Alex Gallacher
Alex Gallacher
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of KLOF Mag - I keep things running here and put together the playlists and mixes.
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. UK dates Tour Dates in August 2025.
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 Ruut, Joe-Harvey-Whyte & Bobby Lee, Madalitso Band, Katie Spencer, Micah P. Hinson, Amadou & Mariam, Cole Pulice.
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 the Benevento orchestra, led by Raffaele Tiseo.
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 jazz arrangements.
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 between weather and human experience.
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 Colwell’s own family.
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 unique synergy, captured during their inaugural and only live performance.
Taken from her forthcoming new album, Second Circle The Horizon, Sally Anne Morgan shares her new single “Flowers of Shandihar”. The inspiration for the title came from an archaeological dig in Iraq, where Neanderthals buried their dead with flowers. Her earthy banjo loop and soaring fiddle melodies are enchanting, a testament to her intuitive approach, proving that sometimes, the most sophisticated sounds come from the most organic methods.
Eve Adams’s “American Dust,” is a haunting ode to the American Southwest. The album delves into solitude and the enduring American Dream through the lives of those in vast desert landscapes. The opening track, ‘Nowhere Now,’ accompanied by a video Adams shot, captures the album’s bittersweet poetry, inviting listeners into her deeply personal narrative.
The Barr Brothers announce Let It Hiss, their first album in eight years, arriving October 17th. This isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a profound document of transformation for brothers Brad and Andrew Barr. After individual ventures, Let It Hiss sees them confronting creative and personal struggles head-on, embracing imperfection and honesty to create their most authentic work yet.