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New Music Friday: Must-Listen Albums for February 20, 2026

2/21/2026

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NPR's New Music Friday highlights releases for February 20, 2026, hosted by NPR's Stephen Thompson with Evan Miller from WYSO.
Key albums include Baby Keem's Ca$ino featuring Kendrick Lamar.
The episode features new releases from Hilary Duff and Lana Del Rey.
Pitchfork offers a rundown of new music, including tracks from Hen Ogledd and the Messthetics.
Dora Levite, a production assistant, shares her favorite albums not featured on the podcast.

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Story summary

NPR's New Music Friday highlights releases for February 20, 2026, hosted by NPR's Stephen Thompson with Evan Miller from WYSO.
Key albums include Baby Keem's Ca$ino featuring Kendrick Lamar.
The episode features new releases from Hilary Duff and Lana Del Rey.
Pitchfork offers a rundown of new music, including tracks from Hen Ogledd and the Messthetics.
Dora Levite, a production assistant, shares her favorite albums not featured on the podcast.