June 2025

Cass McCombs’ new album, Interior Live Oak, arrives August 15th via Domino Records. Watch the video for his latest single ‘Peace.’ The album features Matt Sweeney and Mike Bones, as well as early collaborators like Jason Quever (Papercuts) and Chris Cohen, crafting an album that navigates life’s extremes with resolve. …

David Ivar, aka Herman Dune, offers his fifteenth album, Odysseús, a testament to his open and humanistic musical philosophy. Born from a period of isolation during the pandemic, the songs blend classic Herman Dune with a profound sense of yearning. A consummate artist and a songwriter adept at hiding emotional …

A new Monday Morning Brew playlist ft. The Barr Brothers, Clifton Chenier, Eve Adams, Iona Zajac, KASAI, Pegg & Van Dyke Parks, Ben LaMar Gay, David Byrne, Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling & Andreas Werliin, Matmos, Mike Polizze, Sally Anne Morgan, Fuubutsushi, Kate Daisy Grant & Nick Pynn, Yoshika Colwell, Duo …

A vibrant testament to enduring love, Amadou & Mariam’s new single, “L’amour à la folie,” holds significant meaning, especially in light of Amadou Bagayoko’s passing on April 4th, 2025. Fusing Afro-rock and psychedelic blues, the track is the first from their highly anticipated self-titled album, finalised last winter.

On Land’s End Eternal, Cole Pulice, an Oakland-based electroacoustic saxophonist, charts a course through meditative ambient jazz that resembles a topographical map of liminal spaces. Now infused with the surprising addition of the electric guitar, the results are otherworldly, a shimmering testament to their singular vision.

Americana/folk singer-songwriter Micah P. Hinson announces his new album, ‘The Tomorrow Man’ (October 31st). Listen to his compelling new single ‘Oh, Sleepyhead’. Born from the ‘most intense and vulnerable moments of his life’, the single marks a departure from his traditional introspective style, largely thanks to the vibrant inclusion of …

East Yorkshire’s Katie Spencer looks set to captivate listeners with her highly anticipated forthcoming new album, ‘What Love Is’, due in October 2025. Her stunning new single and video, ‘Come Back and Find Me,’ showcases Spencer’s signature blend of heartfelt songwriting and assured guitar work alongside some top-notch folk and …

Ma Gitala sees Madalitso Band expanding their sound in the studio with layered vocals, new textures, and guest musicians, showcasing a new direction. Despite musical developments, the core sound remains Yobu’s babatone, Yosefe’s guitar and foot drum, and their interwoven vocals, blending African folk, gospel, and kwela into an innovative, …

Some albums just come straight in like a warm sonic hug, and you know you’ll spend a long time enjoying their vibe; Sheffield-based guitarist Bobby Lee and London pedal steel player Joe Harvey-Whyte’s Last Ride is one of these…an ace full-length set dropped by California’s Curation Records. It feels like …

Duo Ruut, the Estonian duo celebrated for their innovative use of the 42-string Estonian zither, also known as a kannel, release their second full-length album, “Ilmateade” (The Weather Report) today. Written over four years of touring, this album transcends its playful title to explore the profound and often overlooked connection …

Yoshika Colwell is set to release her debut album, ‘On The Wing’, on July 25th via Blue Flowers. The lead single, ‘In Bloom’, a “bouncy, upbeat kind of country song,” explores “sunny nihilism,” finding beauty and freedom in life’s impermanence. Watch the accompanying video, directed by Tilly Wace and featuring …

Solo at Cafe OTO finds Shane Parish reimagining ballads on his Squier Telecaster. Unlike his acoustic Repertoire album, these six tracks are longer, showcasing Parish’s technique and artistic nous. From the leisurely unfolding of John Jacob Niles’ “I’m Goin’ Away” to the jagged edges of David Lynch’s “Sycamore Trees,” Parish …

Kate Daisy Grant and Nick Pynn’s “Songs For The Trees” is an enchanting album that originated from a simple request to sing about a different tree each month. Inspired by ancient arboreal folklore, Grant’s lyrics are captivating, enhanced by Pynn’s arrangements that give the album a spellbinding quality. It’s one …

Ambient-jazz alchemists Fuubutsushi (Patrick Shiroishi, Chris Jusell, Chaz Prymek, and Matthew Sage) offer another captivating glimpse into their forthcoming debut live album, Columbia Deluxe, with the release of their second single, “Light in the Annex.” Due out July 11 via American Dreams, the track is a testament to the quartet’s …