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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
Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson
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Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson

Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield has released ‘Lost Leader,’ a new single featuring Christian Lee Hutson,…

Updated about 1 month ago
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 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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Iron & Wine: Hen’s Teeth
Pitchfork Album Reviews

Iron & Wine: Hen’s Teeth

This article presents a review of Iron & Wine's album ‘Hen's Teeth’. The review is written by S…

pitchfork.com · Mar 02, 2026
folk
Maria BC: Marathon
Pitchfork Album Reviews

Maria BC: Marathon

In the face of the mounting omnicrisis, the songwriter crafts threadbare folk songs marked by exhau…

pitchfork.com · Mar 02, 2026
folk
Sturgill Simpson Releases New Johnny Blue Skies Album, Mutiny After Midnight, Early on YouTube
Consequence of Sound News

Sturgill Simpson Releases New Johnny Blue Skies Album, Mutiny After Midnight, Early on YouTube

Sturgill Simpson has released his new album Mutiny After Midnight under the Johnny Blue Skies monik…

consequence.net · Mar 01, 2026
folk
Connor Storrie's Electric Energy Made Up for Mumford & Sons’ Lack of It on ‘SNL’ │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Connor Storrie's Electric Energy Made Up for Mumford & Sons’ Lack of It on ‘SNL’ │ Exclaim!

Genuinely excited about his first turn hosting Saturday Night Live, Heated Rivalry star Connor Stor…

exclaim.ca · Mar 01, 2026
folk
Nieuwe single Amelie Lens - “Falling Into Acid Dreams”
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single Amelie Lens - “Falling Into Acid Dreams”

Amelie Lens has released a new single titled “Falling Into Acid Dreams”. The release comes during a…

www.dansendeberen.be · Mar 01, 2026
techno
A number of hard techno DJs dropped from festival and club line-ups after spike of sexual misconduct allegations
NME

A number of hard techno DJs dropped from festival and club line-ups after spike of sexual misconduct allegations

Multiple hard techno DJs have been removed from scheduled festival and club performances following …

www.nme.com · Mar 01, 2026
techno
Justin Timberlake: Justified
Pitchfork Album Reviews

Justin Timberlake: Justified

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record …

pitchfork.com · Mar 01, 2026
r&b
Olivia Dean Takes a Victory Lap with “Man I Need” at the 2026 BRIT Awards: Watch
Consequence of Sound

Olivia Dean Takes a Victory Lap with “Man I Need” at the 2026 BRIT Awards: Watch

Olivia Dean performed her hit song “Man I Need” at the 2026 BRIT Awards following her Song of the Y…

consequence.net · Feb 28, 2026
indie pop
Watch Harry Styles Return To The Stage For 2026 BRIT Awards
Stereogum

Watch Harry Styles Return To The Stage For 2026 BRIT Awards

Harry Styles returned to the stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards, just days before releasing his upcoming…

stereogum.com · Feb 28, 2026
alternative
SLYE balances grit and elegance on “Cold Sniper” [Video]
Earmilk

SLYE balances grit and elegance on “Cold Sniper” [Video]

Brooklyn-raised artist SLYE, formerly known as Sly Spitta, has released a new single and music vide…

earmilk.com · Feb 28, 2026
hip hop
Lisa Jo : Hood Rats, l’album qui ramène le hip‑hop aux racines
Iggy Magazine

Lisa Jo : Hood Rats, l’album qui ramène le hip‑hop aux racines

Lisa Jo's album Hood Rats is a raw, visceral declaration of love for hip-hop's golden age while emb…

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 28, 2026
hip hop
Amara-Fe déploie sa maturité artistique avec l’album Echoes
Iggy Magazine

Amara-Fe déploie sa maturité artistique avec l’album Echoes

Dallas-based artist Amara-Fe releases her new album Echoes, marking a pivotal moment in her career …

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 28, 2026
r&b
SAWL suspend le temps avec “J’attends”
Iggy Magazine

SAWL suspend le temps avec “J’attends”

SAWL releases debut single ‘J'attends’, a delicate and introspective track characterized by minimal…

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 28, 2026
folk
Nieuwe single Aespa & Anderson .Paak - “Keychain”
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single Aespa & Anderson .Paak - “Keychain”

Anderson .Paak, a nine-time Grammy winner, has released a new single titled ‘Keychain’ in collabora…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 28, 2026
electronic
Jessye DeSilva fait flamboyer la joie queer avec “Punk Rock Joy”
Iggy Magazine

Jessye DeSilva fait flamboyer la joie queer avec “Punk Rock Joy”

Jessye DeSilva releases ‘Punk Rock Joy’, a powerful anthem from their upcoming album ‘Glitter Up’, …

www.iggymagazine.com · Feb 28, 2026
folk
Tour news: Robyn Hitchcock, Andrew Bird, Joji, PUP, Die Spitz, Avett Brothers / Mike Patton, Combust / Crown of Thornz, more
Brooklyn Vegan

Tour news: Robyn Hitchcock, Andrew Bird, Joji, PUP, Die Spitz, Avett Brothers / Mike Patton, Combust / Crown of Thornz, more

This article announces upcoming tour dates and festival appearances for numerous artists across var…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 27, 2026
indie rock
Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review
Consequence of Sound Review

Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review

Bruno Mars releases his first album in a decade featuring beautiful and inspired instrumentation, b…

consequence.net · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Dweller festival brings Black techno history and joy to the forefront
The FADER

Dweller festival brings Black techno history and joy to the forefront

Dweller is a New York City-based festival dedicated to highlighting the contributions of Black and …

www.thefader.com · Feb 27, 2026
techno
Hildur Guðnadóttir's favourite songs | Interview
The Line of Best Fit

Hildur Guðnadóttir's favourite songs | Interview

Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir discusses her favorite songs in an interview with BEST FIT ah…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 27, 2026
folk
Scout Willis Gives ’70s Folk-Pop Singer Vibes on Lush New Song “So Many Ways”
Grimy Goods

Scout Willis Gives ’70s Folk-Pop Singer Vibes on Lush New Song “So Many Ways”

Scout Willis releases a new single titled ‘So Many Ways’ that channels 1970s folk-pop aesthetics. T…

www.grimygoods.com · Feb 27, 2026
folk
Emma Cook bottles up the peace of the day on soft “Of the Morning” | Tracks
The Line of Best Fit

Emma Cook bottles up the peace of the day on soft “Of the Morning” | Tracks

Emma Cook's new title track ‘Of the Morning’ captures the peaceful, slow rhythm of morning hours. T…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 27, 2026
folk
Hot-Take Reactions to Bruno Mars's ‘The Romantic’: Pleasantly Forgettable Songs for Wedding Receptions │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Hot-Take Reactions to Bruno Mars's ‘The Romantic’: Pleasantly Forgettable Songs for Wedding Receptions │ Exclaim!

Bruno Mars's new album ‘The Romantic’ receives mixed reactions, with critics describing it as pleas…

exclaim.ca · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Premature Evaluation: Bruno Mars ‘The Romantic’
Stereogum

Premature Evaluation: Bruno Mars ‘The Romantic’

This article reviews Bruno Mars’ new album ‘The Romantic,’ discussing his absence from the recent S…

stereogum.com · Feb 27, 2026
r&b
Rolling Loud cancels 2026 Australia edition 1 week out
Brooklyn Vegan News

Rolling Loud cancels 2026 Australia edition 1 week out

”This one hurts,” organizers write.

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 27, 2026
hip hop