
Bandcamp's Best Music Releases for March 2026
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Bandcamp's Best Music Releases for March 2026

Bandcamp has released its curated guide to the essential music releases across multiple genres for March 2026. The coll…

Updated 25 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 about 1 month 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 about 2 months ago

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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
“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death
IndiePulse Music

“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death

R&B singer Wadena releases ‘Bum Busta’ in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Zaytoven, …

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
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
Snowcuffs share latest track ‘Burst’.
Mix It All Up

Snowcuffs share latest track ‘Burst’.

Snowcuffs have released their latest track ‘Burst’, which blends shoegaze and post-punk elements. T…

mixitallup.com · Feb 25, 2026
post-punk
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
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
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
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
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
Massive Attack's ‘Blue Lines’ Changed Everything » PopMatters
PopMatters

Massive Attack's ‘Blue Lines’ Changed Everything » PopMatters

Massive Attack's album ‘Blue Lines’ represented a groundbreaking British response to American hip-h…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip-hop
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
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
Keith Robinson chante l’amour au-delà des mots avec “Different Languages”
Iggy Magazine

Keith Robinson chante l’amour au-delà des mots avec “Different Languages”

Keith D. Robinson returns to the contemporary R&B scene with ‘Different Languages,’ a delicate …

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
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
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
FUSEO, JON KLAASEN | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT
DISTOPIC.IT

FUSEO, JON KLAASEN | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT

FUSEO and JON KLAASEN release “What Are We Waiting For,” a single that blends rock, R&B, and bl…

www.distopic.it · Feb 24, 2026
r&b
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
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
Foo Fighters Debut New Song “Of All People” In Ireland
Stereogum

Foo Fighters Debut New Song “Of All People” In Ireland

Foo Fighters debuted their unreleased song ‘Of All People’ during a concert in Ireland ahead of the…

stereogum.com · Feb 24, 2026
alternative
Helen Mac emerges stronger than ever on new album ‘Precipice’ [Album Review]
Earmilk Review

Helen Mac emerges stronger than ever on new album ‘Precipice’ [Album Review]

Manchester-based artist Helen Mac has released her new album ‘Precipice’, which represents a signif…

earmilk.com · Feb 24, 2026
folk