It’s the end of February and I’m so glad that spring is coming as I’m totally sick of this winter weather and ready for some sun! The new album damn definitely felt like it broke towards the end of the month though, so that is going to make this update all the more interesting. Here are my faves from February aka the month the Seahawks became world champs again (yup, still on that high)!
Natural Magic – II
The description of this album from the band is “a west coast road trip soundtrack for the fading summer.” and this is squarely the winter months, but it’s great no matter what time of year.
WAAN – We Want WAAN
Super cool album by a “two-man hi-tech jazz outfit” that “merges jazz tradition with futuristic vision.”
İlhan Erşahin – Istanbul Sessions: Mahalle
How have I never heard of İlhan Erşahin!? I joined Bandcamp’s Jazz-ish Jazz club and so far it’s pointed me to some great stuff.
Twen – Fate Euphoric
This came out last year but I just discovered it via KEXP in 2026. It has become one of my most played albums. So catchy. Reminds me of what’s special about great indie rock bands.
Russian Blue – A Modern Analogue
This rocks out in the same vein as LCD Soundsystem and TV on the Radio.
The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis – Deface The Currency
This album rips even harder than their first.
Neon Ion – Laugh Now, Cry Later
New artist and I really like their music. Reminds me of Little Dragon but more jazzy.
The Olympians – In Search of a Revival
Cool retro soul instrumental music.
Other albums that I’ve been jamming to:
- Momoko Gill – Momoko
- Daphni – Butterfly
- Larry June, Curren$y, The Alchemist – Spiral Staircases
- Greg Foat – Impressions of Samos
Remember to support the artists you love, and if you want to peruse some of the previous new music posts from this year, do it!
Comments welcome!