Indie folk releases, week 36

This week in indie folk, new releases highlight introspective songwriting and collaborative spirit, from JENNIE's 'Fallen Angel' EP to Jan St. Werner’s joint project with Justin Vernon and Sufjan Stevens. Artists like Jake Bugg and Stella Lefty explore personal narratives and musical lineage, while reissues and anniversary tributes underscore the genre’s enduring resonance. The season also sees live recordings and cinematic releases, including a Paul Thomas Anderson-directed concert film and a new album from Grizzly Bear’s 20-year-old classic. Meanwhile, emerging voices and long-standing figures alike continue to shape the evolving landscape of folk-influenced music.

1. 01

   JENNIE, BLACKPINK, Olivia Rodrigo, Alex Warren

   JENNIE releases 'Fallen Angel' EP with music video for title track

   Aug 31 · 6 outlets

2. 02

   ENHYPEN, Dolly Parton, Ella Langley, STELLA LEFTY

   ENHYPEN score first No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'THE SIN : BLISS'

   Sep 1 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   Taylor Swift, Randy Newman

   Taylor Swift discusses 'I Knew It, I Knew You' lyrics and Randy Newman inspiration

   Sep 6 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   STELLA LEFTY, The Chicks, Interpol

   Stella Lefty references The Chicks in new song 'Summer You Were Mine'

   Aug 31 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Jake Bugg

   Jake Bugg announces “vulnerable” new album ‘Alamo’ with country-leaning single ‘Never Can Tell’ and 2027 UK and Ireland…

   Sep 4 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Jan St. Werner, Justin Vernon, Sufjan Stevens, Zach Condon, Mouse on Mars

   Jan St. Werner of Mouse on Mars announces new EP with Justin Vernon, Sufjan Stevens, Zach Condon

   Sep 6 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Living Hour

   Living Hour Announce New EP Magnet: Hear The Title Track

   Sep 5 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Alex Warren, Wildchild

   Alex Warren's 'Wildchild' reaches No. 1 on ARIA Chart

   Sep 4 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Cameron Winter, Paul Thomas Anderson

   Cameron Winter concert film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson to premiere at New York Film Festival

   Sep 1 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Zach Bryan

    Zach Bryan Reveals He Recorded a Music Video with His Grandma for His New EP, ‘Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs’

    Sep 6 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell

    “The Honor Of My Life”: Zach Bryan Recruits His Idol, Jason Isbell, for New Belting Bronco Episode

    Sep 6 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Giant Sky, Stuart Braithwaite

    [News] Giant Sky announces the final chapter of its ambitious trilogy and unveils new single “Lifting Apples” feat. Stuart Braithwaite

    Sep 6 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Flora Hibberd

    Vidéo : Flora Hibberd – Shelley

    Sep 6 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Mark Kozelek, AC/DC, Bon Scott, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson

    How Mark Kozelek turned Bon Scott's AC/DC songs into haunted folk ballads. "Malcolm Young heard the record and liked it. Brian Johnson was supportive of it as well"

    Sep 6 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Arielle Soucy, Koriass, Afternoon Bike Ride

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

    Sep 5 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Grizzly Bear

    Grizzly Bear Released “Yellow House” 20 Years Ago Today

    Sep 5 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Angus & Julia Stone

    Rolling Stone L’Hebdo #236 : Angus & Julia Stone

    Sep 4 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Angus & Julia Stone

    Angus & Julia Stone – Karaoke Bar

    Sep 4 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Paris Paloma

    Paris Paloma — The Fatal Flaw

    Sep 4 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    John Farnham

    John Farnham’s All-Star Concert Celebration Gets Cinematic Release

    Sep 4 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Mei Semones, 安部勇磨, 香田悠真

    Mei Semones and Yuma Abe feature on new Yuma Koda single, “ende"

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Ashe

    Ashe on New Single 'Funeral,' 'Stop the Wedding!' and Next Album

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Big Thief, Adrianne Lenker

    Adrianne Lenker Shares Update on Big Thief's Triple Album 'Horsepower'

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Justin Broadrick, Godflesh, Phoebe Bridgers

    ‘I want to go further’: Justin Broadrick on retiring Godflesh, playing with Phoebe Bridgers – and his new band

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Paris Paloma

    Paris Paloma returns raw and unflinching on The Fatal Flaw

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Laura Veirs

    Laura Veirs – Temple Songs

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    case/lang/veirs

    Anniversary Cheers: case/lang/veirs celebrates 10 years

    Sep 3 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Jim James

    Jim James – Wowed Out (ATO Records) (13th Floor Album Review)

    Sep 2 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Ashe

    “There are pieces of every version of me on this album”: Ashe confirms new album, The Girl Of Your Dreams

    Sep 2 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Angel Olsen

    Angel Olsen Released “My Woman” 10 Years Ago Today

    Sep 2 · 1 outlet

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