Delusions of February 2026 – Part 2

Every Monday morning, Still in Rock kicks off the week with an article featuring a bunch of new releases. At the end of each month, I dedicate a playlist to the best of these articles (link). Don’t miss out and join Still in Rock on Facebook (here), WhatsApp (here), and Instagram (here). Cheers.
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Fruit Tones – “Creature From The Goon Lagoon” (A Z-Grade Short Film)
Video, Alien Snatch! Records, 5 February 2026
[garage pop]
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In one sentence: This almost–short film is Chillerama set against a garage pop backdrop

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Teenage Bed – Pause Printemps
LP, Howlin Banana Records, 23 January 2026
[pop française]
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In one sentence: French lo-fi pop in all its glory, blending quirks, emotional intensity, a voice, and poetry.

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CP Westman Orkester – Backpack Baby
EP, Goodbye Boozy Digital , 27 January 2026
[garage rock]
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In one sentence: What if Sweden has just scored one of the best garage rock EPs of the year?

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Welt Star – Doppel
LP, Under The Gun Records, 5 December 2025
[post-punk]
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In one sentence: Welt Star is German post-punk with Vinny Vaguess-style melodies, so it hits hard.