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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 15 days ago
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 15 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 15 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 26 days ago

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‘Man on the Run’ Shows Paul McCartney as He Wants to Be Seen │ Exclaim!
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‘Man on the Run’ Shows Paul McCartney as He Wants to Be Seen │ Exclaim!

How much of a person is defined by their job? Paul McCartney wrestled with this question as the for…

exclaim.ca · Feb 26, 2026
pop
HARVEY RUSHMORE & THE OCTOPUS - Mindsuckers [Album Review]
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HARVEY RUSHMORE & THE OCTOPUS - Mindsuckers [Album Review]

Harvey Rushmore & The Octopus delivers nine tracks of pure garage and psychedelic rock on their…

www.zonenights.com · Feb 26, 2026
psychedelic
‘Vroom Vroom’ Turns 10
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‘Vroom Vroom’ Turns 10

Charli XCX's influential Vroom Vroom EP is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The 2016 release repre…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
Phoenix teen shoegaze phenom Flyingfish kicks off a tour in Chicago - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

Phoenix teen shoegaze phenom Flyingfish kicks off a tour in Chicago - Chicago Reader

Sam Fishman, performing as Flyingfish, is a Phoenix teen shoegaze artist who has evolved his altern…

chicagoreader.com · Feb 26, 2026
shoegaze
Harsh Language reveals their big new track, “To Nothing”
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Harsh Language reveals their big new track, “To Nothing”

London trio Harsh Language has released ‘To Nothing’, the lead single from their debut album ‘Time …

www.blogger.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
deary Share New Single “Alfie”: Listen
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deary Share New Single “Alfie”: Listen

London shoegaze trio deary has released a new eight-minute single called ‘Alfie,’ a tribute to guit…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
shoegaze
OOIOO Share New Track “Gamel BE SURE TO SPIRAL”: Listen
Stereogum

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
[Interview] Bekka Dowland dives into “Be A Little Kinder” and what to expect from her debut album
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[Interview] Bekka Dowland dives into “Be A Little Kinder” and what to expect from her debut album

New England country pop songwriter Bekka Dowland creates uplifting music with heartfelt melodies an…

earmilk.com · Feb 26, 2026
country
Shoes’ Gary Klebe Announces Debut Solo Album Out Loud: Hear “Not Tough Enough”
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Shoes’ Gary Klebe Announces Debut Solo Album Out Loud: Hear “Not Tough Enough”

Gary Klebe of power-pop band Shoes is releasing his debut solo album and has shared a new single. S…

stereogum.com · Feb 26, 2026
pop
Brighton dream-pop newcomers Goodbye detail debut EP, These Things Take Time
The Line of Best Fit

Brighton dream-pop newcomers Goodbye detail debut EP, These Things Take Time

Brighton-based dream-pop band Goodbye have announced their debut EP titled These Things Take Time a…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 26, 2026
shoegaze
The Reverbs :: The Happy Forest - Aquarium Drunkard
Aquarium Drunkard

The Reverbs :: The Happy Forest - Aquarium Drunkard

The Reverbs’ 1984 mini-album The Happy Forest is a jangly guitar-pop release influenced by early R.…

aquariumdrunkard.com · Feb 26, 2026
indie rock
Jack Whitehall on hosting 2026 BRITs: “It's always good to give the ITV lawyers a few moments with their hearts in their mouths”
NME

Jack Whitehall on hosting 2026 BRITs: “It's always good to give the ITV lawyers a few moments with their hearts in their mouths”

Jack Whitehall discusses his return as host of the 2026 BRIT Awards for a record-breaking sixth tim…

www.nme.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
RAYE joins stacked line-up of performers at BRIT Awards 2026
NME

RAYE joins stacked line-up of performers at BRIT Awards 2026

RAYE has been announced as a performer at the upcoming 2026 BRIT Awards, joining an already stacked…

www.nme.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
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
experimental
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
experimental
When A Flower Doesn’t Grow by Softcult
Very Tiny Songs

When A Flower Doesn’t Grow by Softcult

Softcult's album ‘When A Flower Doesn't Grow’ is set to release on January 29, 2026 via Easy Life R…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Feb 26, 2026
dream pop
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
Snowcuffs share latest track ‘Burst’.
Mix It All Up

Snowcuffs share latest track ‘Burst’.

Snowcuffs have released their latest track ‘Burst’, which blends shoegaze and post-punk elements. T…

mixitallup.com · Feb 25, 2026
post-punk
Deluxe Albums Aren't Fun Anymore │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

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
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
Hilary Duff Finally Addresses Mom Group Chat Drama
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Hilary Duff Finally Addresses Mom Group Chat Drama

Hilary Duff released her first album in 11 years titled ‘luck… or something,’ which is projected to…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
pop
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