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Tashi Dorji returns with “burn the throne,” a haunting new single from his upcoming album, “low clouds hang, this land is on fire.” Accompanied by a monochrome video by Philippe Léonard, the track trades Dorji’s signature acoustic friction for meditative, reverb-drenched ambience. “Barbed with intention, it is a declaration of war rooted unshakably in peace.”
Katherine Priddy returns on March 6 with her third album, These Frightening Machines, via Cooking Vinyl. Priddy has just shared her new single “Hurricane” and accompanying video by Jay Bartlett; the record marks a bold evolution of her sound. Produced by Rob Ellis, the album explores womanhood and transition, supported by in-store dates followed by an extensive UK headline tour throughout April and May 2026.
Acclaimed folk artist Emily Portman returns with “Turn Again,” a luminous new single from her upcoming album Dominion of Spells. Inspired by motherhood and the ballad Tam Lin, the track weaves intimate storytelling with atmospheric instrumentation. To celebrate her first solo release in a decade, Portman has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the album, along with a beautifully crafted vinyl edition and a beautifully illustrated companion book.
Cate Le Bon’s new single “Always The Same,” featuring St. Vincent, is a masterclass in art-pop restraint. Born from the same “all-consuming heartache” as her 2025 album Michelangelo Dying, the track offers an iridescent, shifting companion to that record’s song cycle. Accompanied by an H. Hawkline visualiser, it captures two visionary artists navigating the “dirty waters of love” with striking gravitas.
Father John Misty has released his new single “The Old Law” via Sub Pop today, January 9. Formerly known to fans as “God’s Trash,” the track arrives ahead of an extensive world tour supporting Mahashmashana. The run includes two-night stands in San Francisco and Seattle, culminating in a major UK performance at London’s Lido festival on June 12 alongside CMAT.
As the 2026 cold snap bites, Juni Habel’s “Evergreen In Your Mind” offers the perfect winter refuge. Watch the stunning video shot in Rakkestad, Norway, capturing Habel amidst colorless forest snows. This “winter forest folk” masterpiece balances nature’s stillness with a rhythmic new groove—a must-watch for fans of Vashti Bunyan and Nick Drake seeking a fireside companion.
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.
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?