Albums released on 21 February
2014 · 13 YEARS
Morning Phase
Beck
Beck delivers a collection of quiet, acoustic tracks that mark a departure from his previous energetic style. It serves as a gentle follow-up to the melancholy found on his earlier folk projects.
2012 · 15 YEARS
Some Nights
Fun.
Some Nights bridges the gap between indie-rock and arena-ready pop. It uses theatrical arrangements and layered vocals to create a grand, high-energy sound.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Ordinary Man
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne explores themes of mortality and personal legacy on this studio project. He incorporates modern collaborators to update his heavy metal foundation.
1986 · 41 YEARS
King Of America
The Costello Show
Elvis Costello stepped away from his backing band to pursue a raw, folk-influenced sound. Recorded in Hollywood, the album emphasizes an acoustic approach to songwriting.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Man Alive!
King Krule
King Krule combines urban malaise with jazz-inflected textures on this 2020 release. It captures a sense of isolation through weary vocals and sharp guitar work.
2025 · 2 YEARS
So Close To What???
Tate McRae
Tate McRae delivers a collection of high-energy, personality-driven pop designed for immediate impact. The record prioritizes mood and a polished aesthetic.
1994 · 33 YEARS
In The Nightside Eclipse
Emperor
This 1994 release represents a peak in symphonic black metal by pairing harsh riffs with orchestral keyboards. It balances raw intensity with a unique melodic sensibility.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Last Of The Country Gentlemen
Josh Pearson
Josh Pearson presents a brutal, confession-heavy folk record that lacks polish. It sounds like a desperate man playing for his life in an empty room.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Map Of The Soul: 7
BTS
BTS reflects on the duality of global fame and individual identity on this 2020 release. It stitches together hip-hop, pop, and rock influences.
2005 · 22 YEARS
No Wow
The Kills
The Kills deliver a jagged blues-punk record defined by minimalist chemistry. It captures the gritty, lo-fi energy of the mid-2000s garage rock movement.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Now We May Begin
Randy Crawford
Randy Crawford showcases immense emotional depth on this 1980 release. The album bridges the gap between jazz-fusion and adult contemporary pop.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Canyons
Young Gun Silver Fox
Young Gun Silver Fox offers a collection of breezy harmonies that mirror late-seventies West Coast rock. It radiates a sense of effortless, nostalgic cool.
2025 · 2 YEARS
People Watching
Sam Fender
Sam Fender crafts stadium-ready melodies that emphasize raw emotional resonance. His 2025 release explores urban observation and the complexity of human connection.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Desperate Straights
Slapp Happy
Slapp Happy and Henry Cow joined forces for this strange, avant-garde collaboration. It creates a tension that is both intellectually challenging and melodic.
1999 · 28 YEARS
The Ultimately Empty Million Pounds
Funki Porcini
Funki Porcini blends quirky samples with off-kilter rhythms on this 1999 release. It plays like a noir-drenched soundtrack for a dusty heist movie.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Blindness
The Murder Capital
The Murder Capital shift toward sharper, atmospheric textures on this 2025 project. It acts as a direct confrontation with modern anxieties.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Some Cities
Doves
Doves balance driving, anthemic choruses with downtempo reflection on this rock record. It captures the essence of a band finding its footing in the mid-2000s.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Saya
Saya Gray
Saya Gray moves experimental pop into surreal territory with this project. It feels like a collage of disjointed, beautiful thoughts that defy genre conventions.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Poetic Justice
Lillian Axe
Lillian Axe blends heavy guitar riffs with thoughtful songwriting on this 1992 hard rock release. It marks a shift toward a more mature, nuanced sound.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Safe + Sound
DJ Quik
DJ Quik delivers a West Coast masterclass in storytelling with this 1995 release. It balances sharp lyrical takedowns with smooth, infectious grooves.