As they gear up for their UK album tour, read our interview with Midlake frontman Eric Pulido to learn more about A Bridge To Far’s hopeful message, the behind-the-scenes magic of its creation, and why Midlake is more thankful than ever for their journey.

Over two decades after their last release, Chicago supergroup Pullman returns with III, a “quietly kaleidoscopic” triumph. Recorded between 2016 and 2023 following drummer Tim Barnes’s early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the album is a poignant, abstract meditation on camaraderie. Moving from fuzz-heavy instrumentals to shimmering soundscapes, it is an elegant, deeply emotive record that rewards multiple listens with its meticulous, heartfelt composition.

Italian artist Marta Del Grandi returns on January 30 with Dream Life. Shifting from the bucolic nature of her 2023 debut, Selva, toward a more detailed, contemporary aesthetic, listen to the title track and “Shoe Shaped Cloud,” a brittle, brooding study of a relationship gone awry. 

Buck Meek’s new album, The Mirror, arrives February 27, led by the frenetic single “Gasoline.” Directed by Noel Paul, the video highlights a collaborative spirit featuring James Krivchenia’s production. The record boasts an impressive cast, including Adrianne Lenker, Mary Lattimore, and Alex Somers, blending live energy with modular synths recorded at Meek’s Los Angeles log cabin, Ringo Bingo.

Iron & Wine has announced the new album Hen’s Teeth, arriving February 27 via Sub Pop. A companion to 2024’s Light Verse, the record features collaborations with I’m With Her and Sam Beam’s daughter, Arden. Lead single “In Your Ocean” is out now with a video by Spencer Kelly, ahead of an extensive 2026 world tour starting in February.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy returns on March 6th with We Are Together Again. Recorded in Louisville with a rich ensemble of collaborators, the album marks Will Oldham’s most localised work since 1993. Led by the single (and accompanying video) “They Keep Trying To Find You,” the record explores themes of community and persistence, meeting modern anxieties with defiant harmony, friendship, community, and the stubborn joy of making art with others.

Journey through the 1970s with a mixtape exploring the dawn of ambient soundscapes and Eastern-influenced fusion. From the suburban field recordings of Ernest Hood and the mysticism of Don Cherry to the “hippie folk” of Vashti Bunyan, C.O.B and the Incredible String Band, we celebrate a decade that traded traditional storytelling for immersive sonic environments and a quest for the universal sound.

New York/Berlin duo Church Car—Big Daddy Mugglestone and Ian Douglas-Moore—debut with Church Of, a remarkably coherent album that feels like traversing a surreal role-playing game. Blending analogue synth, zither, and field recordings, the pair shuttles between grainy psych minimalism and structured melodicism. It’s a puzzling, adventurous journey where improvisational noise and avant-rock sparring constantly evolve into something new and exciting.

Post-rock supergroup Pullman (members of Tortoise, Come, and Rex) returns after two decades with “Bray,” a fuzzy, ambient-noise single from their upcoming album III. Out January 9th via Western Vinyl, the record was completed following drummer Tim Barnes’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, transforming a storied musical friendship into a poignant testament to resilience, memory, and the enduring power of community.

Geologist’s new single, “Government Job,” is a masterclass in organic textures, layering vibraphone and percussion into a rhythmic heartbeat. Featuring a rare collaboration with his son, Merrick, on acoustic guitar, the track is brought to life by Michael R. Bernstein’s kaleidoscopic music video. It’s a stunning preview of his debut solo album, Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?

Ahead of her ambitious new album Next Of Kin, acclaimed songwriter Dani Larkin joins us for our latest “Off the Shelf” feature. Moving from the sweeping orchestral landscapes of her music to the intimate corners of her home, Larkin shares ten personal objects—from a vintage film-set lamp to a hand-carved stool—read the stories behind her choices.

Recorded in the rugged Northwest Arkansas wilderness, Chaz Knapp’s Winter Music is a haunting, solitary audio diary. By blending field recordings of whistling winds and rushing water with acoustic improvisation and weary vocals, Knapp captures the raw vulnerability of the elements. It is a powerful, “microfolk” masterpiece—a rudimentary yet accomplished immersion into the beautiful isolation of deep winter.