A Punjabi space epic and a laid-back throwback NPR's favorite music of February

Published: March 1, 2022, 10 a.m.

b'February\'s best new music includes a double album by Big Thief, Raveena\'s ambitious sophomore effort, Pusha T\'s old-school polish, Joyce DiDonato\'s wordless wondering and caroline\'s calming, crazy quilt of sound.

Featured Tracks And Artists:

1. Big Thief \\u2014 Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Featured songs: "Spud Infinity" and "Dried Roses"
2. Raveena \\u2014 Asha\'s Awakening
Featured song: "Mystery"
3. Pusha T, "Diet Coke"
4. Joyce DiDonato \\u2014 EDEN
Featured song: "The Unanswered Question"
5. caroline \\u2014 caroline
Featured song: "Dark blue"

Other notable releases for February:

\\u2022 Hurray for the Riff Raff \\u2014 LIFE ON EARTH
\\u2022 Mitski -- Laurel Hell
\\u2022 Erin Rae \\u2014 Lighten Up
\\u2022 Chris Farren \\u2014 Death Don\'t Wait (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
\\u2022 Los Bitchos \\u2014 Let the Festivities Begin!
\\u2022 Saba \\u2014 Few Good Things

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