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RAKEL, a singular presence in the Icelandic music landscape, has released “rescue remedy,” the lead single from her forthcoming debut album, a place to be. Set for release in October on Ólafur Arnalds’ OPIA Community label, the single offers a compelling introduction to an album that promises not resolution, but a space for being—a room, a landscape, a place to be.

Montreal’s The Barr Brothers have released “Run Right Into It,” a propulsive new single featuring fellow Montrealer Elizabeth Powell of Land of Talk. It’s the second glimpse into their long-awaited fourth album, Let It Hiss, which arrives on October 17th. Inspired by The Raveonettes, the track is a vibrant, kinetic ode to embracing change head-on, showcasing the duo’s renewed creative fire after an eight-year hiatus.

Junior Brother has unveiled “A Lot of Love,” the potent final single from his forthcoming album, The End. The track showcases his unique ability to blend rich lyricism with a raw, expressive energy. Watch the accompanying chaotic single-take music video by Ellius Grace in which the protagonist reaches “an ecstatic nirvana, clutching six glasses of wine, passed out face-down in a plate of cold spaghetti.”

High Lonesome Plains is about Hayden Pedigo – a musician, performance artist, politician and model from Amarillo, Texas. Homeschooled from an early age, Hayden found community and inspiration in avant-garde music and art online as a teenager. Influenced by figures like performance artist Chris Burden, guitarist John Fahey, and director Harmony Korine, Hayden’s persona often blurs the lines between reality and performance.

Chris Staples unveils “A Cold New York Morning,” the new single from his album Don’t Worry. Born from a 15-minute writing session, the song explores a “morally ambiguous choice,” akin to the trolley problem. The track, accompanied by a Colin Earner-directed video, introduces an album shaped by stillness and reflection, recorded in Staples’ home studio and offering a gentle, reassuring sound rooted in life’s quiet moments.

Electronic trio Bitchin Bajas announce their new album, Inland See, arriving September 26th on Drag City. Mostly written on the road and recorded live at Electrical Audio, the album captures the band’s raw, spacious sound. Watch the visualiser for their lead single, “Skylarking”. The band will support the release with an extensive North American tour, including dates with Stereolab.

Orkney-born musician Merlyn Driver releases “Onto Something” today, the captivating first single from his highly anticipated debut solo album, It Was Also Sometimes Daylight, which is due out on October 10th. The track, accompanied by a video (premiering on KLOF Mag), offers a tantalising glimpse into a record shaped by a unique, nature-immersed upbringing and a deep-seated passion for intercultural musical exploration. It features leading UK fiddle player Owen Spafford.

Back in 2019, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, the moniker of Will Oldham, released I Made a Place, a significant release at the time, being his first collection of new, original songs since 2011’s Wolfroy Goes to Town. One of the album’s videos, “In Good Faith,” was created by Timothy Morton, using footage from his documentary on contemporary Sacred Harp singing practices. Watch it here.

Grammy-nominated artist Madi Diaz delves deeper into heartbreak with her newly announced album, Fatal Optimist (out 10 October 2025 via ANTI-). The lead single, “Feel Something,” offers a poignant glimpse into what promises to be her most sparse and haunting record yet. Positioned as the final chapter in her heartache trilogy, the album was born from a period of intense, solitary introspection.

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Josienne Clarke is set to release her new album, Far From Nowhere, on 17 October via her own Corduroy Punk label. Watch the video for her latest single, ‘What Do I Do?’. This is Clarke at her most raw and elegant, spinning vulnerability into a complete and compelling artistic statement.

Portland’s Strange Pilgrim has released “Through the Branches,” a contemplative new single from their forthcoming album, Too Bright Planet (via Royal Oakie Records). Led by Josh Barnhart and featuring a new lineup with members of Rogue Wave and The Dandy Warhols, the track is a shimmering piece of jangle-pop reflecting on the surreal stillness of the early Covid era with bright, layered guitars.

The new documentary, “IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY,” offers a poignant look into the musician’s life. Directed by Amy Berg, the film draws on unseen archives and intimate interviews with Jeff Buckley’s mother, former partners, and bandmates. It chronicles his meteoric rise and enduring legacy, shaped by his only studio album, “Grace.” The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage, watch the film trailer here.