Unleash your emotions with these new music releases from local artists

Unleash your emotions with these new music releases from local artists

Author: St. Louis Public Radio February 14, 2026 Duration: 23:44

St. Louis is packed with punk bands in every genre under that umbrella. Organizer of 314 Punk Weekend and lead singer of Wes Hoffman & Friends Wes Hoffman joins music show originator Miya Norfleet to discuss their picks for the hottest new and new-”ish” releases from St. Louis artists on this month’s new music roundup. Check out our new music roundup playlist.


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