Folk rock releases, week 42

This week in folk rock, new releases and archival material highlight a rich tapestry of artistic evolution and legacy. Zach Bryan unveils a new EP featuring collaborations with Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours, while Richard Thompson introduces his latest album, Hippies, Thugs and Heroes. Live performances and reissues underscore enduring influence, from Beck’s orchestral rendition of 'Ride Lonesome' to Big Thief’s free concert archive. Meanwhile, retrospectives on Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, and Warren Zevon reflect on pivotal moments in the genre’s history.

1. 01

   Big Thief, Grateful Dead

   Big Thief launch live archive with concert recordings

   Oct 15 · 11 outlets

2. 02

   Led Zeppelin, Greta Gerwig

   Led Zeppelin licenses 'Stairway to Heaven' for 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' trailer

   Oct 14 · 9 outlets

3. 03

   Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Turnpike Troubadours

   Zach Bryan Announces New EP 'Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs'

   Oct 16 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Rubber Soul

   Taylor Swift reaches 100th week at No. 1 on Billboard 200, The Beatles’ 'Rubber Soul' returns to Top 10

   Oct 12 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Richard Thompson

   Richard Thompson announces new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes

   Oct 15 · 4 outlets

6. 06

   The Beatles, Drake, Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Tops Billboard Hot 100 for Second Consecutive Week

   Oct 14 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Turnpike Troubadours

   Zach Bryan announces new EP featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours

   Oct 13 · 4 outlets

8. 08

   Matmatah, Suzanne Vega

   Matmatah reprend Luka de Suzanne Vega contre les violences sexuelles

   Oct 16 · 3 outlets

9. 09

   John Mayer

   John Mayer teases new single 'I'll Run Away With You'

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    M. Ward, Silvana Estrada

    Silvana Estrada announces expanded edition of Vendrán Suaves Lluvias

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Beck

    Beck performs 'Ride Lonesome' live with Sydney Symphony Orchestra

    Oct 15 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Saor

    Saor dévoile la chanson « The Awakening MMXXVI »

    Oct 14 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Counting Crows

    Counting Crows fell back to earth on Recovering the Satellites

    Oct 18 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    John Mayer

    John Mayer Officially Announces New Single "Tom and Jerry," Thanks Fans for Waiting

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Rodrigo y Gabriela

    Rodrigo Y Gabriela on the new album, outrunning the law, and the pleasures/perils of busking

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Bruce Springsteen

    17 octobre 1980, Bruce Springsteen publie « The River »

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Joni Mitchell

    Joni Mitchell Can Vote in the U.S. Now

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    The Lone Bellow

    Classic Clips: The Lone Bellow “Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold” – Live at Paradise Rock Club, Boston, Massachusetts, 2013

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Donovan

    Donovan Released “Love Is Only Feeling” 45 Years Ago Today

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Darren Hayman

    SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: DARREN HAYMAN – I’M YOUR TEAM

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Levellers

    SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: LEVELLERS – LEVELLING THE LAND (35th ANNIVERSARY EDITION)

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Joni Mitchell

    Joni Mitchell Announces Collection of Political Paintings, NEWS

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Cochise

    PERRY – Song by Cochise

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Warren Zevon

    Warren Zevon Released Mr. Bad Example” 35 Years Ago Today

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Neil Young, The Chrome Hearts

    Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts - I'll Love You Forever (Official Visualizer)

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Conor Oberst

    Conor Oberst Released “Ruminations” 10 Years Ago Today

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Bob Dylan

    The Deeply Personal Breakup Song From 1964 That Bob Dylan Says He “Could Have Left Alone”

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Eddie Vedder

    Olivia Vedder, fille d’Eddie Vedder, sort son premier single

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Joan Baez, Bob Dylan

    Remembering When Joan Baez Explored Her Complex Feelings About Bob Dylan With a Hit Single in 1975

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Robert Plant, Saving Grace

    Robert Plant dévoile le clip de "The Blackest Crow", une ancienne ballade américaine revisitée avec Saving Grace

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

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