Here’s why I listened to a new album every day for a month (MWE26) As part of MWE 2026, I listened to a new album every day of February. Here’s why.

An album a day keeps the keeps the blues away

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The album cover for Gymnastics by Sneaks. It is a monochrome black and blue photo of the artist stood in a stairwell.

Day 15: Gymnastics by Sneaks. As minimal as a skeleton, the bass lines make me feel like unearthed an old Breeders demo. Sharp as a razor, over and done with quick enough to leave you wanting more. Will be listening again tomorrow for sure. Fave song: Red. #MWE #MWE2026 #Sneaks #MWE26

The album cover for Gay Story by In Love With A Ghost. It features an illustration of four figures reclining. One wears a yellow pointy hat and a big scarf, one is smoking while wearing a blue jumper, one wears yellow dungarees and a pink baseball cap, and one has long pink hair and is curled up wearing a witch's hat.

Day 14: Gay Story by In Love With A Ghost. Simply stunning music. Ethereal and entrancing while remaining unpredictable in its beautiful arrangements, it may be my favourite of ILWAG's releases. Fave song: feeling empty because there's no more spaghetti #MWE #InLoveWithAGhost #MWE2026 #MWE26

The album cover for the Apple Tree Under the Sea by Hemlocke Springs. It shows a painting of Hemlocke Springs in a fantastical scene, holding out a hand. A shiny red apple levitates above her hand. Her long pink and blue hair blends into the scenery.

Day 13: the Apple Tree Under the Sea by Hemlocke Springs. I love weird pop music so much. A perfect love potion of emo rock and synthpop, equal parts My Chem and Chappell, yet completely unique. I dare you to find anyone doing it like Hemlocke. Fave song: w-w-w-w-w #HemlockeSprings #MWE2026 #MWE26

The album cover for Drive Home by Portraits of Tracy. It shows a field of red flowers at sunset. Silhouettes of two figures can be seen, and a flock of birds are flying through the sky.

Day 9: Drive Home by Portraits of Tracy. If there was a Best Cinematography award for albums, this would win. A stunning smorgasbord of ethereal textures and gripping storytelling, truly a one-of-a-kind album. Fave song: The Afterparty. #MWE2026 #MWE #PortraitsOfTracy #MWE26

The album cover for Donuts by J Dilla. It shows J Dilla smiling and looking downwards, his eyes covered by the brim of his black baseball cap. Text at the top reads "J Dilla Jay Dee Donuts" in block capitals.

Day 8: Donuts by J Dilla. One listen and it's obvious how much of Dilla's DNA is in uncountable pockets of music I love. An incredible suite of constantly shifting landscapes - I can't wait to dive back in and see what I discover next. Fave song: Last Donut of the Night #MWE #MWE2026 #JDilla #MWE26

A bright pink square with a white text bubble on it saying Kero Kero Bonito!! in black katakana text.

Day 7: Intro Bonito by Kero Kero Bonito. Beneath the joke tracks and skits, there's a sincere heart. The last three songs in particular stand out as more reflective of the slicker pop auteurs they'd become. Fave song: Small Town
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The album cover for Purple by Baroness. It shows a painting of four long-haired figures surrounded by purple flowers, birds, and wolves in front of a full moon.

Day 6: Purple by Baroness. Heavy as hell with sword-sharp songwriting. I've meant to listen to #Baroness for years, and this doesn't disappoint. The atmospheric, almost shoegazey passages are stunning, and the performances are breathtaking. Fave song: Chlorine & Wine #MWE #MWE2026 #MWE26

The album cover for Humble as the Sun by Bob Vylan. The album cover shows Bobby Vylan, the band's singer, smiling and wearing a blue jumper in front of a blue sky. A sun-shaped pattern is shown around his head.

Day 5: Humble as the Sun by Bob Vylan. Bob Vylan's evolution is a wonderful thing to witness. Incredibly vital and powerful record that what a "punk" album should be and shatters all competition in the genre. Fave song: Humble as the Sun. #MWE #MWE2026 #MWE26 #BobVylan

The cover for Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunny. It shows two white plastic chairs places in front of some banana trees on a patchy grassy lawn.

Day 4: Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunny. A worthy Grammy-winner for sure - it's amazing seeing such a daring, anti-commercial album get its flowers. Beautiful lyrics, fantastic voice, and such a strong artistic world. Fave song: El Clúb #MWE #MWE26 #MWE2026 #BadBunny

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