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Zachary Mason - Sweetheart (self-released)

4 February 2026

Zachary Mason is a 28-year-old artist based in Guildford, UK. Since the spring of 2021, Zachary has created between 200 and 250 demo tracks on a recording kit gifted to him by a relative. He creates music in different genres, using acoustic and electric guitars, and also keyboards.

Neural Pantheon - The Merchant's Last Coin (Neural Pantheon Records)

4 February 2026

Neural Pantheon is a storyteller at heart, drawn to the shadowy spaces where folklore meets modernanxiety. Influenced by the narrative traditions of folk balladry and the moral weight of ancient parables, he crafts songs that feel both timeless and urgently relevant—tales of bargains struck, prices paid, and the quiet losses we don’t notice until it’s too late.

David Forman - Who You Been Talking To (High Moon)

4 February 2026

Who You Been Talking To, however, is worth paying attention to – the kind of record crate diggers dream about.

Blackfoot Daisy - Stretch My Plum (Blue Lizard Records)

4 February 2026

Blackfoot Daisy releases “Stretch My Plum,” their first new single since 2023, marking a playful and confident re-emergence for the Americana trio. The song draws on ragtime and jugband traditions, pairing old-time swing with guitar, ukulele, violin, washboard, and close vocal harmonies.

Railcard - Railcard (Slumberland / Skep Wax)

3 February 2026

Railcard do not chase relevance; they articulate it through patience, empathy, and an unwavering belief in the expressive power of well-made pop songs.

Cast - Yeah Yeah Yeah (Scruff of the Neck)

3 February 2026

On the whole, this record is a bold statement of intent that demands to be heard as a vital, thumping heartbeat in the present day.

Lande Hekt - Lucky Now (Tapete Records)

3 February 2026

These are songs about return, but not retreat: to home, to happiness, to a version of oneself finally ready to stay. In embracing softness without fragility and joy without denial, Lande Hekt has crafted a bright, enduring statement of intent.

Johnny & The G-Men - 3 Minutes After Midnight (Big Mac Entertainment)

3 February 2026

Johnny & The G-Men, hailing from Dallas, United States, is a powerhouse Original Americana band formed in late 2024. Led by the talented Johnny G on vocals, guitar, and keyboard, the band comprises seasoned musicians including Kenny McLellan on drums, Rudy Ringel on bass and vocals, and John “JB” Bradley on lead guitar. With Johnny’s extensive experience in the music industry and a deep-rooted passion for creating captivating music, the band brings a unique blend of Americana sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Das Sporten - Just a Dog (self-released)

2 February 2026

Das Sporten, hailing from Chicago, United States, is making waves in the music scene with their original single “Just A Dog.” Led by key contributors Andy and Aaron, along with longstanding bass player Mikaela and a rotation of talented drummers, Das Sporten delivers a unique sound that captivates listeners. Drawing influence from the 90s music era, this single showcases groovy guitar elements that set it apart from the band’s typical sound. Released on 01st Jan 2026, “Just A Dog” offers a fresh perspective on the age-old question of whether to take in a four-legged companion, blending catchy rhythms with contemplative lyrics.

The Lemonheads - Love Chant (Fire Records)

2 February 2026

Thought-provoking without being heavy-handed, melodic without being complacent, the album affirms that The Lemonheads remain most compelling when they allow vulnerability, wit, and craft to coexist.

Princess Uncle - Lace-Orbit EP (self-released)

2 February 2026

The EP’s brevity works to its advantage, leaving behind the impression of a thoughtfully designed artifact rather than a fleeting experiment. ‘Lace-Orbit’ doesn’t ask to be consumed quickly; it invites repeated encounters, each one revealing new contours.

Corpus Delicti - Liminal (Twilight Music)

2 February 2026

Formed in Nice in 1992, Corpus Delicti’s melodic, hard-hitting post-punk rock made an immediate impact, with debut album Twilight (1993) becoming a benchmark for the genre. Italian music magazine Ascension described the band as “an incredible mix of Bowie, Bauhaus and Christian Death”. Regularly ranked among the world’s leading gothic rock acts alongside The Cure and Joy Division, their 1994 album Sylphes was included in Uncut’s 200 Greatest Goth Albums.

 Les Flâneurs - Fireworks feat. Avantage Kairos (Sounzone)

2 February 2026

Les Flâneurs** is the project of the musician and producer Alessandro Marchetti. His first album A Long Season (2020) was played in countless nations around the world and got rave reviews and appreciation. Afterwards, the project entered a phase of exploration. The new album Afterglow, to be released in 2026, arrives after six years of research, experimentation, and collaboration — a slow process shaped by mood, instinct, and artistic necessity rather than industry timing.

Rousers – 1979 Sire Sessions (Left for Dead Records)

1 February 2026

Living off Duane Eddy-style twang and inspired by the kind of wild, stripped-down rock ‘n roll that sent the New York Dolls into hysterics, the Rousers have been mostly forgotten. A newly discovered set of sparkling, rip-roaring demos from a session recorded for Sire Records is proof of their raw power and melodic gifts.

Kula Shaker - Lucky Number EP - (Wormslayer)

31 January 2026

Kula Shaker’s Lucky Number EP serves as a tantalizing preview of their upcoming Wormslayer album, dropping January 30th.
Now in their third decade, Kula Shaker continues to to surprise us, blending eastern mysticism with Woodstock-era influences and quintessential BritPop sensibilities. From Jay Darlington’s *Doors*-evoking Hammond organ work in “Broke as Folk” to the militaristic march of “Charge of the Light Brigade,” the EP weaves through jangle-pop, psych-rock, and counterculture idealism with surprising dexterity.

Andra Suchy - Battle Cat (self-released)

31 January 2026

Andra Suchy, a North Dakota native, hails from a talented and musical family. Renowned for having one of the finest voices in the industry, Andra is classically trained and a veteran of musical theater. Her illustrious career includes performances with esteemed artists such as Brad Paisley, Mindy Smith, Emmylou Harris, Chris Thile, John Prine, and soprano Renee Fleming. She has also collaborated on recordings with a diverse array of indie, rock, blues, and folk acts, including The Honeydogs, Jonny Lang, Peter Ostroushko, and Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner.

BLOCK - Over And Over (Meridian (ECR Music Group))

31 January 2026

Block has broken boundaries while setting standards for commercial and critical success from the beginning of his career—his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie, folk-punk, and lo-fi songwriting, alongside contemporaries Regina Spektor, Beck, The Moldy Peaches, and Ani DiFranco.

Andy Hanson - Gravity (Philville Records)

31 January 2026

A follow up to his acclaimed debut album “Roots,” Andy Hanson releases a new single entitled “Gravity,” on January 30th , 2026. Like Hanson’s debut album, “Gravity” urges listeners to embrace personal truths and confront life’s complexities. “Gravity,” was recorded at the Philville Records studio, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where Andy Hanson is able to silence the noise and continue to write real songs for a reeling world.

Seven Crows - Boreal (Teahouse Records)

31 January 2026

Seven Crows is the bold, genre-bending project of Los Angeles violinist and producer Chris Murphy, whose new single ‘Boreal’ is released this Friday (Jan 30th). Seven Crows latest release explores the shifting sands of our lives and how moments, memories, and emotions overlap and transform. Built from a 25-second electric violin loop layered with a second evolving loop, the piece captures what Brian Eno calls “the power of random change.”

NUTRI3NT - Losing You (self-released)

31 January 2026

Emerging from the vibrant music scene of Nottingham, England, NUTRI3NT is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest original single, “Losing You.” Collaborating with the talented Daniella Goldfine, this cinematic folk pop hit is a testament to NUTRI3NT’s evolving sound and musical prowess. Following the success of his previous BBC Introducing track, NUTRI3NT’s partnership with Daniella Goldfine brings a fresh and emotive quality to his music,resonating with listeners on a deeper level.

Jeremy Engel - Maybe I'm Wrong (self-released)

31 January 2026

Jeremy Engel’s approach is rooted in live performance. Having played the song on stages such as The Bitter End (NYC), The Troubadour (London), and Hard Rock Cafe (Milano) and in 7 different countries in 2025, the goal was to translate that same energy into the recording, without overproducing or correcting what already works in front of an audience.

Lande Hekt – Lucky Now (Tapete Records)

30 January 2026

UK songwriter Lande Hekt finds happiness on her latest album, an indie-pop triumph of lithe melodies and soft, dreamy guitar-pop jangle. The Beths aren’t the only doing it.

Summer of Hate – Blood & Honey (Tee Pee Records)

30 January 2026

Laura Calado’s vocals just pull everything together, moving from that Hope Sandoval enchantment into a melodic Kristin Hersh sharpness without missing an emotion. It’s ethereal and anthemic, moving up and over the oceans into some Middle Eastern dream pop ache and shimmer.

Andra Suchy - Born To It (self-released)

30 January 2026

Andra Suchy is an internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter with deep musical roots. A North Dakota farm girl raised in a family of musicians, she’s been holding down a part since age two. Now based in Minneapolis, she has shared the stage with Brad Paisley, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, John Prine, Yo-Yo Ma, and Nick Lowe. A longtime favorite on the beloved radio show A Prairie Home Companion, Andra has performed at renowned venues including The Ryman Auditorium, SXSW, Town Hall Theater, Wolf Trap, and First Avenue.

Sister Ray Davies - Holy Island (Sonic Cathedral)

29 January 2026

Rather than offering narrative certainty, the album invites reflection, positioning itself as a space to inhabit rather than a statement to decode. In doing so, ‘Holy Island’ is a striking and assured debut, one that feels timeless in its restraint and quietly ambitious in its scope.

Ernie Francestine - Alternate Place (WarHen Records)

29 January 2026

This is music for the interior life, a soundtrack for those moments of stillness that occur just before twilight.

Baby Condor - Baby Condor (Mermaid Studio)

29 January 2026

Baby Condor steps into the spotlight with their self-titled debut EP, a six-track introduction to a rich, melodic world shaped by harmony, analogue warmth, and timeless songwriting. Led by the single “Dreaming of the Day”, the EP invites listeners to disappear into a sun-soaked, melancholic journey across American highways, coastal roads, and hazy canyon evenings, a place where memory, longing, and reflection gently collide.

Ally Bakst - Look So Pretty (Bakst Records)

29 January 2026

NYC-born, LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer Ally Bakst returns with her latest single, “Look So Pretty,” a darkly alluring alt-pop track that blurs the line between vulnerability and self-protection. Known for her raspy, enigmatic vocals and immersive electronic soundscapes, Bakst delivers a song that feels intimate, cinematic, and quietly confrontational, lingering long after the final note fades.

James Laurent - Laugh at the Tragedy (self-released)

29 January 2026

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ecuadorian-American artist James Laurent never set out to be a musician, let alone an independent album artist navigating the chaos of Los Angeles. Now 26, the RIAA Certified Gold engineer and producer turns inward with his latest 8-track album, Laugh at the Tragedy, a stark, emotionally raw indie-electric rock record shaped by burnout, heartbreak, addiction, and an unflinching sense of irony.

Dave Douglas - Four Freedoms (Greenleaf)

29 January 2026

Dave DouglasFour Freedoms follows the trumpeter/composer/label owner’s usual protocol: provide a set of sturdy original tunes to an exceptionally talented ensemble, and lead by example in balancing melody and improvisation.

Out Run - Past Lives (Through The Void)

29 January 2026

Florence-based synthwave project Out Run unveils their highly anticipated 12-track debut album_ Past Lives_ alongside the energetic and reflective title single “Past Lives.” The album and single mark a major step in Out Run’s journey, fusing cinematic 80s-inspired synth textures with contemporary production and emotionally charged songwriting.

The Bevis Frond - Horrorful Heights (Fire Records)

28 January 2026

… this release presents a focused portrait of The Bevis Frond in 2026; vital, tuneful, and entirely unburdened by nostalgia. It is an original and uncompromising statement that reaffirms Saloman’s status as a visionary outsider whose instinctual songwriting remains as sharp as ever.

Spectacle - Melborn (Painted Air)

28 January 2026

‘Melborn’ is a record that manages to be both intellectually stimulating and deeply resonant, a rare feat in a genre often preoccupied with technical prowess at the expense of soul.

Alan Vega - Collision Drive (Sacred Bones Records)

28 January 2026

Through this reissue, we see a bold declaration of independence from an artist who proved that whether he was backed by a flickering circuit board or a screaming amplifier, his aesthetic remained an uncompromising, singular beacon of outsider art.

Shesgot - The Return (Urgence Disk (CH) / Loop Collective (IT)

28 January 2026

“The Return” announces Shesgot’s new album, A House Into a Body, out February 20, 2026, on Geneva-based Urgence Disk and Loop Collective. The Return arises from the bones of Afro-Cuban music mixed with contemporary Gilla Band – style sounds, a rhythmic dialogue that finds breathing space once all the instruments settle in, then gains final momentum on a Bark Psychosis/Seefeel-esque journeys.

Julia Hülsmann Octet - While I Was Away (ECM)

28 January 2026
While I Was Away is the first vocal record she’s made since 2014.

Alan Vega – Alan Vega (Sacred Bones Records)

27 January 2026

Throughout the record, the production remains lean, favoring raw textures over polished artifice. It is a testament to Vega’s singular vision that these songs feel both ancient and avant-garde, rooted in the foundational myths of rock and roll while simultaneously tearing them apart.

Steiner & Madlaina – Nah Dran (Glitterhouse Records)

27 January 2026

The record operates as a sonic study of the nearness of things; the breath between two people, the uncomfortable closeness of one’s own anxieties, and the tangible texture of a live band playing in a room where the air feels heavy with intent.

Clone - Care To Try? (Little Cloud Records)

27 January 2026

The rhythmic patterns throughout the EP suggest a sophisticated dialogue with the original New York No-Wave scene, yet they opt for a controlled geometry rather than the total tonal collapse of their predecessors. Where No-Wave used rhythm as a weapon of nihilistic chaos, Clone utilizes it as a structural grid.

JustFolk - Best of JustFolk 2012-2025 (Self-Released)

27 January 2026

As a final release before retirement, The Best of JustFolk 2012–2025 stands as a perfectly fitting tribute to the ambitions and aims of this trio, and it doesn’t chase legacy or reinvention. Instead, it offers a sincere second look at songs that trust their own weight, and invites listeners to meet them where they are.

The Cloud Pilot - I Choose To Be Free (self-released)

27 January 2026

“I Choose to Be Free” is a song written from a place of deep respect and admiration for people who stand up for their freedom, dignity, and independence.
The song was written and composed by Alex Solo, driven by the idea that freedom is not an abstract concept, but a personal choice — something people are willing to fight for when it truly matters. Across the world, we see individuals and entire nations showing courage, resilience, and resistance in the face of pressure. That spirit became the emotional core of this track.

Elephant Moon - Fly Again (self-released)

27 January 2026

Elephant Moon is the project of Danish singer-songwriter Anders Dal, creating melancholic indie-folk that moves between dreamlike expanses and stripped-back intensity. With lo-fi warmth, layered guitar work, and emotionally direct songwriting, Elephant Moon focuses on simplicity and sincerity

Sweet Tooth - Guppy (self-released)

26 January 2026

As a whole, ‘Guppy’ is an emotionally intelligent record that thrives on subtlety and intention. Sweet Tooth understand that impact doesn’t require excess; instead, they focus on careful songwriting, expressive performances, and a clear emotional through-line.

bellweather - hurtling towards EP (self-released)

26 January 2026

For listeners who crave music that feels vivid, unfiltered, and emotionally unrestrained, this release is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a cathartic rush, a reminder of how powerful sound can be when it hits you not just in the ears, but beneath the skin.

Optacure x Ean Anguilia Angel (Self-Released)

26 January 2026

Lyrically, “Angel” reframes the idea of salvation not as a singular divine presence, but as the everyday acts of care we receive from others: a message, a conversation, a shared moment of understanding.

The R.E.S.E.A.R.C.H. - Fast Forward (Self-Released)

26 January 2026

It’s a confident, emotionally grounded release that proves The R.E.S.E.A.R.C.H. know how to craft pop-forward alt rock with both heart and bite, and it contains the promise of a lot of future potential for this trio.

SaraEllen - Doll Parts (Self-Released)

26 January 2026

It’s an almost unthinkable gamble to turn Hole into trip hop, but it pays off magnificently.

Alf Jetzer - UNFOLDING (Self-Released)

26 January 2026

This is music shaped by time, meditation, and sustained focus, and for listeners seeking a contemplative yet richly detailed sonic journey, UNFOLDING offers a rare and rewarding experience.

DownTown Mystic - Hard Enough (Remix) featuring Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent (Sha-La Music)

26 January 2026

US Roots Rocker DownTown Mystic has just released the “Hard Enough (Remix)” Single. The single features the Rock’n‘Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section from Bruce Springsteen’s legendary E Street Band*—drummer *“Mighty” Max Weinberg & bassist Garry Tallent. The single is the 1st release from the upcoming On E Street Remix project and will be distributed worldwide by The Orchard/Sony Music.

The Amanda Emblem Experiment - Ancient Dingo (Wild Weather Records)

26 January 2026

The Amanda Emblem Experiment formed in 2017, based in South East Queensland. Fronted by Amanda Emblem, the band performs a combination of original Folk, Rock, Blues and Roots music, with Amanda on lead vocals and guitar, Kelly King on harmonica, flute and vocals, Billy Adams on drums and vocals, Scott Astill on bass with a variety of live guests including Moses King on Lead Guitar. They perform live at local venues and Festivals having released four original albums, the most recent The Wood in Sept 2025.