ICYMI: From now on, we’re running 6 catch-all, broad-genre playlists for *new 2026 releases*, so it’s easier to browse depending on your genre preferences (and so we can keep things more organized on our end too).
All our 2026 picks will now land in:
- 2026: New Ambient
- 2026: New Electronic
- 2026: New Indie
- 2026: New Jazz | Fusion | Nu Jazz
- 2026: New Metal
- 2026: New Rock | Alternative Rock
As always, we’ll keep updating all of our other more specific subgenre + mood playlists with new releases, too.
These new ones are simply the main catch-all hubs for anyone who wants to hear *only 2026* releases, in one place, organized by broad genres.
You can find and follow them all here:
/user/arcticdrones
As always: happy listening 🖤
Recently released tracks across the electronic music spectrum, along with relevant arcticdrones playlists where you can find them.
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All playlists here:
open.spotify.com/user/arcticdrones
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You can support us here:
patreon.com/arcticdrones
Getting Into Nu Jazz / Jazztronica: A Quick Guide
A simple guide for anyone interested in nu jazz / jazztronica, from essential starting points to deeper standout albums and tracks.
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arcticdrones.net
Release Roundup: Rock / Alternative Rock 2026, Vol. 1
A quick selection of recent rock and alt-rock releases we’ve been spending time with, spanning albums, EPs, and singles from across the genre.
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arcticdrones.net
NEW PLAYLIST • ELECTRONIC SHOEGAZE & SYNTHGAZE
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Always updated. A collection of electronic-flavored shoegaze and dream pop. Features heavy synthesizer distortion and massive walls of sound alongside lighter indietronica.
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You can play or follow it here:
open.spotify.com/user/arcticdrones
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You can support us here:
patreon.com/arcticdrones
Now playing in the "Nu Jazz, Jazztronica" playlist;
• Jaga Jazzist - Starfire
• James Holden & The Animal Spirits - Thunder Moon Gathering
• JaMichael - Woodwind & Walkout
• Madeleine - Don't Lose Yourself
• Bear Garden - We Are All
• TUN - Pulse In The Dark
• Slug, Louk, Paul Grant - Hawk Moth
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You can play or follow it here:
open.spotify.com/user/arcticdrones
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You can support us here:
patreon.com/arcticdrones
NEW METAL | Recently released tracks across the metal spectrum, along with relevant arcticdrones playlists where you can find them.
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All playlists here:
open.spotify.com/user/arcticdrones
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You can support us here:
patreon.com/arcticdrones
Release Roundup: Ambient / Cinematic 2026, Vol. 1
A quick selection of recent ambient and cinematic releases we’ve been spending time with, spanning albums, EPs, and singles from across the genre.
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arcticdrones.net
NEW PLAYLIST • DEATH-DOOM METAL
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Always updated. Where doom metal’s slow tempos and bleak atmosphere meet death metal’s abrasive riffing and harsh vocals.
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You can play or follow it here:
open.spotify.com/user/arcticdrones
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You can support us here:
patreon.com/arcticdrones
Recently released tracks across the rock / alt-rock spectrum, along with relevant arcticdrones playlists where you can find them.
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All playlists here:
open.spotify.com/user/arcticdrones
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You can support us here:
patreon.com/arcticdrones
Release Roundup: Electronic 2026, Vol. 1
A quick selection of recent electronic releases we’ve been spending time with, spanning albums, EPs, and singles from across the genre.
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arcticdrones.net
NEW PLAYLIST • INSTRUMENTAL SHOEGAZE & DREAM POP
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Pretty much what the title says.
...and no, it’s not post-rock. Most of it, at least :)
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You can play or follow it here:
open.spotify.com/user/arcticdrones
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You can support us here:
patreon.com/arcticdrones
