New folk pop releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in folk pop, new holiday sounds emerge with Olivia Rodrigo's 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' featuring Cynthia Nixon, while Elton John and CMAT revisit 'Step Into Christmas' with a fresh take. Reflecting on legacy, Glen Hansard's posthumous Pogues tribute and Joni Mitchell's 'La vie d’avant soi' highlight enduring artistic voices. Meanwhile, emerging artists like Jamie Miller and Natalia Lafourcade continue to shape the genre's evolving landscape.

1. 01

   Ben Marshall, Cynthia Nixon, Olivia Rodrigo, The Waitresses, Mariah Carey

   Olivia Rodrigo releases holiday single 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' featuring Cynthia Nixon

   Nov 8 · 15 outlets

2. 02

   Olivia Rodrigo

   Olivia Rodrigo announces first-ever holiday song 'take me home (4 christmas)'}

   Nov 3 · 10 outlets

3. 03

   CMAT, Elton John

   Elton John and CMAT release reworked version of 'Step Into Christmas'

   Nov 5 · 7 outlets

4. 04

   Jamie Miller, Taylor Swift

   Jamie Miller’s ‘Babydoll’ Is U.K.’s No. 1 Single for a Third Straight Week

   Nov 6 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Glen Hansard, The Pogues, Shane MacGowan

   Glen Hansard “Bottle Of Smoke” – poignant tribute

   Nov 6 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Carlos Santana, Edgar Barrera, Natalia Lafourcade

   Natalia Lafourcade and Edgar Barrera discuss collaboration with Carlos Santana

   Nov 2 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Passenger

   Passenger – Wild Love (Black Crow) (13th Floor Album Review)

   Nov 7 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Joni Mitchell

   Joni Mitchell : La vie d’avant soi

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Pomme

   "Pas juste nommer les choses, on doit les changer" : Pomme ouvre les portes de son nouvel album "La Forteresse", entre contes fantastiques et prises de position

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Kings of Convenience

    Kings of Convenience :: Quiet Is the New Loud

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Paul Simon

    Paul Simon Released “Paul Simon’s Concert In The Park” 35 Years Ago Today

    Nov 5 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins

    This Legendary Joni Mitchell Song Has Been Recorded Over 1,000 Times and Became Judy Collins’ First Hit in 1968

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Teenage Fanclub

    Teenage Fanclub Released “Bandwagonesque” 30 Years Ago Today

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    George Harrison, Radiohead

    “Dragonflies”, l’album rock planant du fils de George Harrison et du producteur de Radiohead

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Noah Kahan, Bruce Springsteen

    Le Son de ‘Soft Power’- 01/11/2026 : Noah Kahan et Bruce Springsteen face à l’Amérique de Trump

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Passenger

    Passenger on ‘Wild Love’ & Why Success Wasn’t Enough | XS Noize Podcast #306

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Nettspend, Gracie Abrams, Factory Floor

    Nettspend, Gracie Abrams, Factory Floor, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift Made Sure She Didn’t ‘Kick Somebody Off’ of ‘Toy Story 5’ by Agreeing to Write the End Credits Song

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes

    "Up Where We Belong" : comment Joe Cocker et Jennifer Warnes ont donné vie à cette BO de film

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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