New instrumental releases: October 26 – November 1, 2026

This week’s instrumental releases highlight a diverse range of sonic explorations, from Surprise Chef’s cinematic new work and IONA’s collaboration with Louk on 'Pay Day' to James Brandon Lewis’s forward-looking project with Red Lily. New tracks from Seabuckthorn, Ghostnaut and Lunath, and Rembro featuring Living Room reflect evolving textures in ambient and experimental soundscapes. The week also features the Menahan Street Band’s album 'Illusions' and a fresh single from Nuncc with C4C, alongside a curated playlist spotlighting emerging artists. A tribute to Thelonious Monk through reinterpretations by Max Roach, Leon Thomas, and Wynton Marsalis rounds out the offerings.

1. 01

   Surprise Chef

   Surprise Chef shares film score inspirations for new project

   Oct 26 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Louk

   IONA – Pay Day (ft. Louk)

   Nov 1 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Asa's Mezzanine

   [News] Asa’s Mezzanine unveil official video for the single “Mara” from upcoming album

   Oct 30 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Antonín Dvořák, James Brandon Lewis

   James Brandon Lewis and Red Lily Go Dvorak to the Future

   Oct 30 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Seabuckthorn

   Seabuckthorn – Never The Same River

   Oct 30 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Brat Star, Nori, Bathing Suits

   Brat Star, Nori, synecdoche new york, Bathing Suits and Florence Rose Broomfield lead this week's New Music Discovery playlist

   Oct 30 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Ghostnaut, Lunath, softy

   Ghostnaut, Lunath – Depart (ft. softy)

   Oct 29 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Living Room

   Rembro – Reflection (ft. Living Room)

   Oct 29 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   FLKS

   FLKS – Cobalt

   Oct 29 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Menahan Street Band

    Menahan Street Band : le groupe de soul instrumentale annonce Illusions

    Oct 28 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Nuncc, C4C

    Nuncc – Woodlands (ft. C4C)

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Surprise Chef

    Surprise Chef dévoile Frogs In A Pond

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Hitori, Gyûki

    Hitori – the way we were (ft. Gyûki)

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Kiefer, Nate Smith, Echoes of Zoo, Léon Phal, Thiefs, Fathers

    Kiefer, Nate Smith, Echoes of Zoo, Léon Phal, Thiefs, Fathers

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Max Roach, Leon Thomas, Wynton Marsalis, Thelonious Monk

    Interpretations of Thelonious Monk by Max Roach, Leon Thomas, Wynton Marsalis, Others

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Refeeld, Sachiho

    Refeeld – Blurred Glitter (ft. Sachiho)

    Oct 27 · 1 outlet

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