New & Notable for February 2026 covers releases from January 23 to February 20. We are once again excited to share this wonderful, well-crafted music with you! Use utrsubmissions@gmail.com to point us to music you would like us to consider. We review every email we receive.

ALBUMS & EPs

Days of Ash – U2

Leave it to U2 to create exceptional, timely new music, and just what we need. The entire recording is U2 at its finest – driving, intense, meaningful, with extraordinary songwriting. Bono called the lead song “American Obituary” “song of fury… but more than that, a song of grief.” This lyric from it really impacted us: “I love you more; Than hate loves war.” That is just a sample of what to expect. We highly recommend watching the “American Obituary” lyric video. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

Trick of the Light – Lost Dogs

The first Lost Dogs album since 2010 was well worth the wait. It’s a wonderful mix of styles,  and the songs are all gems.  The consummate songwriting from all the Lost Dogs really has no equivalent in its uniqueness. The songs are at times personal, philosophical, humorous, and theological. It is musically superb and exceptionally well-produced. [SPOTIFY]  [BANDCAMP] *with many bonus tracks

idk – Allison Eide

The much-anticipated follow-up to her debut album is finally here! This EP is a gem – both for its truly creative pop sensibilities and for its transparently honest depiction of real-life struggles with mental health issues. The music is full of focused energy, and the candid lyrics will impact you and keep your attention. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

 The Jesus Sessions (Live) – Caroline Cobb

This beautifully recorded live release captures the story of Jesus and His time on Earth in the folk-pop style Caroline has made her own. These songs have previously been released, but their reworking in this live session gives them a new focus. Caroline is such a good storyteller through song. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE] [BANDCAMP]

Sweet, Sweet Spirit – Ricky Dillard, Ron Carter

Gospel legend Ricky Dillard and jazz legend Ron Carter take us to church with this joy-filled live recording. Featuring an incredible choir, an enthusiastic congregation (who truly deserve their own moment), incredible musicians, and vocalists who will give you shivers. It’s an uplifting listening experience [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

Needed Time – Dan Damon, Kurt Ribak

Dan Damon is an accomplished jazz pianist who has been compared to Dave Brubeck and Vince Guaraldi. On this record, gives us his interpretations of spirituals. The record is an instrumental collaboration between Damon on piano and jazz bassist Kurt Ribak. Ribak’s playing completes the gorgeous bluesy and gospel feel. It is a satisfying listen. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

Reconstruction: Second Story – Lecrae

A follow-up to Lecrae’s original Reconstruction, the second story digs deep into betrayal and Lecrae’s personal convictions. Rich in collaborations and finishing with a gospel choir, this is prophetic and important work. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

77 (Pt. 2) – Colony House

Colony House are embracing an existential crisis in part two of their latest record. Providing melancholy rock with spot-on grooves, their lyrics are balm for the believer reckoning with purpose, the state of the world, nostalgia, hope, and what God has to do with it all. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

The Space Between Us – Robert Deeble

Beautiful acoustic instrumentation with complex stirring and enchanting arrangements, and the result of a 4-year partnership with producer Ric Hordinski (Over the Rhine).  Deeble’s lyrics are compelling poetry, and he is able and willing to tackle complex and important topics. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE] [BANDCAMP] *contains extra tracks

Grow – Fieldlily

Beautiful, timeless folk music with gorgeous, stunning harmonies from these sisters from the UK. The more you listen, the more you will find yourself captivated. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE] [BANDCAMP]

For Your Glory – BRAG Worship, Trip Lee

Best known for his work in the Christian Hip Hop space, Trip merges trap beats and witty production with soaring vocalists. This makes me excited about the future of the worship genre. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

My Country – The Band Reeves

This 6-song EP lifts up Jesus as the cornerstone of faith and trust. Even if you are not usually a country music listener, this band might sway you a little bit more in that direction with their riveting and faith-filled songs. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

SINGLES

“Too Good” – Gable Price & Friends

A rowdy and cutting contrast between what God truly deserves and what the modern American church has reduced Him to be in our pursuit of profit, popularity, and power. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

“Say Your Prayers” – Hannah Miller

This song is haunting in a good way. Hannah calls it her protest song. It will certainly get your attention and hopefully help you to pay closer attention to all that is happening. All the proceeds from Bandcamp will go to World Relief. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE] [BANDCAMP]

“One Life” – Charlie Peacock

A serious and personal reflection on our mortality, as only Charlie Peacock could have written and recorded. Listen closely. [SPOTIFY] [YOUTUBE]

“I Need You” – Jonah Greene

This rising hip-hop artist from Charlotte, NC, weaves a simple and soulful proclamation of dependence on the Lord. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

“The Long Surrender” – Needtobreathe

The boys from South Carolina do it again, crafting an Americana folk original refrain about the long-haul reward of following Jesus. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

“Pass It On” – Daniel Mulkey

A stirring country number embodying the biblical truth of 2 Timothy 2:2 about passing along what you have learned to others. [SPOTIFY]  [YOUTUBE]

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