The Feathered Groove
Volume 12 - May 2026
The first quarter plus of 2026 has seen some killer releases come our way. We have put some of our favorites, some we have seen posted all over socials, and some we hope you've never heard of...and we hope it helps you find a new musical journey/rabbit hole so you can build some amazing summer playlists!
As always, this collection comes with an official all-day playlist curated by Mr. Bird. These mixes are intended to flow from album to album for an enjoyable soundtrack for your day, but, hitting that shuffle button is allowed, too!
Don't want an all day playlist - we got you. Check out our mix tape to give you the best cliff notes version of the volume. This one easily converts to 2 60-minute or 1 120-minute cassette if you enjoy mix tapes for real!
The Feathered Groove
Volume 12
Our favorites of 2026 (so far) wrapped up into an amazing, all-day, flowing playlist for you to enjoy and hopefully find some new favs, too! Click the button below to go to the Official YouTube playlist!
Mixtape: Volume One
Champagne Bubblebath
"Champagne Bubblebath’s eponymous Mixtape: Volume One uncorks a vibey debut offering where space is the place; ten tracks rich in deep-pocket vamps and dubbed-out psychedelic soundscapes."
Full Circle
Tom Misch
"Tom Misch’s long-awaited sophomore album Full Circle finds the London-based artist, songwriter, and producer at his most personal and honest. Exploring the moments that have shaped him over the last four years: family, friendships, nature, and celebrates the work of finding his way back to himself."
In Search of a Revival
The Olympians
"The Olympian, Toby Pazner, returns with In Search of a Revival–a lush bouquet of orchestral soul. A departure from the cosmic, Greco-Roman mythology themes on his debut, Pazner implements a more modern, terrestrial approach–drawing inspiration from his life and the tumultuous post pandemic age we live in. With a team of world class musicians expertly weaving his arrangements into a sonic tapestry, The Olympians deliver an impressively eclectic barrage of cinematic instrumentals."
Emeralds
Parlor Greens
"Emeralds, the sophomore long player from Parlor Greens, finds the trio serving up a beautifully curated sampler of what funky organ music can be."
R&B Organ Trio (the Sunroom Sessions)
Corey Fonville, Sam Fribush & Morgan Burrs
"The freshest organ trio in the game is back with the R&B Organ Trio EP (Sunroom Sessions). Reworking classics like Sade’s “I Couldn’t Love You More” and Cleo Sol’s “Why Don’t You,” the trio blends hip-hop drums, warm organ, and sharp guitar—organ jazz for the youth. Fonville x Fribush feat. Morgan Burrs!"
Cat Out of Hell
Fantastic Cat
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The Swamp Fox
Tony Joe White & Flying Mojito Bros
"With the help of his son and archivist Jody White, we were given access to a trove of unheard and unreleased material from Tony Joe’s golden era. You’ll recognise that unmistakable swampy groove, smokey guitar tone and Southern charm that made his music so singular, now reworked into something that moves naturally onto the dancefloor."
Psyché II
Psyché
"Nearly three years on from their self-titled debut, Psyché return with a new album that reinvigorates and expands their singular blend of groove and psychedelia. The band's name itself—the ancient Greek word for 'mind' or 'soul'—signals a deep-rooted love for psychedelic funk, while pointing towards a vast array of Mediterranean influences spanning Southern Europe, the Balkans, Anatolia, and the Maghreb."
Garip
Altin Gün
"Altın Gün, the Grammy-nominated Turkish psych-groove quintet from Amsterdam, return with their sixth studio album Garip — their most ambitious and diverse release to date, and a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Turkish folk bard Neşet Ertaş."
