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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 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 27 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 29 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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Cake Founding Guitarist Greg Brown Has Died
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Cake Founding Guitarist Greg Brown Has Died

Greg Brown, the founding guitarist of alt-rock band Cake, has died after a brief illness. Brown co-…

stereogum.com · Feb 07, 2026
indie rock
Lana Del Rey Announces New Single “White feather-hawk tail deer hunter”
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Lana Del Rey Announces New Single “White feather-hawk tail deer hunter”

Lana Del Rey has announced her upcoming single ‘White feather-hawk tail deer hunter’, set to be rel…

consequence.net · Feb 07, 2026
indie rock
THRY’s “Relapse” Is a Fearless Portrait of Ambition, Absence, and Artistic Hunger
Jamsphere

THRY’s “Relapse” Is a Fearless Portrait of Ambition, Absence, and Artistic Hunger

THRY's latest album ‘Relapse’ explores themes of ambition, absence, and personal growth through a n…

jamsphere.com · Feb 07, 2026
ambient
Beyoncé's New Album ‘Act III’: Everything We Know So Far - Our Culture
Our Culture Mag

Beyoncé's New Album ‘Act III’: Everything We Know So Far - Our Culture

Beyoncé is planning to release the final installment of her album trilogy, ‘Act III’, which is anti…

ourculturemag.com · Feb 07, 2026
r&b
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The Quietus Premiere

What Makes a Classic Album in the Streaming Era? or What Charli XCX Could Learn from The Police

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Body of Work: How the Album Outplayed the Algorithm and…

thequietus.com · Feb 07, 2026
alternative
PAULA T breaks the silence on self-repression with the bold, honest energy of “Sugar Tits”
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PAULA T breaks the silence on self-repression with the bold, honest energy of “Sugar Tits”

PAULA T's new single ‘Sugar Tits’ explores themes of self-repression and empowerment, challenging s…

earmilk.com · Feb 07, 2026
indie pop
Nieuwe single Wijf - “Maniac”
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single Wijf - “Maniac”

Wijf has released a new single called ‘Maniac’, exploring a provocative band name that plays with c…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 07, 2026
alternative
New Music: Leto Grand – Lovely Walk | AnalogueTrash
AnalogueTrash

New Music: Leto Grand – Lovely Walk | AnalogueTrash

Leto Grand's new track ‘Lovely Walk’ is a funk-inspired song with British sensibilities, drawing co…

www.analoguetrash.com · Feb 07, 2026
alternative
Brent Faiyaz announces third album ‘Icon’
The FADER

Brent Faiyaz announces third album ‘Icon’

Brent Faiyaz is set to release his third album ‘ICON’ on February 13, following his previous album …

www.thefader.com · Feb 06, 2026
r&b
No Love For The Middle Child finds a sense of balance on new single “Ash On The Floor”
Earmilk News

No Love For The Middle Child finds a sense of balance on new single “Ash On The Floor”

No Love For The Middle Child releases a new single ‘Ash On The Floor’ through Cantora Records, cont…

earmilk.com · Feb 06, 2026
folk
Elle Baez - Different Kind of Love [Single]
Zone Nights

Elle Baez - Different Kind of Love [Single]

Elle Baez has released a new single ‘Different Kind of Love’ which is available on Apple Music. The…

www.zonenights.com · Feb 06, 2026
alternative
Watch Mariah Carey Perform At The 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony
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Watch Mariah Carey Perform At The 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mariah Carey performed at the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, singing two s…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
r&b
Ratboys on 7 Things That Inspired Their New Album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’ - Our Culture
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Ratboys on 7 Things That Inspired Their New Album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’ - Our Culture

Ratboys’ new album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’ is inspired by a therapeutic exercise where one spea…

ourculturemag.com · Feb 06, 2026
indie rock
Neil Young Cancels 2026 Tour
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Neil Young Cancels 2026 Tour

Neil Young and his band Chrome Hearts toured extensively in 2025 but have now canceled their planne…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
folk
Dom Jones paints the town velvet blue in “The Blacker Berry” [Video]
Earmilk

Dom Jones paints the town velvet blue in “The Blacker Berry” [Video]

Dom Jones releases a new single and video called ‘The Blacker Berry’, which is a confident and styl…

earmilk.com · Feb 06, 2026
r&b
Robyn Announces 2026 Arena Tour
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Robyn Announces 2026 Arena Tour

Robyn has announced her 2026 Sexistential Tour, which will cover multiple continents including Nort…

pitchfork.com · Feb 06, 2026
electronic
Peaches, Smerz, Nourished By Time and more to join Robyn for Sexistential arena tour
The Line of Best Fit

Peaches, Smerz, Nourished By Time and more to join Robyn for Sexistential arena tour

Robyn is launching an arena tour to support her upcoming ninth album ‘Sexistential’, with performan…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 06, 2026
electronic
Ted Cruz Mocks Billie Eilish's Grammys Speech In Senate Hearing, Finneas Responds
Stereogum

Ted Cruz Mocks Billie Eilish's Grammys Speech In Senate Hearing, Finneas Responds

During the Grammys, Billie Eilish made a politically charged acceptance speech about immigration an…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
indie pop
Ratfink! – WHEN U WERE MINE
Parkettchannel

Ratfink! – WHEN U WERE MINE

Ratfink!'s album WHEN U WERE MINE is a raw, DIY alternative pop record that embraces imperfection a…

www.parkettchannel.it · Feb 06, 2026
dream pop
BENEATH THE MADNESS | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT
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BENEATH THE MADNESS | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT

The article discusses a rock song that represents the enduring spirit of 90s rock music, highlighti…

www.distopic.it · Feb 05, 2026
indie rock
Mew Play Their Final Show
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Mew Play Their Final Show

Danish rock band Mew announced their breakup in 2024 after three decades together. The band perform…

stereogum.com · Feb 05, 2026
alternative
Warm Rising Suns: The Ballad of Radar Brothers
Big Takeover Review

Warm Rising Suns: The Ballad of Radar Brothers

The author passionately advocates for the Radar Brothers, a band they consider exceptional, highlig…

bigtakeover.com · Feb 05, 2026
indie pop
Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”
Digital High

Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”

Noah Kahan has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary music, with multiple succ…

digitalhigh.blog · Feb 04, 2026
indie rock
BEST NEW TRACKS: AIR MAIL – MOSS SONG
Motel Void

BEST NEW TRACKS: AIR MAIL – MOSS SONG

Niko Francis, performing under the name Air Mail, is an emerging Midwest artist gaining recognition…

motelvoid.com · Feb 04, 2026
folk