Contemporary folk releases, week 39

This week in contemporary folk, new music from Phoebe Bridgers and Emma Ruth Rundle highlights evolving artistic voices, while archival releases and tributes underscore the genre’s enduring legacy. Neil Young’s latest album and a long-lost Springsteen video add to a wave of retrospectives, including anniversary tributes to Richard Thompson and Suzanne Vega. Bob Dylan’s upcoming 39-CD box set and a deep dive into a 1985 Vietnam-era song reveal the depth of his ongoing influence. Meanwhile, Lizzy McAlpine’s latest work draws comparisons to Nick Drake, continuing the thread of introspective songcraft that defines the genre.

1. 01

   Phoebe Bridgers, Robert Pattinson, boygenius

   Phoebe Bridgers releases new song 'On Video' from the 'Primetime' soundtrack

   Sep 25 · 6 outlets

2. 02

   Neil Young

   Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts :: Second Song

   Sep 22 · 4 outlets

3. 03

   Bruce Springsteen

   Bruce Springsteen's rejected 1984 'Dancing in the Dark' music video master up for auction

   Sep 25 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   Emma Ruth Rundle

   Emma Ruth Rundle announces new album These Killing Times

   Sep 24 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Bruce Springsteen

   Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen

   Sep 23 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Lizzy McAlpine, Nick Drake, STELLA LEFTY

   Lizzy McAlpine Got Stella Lefty’d Over Nick Drake Soundalike On Her New Album

   Sep 22 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Mary Gauthier, Dallas Burrow, Cat Stevens, Ted Sablay, Bill Scorzari

   Music Reviews: Mary Gauthier’s Poignant ‘Reckoning,’ plus Dallas Burrow, Cat Stevens, Ted Sablay, Bill Scorzari, and New Earth Farmers

   Sep 27 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Bob Dylan, The Rolling Thunder Revue

   Bob Dylan to unleash a 39 CD set of The Rolling Thunder Revue in November – start saving!

   Sep 25 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Richard Thompson

   Richard Thompson Released “Daring Adventures” 40 Years Ago Today

   Sep 25 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Suzanne Vega

    Suzanne Vega Released “Songs In Red And Gray” 25 Years Ago Today

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Neil Young, The Chrome Hearts

    Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts - The Foggy Edge of Time (Official Lyric Video)

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Emma Ruth Rundle

    Emma Ruth Rundle, beauté intense !

    Sep 22 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Bob Dylan

    Bob Dylan’s 1985 Song About a Vietnam Vet Takes Some Wild Lyrical Turns

    Sep 21 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel

    "The Only Living Boy in New York" : quel secret se cache derrière la plus belle lettre d'adieu de Paul Simon à Art Garfunkel

    Sep 21 · 1 outlet

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