Alex Gallacher

Buck Curran takes us Track by Track through his new album Far Driven Sun, which finds him returning to his musical roots: a deep love for the ambient and resonant nature of the acoustic steel-string guitar in alternate tunings. The album was inspired by a unique ‘Butterfly’ Model 1 guitar made by Stefan Sobell in 1990, which was used to record Arborea’s first album, Wayfaring Summer.

Here are ten new albums to dive into. From the psychedelic desert folk of Foot Ox and the soulful Americana of The Fishermen Three to the timeless duets of Tamar Korn and Kyle Morgan, this list offers a range of sounds. Explore the genre-bending jazz of Shrunken Elvis, the cosmic collaboration between Ivan The Tolerable & Hawksmoor, and the experimental folk-pop of Greg Jamie.

Iona Zajac is set to release her highly anticipated debut album, Bang, on November 21st. The announcement follows a monumental year, marked by her powerful singles “Summer,” “Bang,” and “Anton.” Today, she unveils “Dilute,” a raw and surreal track that channels fury into liberation, offering a powerful glimpse into her cathartic new record. Watch the accompanying video, shot & directed by Carys Huws.

Boasting an exceptional lineup of musicians and guests, Kim Carnie’s new concept album A’ Chailleach is an ode to the voices and stories of women across generations, exploring themes that people don’t often associate with the tradition – love charms, incantations, personifications of death and old rituals. Releasing on September 19th, it features Carnie’s self-composed melodies alongside collaborations with celebrated artists like Seckou Keita, Julie Fowlis, and Jerry Douglas.

Lucrecia Dalt’s new single “no death no danger” is a captivating final glimpse into her album A Danger to Ourselves, arriving September 5. The track, inspired by Jean Cocteau and the myth of Medusa, features Dalt’s distinctive speak-singing over a stormy wave of sound. Its abstract and visually striking video, directed by Tony Lowe, is the perfect mirror.

JJJJJerome Ellis has released the title track from their forthcoming album, Vesper Sparrow, out in November on Shelter Press. The single, a profound work of collaborative art, features Haruna Lee, James Harrison Monaco, Ronald Peet, and S T A R R (busby). It’s a compelling first listen that showcases Ellis’s ability to turn a simple musical piece into a vibrant, shared space of creative potential.

Damien Jurado is releasing his new album, “Private Hospital,” in an innovative book format. The album is the final instalment of his five-part “Reggae Film Star” pentalogy. Jurado is moving away from traditional physical formats like vinyl, citing environmental concerns and a desire to release music in more “constructive, fun, and environmentally conscious ways.”

Enjoy nearly five hours of music from the artists we’ve been enjoying over the past month, including: Anna Tivel, Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling, Andreas Werliin, Shabason, Krgovich, Tenniscoats, Eiko Ishibashi & Jim O’Rourke, Katy Pinke & Will Graefe, Chicago Underground Duo, Nathan Salsburg, Dean Johnson, Fletcher Tucker, Marissa Nadler, Cass McCombs, Joseph Decosimo, Chris Staples and more.

This week’s Monday Morning Brew features Kevin Morby & Waxahatchee, Katy Pinke & Will Graefe, Shannon Lay, Sam Grassie, Marlon Williams, Joan Shelley, Shabason, Krgovich, Tenniscoats, Geckøs, Jackie West, Lefty Parker, Sabine McCalla, Anna Tivel, Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling, Andreas Werliin and more.

Brooke Sharkey shares a live video for her new single “Guardian,” filmed at a unique artist collective in Norway. The song is from her upcoming album, Under Stones, which documents her journey of settling into a new country. The album, out September 4th, is a blend of musical collaborations and field recordings inspired by Norwegian landscapes and renowned poets.

Scottish folk duo Donald WG Lindsay and Alasdair Roberts announce their first duo album, Welcome Home My Dearie. Recorded live in Glasgow, the album features a unique blend of pipes, guitars, and vocals, with traditional and original songs. The duo is currently fundraising to cover production costs for a 500-copy CD run. Watch them perform a set of jigs and a bothy ballad, Jock Hawk’s Adventures in Glasgow.

Sam Carter’s new single, “Tubal Cain,” is a powerful take on a traditional song, exploring themes of responsibility and the consequences of our creations. Released ahead of his autumn tour, the single showcases the BBC Folk Award-winning artist’s signature intricate fingerstyle guitar and narrative-rich songwriting. His tour starts on September 12th.