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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 25 days ago
Ozzfest Returns in 2027, Ozzy Statue at Hellfest
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Ozzfest Returns in 2027, Ozzy Statue at Hellfest

Sharon and Jack Osbourne have confirmed that the iconic Ozzfest metal festival will return in 2027, starting in England…

Updated about 2 months ago
Bandcamp's February 2026 Best Music Roundup
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Bandcamp's February 2026 Best Music Roundup

Bandcamp has released its comprehensive monthly music guides for February 2026, covering essential releases across mult…

Updated about 2 months 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 2 months ago

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Roadburn 2026: Lineup Complete; Final Names Announced
The Obelisk

Roadburn 2026: Lineup Complete; Final Names Announced

Roadburn 2026 has announced its complete lineup for the long-running underground music festival in …

theobelisk.net · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
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
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
Del After al Algoritmo: Pulsos que Definen el Nuevo Ruido - La Caverna
lacaverna.net

Del After al Algoritmo: Pulsos que Definen el Nuevo Ruido - La Caverna

A curated review of four music releases from 2026 that span diverse sonic territories, from sweaty …

lacaverna.net · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
Iron Maiden Nominated for 2026 Rock Hall Class, But Would They Refuse Induction?
Consequence of Sound

Iron Maiden Nominated for 2026 Rock Hall Class, But Would They Refuse Induction?

Iron Maiden has received a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. However…

consequence.net · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
Metallica Detail Sphere Residency │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Metallica Detail Sphere Residency │ Exclaim!

Metallica has announced a residency at the Sphere venue in October, promising a ‘no repeat weekends…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
metal
Niebla, Fuego y Neón - La Caverna
lacaverna.net

Niebla, Fuego y Neón - La Caverna

La Caverna presents four diverse music releases that traverse a wide spectrum of sonic territories,…

lacaverna.net · Feb 25, 2026
folk
Metallica Announce Sphere Shows
Stereogum

Metallica Announce Sphere Shows

Metallica announced an eight-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere venue called ‘Life Burns Faster…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
This Metalcore Vocalist Is Letting People Pay to Have Their Music Played Between Sets at His Band's Shows │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

This Metalcore Vocalist Is Letting People Pay to Have Their Music Played Between Sets at His Band's Shows │ Exclaim!

Attila vocalist Chris Fronzak has created a new marketing service called Tour Soundtrack that allow…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
metal
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
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
Relentless Alloys: MENT in review | The Quietus
The Quietus Review

Relentless Alloys: MENT in review | The Quietus

Claire Sawyers reviews the MENT festival, experiencing a diverse range of experimental and heavy mu…

thequietus.com · Feb 25, 2026
doom
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
Tour news: Cat Power, Between The Buried & Me, Agriculture/Alex G, Borderland Fest, Hard Summer 2026, more
Brooklyn Vegan

Tour news: Cat Power, Between The Buried & Me, Agriculture/Alex G, Borderland Fest, Hard Summer 2026, more

This article announces upcoming tour dates and festival lineups for multiple artists across various…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 24, 2026
folk
Tour news: Cat Power, Between The Buried & Me, Agriculture/Alex G, Borderland Fest, Hard Summer 2026, more
Brooklyn Vegan

Tour news: Cat Power, Between The Buried & Me, Agriculture/Alex G, Borderland Fest, Hard Summer 2026, more

This article announces multiple tour dates and festival lineups for 2025-2026, featuring a diverse …

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 24, 2026
folk
Rocklahoma 2026 Lineup Features Slayer, Godsmack, and Papa Roach
Consequence of Sound

Rocklahoma 2026 Lineup Features Slayer, Godsmack, and Papa Roach

Rocklahoma 2026 has announced its festival lineup with major headliners Slayer, Godsmack, and Papa …

consequence.net · Feb 24, 2026
metal
Mike Patton seems to confirm Faith No More split: “I don’t see it as a sad thing”
NME

Mike Patton seems to confirm Faith No More split: “I don’t see it as a sad thing”

Mike Patton has apparently confirmed that the band Faith No More has split up, stating he doesn't v…

www.nme.com · Feb 24, 2026
alternative
The xx Announce First Show In Eight Years
Stereogum

The xx Announce First Show In Eight Years

The xx have announced their first concert in eight years, marking their return after working on a n…

stereogum.com · Feb 24, 2026
alternative