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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.
Dive into the raw energy of Zydeco with Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco. This landmark box set, out November 2025 on Arhoolie Records (now part of Smithsonian Folkways), features 67 tracks (19 of which are previously unreleased) – listen to the powerful 1971 live recording of “Mr. Charlie;” it’s a true testament to the King of Zydeco’s enduring legacy.
Purling Hiss frontman Mike Polizze will release his second solo album, Around Sound, on July 11th via Paradise of Bachelors. The record is a more pensive and intricate affair than his debut, deepening his fingerstyle acoustic magic. The sprawling seven-minute title track is available now, offering what Polizze calls “the light of life.” He’ll play solo shows this spring.
Electronic duo Matmos have released “Steel Tongues,” the latest single from their upcoming album, Metallic Life Review. The track, built from the sounds of a metallic salad bowl, glockenspiel, and even American quarters, offers a deceptively sweet melody that explores darker themes of capitalism and mortality. It’s a prime example of the band’s sculptural and conceptually rich approach to electronic music.
The ever-prolific trio of Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin are completing their Ghosted trilogy. Out August 29th via Drag City, Ghosted III promises a looser, wilder evolution of their signature atmospheric groove. Lead single “Yek” showcases this newfound immediacy, a vibrant and jangling excursion that quickly elevates from a hypnotic roll into a transcendent jam, hinting at the expansive, genre-flirting energy of the full album.