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

This week in indie folk, new releases and performances highlight a blend of intimate storytelling and artistic evolution. Phoebe Bridgers adds to her live legacy with a Tidal-exclusive EP from Madison Square Garden, while Jim James prepares to share his personal journey through an upcoming memoir. Artists like This Is The Kit, Mei Semones, and Bess Atwell introduce fresh singles and albums shaped by personal transitions and quiet reflection, underscoring the genre’s ongoing focus on authenticity and emotional depth.

1. 01

   Ella Langley, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Roan

   Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' Extends Record-Setting Run at No. 1 on Hot 100

   Oct 29 · 4 outlets

2. 02

   Phoebe Bridgers

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

   Oct 30 · 5 outlets

3. 03

   Nelly, Taylor Swift

   Nelly Recalls Taylor Swift Paying Him $50,000 in a McDonald’s Bag to Perform

   Oct 30 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Jim James, My Morning Jacket

   Jim James Announces Memoir

   Oct 28 · 4 outlets

5. 05

   Phoebe Bridgers

   Phoebe Bridgers releases live EP from Madison Square Garden show

   Oct 30 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Richard Dawson, This Is the Kit

   This Is The Kit share new single 'Safety Valve'

   Oct 29 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Kevin Morby, Lonnie Holley

   Kevin Morby and Lonnie Holley release benefit single 'Nursery Rhyme'

   Oct 28 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Mei Semones

   Mei Semones shares new song '2 Hands'

   Oct 29 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Mylène Farmer, Strawberry Guy, Julia Jacklin

   Le Jukebox d’octobre 2026: Mylène Farmer, Strawberry Guy, Julia Jacklin…

   Oct 30 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Bess Atwell

    Bess Atwell announces new album Cut A Figure

    Nov 2 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Hayden

    Hayden “The Recent Past”

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Gigi Perez

    ‘Favor’ by Gigi Perez - Lyrics & Meaning

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Emily Anderson

    Emily Anderson shares reflective new single “In The Garden”

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Darren Hayman

    The Other Side of Darren Hayman: A Painter of Light

    Oct 30 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    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

16. 16

    Cinder Well

    Cinder Well “Small Prophets (Original Soundtrack)”

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Zach Bryan

    Zach Bryan’s ‘Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs’ Debuts Atop Three Album Charts

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Brad Mehldau, Elliott Smith

    Brad Mehldau Does Elliott Smith

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Claire days

    Claire Days – La Solennelle

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Cameron Winter

    Cameron Winter et la souris

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    She & Him

    She & Him Released “Christmas Party” 10 Years Ago Today

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Christian Wethered

    Christian Wethered – The First Thing

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    John Farnham

    You’re the (second) voice: John Farnham tribute sells more tix than Ali G & Waititi

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey

    Which of This Week’s Big Chart Debuts — From Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan and Zach Bryan & Lana Del Rey — Will Stick Around Longest?

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Gigi Perez

    Gigi Perez Appears to Tease Next ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ Song with Cryptic Post

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Jim James, Mondo Cozmo

    Mondo Cozmo Rides With Jim James On ‘White Roses’

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    STELLA LEFTY

    Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

    Oct 26 · 1 outlet

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