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José González has released "Pajarito," a playful, Spanish-language single written for his son, Mateo. The tender acoustic track is a companion to a previous song written for his daughter. González says it's a "timeless, simple, and carefree" song about "growing up, learning things, and eventually becoming independent," drawing inspiration from Simon & Garfunkel, Silvio Rodríguez, and children's music. Source

Cat Power is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her landmark album, The Greatest, with a new Redux EP, out January 23, 2026. Recorded with her Dirty Delta Blues band, the EP features a newly finished James Brown cover, “Try Me.” A special anniversary tour, performing The Greatest in its entirety, will reach the UK and Ireland in November 2026, including a show at London's Roundhouse and Dublin's Vicar Street Source

Erik Hall announces his new album Solo Three, out January 23rd on Western Vinyl. It’s the final entry in his acclaimed trilogy reimagining minimalist composers. The new LP tackles works by Glenn Branca, Charlemagne Palestine, and Laurie Spiegel. He shares the first single, a kaleidoscopic adaptation of Steve Reich's "Music for a Large Ensemble," created by performing every intricate part himself. Source

Whitney have released "Evangeline," a gorgeous new single featuring GRAMMY-winner Madison Cunningham. Accompanied by an animated video, the track serves as the final preview of their fourth album, Small Talk, which arrives this Friday, November 7th. Hailed as their "best and most affecting" record yet, Small Talk marks a return to form, recorded by the Chicago duo without an outside producer. The band also announced a 2026 world tour. Source

London's queer trad-folk quartet Goblin Band have shared their new single, the "quintessential English drinking song" 'Rosin The Beau', alongside a live video. It's taken from their debut live album, 'A Loaf of Wax (Live at MOTH club)', due 14th November via Broadside Hacks Recordings. Praised for their "rowdy, flamboyant folk," the band is currently on a UK tour. Source

Folklore Tapes visits Gloucestershire and Hampshire. Zandra explores Painswick's yew tree legend with a beautiful, melancholic and uncanny incantation using ghostly vocals and acoustic guitar. Edd Sanders and Jamie McQuilkin tackle Hampshire with a sustained, organic drone and improvisational textures inspired by church bells. Both sides complement each other and shine a light on the eccentric corners of England, which should be celebrated but are in danger of being forgotten. Source