Music News for February 22, 2026

AtticOmatic drift further into dreamy folk-tinged pop on ‘Lewin’ ahead of Between Two EP

• Today’s Headlines

• Dave Grohl breaks silence on Foo Fighters firing Josh Freese

• Maynard James Keenan picks 9 essential goth songs

• Nine Songs – Andrew Bird

• Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very dies at 42

• Tool is in talks for Las Vegas Sphere residency: ‘We’re the perfect band for that’, says Danny Carey

• Lemonheads’ Evan Dando hospitalized for mental health treatment

• My Chemical Romance just Wiped one of their social media accounts

• Andrew Ranken, legendary drummer of The Pogues, dead at 72

• Chappell Roan exits Wasserman Music Agency due to CEO’s Epstein emails

• Wednesday leave Wasserman over CEO’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

• Jonny Greenwood demands Phantom Thread score be removed from Melania documentary

• Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down lead singer, dead at 47

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• New Albums and EPs

• American Football announce LP4, their first album since 2019

• Guided By Voices’ Doug Gillard announces new solo album Parallel Stride: Hear ‘Face Of Smiles’

• Yungblud announces Idols II, dropping this Friday

• Flea confirms new Red Hot Chili Peppers album

• Foo Fighters announce “energetic” 12th album Your Favorite Toy, release title-track

• Thurston Moore & Kramer announce collaborative debut album, share ‘Urn Burial’

• New Tracks

• deadmau5 and Stevie Appleton explore atmosphere and minimalism on new single ‘Science’

• Glixen drift into tension and release on new single ‘Unwind’

• Temples launch ‘Jet Stream Heart’ and announce new album BLISS

• Ringing push forward with crushing new single ‘Want2Want2’ ahead of debut album release

• Beatrix unveils ‘Class Reunion’ as she announces sophomore album We Swallowed The Sky

• Jesus Christ Taxi Driver channels self-belief on new single ‘Lana Del Rey’

• Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar link up for new song ‘Good Flirts’

• samxemma confront toxic cycles on ‘SEE SEE WHERE WE GO’

• Cola embrace maximalism on ‘Hedgesitting’ ahead of new album

• HIGHDRIVE channel inner turmoil on new single ‘Something I Said’

• Rules and MURPHY capture late-night emotion on ‘Feeling Hold On You’

• Snail Mail performs in a hot-air balloon in new ‘My Maker’ video

• The Academy Is… chase nostalgia and renewal on ‘Miracle’

• Luke Million and Munan light up the night on ‘Smoke & Mirrors’

• A Place To Bury Strangers dig into the archive with ‘Everyone’s The Same’

• Special Friend cut into new sonic territory on ‘Clipping’

• Orange Doors explore nostalgia and adventure on ‘Infection’

• Thundercat reunites with Mac Miller on reflective new single ‘She Knows Too Much’

• JVLY expands SUNDER era with ‘SOUTH’ Mel Blue Remix

• KUSHYKUSH ignites retro pop energy on ‘Drop Dead’

• The Daily Music Report Updates

• Mammal Sounds in 2026: Behind the scenes with Jez Ryan on artists, releases, and the indie music game

• 3 New Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now: Charli XCX, Dewey, and Howling Bells

• What We’re Listening To Playlist for 2/16/2026: Runnner, Bleachers, Cashier, They Might Be Giants, Deb Never, and more!

• New and notable album releases (2026)

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• Festival Updates

• NEWS: Red Rooster Festival announces full line-up for 2026

• Iron Maiden announce massive Eddfest event to mark 50th anniversary

• Knocked Loose to top the bill at Slam Dunk Europe 2026

• Breakaway Music Festival unveils 2026 Arizona lineup with Marshmello, Kygo, ISOxo, and more

• Bon Iver’s Eaux Claires Festival will return after 8 years

• Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Mary J. Blige, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, more playing Love Rocks NYC 2026

• All Things Go 2026 Toronto lineup (Lorde, Kesha, Wet Leg, Momma, Rachel Chinouriri, more)

• Vans Warped Tour kick off 30 days of line-up announcements

• HEALTH and Wolves In The Throne Room have been added to Damnation Festival

• Sharon Osbourne says Ozzfest could be coming back in 2027

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• Tour & Live Music Updates

• Tiësto announces 2026 [UNVRS] Ibiza residency

• Mumford & Sons announce summer tour with Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell & more

• Bill Callahan sets 2026 U.S. tour

• J. Cole announces massive The Fall-Off world tour

• RÜFÜS DU SOL announce 2026 North American tour: How to get tickets

• Jill Scott: Tiny Desk Concert

• Breaking Benjamin announce 30-date 2026 North American tour with Chevelle, Starset + more

• Gorillaz to make long-awaited SNL debut

• Tame Impala announces 2026 North American tour with DJO

• MJ Lenderman Covers Warren Zevon’s ‘The French Inhaler’ on The Adam Friedland Show: Watch

• Geese: Tiny Desk Concert

• Devo announce 2026 North American tour

• Watch Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

• Watch Green day perform ‘American Idiot’ medley at Super Bowl LX

• It sure looks like Kid Rock lip dynched at All-American Halftime Show

• Watch Mitski debut new singles & play deep cuts at intimate Nashville show

• Neil Young cancels 2026 tour: ’This is not the time’

• Robyn announces first Australian tour in 14 years

• Robyn announces 2026 tour with Romy, Peaches, Lykke Li, Erika de Casier, Nourished by Time, more

• De La Soul honor Trugoy the Dove with ‘Different World’ on Fallon: Watch

• Tiny Desk Radio: Bilal, Erykah Badu, Common

• Tiny Desk Radio: Mitski, Max Richter, Sturgill Simpson

• Paul Simon announces 2026 North American tour