Album Releases by Genre
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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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The Dirt and the Stars
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
August 7, 2020
The 15th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in Bath, England.
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Music From First Cow
by William Tyler
July 31, 2020
The first soundtrack for the Nashville artist is for Kelly Reichard's film, First Cow.
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Old Flowers
by Courtney Marie Andrews
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was written after the end of a long-term relationship and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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Heart's Ease
by Shirley Collins
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features four non-traditional songs.
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The Balladeer
by Lori McKenna
July 24, 2020
The 11th full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb and features guest appearances from Karen Fairchild, Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose, and Kimberly Schlapman.
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Love & Peace
by Seasick Steve
July 24, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the blues artist was self-produced and features contributions from Malcolm Arison, Luther Dickinson and Dan Magnusson.
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My Love Is a Hurricane
by David Ramirez
July 17, 2020
The fifth full-length for the Austin-based singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sir Woman.
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Alexandra
by Andrew Tuttle
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Australian multi-instrumentalist features contributions from Tony Dupe, Chuck Johnson, Gwenifer Raymond, Joel Saunders, Joe Saxby, and Sarah Spencer.
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Heartbreaker Please
by Teddy Thompson
May 29, 2020
Recorded in Brooklyn, the sixth full-length solo studio release for the British singer-songwriter is his first since 2011's Bella.
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Beginners
by Christian Lee Hutson
May 29, 2020
The first full-length release on the Anti- label for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced by Phoebe Bridgers.
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The Quickening
by Jim White
May 15, 2020
The debut full-length improvised collaboration between Marisa Anderson and Jim White was recorded in Mexico City and Portland, Oregon.
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Good Souls Better Angels
by Lucinda Williams
April 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced with Ray Kennedy and Tom Overby.
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Brother Sister
by Watkins Family Hour
April 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the brother and sister duo of Sara and Sean Watkins was produced by Mike Viola.
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The Ripple Effect
by Béla Fleck
April 10, 2020
The previously unreleased live tracks from Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabaté are also available as part of the “Throw Down Your Heart: The Complete Africa Sessions” box set.
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Rock Bottom Rhapsody
by Pokey LaFarge
April 10, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is his first on the New West label.
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Ever-Roving Eye
by James Elkington
April 3, 2020
The latest solo release for the Chicago-based folk guitarist features contributions from Nick Macri, Tamara Lindeman, Paul von Mertens, and Spencer Tweedy.
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Local Honey
by Brian Fallon
March 27, 2020
The third full-length solo release for The Gaslight Anthem frontman was produced by Peter Katis.
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Folkesange
by Myrkur
March 20, 2020
The latest full-length release for Ex Cops member Amalie Bruun as Myrkur was produced by Christopher Juul of Heilung.
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Birthmarks
by Hilary Woods
March 13, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Irish singer-songwriter was written over two years and recorded while she was pregnant in Ireland and Norway with producer Lasse Marhaug.
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A Pilgrim's Tale
by Seth Lakeman
February 7, 2020
The British folk artist latest full-length release features Paul McGann narrating songs about the Mayflower and the pilgrims who settled in Plymouth.
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Old Wow
by Sam Lee
January 31, 2020
The third full-length release for singer-songwriter features Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser and was produced by Bernard Butler.
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Bonny Light Horseman
by Bonny Light Horseman
January 24, 2020
The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Anaïs Mitchell, Josh Kaufman and Eric D. Johnson includes new interpretations of traditional folk songs, many hundreds of years old.
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The Family Songbook
by The Haden Triplets
January 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the indie folk trio includes a version of Kanye West's "Say You Will," four songs written by their grandfather, and a song written by their brother for director Wim Wenders' 1997 film "The End of Violence."
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Countless Branches
by Bill Fay
January 17, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Joshua Henry.
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Iowa Dream
by Arthur Russell
November 15, 2019
The posthumous collection of demos, home recordings and other unreleased songs from the 1970s and 80s from the singer-songwriter features new contributions from Peter Broderick to help complete some of the tracks.
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In All Weather
by Josienne Clarke
November 8, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Sonny Johns.
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Up on High
by Vetiver
November 1, 2019
The seventh full-length release for the folk band led by Andy Cabic was produced with Thom Monahan.
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New Ways
by Leif Vollebekk
November 1, 2019
The follow-up to the Canadian artist's 2017 album Twin Solitude was recorded in Los Angeles and Montreal.
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Bad Wiring
by Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
November 1, 2019
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter and his band was recorded by producer Roger Moutenot.
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The Livelong Day
by Lankum
October 25, 2019
The third full-length release for the Irish folk quartet was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
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The Only Ones
by The Milk Carton Kids
October 18, 2019
The seven-track mini-album release from the California folk duo of Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan was recorded in Encino, California.
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Carrying On
by Kacy & Clayton
October 4, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian folk duo of Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum was produced by Jeff Tweedy.
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Closer Than Together
by The Avett Brothers
October 4, 2019
the 10th full-length studio release for the folk-rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
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Abundance Welcoming Ghosts
by Red River Dialect
September 27, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the British folk rock band was recorded in four days in Wales with contributions from Joan Shelley, and Tara Jane O'Neil.
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Sound & Fury
by Sturgill Simpson
September 27, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the outlaw country artist was recorded in Michigan with Bobby Emmett, Chuck Bartels, Miles Miller, and John Hill.
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The Fiery Margin
by Alasdair Roberts
September 13, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter features contributions from Alex Neilson, Stevie Jones and Ailbhe nic Oireachtaigh.
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III
by The Lumineers
September 13, 2019
The third full-length release for the Colorado indie folk is a concept album with three chapters about the impact of addiction on a fictional family.
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Fires for the Cold
by Jonah Tolchin
September 13, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the blues singer-songwriter features contributions from Jay Bellerose, Jackson Browne, Rickie Lee Jones, Greg Leisz, Ben Peller, Fred Tackett, and Sara Watkins.
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Engine of Paradise
by Adam Green
September 6, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Jonathan Rado, James Richardson and Florence Welch.
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A Universe That Roasts Blossoms for a Horse
by Sirom
August 30, 2019
The third release for the Slovenian self-described "imaginary folk" trio was recorded by Janez Križaj and Boštjan Janežič.
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Cala
by Fionn Regan
August 16, 2019
The sixth full-length solo release for the Irish folk singer-songwriter was made in his hometwon of Bray.
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Gypsy
by Eilen Jewell
August 16, 2019
The eighth full-length release for the Idaho-based singer-songwriter was produced with her husband Jason Beek (who also played drums on the album).
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Dawnbreaker
by Daughter of Swords
June 28, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for Mountain Man's Alexandra Sauser-Monnig was co-produced with Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso.
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![Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/aaf84d2148ebd3f3088c29be30e31ad5-98.jpg)
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Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set]
by Various Artists
June 28, 2019
The most complete recording of the three-day 1969 music festival is available as a limited 38-disc box set (missing only two Jimi Hendrix tracks and several Sha Na Na songs not recorded), a 10-disc collections that includes at least one track from every performer and a 3-disc collection, all released on the same day.
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Across the Field
by House and Land
June 14, 2019
The second full-length release for the North Carolina-based folk duo of Sarah Louise and Sally Anne Morgan was recorded by Jason Meagher.
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Out of Sight
by Jake Xerxes Fussell
June 7, 2019
The third full-length release from the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter features traditional songs many close to or over 100 years old.
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Living Theatre
by Olden Yolk
May 17, 2019
The second full-length release for the project from Shane Butler & Caity Shaffer features contributions from Eliza Bagg, Frank Maston, Benjamin Levinson, Jarvis Tavenier, and Peter Wagner.
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Undress
by The Felice Brothers
May 3, 2019
The latest release for the New York folk-rock band was recorded live to tape with producer Jeremy Backofen.
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Mint Condition
by Caroline Spence
May 3, 2019
The third full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Knobler and mixed by Gary Paczosa.
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There is No Other
by Rhiannon Giddens
May 3, 2019
The collaboration between the Carolina Chocolate Drops member with Francesco Turrisi was recorded over five days in Dublin and was produced by Joe Henry.
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Front Porch
by Joy Williams
May 3, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the ex-Civil Wars artist was produced by Kenneth Pattengale.
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Fever Breaks
by Josh Ritter
April 26, 2019
The 10th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jason Isbell and features contributions from Amanda Shires and members of Isbell's the 400 Unit.
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Droneflower
by Marissa Nadler
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length collaboration between Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky was recorded in home studios.
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The Hurting Kind
by John Paul White
April 12, 2019
Co-produced with Alabama Shakes' Ben Tanner, the third full-length solo release for the former member of The Civil Wars features contributions from Erin Rae, the Secret Sisters and Lee Ann Womack.
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When You're Ready
by Molly Tuttle
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the artist who won Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2018 Americana Music Awards was produced by Ryan Hewitt.
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Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3
by Todd Snider
March 15, 2019
While the title suggest otherwise, the latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter is the first album recorded at Johnny Cash's Cash Cabin in Tennessee and features a guest appearance from Jason Isbell.
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![Lines, Parts One, Two & Three [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/ae7f1306bb8555760740accb7fc2a4c5-98.jpg)
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Lines, Parts One, Two & Three [Box Set]
by The Unthanks
March 8, 2019
The three-disc trilogy of song cycles inspired by Emily Bronte's poetry, a theatre piece about Lillian Bilocca, and World War I writers.
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Patty Griffin
by Patty Griffin
March 8, 2019
Co-produced with Craig Ross, the 10th full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was written during and after her (successful) battle with breast cancer.
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Sky Blue
by Townes van Zandt
March 7, 2019
The posthumous release of the Texas singer-songwriter features demos recorded in early 1973 at Bill Hedgepeth's home studio.
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The Route To The Harmonium
by James Yorkston
February 22, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was recorded in his Scottish home and was produced with David Wrench.
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What It Is
by Hayes Carll
February 15, 2019
The sixth full-length release for the Nashville-based Texas-born singer-songwriter was co-produced by Brad Jones and Allison Moorer (who also co-wrote several songs).
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Tides of a Teardrop
by Mandolin Orange
February 1, 2019
The latest release for the North Carolina folk duo Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz was self-produced.
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Nighttime Birds and Morning Stars
by Sarah Louise
January 25, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Bare
by Rosie Carney
January 25, 2019
The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance by Lisa Hannigan.
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Ghost Forests
by Meg Baird
November 9, 2018
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Meg Baird and Mary Lattimore was recorded in Los Angeles with Thom Monaghan.
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Laws of Motion
by Karine Polwart
October 19, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter features her brother Steven (guitar) and Inge Thomson.
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Songs of the Plains
by Colter Wall
October 12, 2018
The second full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
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Television Themes
by Matt Berry
October 5, 2018
The latest release for the British actor/singer features themes from various television shows from the 1960-80s.
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Magic Ship
by Mountain Man
September 21, 2018
The first release in eight years for the North Carolina-based trio of Amelia Meath, Molly Sarle and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig was mixed by Nick Sanborn.
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This Too Shall Light
by Amy Helm
September 21, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Joe Henry and recorded in four days.
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Songs You Make at Night
by Tunng
August 24, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the British folktronica collective feature the original line-up.
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The Giant Who Ate Himself and Other New Works for 6 & 12 String Guitar
by Glenn Jones
August 24, 2018
The latest release for the guitarist was recorded in New Jersey with Laura Baird.
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Healing Tide
by The War and Treaty
August 10, 2018
The debut full-length release for the married Michigan duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter was recorded live in five days in producer Buddy Miller’s home studio.
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