Alternative folk releases, week 36

This week in alternative folk, new developments include the acquisition of David Kershenbaum's music rights, which encompass royalties from Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'. Paris Paloma releases her introspective album The Fatal Flaw, marking a return to a raw and unflinching style. Meanwhile, highlights from the FME 2026 festival showcase emerging artists such as Muhoza & Carson, Arielle Soucy, and Koriass. A retrospective note also revisits Bruce Springsteen's brief foray into folk territory in 1995.

1. 01

   David Kershenbaum, Tracy Chapman

   HarbourView acquires David Kershenbaum's music rights, including royalties from Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'

   Sep 3 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Bruce Springsteen

   Remembering When Bruce Springsteen Went Folkie for a Second Time in 1995

   Sep 5 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Arielle Soucy, Koriass, Afternoon Bike Ride

   FME 2026 | Jour 2 : Muhoza & Carson + Afternoon Bike Ride + Arielle Soucy + Koriass

   Sep 5 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Paris Paloma

   Paris Paloma — The Fatal Flaw

   Sep 4 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Paris Paloma

   Paris Paloma returns raw and unflinching on The Fatal Flaw

   Sep 3 · 1 outlet

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