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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks
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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks

Experimental rock band Horse Lords have announced their new album ‘Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!’ set for release…

Updated 21 days ago
Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
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Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’

Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan has released her new album ‘Hard Hearted Woman,’ which explores themes of r…

Updated 22 days ago
Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’
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Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’

LA-based producer and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) has released a new experimental EP titled ‘BIG MAMA,’ his…

Updated about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago

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Nicolás Lell Benavides Threads the Historical with the Personal on “Canto Caló”
I Care If You Listen

Nicolás Lell Benavides Threads the Historical with the Personal on “Canto Caló”

Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides explores personal and historical themes on his new album ‘Canto Cal…

icareifyoulisten.com · Dec 03, 2025
experimental
Gorilla vs. Bear's Albums of 2025
Gorilla vs. Bear

Gorilla vs. Bear's Albums of 2025

Gorilla vs. Bear presents their subjective list of favorite albums for the year 2025, continuing an…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Nov 30, 2025
indie rock
Tems: “Big Daddy”
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Tems: “Big Daddy”

Tems delivers an innovative musical track that blends 3-step and Afrobeats genres seamlessly. The N…

pitchfork.com · Nov 24, 2025
r&b
Bklyn Sounds 11/12/2025—11/18/2025
Dada Strain

Bklyn Sounds 11/12/2025—11/18/2025

Brooklyn's music scene presents a diverse lineup of events for the week, featuring experimental and…

dadastrain.substack.com · Nov 12, 2025
electronic
Bklyn Sounds 11/7/2025—11/11/2025 + “Turn the Volume UP!!!!”
Dada Strain

Bklyn Sounds 11/7/2025—11/11/2025 + “Turn the Volume UP!!!!”

A music event preview for Brooklyn showcasing upcoming performances and festivals in November 2025,…

dadastrain.substack.com · Nov 07, 2025
electronic
A Messy Evening With Bassvictim
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A Messy Evening With Bassvictim

Bassvictim, a UK-based experimental dance-pop duo, explores their complex relationship with fans an…

pitchfork.com · Nov 06, 2025
experimental
Rosalía / Björk / Yves Tumor: “Berghain”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Rosalía / Björk / Yves Tumor: “Berghain”

Innovative musicians Rosalía, Björk, and Yves Tumor collaborate on a groundbreaking track titled ‘B…

pitchfork.com · Oct 27, 2025
electronic
Oneohtrix Point Never – Measuring Ruins
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Oneohtrix Point Never – Measuring Ruins

Oneohtrix Point Never has released a new video for ‘Measuring Ruins’ directed by Yoshi Sodeoka. The…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Oct 27, 2025
electronic
In the Time of D’Angelo
Pitchfork Features

In the Time of D’Angelo

D'Angelo has profoundly impacted R&B music with just three studio albums, demonstrating his tra…

pitchfork.com · Oct 15, 2025
r&b
Rooster: “Nuketown Blues”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Rooster: “Nuketown Blues”

Rooster has released a new solo album featuring a sludgy track called ‘Nuketown Blues’ as its cente…

pitchfork.com · Sep 02, 2025
hip hop
Nourished by Time: The Passionate Ones
Pitchfork Best New Albums

Nourished by Time: The Passionate Ones

A concise 2-3 sentence overview capturing the essence of the music article.

pitchfork.com · Aug 27, 2025
r&b
Dijon: Baby
Pitchfork Best New Albums

Dijon: Baby

Dijon's new album ‘Baby’ is an experimental R&B work that deconstructs traditional music struct…

pitchfork.com · Aug 18, 2025
r&b
Moskino: “Makaveli II”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Moskino: “Makaveli II”

Moskino, a New Orleans rapper, is highlighted for his distinctive and dynamic rap style. The articl…

pitchfork.com · Aug 07, 2025
hip hop
Corey Lingo: “New Jack Story”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Corey Lingo: “New Jack Story”

Corey Lingo, an Atlanta singer, has released a new track that evokes the style of New Edition, show…

pitchfork.com · Jul 24, 2025
r&b
Che / OsamaSon: “Hellraiser”
Pitchfork Track Reviews

Che / OsamaSon: “Hellraiser”

Che and OsamaSon collaborate on a new track called ‘Hellraiser’, representing a union of two innova…

pitchfork.com · Jul 18, 2025
hip hop
Kali Malone: The Sacrificial Code
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Kali Malone: The Sacrificial Code

Kali Malone's album ‘The Sacrificial Code’ is an experimental organ music composition that explores…

pitchfork.com · Apr 12, 2025
experimental
TisaKorean: “lEgs In tHe aIr”
Pitchfork Best New Tracks

TisaKorean: “lEgs In tHe aIr”

TisaKorean's track from ‘In Silly We Trust’ is a vibrant synth-rap song with provocative lyrics. Th…

pitchfork.com · Oct 23, 2024
hip hop
Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro
Music Is My Sanctuary

Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro

The ‘Hidden Waters’ compilation showcases the vibrant and experimental contemporary music scene in …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jul 21, 2022
experimental
Video Premiere: Bex Burch & Leafcutter John
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Video Premiere: Bex Burch & Leafcutter John

Bex Burch & Leafcutter John have developed an experimental music project called Boing!, which w…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Apr 25, 2022
experimental
Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Demanda E Despejo”
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Demanda E Despejo”

Brazilian experimentalist MNTH is releasing a new EP called ‘Iminente’ featuring the track ‘Demanda…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Apr 06, 2022
experimental
2021 Japan music roundup: LEFTFIELD ROCK
Clear and Refreshing News

2021 Japan music roundup: LEFTFIELD ROCK

The article explores a collection of Japanese music releases from 2021, focusing on leftfield rock …

clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com · Mar 03, 2022
experimental
2021 Japan music roundup: EXPERIMENTAL
Clear and Refreshing

2021 Japan music roundup: EXPERIMENTAL

This article appears to be an overview of experimental and improvised music from Japan in 2021, exp…

clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com · Mar 02, 2022
ambient
Leftfield Top 30 - The Official MIMS Chart
Music Is My Sanctuary

Leftfield Top 30 - The Official MIMS Chart

The article presents a curated list of new experimental and avant-garde music releases selected by …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Aug 20, 2021
experimental
Exclusive Premiere: Yazie Beatz “Trust ft. Villa”
Music Is My Sanctuary Premiere

Exclusive Premiere: Yazie Beatz “Trust ft. Villa”

Yazie Beatz releases a new single ‘Trust’ featuring Villa, representing a soulful R&B track fro…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Aug 19, 2021
r&b