Singer-songwriter releases, week 40

This week in singer-songwriter music, archival releases and anniversary celebrations take center stage, with Stevie Wonder unveiling previously unheard tracks from the 'Songs in the Key of Life' era and Billy Joel marking the 50th anniversary of 'Turnstiles' with a deluxe reissue. New albums arrive from Julia Jacklin, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stef Chura, while Bon Iver revisits '22, A Million' on its 10th anniversary. Taylor Swift and U2 also make headlines with fresh music and announcements, including a new single featuring Rosalía and a surprise concert series in Dublin.

1. 01

   Stevie Wonder

   Stevie Wonder shares four unreleased tracks from Songs in the Key of Life sessions for 50th anniversary

   Sep 30 · 20 outlets

2. 02

   U2, Glen Hansard

   U2 celebrate 50th anniversary with concert at their former high school in Dublin

   Sep 28 · 13 outlets

3. 03

   Taylor Swift, Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, mgk, Patient Zero, Graham Norton

   Taylor Swift premieres music video for 'Patient Zero' featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell

   Sep 29 · 11 outlets

4. 04

   U2, ROSALÍA, Bono

   U2 announces new album featuring song about Rosalía, says Bono

   Sep 30 · 9 outlets

5. 05

   Noah Kahan, Drake, Miranda Lambert, Victoria Monét, Ella Langley

   Noah Kahan Releases 'Draw You Out' for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Soundtrack

   Oct 2 · 4 outlets

6. 06

   Miley, MILEY, Elton John

   Miley Cyrus scores first No. 1 album since 2013 with 'Bass Persuades'

   Oct 1 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift announces four new songs as surprise encore

   Sep 27 · 6 outlets

8. 08

   Meshell Ndegeocello, Bob Dylan, J‐Lo, Ragazze Quartet

   Meshell Ndegeocello announces 'Synonym', a soulful album of reimagined classics

   Oct 2 · 5 outlets

9. 09

   Julia Jacklin

   Julia Jacklin announces new album 'The Gem'

   Sep 28 · 5 outlets

10. 10

    Bon Iver

    Bon Iver announces 10th anniversary edition of '22, A Million'

    Sep 30 · 4 outlets

11. 11

    Stevie Wonder

    Stevie Wonder's 'Songs In The Key of Life' turns 50

    Sep 28 · 4 outlets

12. 12

    Stef Chura

    Stef Chura announces new project 'Dancing Alone on the Concrete'

    Oct 4 · 3 outlets

13. 13

    Anna Domino

    Anna Domino's debut mini album East And West to be reissued

    Oct 3 · 3 outlets

14. 14

    Sienna Spiro, Madonna

    Sienna Spiro performs 'Great Expectation' at VMAs

    Sep 30 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Billy Joel

    Billy Joel announces 50th anniversary edition of 'Turnstiles' with 54 unreleased tracks

    Sep 29 · 3 outlets

16. 16

    Ryley Walker

    Ryley Walker signs to AD 93 and unveils new song 'Carrier'

    Sep 29 · 3 outlets

17. 17

    Steve Earle

    Drew Ryder Smith and Steve Earle announce new single 'Textile Town'

    Oct 3 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    Steven Wilson

    Steven Wilson shares downright creepy video for new song On Chapel Slope

    Oct 3 · 2 outlets

19. 19

    Dolly Parton

    Cast of Dolly: A True Original Musical Broadway Production Revealed

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Kenny Chesney

    Kenny Chesney Extends Country Airplay No. 1 Record with 'Carry On'

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Michael Hurley

    Michael Hurley's 1964 debut album 'First Songs' to be reissued on vinyl

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    Killing Joke, ADÉLA

    Publishing Briefs: Killing Joke Frontman Signs With Cooking Vinyl, Adéla Collaborator at Prescription Songs

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney Expands 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' with 3 Unreleased Songs

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

24. 24

    U2, Jack White

    U2 announce limited-edition vinyl of 'Carnaval de Luz' with Third Man Records

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

25. 25

    Bruce Springsteen

    44 Years Ago Today, Bruce Springsteen Released His Album Inspired by Classic American Literature, Blue-Collar Life, and…

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

26. 26

    The Bellamy Brothers, Neil Diamond

    Bellamy Brothers discuss their No. 1 hit and its unexpected origins

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

27. 27

    Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton stars in new commercial for her coffee line filmed before her death

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

28. 28

    Caroline Jones

    Will Caroline Jones Lead the Countdown With Her New Video?

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

29. 29

    KAROL G, ADÉLA, Judeline, rusowsky

    Adéla Achieves Two Top 5 Songs on Global Charts

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

30. 30

    Bruce Springsteen

    This 1976 One-Hit Wonder Was Actually Written by Bruce Springsteen

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

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