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Bandcamp's Best Music Releases for March 2026
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Bandcamp's Best Music Releases for March 2026

Bandcamp has released its curated guide to the essential music releases across multiple genres for March 2026. The coll…

Updated 5 days ago
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 20 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 20 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

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ListN Up Playlist: Rachel Beetz (February 26, 2026)
I Care If You Listen Playlist

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
experimental
Golden Age Thursday Samples: Ronnie Foster's “Mystic Brew” (1972) Is Ingrained In Hip-hop Thanks To A Tribe Called Quest (1993) & J. Cole (2013) - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Golden Age Thursday Samples: Ronnie Foster's “Mystic Brew” (1972) Is Ingrained In Hip-hop Thanks To A Tribe Called Quest (1993) & J. Cole (2013) - Glide Magazine

Ronnie Foster's 1972 jazz-funk track ‘Mystic Brew’ has become a foundational sample in hip-hop hist…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 26, 2026
hip-hop
“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death
IndiePulse Music

“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death

R&B singer Wadena releases ‘Bum Busta’ in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Zaytoven, …

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
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!
Exclaim!

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
Baby Keem: Ca$ino review - emotional, lyrical, and sonic cohesion
The Line of Best Fit

Baby Keem: Ca$ino review - emotional, lyrical, and sonic cohesion

Baby Keem's album Ca$ino stands out in contemporary hip-hop by delivering a cohesive listening expe…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 25, 2026
hip-hop
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
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
Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, INXS, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes Amongst 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, INXS, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes Amongst 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees - Glide Magazine

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of nominees, featuring a diverse line…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
Massive Attack's ‘Blue Lines’ Changed Everything » PopMatters
PopMatters

Massive Attack's ‘Blue Lines’ Changed Everything » PopMatters

Massive Attack's album ‘Blue Lines’ represented a groundbreaking British response to American hip-h…

www.popmatters.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
Stereogum

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
Keith Robinson chante l’amour au-delà des mots avec “Different Languages”
Iggy Magazine

Keith Robinson chante l’amour au-delà des mots avec “Different Languages”

Keith D. Robinson returns to the contemporary R&B scene with ‘Different Languages,’ a delicate …

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
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
experimental
FUSEO, JON KLAASEN | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT
DISTOPIC.IT

FUSEO, JON KLAASEN | singolo | DISTOPIC.IT

FUSEO and JON KLAASEN release “What Are We Waiting For,” a single that blends rock, R&B, and bl…

www.distopic.it · Feb 24, 2026
r&b
13 Must-See Concerts This Week In LA: Artemas, Brandi Carlile, Alemeda & More
Grimy Goods

13 Must-See Concerts This Week In LA: Artemas, Brandi Carlile, Alemeda & More

Los Angeles presents a diverse concert lineup this week featuring 13 must-see performances across m…

www.grimygoods.com · Feb 24, 2026
ambient
New Release ‘Nihil Novi Sub Sole’ from Sunny Gianni
GetMusic - Latest Releases

New Release ‘Nihil Novi Sub Sole’ from Sunny Gianni

Sunny Gianni's album ‘Nihil Novi Sub Sole’ is an experimental electronic release featuring metamorp…

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 24, 2026
experimental
New Music: Florian’s Morning – Forester | AnalogueTrash
AnalogueTrash

New Music: Florian’s Morning – Forester | AnalogueTrash

Florian's Morning, the solo project of Swedish musician Mats Lideborg who drives subway trains in S…

www.analoguetrash.com · Feb 24, 2026
electronic
Éliane Radigue has Died, Aged 94 | The Quietus
The Quietus

Éliane Radigue has Died, Aged 94 | The Quietus

Éliane Radigue, the pioneering French composer and major figure in musique concrète and experimenta…

thequietus.com · Feb 24, 2026
electronic
BEST NEW TRACKS: SPIRITED FOLLOWERS – RETURNING
Motel Void

BEST NEW TRACKS: SPIRITED FOLLOWERS – RETURNING

Cardiff experimental folk group Spirited Followers have released their new single ‘Returning’. The …

motelvoid.com · Feb 24, 2026
acoustic