MMM – Lunistice Alignments
MMM, a new trio of Scottish sound artist Gayle Brogan, guitarist Elizabeth Still, and producer Nick Jonah Davis, released their debut album Lunistice Alignments on May 1, 2026. The six-track record was recorded on location at the 5,000‑year‑old Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis, integrating field recordings of the ancient site with experimental electric‑guitar textures. Each composition traverses distinct moods—from the aggressive, vocal‑driven "Lunar Tempel" to the meditative, drone‑laden "Starshift"—showcasing a blend of ancient ambience and contemporary sound design. The album is self‑released via Bandcamp, bypassing traditional label channels.
Shabason & Krgovich – Four Days in June
Nicholas Krgovich and Joseph Shabason released their seventh collaborative album, Four Days in June, on June 12, 2026 through Ideé Fixe Records. The record expands their signature jazz‑inflected pop with contributions from Sam Amidon, Thom Gill, Bram Gielen and Phil Melanson,...
KLOF No. 86 (Folk, Experimental, Alternative)
KLOF’s latest mixtape, No. 86, opens with Frankie Archer’s new album "The Dance of Death" and features a diverse roster of folk, experimental and alternative artists, including a 15‑minute finale by Brown Wimpenny. The collection also spotlights a benefit compilation, *The...
Deer Tick – Coin-O-Matic
Deer Tick’s eleventh album, "Coin‑O‑Matic," drops on June 5, 2026 via ATO Records. The record, a 45‑minute, 11‑track collection, is self‑produced and recorded in the band’s home studio, delivering a raw Americana sound. Critics highlight the band’s confident songwriting, Springsteen‑esque melodies, and...
Helen Svoboda Shares “Veins” With Selma Savolainen, Ahead of “Headwater”
Helen Svoboda released the single “Veins” featuring Finnish vocalist Selma Savolainen, previewing her upcoming album Headwater, which drops on June 26 via independent label Room40. The track melds Finnish folk‑inspired vocal harmonies with experimental double‑bass work and electronic textures, reflecting...
Bring Your Own Hammer Return with “The Cruel Father” And “The Girl From Spark’s Lake”
Bring Your Own Hammer (BYOH) returns with two new singles, "The Cruel Father" and "The Girl from Spark’s Lake," released on Dimple Discs. The project uniquely pairs contemporary composers with historians to turn 19th‑century Irish archival material into modern songs....
Darren Hayman Reissues “The Violence,” The Most Ambitious Record of His Career
Darren Hayman is reissuing his 2012 double‑album The Violence on June 12, adding previously unheard songs and demos. The expanded edition is part of a broader effort through his Belka imprint to tidy a fragmented digital catalog that spans dozens of...
Prison Announce New Album, and Share “Sunrise Highway (Single Edit)”
American experimental rock trio Prison announced their third album, *Big Rigs on the BQE*, slated for release on July 31 through indie label Drag City. The record departs from the jam‑heavy approach of *Downstate* and *Upstate*, offering two side‑long compositions recorded...
REXEN – The Chauffeur
Michael Rexen, the Danish‑Gulf‑born singer‑songwriter, released his first full‑studio album *The Chauffeur* on April 24 2026 via Stunt Records. Recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios and mixed by John Parish, the project features collaborators like producer Silas Tinglef and guest vocalist Mette Lindberg....
New Box Set: Martin Carthy – Along The Road Forever: Live at the BBC (1965-2022)
Martin Carthy’s new box set, Along The Road Forever: Live at the BBC, arrives on 17 July 2026 via Madfish. The 20‑CD collection compiles 328 live and session recordings from 1965‑2022, totaling 22½ hours and 237 unique performances, many drawn from master tapes....
Mama’s Broke Announce New Album ‘Reunion’ and Share Single “The Nameless”
Nova Scotia folk duo Mama’s Broke announced their next album, Reunion, slated for release on August 28 through Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group. The launch is accompanied by the new single and 16 mm video “The Nameless,” which examines...
Oisin Mod Returns with “Mirror Mirror”
Irish singer‑songwriter Oisin Mod has released “Mirror Mirror,” his first new music since the 2022 debut album Honeycomb. The track is produced by former Coral guitarist Bill Ryder‑Jones, who also helped shape Mod’s earlier sound. Mod describes the song as his...
Rowena Wise Shares “Diamond In The Rough” From Second Album
Australian singer‑songwriter Rowena Wise announced her second album, Bad Things Feel Good, slated for release on 7 August 2026 via Beloved and Remote Control Records. The lead single, Diamond In The Rough, is now streaming alongside a visually striking video directed by...
Family Stereo Shares “Waiting On Nina” From Debut Album ‘The Thread’
Family Stereo, the recording name of Blake Watt—son of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt—will issue his debut album The Thread on 31 July through Bella Union. The second single, Waiting On Nina, arrived with a water‑themed visualiser and showcases country‑tinged folk‑rock...
Watch Jo Mango Performing ‘The Clock’ From Her New Album ‘The Lightswitch’
Jo Mango has unveiled "The Clock," the lead single from her long‑awaited third solo album, "The Lightswitch," which drops on June 12 via Team Love, Noth Records, and Nature Bliss. The track, co‑written with Louis Abbott, blends a love‑song narrative with...