Alex Gallacher

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.

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.

John Blek kicks off the year with “Better,” a poignant final single from his upcoming album, The Midnight Ache (Jan 16). Blending relentless drums with soaring strings, the Cork songwriter explores self-improvement and past shortcomings. Recorded in his hand-built studio, the track previews a beautifully intimate UK tour that begins January 29th at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections.

Kick off 2026 with the first Monday Morning Brew. This week’s playlist was partly inspired by the film The Holdovers. Expect two hours of warm, diverse, and uplifting tracks designed to cut through the winter fog. Enjoy the music and happy New Year!

Our final Mixtape of 2025 features Norfolk and Western, Anna St. Louis, Loch Lomond, My Brightest Diamond, Antony & Bryce Dessner, Annie Fleming & Viking Moses, Conor Oberst & Gillian Welch, Jason Molina, Guy Capecelatro III, Vic Chesnutt, Andrew Bird, Brigid Mae Power, A Singer of Songs, David Greenberger, Glenn Jones, Chris Corsano, Lonnie Holley feat. Angel Bat Dawid and Amalgamated Sons of Rest. Happy New Year.

The Latest Monday Morning Brew Playlist features several artists from the French label PAGANS, including the Occitan polyphonic duo Cocanha, Tal Coal (violinist Maud Herrera) and D’En Haut from Gascony, in southwestern France. There’s also music from French bassist Kham Meslien, Lucrecia Dalt, Mark Fosson, Steve Gunn & David Moore, alongside the ‘pensive countrified psychedelia’ of Edith Frost and more.

We continue our wind-down of the year with part 3 of our split series end-of-year Mixtape, in which we look back on some of our favourite music releases of 2025, including Michael Hurley, Dean Johnson, Rose City Band, Mike Polizze, Sir Richard Bishop, The Burning Hell, Richard Dawson, Nadia Reid, The Weather Station, Josienne Clarke, Katy Pinke, Poor Creature, Iona Zajac and lots more.

Step off the beaten track for an encounter with the unexpected. This mixtape dissolves borders, featuring Heinali & Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko’s medieval modular synthesis, Aziz Balouch’s Sufi-Andalusian fusion, and Tartine de Clous’ traditional French harmonies. From Chaz Knapp’s winter improvisations to Thorn Wych’s instruments carved from branches of Wych Elm, Lime, Wild Cherry, Oak, and Yew, explore a singular sound-world where creative freedom is the only constant.

Enjoy our Embrace the season with our new indie folk Christmas festive playlist, a curated blend of contemporary and indie folk featuring alternative twists and abundant winter themes. To deepen the midwinter mood, we’ve also included KLOF Mag’s most popular archive mixes. From pagan-inspired electronica to traditional solo ballads, these collections offer a haunting, soulful alternative to the commercial noise. Pour a drink and enjoy.