New contemporary folk releases: October 26 – November 1, 2026

This week in contemporary folk, Phoebe Bridgers shares a Tidal-exclusive live recording from Madison Square Garden, while Josh Rouse unveils his new album Museums and Women. Bob Dylan revisits two classics from Time Out of Mind, playing 'Not Dark Yet' and 'Million Miles' for the first time in years. New tracks from Sheherazaad featuring Daatri Dadhich and Myrkur with Katrine Stenbekk highlight the genre's evolving fusion with folk-pop and experimental sounds. Elsewhere, Radie Peat's solo debut No Human Tongue Can Tell earns acclaim as a standout release of the year.

1. 01

   Phoebe Bridgers

   Phoebe Bridgers releases Tidal-exclusive Live at Madison Square Garden EP

   Oct 30 · 5 outlets

2. 02

   Phoebe Bridgers

   Phoebe Bridgers releases live EP from Madison Square Garden show

   Oct 30 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   Josh Rouse, Paul Simon

   Josh Rouse announces Museums and Women

   Nov 1 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Bob Dylan

   Bob Dylan Played ‘Not Dark Yet’ for First Time in Seven Years, and Totally Reimagined It

   Oct 29 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Sheherazaad

   Sheherazaad releases folk-pop song 'Registaan' featuring Daatri Dadhich

   Oct 28 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Myrkur, Katrine Stenbekk, Kalandra

   Myrkur dévoile un nouveau morceau avec Katrine Stenbekk

   Oct 28 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Bob Dylan

   Hear Bob Dylan Play Time Out of Mind Classic ‘Million Miles’ For First Time Since 2014

   Oct 27 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Joni Mitchell

   Joni Mitchell’s Only No. 1 Hit Was a Throwaway Song to Her: “I’d Feel Like the Radio Was Crying for One of My Ballads”

   Oct 31 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Roky Erickson

   Roky Erickson, compilation de l’enfer

   Oct 31 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Eliza Gilkyson

    Something for the weekend: Eliza Gilkyson “In America”

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Jimmy Buffett

    ‘Occupational Hazard’ Rock Doc Details the Untold Story of Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Ragtag,’ Pre-Fame Coral Reefer Band

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Lankum, Radie Peat

    Radie Peat: No Human Tongue Can Tell review – Lankum singer’s solo debut is the year’s best folk album

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Neil Young, The Chrome Hearts

    Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts - Earth Girl (Official Visualizer)

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Cameron Winter

    Cameron Winter et la souris

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Paul Simon

    Remembering When a Paul Simon Song Featured Two Future Members of a Critically Beloved Group on Backing Vocals in 1973

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    John Mellencamp, Shel Silverstein

    John Mellencamp Was Inspired by Shel Silverstein To Write His First No. 1 Hit, Which He Wrote as a Joke

    Oct 26 · 1 outlet

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