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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 12 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 13 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 24 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 27 days ago

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OOIOO Share New Track “Gamel BE SURE TO SPIRAL”: Listen
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OOIOO Share New Track “Gamel BE SURE TO SPIRAL”: Listen

OOIOO, the experimental side project started in 1996 by Boredoms drummer YoshimiO (who inspired The…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
Joji Announces 2026 “SOLARIS” Tour
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Joji Announces 2026 “SOLARIS” Tour

Joji has announced his 2026 ‘SOLARIS’ Tour, an arena tour supporting his new album Piss in the Wind…

consequence.net · Feb 26, 2026
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Gnarls Barkley Announce Final Album Atlanta, Share First New Single in 18 Years
Consequence of Sound

Gnarls Barkley Announce Final Album Atlanta, Share First New Single in 18 Years

Gnarls Barkley, the duo consisting of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse, have announced their final albu…

consequence.net · Feb 26, 2026
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d4vd Target of Grand Jury Investigation into Death of Teenager Found in His Trunk │ Exclaim!
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d4vd Target of Grand Jury Investigation into Death of Teenager Found in His Trunk │ Exclaim!

Artist d4vd (David Anthony Burke) is under grand jury investigation following the discovery of a 14…

exclaim.ca · Feb 26, 2026
hip hop
Gnarls Barkley's First New Album In 18 Years Is Out Next Week
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Gnarls Barkley's First New Album In 18 Years Is Out Next Week

Gnarls Barkley, the duo of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse, are releasing their first new album in 18 …

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
Gorillaz’ The Mountain: Turning Grief into a Spiritual Epic - Indie is not a genre
Indie is Not a Genre

Gorillaz’ The Mountain: Turning Grief into a Spiritual Epic - Indie is not a genre

Gorillaz’ album ‘The Mountain’ showcases Damon Albarn returning to his experimental roots, transfor…

www.indieisnotagenre.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
Namasenda reveals debut album Limbo created from “streams of consciousness captured in real time”
The Line of Best Fit

Namasenda reveals debut album Limbo created from “streams of consciousness captured in real time”

Experimental pop artist Namasenda, signed to YEAR0001, has announced her debut album Limbo, releasi…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 26, 2026
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ListN Up Playlist: Rachel Beetz (February 26, 2026)
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ListN Up Playlist: Rachel Beetz (February 26, 2026)

Rachel Beetz curates a personal playlist featuring music from artists she cherishes. The playlist i…

icareifyoulisten.com · Feb 26, 2026
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Out today: Eric Angelo Bessel – Double Helix
Acid Ted

Out today: Eric Angelo Bessel – Double Helix

Eric Angelo Bessel releases ‘Double Helix’, a new experimental ambient electronica album. The Ameri…

acidted.wordpress.com · Feb 25, 2026
ambient
Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!
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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
Deluxe Albums Aren't Fun Anymore │ Exclaim!
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Deluxe Albums Aren't Fun Anymore │ Exclaim!

The article criticizes how deluxe album releases have become a cynical strategy for gaming streamin…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
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
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Buke and Gase calling it quits, announce farewell shows
Brooklyn Vegan

Buke and Gase calling it quits, announce farewell shows

Indie experimental duo Buke and Gase are breaking up and have announced farewell shows. Arone Dyer …

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
The myth and magic of Max B’s Harlem
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The myth and magic of Max B’s Harlem

Critic Shamira Ibrahim explores how Harlem rapper Max B's music captures and connects the past, pre…

www.thefader.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
fakemink says ‘Terrified’ will be out this spring
The FADER

fakemink says ‘Terrified’ will be out this spring

British rapper fakemink has announced his self-produced sophomore album Terrified, set for release …

www.thefader.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
Squarepusher Details New Album, ‘Kammerkonzert’ | The Quietus
The Quietus

Squarepusher Details New Album, ‘Kammerkonzert’ | The Quietus

Squarepusher (Tom Jenkinson) is releasing his 21st studio album titled Kammerkonzert this spring, f…

thequietus.com · Feb 25, 2026
electronic
Squarepusher Readies New Album Kammerkonzert
Pitchfork News

Squarepusher Readies New Album Kammerkonzert

Experimental electronic producer Squarepusher has announced a new album titled Kammerkonzert. The a…

pitchfork.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Buke and Gase Break Up
Pitchfork News

Buke and Gase Break Up

Buke and Gase, a New York experimental indie-rock duo known for creating and playing custom hybrid …

pitchfork.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Buke & Gase Announce Breakup, Farewell Shows
Stereogum

Buke & Gase Announce Breakup, Farewell Shows

Experimental rock duo Buke & Gase, consisting of Arone Dyer and Aron Sanchez, have announced th…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Angelo De Augustine Announces New Album Following Miraculous Recovery - Indie is not a genre
Indie is Not a Genre News

Angelo De Augustine Announces New Album Following Miraculous Recovery - Indie is not a genre

Angelo De Augustine has announced a new album and will embark on his first U.S. tour since 2019, be…

www.indieisnotagenre.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip hop
The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio » PopMatters
PopMatters

The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio » PopMatters

Jazz trio the Setting, led by Eivind Opsvik, creates a distinctive sound by blending influences fro…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Jeff Buckley, Wu-Tang, & Lauryn Hill Among First-Time Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
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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
Interview with Jason Vitelli -- Obscure Sound
Obscure Sound Interview

Interview with Jason Vitelli -- Obscure Sound

Jason Vitelli discusses his album ‘2. No Wave Gaze’, which blends avant-garde experimentation with …

www.obscuresound.com · Feb 24, 2026
experimental
Buck Meek Redefines His Introspective Artistry On ‘The Mirror’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine Review

Buck Meek Redefines His Introspective Artistry On ‘The Mirror’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Buck Meek, a member of the acclaimed alt-folk band Big Thief, releases his solo album ‘The Mirror’,…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 24, 2026
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