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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 25 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 26 days ago
Gorillaz Release ‘The Mountain’ Album and Announce Tour
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Gorillaz Release ‘The Mountain’ Album and Announce Tour

Gorillaz have released their ninth studio album ‘The Mountain,’ which showcases Damon Albarn transforming grief into an…

Updated 28 days ago
Harry Styles Teases New Album at BRIT Awards
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Harry Styles Teases New Album at BRIT Awards

Harry Styles made a highly anticipated return to the stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards, performing his new single ‘Aperture…

Updated about 1 month ago

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Lykki Li Unveils New Album ‘The Afterparty’ │ Exclaim!
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Lykki Li Unveils New Album ‘The Afterparty’ │ Exclaim!

Lykke Li is releasing her potential final album ‘The Afterparty’ on May 8, marking a thematic shift…

exclaim.ca · Feb 13, 2026
indie pop
Nieuwe single The Hickey Underworld - “Cold Sun”
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single The Hickey Underworld - “Cold Sun”

The Hickey Underworld returns with a new single after an 11-year album hiatus, maintaining their un…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 13, 2026
indie rock
Get To Know ACTORS: 5 songs with Jason Corbett | I Die: You Die
I Die You Die

Get To Know ACTORS: 5 songs with Jason Corbett | I Die: You Die

Jason Corbett of the band ACTORS discusses five notable songs from their musical catalog to coincid…

www.idieyoudie.com · Feb 13, 2026
alternative
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIFF FEST 2026: Lineup & PNW Showcases Announced
The Obelisk News

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIFF FEST 2026: Lineup & PNW Showcases Announced

Rocky Mountain Riff Fest 2026 has announced most of its lineup for an all-day festival in Kalispell…

theobelisk.net · Feb 13, 2026
indie rock
Lykke Li Announces New Album, Shares New Song “Lucky Again”
Under the Radar News

Lykke Li Announces New Album, Shares New Song “Lucky Again”

Sweden’s Lykke Li has announced a new album, The Afterparty, and shared its first single, “Lucky Ag…

www.undertheradarmag.com · Feb 13, 2026
indie pop
Gene Simmons Stands by His Comments on Hip-Hop and the Rock Hall │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Gene Simmons Stands by His Comments on Hip-Hop and the Rock Hall │ Exclaim!

Gene Simmons controversially discussed hip-hop's inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, makin…

exclaim.ca · Feb 13, 2026
hip-hop
The Real Anthem - Heaven Come Down - FVMusicBlog
FV Music Blog

The Real Anthem - Heaven Come Down - FVMusicBlog

The Real Anthem, an alternative rock band from Arizona, released their new single ‘Heaven Come Down…

fvmusicblog.com · Feb 13, 2026
alternative
Mesh - Hey Stranger (Music video) • Electrozombies
Electrozombies

Mesh - Hey Stranger (Music video) • Electrozombies

Mesh has released a music video for their song ‘Hey Stranger’ from the album ‘The Truth Doesn't Mat…

electrozombies.com · Feb 13, 2026
alternative
Lykke Li Details Final Album The Afterparty, Shares New Song
Pitchfork News

Lykke Li Details Final Album The Afterparty, Shares New Song

Lykke Li is releasing her final album, ‘The Afterparty’, on May 8th through Neon Gold Records, feat…

pitchfork.com · Feb 13, 2026
indie pop
Holly Humberstone Embraces Love’s Highest Highs & Hardest Truths on “To Love Somebody,” a Glistening, Gut-Punch Anthem - Atwood Magazine
Atwood Magazine

Holly Humberstone Embraces Love’s Highest Highs & Hardest Truths on “To Love Somebody,” a Glistening, Gut-Punch Anthem - Atwood Magazine

Holly Humberstone releases a powerful and emotionally charged single called “To Love Somebody” that…

atwoodmagazine.com · Feb 13, 2026
indie pop
Bon Iver’s Eaux Claires Festival Will Return After 8 Years
Pitchfork News

Bon Iver’s Eaux Claires Festival Will Return After 8 Years

Bon Iver's Eaux Claires Festival is set to return in 2026 after an 8-year hiatus, with the event re…

pitchfork.com · Feb 12, 2026
folk
Surfing The Tube: Dave Grohl’s Daughter, Violet, Continues The Family Legacy; Flea Is ‘Thinkin Bout You’; Sarah McLachlan Plays NPR Tiny Desk - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Surfing The Tube: Dave Grohl’s Daughter, Violet, Continues The Family Legacy; Flea Is ‘Thinkin Bout You’; Sarah McLachlan Plays NPR Tiny Desk - Glide Magazine

The article is a daily recap of recent YouTube music content, highlighting performances and appeara…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 12, 2026
indie rock
Outstraight host UK hip-hop artist Dirty Dike for debut Dublin gig this month | Nialler9
Nialler9

Outstraight host UK hip-hop artist Dirty Dike for debut Dublin gig this month | Nialler9

Outstraight is hosting UK hip-hop artist Dirty Dike for his debut Dublin performance at the Bernard…

nialler9.com · Feb 12, 2026
hip-hop
Hip hop, reggae e indie: cuatro miradas actuales - La Caverna
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Hip hop, reggae e indie: cuatro miradas actuales - La Caverna

This article discusses contemporary music perspectives across hip hop, reggae, and indie genres, hi…

lacaverna.net · Feb 12, 2026
folk
Wale and Smino Announce “Everything Is A Lot. The Tour”
Consequence of Sound

Wale and Smino Announce “Everything Is A Lot. The Tour”

Wale and Smino have announced a joint tour called ‘Everything Is A Lot. The Tour’ that will take pl…

consequence.net · Feb 11, 2026
hip-hop
A Definitive Ranking of Every Deftones Album
Consequence of Sound

A Definitive Ranking of Every Deftones Album

Deftones have consistently produced high-quality albums, making it challenging to definitively rank…

consequence.net · Feb 11, 2026
alternative
Gene Simmons Is Still Complaining About Rap In The Rock Hall: “I Don't Come From The Ghetto”
Stereogum Interview

Gene Simmons Is Still Complaining About Rap In The Rock Hall: “I Don't Come From The Ghetto”

Gene Simmons continues to criticize the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for inducting rap artists, expre…

stereogum.com · Feb 11, 2026
hip-hop
TURTLENEK | Molina returns with hypnotic new single ‘Golden Brown Sugar’
TURTLENEK

TURTLENEK | Molina returns with hypnotic new single ‘Golden Brown Sugar’

Molina releases a new single ‘Golden Brown Sugar’, representing a natural progression in her altern…

turtlenek.net · Feb 11, 2026
alternative
Smashing Pumpkins to reissue classic debut album ‘Gish’ on vinyl for 35th anniversary
NME

Smashing Pumpkins to reissue classic debut album ‘Gish’ on vinyl for 35th anniversary

Smashing Pumpkins are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their debut album ‘Gish’ by reissuing it …

www.nme.com · Feb 11, 2026
indie rock
Gene Simmons Whines About Hip-Hop in the Rock Hall of Fame: “I Don’t Come from the Ghetto”
Consequence of Sound

Gene Simmons Whines About Hip-Hop in the Rock Hall of Fame: “I Don’t Come from the Ghetto”

Gene Simmons has criticized the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including hip-hop artists, making …

consequence.net · Feb 11, 2026
hip-hop
Jah Pool, hip-hop manager and promoter - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader Feature

Jah Pool, hip-hop manager and promoter - Chicago Reader

Jah Pool is a prominent figure in the #NewChicago hip-hop scene, known for managing artist Thirteen…

chicagoreader.com · Feb 11, 2026
hip-hop
Troy Javelona documents the ache of staying awake on heartbreak single “WHAT'S A GUY GOTTA DO”
The Line of Best Fit

Troy Javelona documents the ache of staying awake on heartbreak single “WHAT'S A GUY GOTTA DO”

Troy Javelona, a British-Filipino musician, explores emotional vulnerability through a heartbreak s…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 11, 2026
indie pop
The Nude Party Stuns With Grit-Meets-Country Swagger On ‘Look Who's Back’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Review

The Nude Party Stuns With Grit-Meets-Country Swagger On ‘Look Who's Back’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

The Nude Party delivers a unique blend of gritty rock and country swagger on their album ‘Look Who'…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 11, 2026
alternative
Jimmy Eat World talk celebrating 25 years of ‘Bleed American’: “We were kids living in the moment”
NME Interview

Jimmy Eat World talk celebrating 25 years of ‘Bleed American’: “We were kids living in the moment”

Jimmy Eat World reflects on their breakthrough 2001 album ‘Bleed American’, discussing its signific…

www.nme.com · Feb 11, 2026
alternative