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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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

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Talk Talk's Lost Chapter: ‘The Colour of Spring’ at 40 » PopMatters
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Talk Talk's Lost Chapter: ‘The Colour of Spring’ at 40 » PopMatters

Talk Talk's third album, ‘The Colour of Spring’, represents a pioneering work that blends organic i…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 20, 2026
indie rock
Madison Beer Creates a Tasty R&B/Club Pop Hybrid » PopMatters
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Madison Beer Creates a Tasty R&B/Club Pop Hybrid » PopMatters

Madison Beer's latest release ‘Locket’ represents a sophisticated evolution of her musical style, b…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 20, 2026
r&b
Xiu Xiu's Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen » PopMatters
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Xiu Xiu's Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen » PopMatters

Xiu Xiu has created a covers album that reimagines diverse tracks by emphasizing their underlying e…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 20, 2026
indie rock
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Either/Orchestra - Nalbandian The Ethiopian (Ethiopiques Series) - live recordings 2011-2015; click…

The Either/Orchestra performs compositions by Nerses Nalbandian as part of the Ethiopiques Series, …

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Jan 19, 2026
jazz
Dry Cleaning — Secret Love (4AD)
Dusted Manazine

Dry Cleaning — Secret Love (4AD)

Dry Cleaning's third album ‘Secret Love’ represents a continued musical evolution, with producer Ca…

dustedmagazine.tumblr.com · Jan 19, 2026
indie rock
The Pherns: A Fresh Take on 60s Jangle-Pop with their debut “Garden Rock” album.
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The Pherns: A Fresh Take on 60s Jangle-Pop with their debut “Garden Rock” album.

The Pherns’ debut album ‘Garden Rock’ evokes the nostalgic sound of 60s jangle-pop, offering a cont…

janglepophub.home.blog · Jan 17, 2026
indie rock
Indonesian duo Galdive build captivating worlds in electro-pop and R&B - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

Indonesian duo Galdive build captivating worlds in electro-pop and R&B - Chicago Reader

Galdive, an Indonesian electro-pop and R&B duo, creates intricate, romantic music that blends c…

chicagoreader.com · Jan 16, 2026
r&b
In-the-red local rockers Heet Deth make a great argument for earplugs - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

In-the-red local rockers Heet Deth make a great argument for earplugs - Chicago Reader

Chicago-based duo Heet Deth creates intense underground rock music with a powerful, destructive sou…

chicagoreader.com · Jan 16, 2026
indie rock
Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ Has Staying Power at 50 » PopMatters
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Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ Has Staying Power at 50 » PopMatters

Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ album is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special reissue,…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 15, 2026
psychedelic
Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos
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Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos

Steve Tibbetts is a uniquely original guitarist known for creating distinctive musical compositions…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
indie rock
James Hunter Six Get ‘Off the Fence’ and Land on a New Label » PopMatters
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James Hunter Six Get ‘Off the Fence’ and Land on a New Label » PopMatters

The James Hunter Six have crafted a new album of 12 self-written tracks that showcase their musical…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
jazz
The Late Al Foster Is Tuneful on a Final Live Date » PopMatters
PopMatters

The Late Al Foster Is Tuneful on a Final Live Date » PopMatters

Al Foster, a jazz drummer, delivers a remarkable live performance captured on the album ‘Live at Sm…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
jazz
Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit » PopMatters
PopMatters

Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit » PopMatters

Band of Horses is releasing a video for their new track ‘(Biding Time Is a) Boat to Row’ as part of…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
indie rock
5 Questions to Zeelie Brown (cellist, composer)
I Care If You Listen Interview

5 Questions to Zeelie Brown (cellist, composer)

Zeelie Brown is a jazz cellist and multimedia artist who explores vulnerability and personal expres…

icareifyoulisten.com · Jan 14, 2026
jazz
Beat The Delete #0263 (new music recommendations)
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Beat The Delete #0263 (new music recommendations)

Beat The Delete is a music recommendation series highlighting new music releases. The article sugge…

janglepophub.home.blog · Jan 13, 2026
indie rock
Deep Dive Playlists - New NC Funk, Argentinian Indie, Chill Grooves, UK Art-Rock and R&B - The Static Dive
StaticDive Review

Deep Dive Playlists - New NC Funk, Argentinian Indie, Chill Grooves, UK Art-Rock and R&B - The Static Dive

The article highlights a weekly music playlist featuring new tracks from various artists across dif…

staticdive.com · Jan 12, 2026
r&b
5 Questions to Federico Llach (composer)
I Care If You Listen

5 Questions to Federico Llach (composer)

Federico Llach, an Argentine musician trained in jazz and classical composition, has expanded his a…

icareifyoulisten.com · Jan 08, 2026
electronic
SML Balance Individual Creativity and Group Dynamism on Formidable New Album
I Care If You Listen

SML Balance Individual Creativity and Group Dynamism on Formidable New Album

SML, a Los Angeles-based group, has released a new album ‘How You Been’ that explores the delicate …

icareifyoulisten.com · Jan 07, 2026
experimental
illo.trio’s second album creates a sound in search of new ground
The New LoFi

illo.trio’s second album creates a sound in search of new ground

illo.trio creates a unique musical approach by blending traditional jazz arrangements with electron…

thenewlofi.com · Jan 06, 2026
electronic
Deep Dive Playlist Update - World Beats, Korean Jazz, and Nashville Rock - The Static Dive
StaticDive Review

Deep Dive Playlist Update - World Beats, Korean Jazz, and Nashville Rock - The Static Dive

The article highlights new additions to Deep Dive Playlists, featuring a diverse range of musical g…

staticdive.com · Jan 02, 2026
hip-hop
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Burl Veneer (Music)

Hannah Frances - Nested in Tangles - outstanding singer-songwriter folk/Americana prog rock with…

Hannah Frances releases ‘Nested in Tangles,’ a compelling fusion of singer-songwriter folk and Amer…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Jan 02, 2026
acoustic
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Burl Veneer (Music)

Gaudi - Jazz Gone Dub - “does what it says on the tin”

Gaudi's album ‘Jazz Gone Dub’ successfully merges jazz and dub genres, delivering exactly what its …

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Dec 28, 2025
jazz
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Burl Veneer (Music)

Levitation Orchestra - Sanctuary - 10-piece band runs the gamut from gentle chamber jazz to heavy…

Levitation Orchestra's album ‘Sanctuary’ showcases a versatile 10-piece ensemble that seamlessly bl…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Dec 28, 2025
jazz
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Burl Veneer (Music)

Psychedelic rock jams veering into jazz are a specialty of El Paraiso Records, the latest example…

El Paraiso Records releases a new album from Kronstad 23 titled Sommermørket, which showcases the l…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Dec 27, 2025
folk