Album Releases by Genre
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Hollow
by The Handsome Family
September 8, 2023
The 11th full-length studio release from husband-and-wife duo The Handsome Family is its first studio release since 2016's Unseen.
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The King
by Anjimile
September 8, 2023
This is the second full-length release from North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Anjimile.
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The Returner
by Allison Russell
September 8, 2023
The second full-length release from Nashville-based Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell features guest appearances by Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark, and Hozier.
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Jubilee
by Old Crow Medicine Show
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from Nashville folk band Old Crow Medicine Show features guest appearances by Sierra Ferrell, Mavis Staples, and OCMS co-founder Willie Watson.
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You're the One
by Rhiannon Giddens
August 18, 2023
The third full-length solo release from Carolina Chocolate Drops' Rhiannon Giddens features all original songs and a guest appearance by Jason Isbell.
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Swinging Stars
by Mapache
August 18, 2023
The latest full-length release from California folk rock duo Mapache features contributions from Allah-Lahs' Spencer Dunham and David Rawlings.
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![Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/0d4eaf07b821eb303aac28b8875135a1-98.jpg)
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Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]
by Joni Mitchell
July 28, 2023
The live recording of Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 features guest appearances such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford.
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City of Gold
by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway was produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas.
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Little Songs
by Colter Wall
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Colter Wall was produced with Patrick Lyons.
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The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake
by Various Artists
July 7, 2023
Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club, Feist, Fontaines DC, John Grant, David Gray, Aldous Harding, Ben Harper, Let's Eat Grandma, Gia Margaret, Meshell Ndegeocello, John Parish, Liz Phair, Emeli Sandé, Philip Selway, Skullcrusher, The Staves, and Stick in the Wheel are some of the 30 artists who contribute to the tribute album to English folk singer Nick Drake.
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I've Got Me
by Joanna Sternberg
June 30, 2023
The second full-length release from New York city singer-songwriter Joanna Sternberg was produced by Matt Sweeney.
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Loving You
by Bobbie Nelson
June 23, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration between Amanda Shires and the late Bobbie Nelson was recorded in 2021 and features a guest appearance by Willie Nelson.
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Folkocracy
by Rufus Wainwright
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rufus Wainwright features folk cover songs with guest appearances by Anohni, Andrew Bird, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Madison Cunningham, Susanna Hoffs, Chaka Khan, Lily Lanken, John Legend, Anna McGarrigle, Van Dyke Parks, Nicole Scherzinger, Chris Stills, Chaim Tannenbaum, Martha Wainwright, and Lucy Wainwright Roche.
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Archangel Hill
by Shirley Collins
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from British folk artist Shirley Collins was produced by Ian Kearey.
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I Only See the Moon
by The Milk Carton Kids
May 19, 2023
The latest full-length release from folk duo The Milk Carton Kids was produced by Kenneth Pattengale.
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Ceremony
by Tiny Ruins
April 28, 2023
The fourth full-length release for the music project of New Zealand artist Hollie Fullbrook was produced and mixed by Tom Healy.
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Star Eaters Delight
by Lael Neale
April 21, 2023
The third full-length release from singer-songwriter Lael Neale was created after she moved back to her family's farm in Virginia from Los Angeles.
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Aspirin Sun
by Emma Tricca
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Emma Tricca was co-produced by Steve Shelley and Jason Victor.
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Grief in the Kitchin and Mirth in the Hall
by Alasdair Roberts
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Scottish folk artist Alasdair Roberts features traditional songs recorded live in a studio over two days.
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![Secret Stratosphere [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/475b32fd264a5331144b269d32c7a35b-98.jpg)
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Secret Stratosphere [Live]
by William Tyler & the Impossible Truth
March 31, 2023
The latest release from William Tyler is the first credited with The Impossible Truth, who include Brian Kotzur, Jack Lawrence, and Luke Schneider. It was recorded live in Huntsville, Alabama at the Yellowhammer Brewing, in May 2021.
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False Lankum
by Lankum
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Irish experimental folk band False Lankum was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
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Say What You Like
by Doug Paisley
March 17, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Doug Paisley was produced by Bahamas' Afie Jurvanen.
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Nowhere and Everywhere
by Unthank : Smith
February 17, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration between The Unthanks' Rachel Unthank and Maxïmo Park's Paul Smith was produced by Field Music's David Brewis.
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All of This is Chance
by Lisa O'Neill
February 10, 2023
The fifth full-length release for Irish folk singer-songwriter Lisa O'Neill was inspired in part by Patrick Kavanagh's The Great Hunger.
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Big Talk
by Jarrod Dickenson
February 3, 2023
The third full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson features guest appearances from Jane Rix and Oliver Wood.
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Anarchist Gospel
by Sunny War
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sunny War was produced by Andrija Tokic.
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Complete Mountain Almanac
by Complete Mountain Almanac
January 27, 2023
The debut full-length release for Complete Mountain Almanac, the music project from Rebekka Karijord and Jessica Dessner, about climate change over the 12 months of a year.
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All the Eye Can See
by Joe Henry
January 27, 2023
The latest full-length release for folk singer-songwriter Joe Henry was self-recorded with contributions from such artists as Madison Cunningham, Bill Frisell, Lisa Hannigan, Daniel Lanois, David Piltch, Marc Ribot, Allison Russell, and Patrick Warren.
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Carvings
by Juni Habel
January 6, 2023
The second full-length release for Norwegian folk singer-songwriter Habel’s brother, husband and uncle features contributions from Habel's brother, husband and uncle.
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Landwerk No. 3
by Nathan Salsburg
December 9, 2022
This is the third release of the Nathan Salsburg's Landwerk series.
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Theatre
by Anna Mieke
November 18, 2022
The second full-length release for Irish singer-songwriter Anna Mieke was produced and mixed by Nick Rayner.
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Almanac Behind
by Daniel Bachman
November 18, 2022
The concept album from Daniel Bachman features field recordings to illustrate the sounds of a natural disaster.
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Kalak
by Sarathy Korwar
November 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for London-based Sarathy Korwar was produced by Photay and features guest appearances from Kushal Gaya, Kodo, and Noni-Mouse.
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A Swollen River, a Well Overflowing
by Tenci
November 4, 2022
The second full-length release for Tenci, the Chicago indie-folk band led by Jess Shoman was recorded by Abby Black and mixed by Melina Duterte.
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I Walked with You a Ways
by Plains
October 14, 2022
The debut full-length release for Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson as Plains was recorded in Durham, North Carolina with collaborator and producer Brad Cook.
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Sorrows Away
by The Unthanks
October 14, 2022
The latest full-length release for British folk group The Unthanks was produced by Adrian McNally.
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Still, Here
by Marisa Anderson
September 23, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for Portland, Oregon-based guitarist Marisa Anderson was self-recorded and produced.
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My Boy
by Marlon Williams
September 9, 2022
The third full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams was co-produced by Tiny Ruins guitarist Tom Healy.
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Lifetime Achievement
by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2022
The first full-length release of new songs in eight years for singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III was co-produced with Stewart Lerman and Dick Connette.
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Watkins Family Hour, Vol. 2
by Watkins Family Hour
August 19, 2022
The latest full-length release for The Watkins Family Hour features guest appearances from Fiona Apple, Jon Brion, Jackson Browne, Madison Cunningham, Lucius, Gaby Moreno, Benmont Tench, and Willie Watson.
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Fleeting Adventure
by Andrew Tuttle
July 29, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Australian ambient producer Andrew Tuttle features contributions from Darren Cross, Claire Deak, Tony Dupe, Steve Gunn, Isasa, Chuck Johnson, Josh Kimbrough, Michael A. Muller, Padang Food Tigers, and Luke Schneider.
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Vade Mecum
by Glenn Jones
June 24, 2022
The latest solo release for Cul de Sac co-founder/guitarist Glenn Jones was recorded in Maine with Matthew Azevado and features contributions from Ruthie Dornfield.
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JERRY JEFF
by Steve Earle & the Dukes
May 27, 2022
The tribute album to Jerry Jeff Walker from Steve Earle & The Dukes features covers of 10 of the late outlaw country singer-songwriter's songs.
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All That You Can Dream
by Grant-Lee Phillips
May 20, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips was self-produced.
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Breaking the Thermometer
by Leyla McCalla
May 6, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla was inspired in part by the history of Radio Haiti.
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Lady for Sale
by Lola Kirke
April 29, 2022
The second full-length release for actor/singer Lola Kirke features a guest appearance from Courtney Marie Andrews.
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For You Who Are the Wronged
by Kathryn Joseph
April 22, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Scottish singer-songwriter Kathryn Joseph was co-produced with Lomond Campbell.
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Crooked Tree
by Molly Tuttle
April 1, 2022
The fourth full-length solo release for Molly Tuttle features her band the Golden Highway and contributions from Sierra Hall, Old Crow Medicine Show, Margo Price, Billy Strings, Dan Tyminski, and Gillian Welch.
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Forever on My Mind
by Son House
March 18, 2022
The previously unreleased recordings from Delta blues artist Son House were recorded by manager/historian Dick Waterman and restored by producer Dan Auerbach.
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How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars
by The Weather Station
March 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Canadian band The Weather Station was written at the same time as 2021's Ignorance.
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Spellbound
by Judy Collins
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length release from folk singer-songwriter Judy Collins is the first album of original songs written entirely by her.
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Lighten Up
by Erin Rae
February 4, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Nashville singer-songwriter Erin Rae was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
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Anaïs Mitchell
by Anaïs Mitchell
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell features contributions from Thomas Bartlett, JT Bates, Aaron Dessner, Josh Kaufman, Michael Lewis, and Nico Muhly.
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Age of Apathy
by Aoife O'Donovan
January 21, 2022
The first solo studio release since 2016 from singer songwriter Aoife O'Donovan was produced by Joe Henry and features guest appearances by Madison Cunningham and Allison Russell.
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Ghost Stories
by The Whitmore Sisters
January 21, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Americana sister duo The Whitmore Sisters was produced by Chris Masterson.
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Good and Green Again
by Jake Xerxes Fussell
January 21, 2022
The fourth full-length release for North Carolina-based folk artist Jake Xerxes Fussell was produced by James Elkington.
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Hell on Church Street
by Punch Brothers
January 14, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Brooklyn band Punch Brothers is an homage to Tony Rice's Church Street Blues covers album.
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Brightside
by The Lumineers
January 14, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the indie folk band The Lumineers features production from David Baron and Simone Felice.
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Storm Queen
by Grace Cummings
January 14, 2022
The second full-length release for the Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Grace Cummings was self-produced.
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Time of the Foxgloves
by Michael Hurley
December 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for Oregon-based singer-songwriter Michael Hurley features contributions from Kati Clayborn, Lindsay Clark, Josephine Foster, and Betsy Nichols.
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Island of Noise
by Modern Nature
December 3, 2021
The latest full-length release for Modern Nature was inspired in part by Shakespeare's The Tempest.
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Raise The Roof
by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss
November 19, 2021
14 years after 2007's Raising Sand, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunite for their second full-length collaboration, with T-Bone Burnett also returning to produce.
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The Future
by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
November 5, 2021
The third full-length release for Nathaniel Rateliff and his band was produced by Brad Cook and R.M.B.(Rateliff, Patrick Meese, and James Barone).
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You Get It All
by Hayes Carll
October 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances Brandy Clark and Aaron Raitiere was produced by Allison Moorer and Kenny Greenberg.
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American Siren
by Emily Scott Robinson
October 29, 2021
The third full-length release for singer-songwriter Emily Scott Robinson was produced by Jason Richmond.
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Waysides
by Bedouine
October 22, 2021
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced with Gus Seyffert.
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Leftovers
by Le Ren
October 15, 2021
The debut full-length release for Canadian folk artist Le Ren was produced by Chris Cohen.
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Wayfinder
by Boy Scouts
October 1, 2021
The second full-length release for the indie project of Taylor Vick was co-produced with Stephen Steinbrink.
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From Dreams to Dust
by The Felice Brothers
September 17, 2021
The latest full-length release for the folk rock band was recorded at a one-room church and was mixed by Mike Mogis.
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Lost Futures
by Marisa Anderson
August 27, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Marisa Anderson and William Tyler was recorded in Portland, Oregon.
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The Horses and the Hounds
by James McMurtry
August 20, 2021
The first new full-length studio release for singer-songwriter in seven years was recorded in Santa Monica with producer Ross Hogarth.
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Long Time Coming
by Sierra Ferrell
August 20, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Gary Paczosa.
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The Old Fabled River
by Alasdair Roberts
July 23, 2021
The collaboration between Alasdair Roberts and Völvur was recorded in January 2020 in London.
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Where Shall We Begin
by Chloe Foy
June 11, 2021
The debut full-length release foe the British singer-songwriter was produced with Harry Fausing Smith.
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Outside Child
by Allison Russell
May 21, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Birds of Chicago/Our Native Daughters member is about her surviving and healing from an abusive childhood.
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Lost in the Cedar Wood
by Johnny Flynn
May 14, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Johnny Flynn and Robert MacFarlane was created during the COVID-19 pandemic and was produced by by Charlie Andrew.
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Convocations
by Sufjan Stevens
May 6, 2021
The indie singer-songwriter's 49-track release split into five volumes traces the five stages of grief.
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First Farewell
by Peggy Seeger
April 9, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the folk singer-songwriter features contributions from her sons Calum and Neill MacColl and daughter-in-law Kate St John.
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They're Calling Me Home
by Rhiannon Giddens
April 9, 2021
The second full-length release from Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi was recorded over six days in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Course in Fable
by Ryley Walker
April 2, 2021
The latest release for the New York-based singer-songwriter was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire and features contributions from Bill MacKay, Nancy Ives, Douglas Jenkins, Ryan Jewell, and Andrew Scott Young.
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The Fray
by John Smith
March 26, 2021
The latest full-length release for the folk artist features guest appearances from Bill Frisell, Lisa Hannigan, Sarah Jarosz, and The Milk Carton Kids.
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The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
by Valerie June
March 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash.
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![1970 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/30bcd400d4fb6d7379c6c0ab6bc3020c-98.jpg)
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1970 [Box Set]
by Bob Dylan
February 26, 2021
The three-disc archival collection from the singer-songwriter includes the full May 1970 session with George Harrison and other sessions for the New Morning and Self Portrait albums as well as unreleased tracks, demos and outtakes.
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Acquainted With Night
by Lael Neale
February 19, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced and mixed by Guy Blakeslee.
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The Wide Wide River
by James Yorkston
January 22, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between the Scottish singer-songwriter and the Secondhand Orchestra that includes Karl-Jonas Winqvist, Peter Morén, Cecilia Österholm, Emma Nordenstam, and Ulrika Gyllenberg was recorded over three days.
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Think of Spring
by M. Ward
December 11, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter is a Billie Holiday covers album.
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Plastic Bouquet
by Kacy & Clayton
December 11, 2020
The debut full-length collaboration between Canadian duo Kacy & Clayton and New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams was recorded in 2019 in Saskatoon, Canada.
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Strange Lights Over Garth Mountain
by Gwenifer Raymond
November 13, 2020
The second full-length release for the Welsh folk guitarist was self-recorded and mixed.
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Tunng Presents... Dead Club
by Tunng
November 6, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the British folktronica was inspired by Max Porter’s novel Grief is The Thing with Feathers.
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![Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years 1963-1967 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/b492cd922092ae033eb1b6be33080b41-98.jpg)
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Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years 1963-1967 [Box Set]
by Joni Mitchell
October 30, 2020
The five-disc box set features unreleased live performances, home recordings, and radio broadcasts from the Canadian singer-songwriter before her 1968 debut album Song to a Seagull was released.
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Sam Amidon
by Sam Amidon
October 23, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter is a covers album and features a guest appearance from Beth Orton.
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Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions
by Sturgill Simpson
October 16, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the country singer-songwriter features 20 of his songs re-recorded as bluegrass versions.
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Roped In
by North Americans
October 9, 2020
The first release on the Third Man label from the instrumental duo of Patrick McDermott and Barry Walker features contributions from Mary Lattimore and William Tyler.
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Giver Taker
by Anjimile
September 18, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Justine Bowe of Photocomfort and Gabe Goodman.
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![Hard Luck Stories: 1972-1982 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/abb3e4d2b561ec916a54a7428fde214e-98.jpg)
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Hard Luck Stories: 1972-1982 [Box Set]
by Richard & Linda Thompson
September 18, 2020
The eight-disc box set collects together the songs from husband-and-wife duo including six remastered studio albums, 30 previously unreleased tracks and a disc of live performances.
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![Evening of New York Songs and Stories [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/0cb52f5e618158e5fb5ce346e64eace6-98.jpg)
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Evening of New York Songs and Stories [Live]
by Suzanne Vega
September 11, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded live at New York's Cafe Carlyle.
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Every Feeling on a Loop
by Josiah Johnson
September 4, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for The Head and the Heart co-founder was recorded with Lucius' Peter Lalish.
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...But I'd Rather Be With You
by Molly Tuttle
August 28, 2020
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter's covers album was pulled together electronically with the assistance of Los Angles producer Tony Berg due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
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The Third Gleam
by The Avett Brothers
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the folk rock trio is the third installment of their ongoing Gleam series.
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Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was
by Bright Eyes
August 21, 2020
The first release for the indie rock trio since 2011 album The People's Key features contributions from Jon Theodore and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea.
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