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On 'Forgetting Is Violent', Patrick Shiroishi tackles racism at large, both in the past and from a contemporary standpoint. That his work carries such depth of meaning, even at its most minimal, is a testament to his skill as a composer and musician, but also listener and interpreter of stories. The album is a lightning rod for those stories, a vivid warning from history and a vibrant cri de coeur. Source

Just ahead of their UK tour, Modern Nature shares “Take Our Chances,” a new short film documenting the making of their acclaimed album, The Heat Warps. The film offers a rare, intimate look at the band's creative process, capturing the human element behind their sound. Source

Norwegian guitarist and composer Trond Kallevåg has unveiled the first single from his upcoming album Minnesota, a poignant piece titled “Twins of Træna.” The single, an instrumental narrative driven by Kallevåg’s signature dreamy pedal steel guitar, draws inspiration from a collection of historical black-and-white photographs discovered during an artist residency on the remote island of Træna. Source

Icelandic singer-songwriter Arny Margret has announced an expanded version of her latest album. ‘I Miss You, I Do: The Sjáumst Edition’ will be released on November 21st via One Little Independent Records. It includes three piano-led reinterpretations and a new instrumental composition, ‘Sjáumst,’ a wordless journey that serves as a gentle farewell to this creative chapter. Watch a live video for ‘Born in Spring,’ filmed at Iceland's Salurinn concert hall. Source

Midlake have released "Days Gone By," a new single from their upcoming album 'A Bridge To Far', out November 7th. The track is accompanied by a spellbinding video starring Emmy-nominated actor James Lance (Ted Lasso). The band also announced a UK and European tour for 2026. This release follows the lead single “The Ghouls,” building anticipation for their sixth studio album. Source

Through The Open Window is the latest chapter in the acclaimed Bob Dylan Bootleg Series, which tells of Dylan’s emergence and maturation as a songwriter and performer, from Minnesota to the Greenwich Village bohemia in the early 1960s. The 8CD Deluxe set includes 139 tracks – 48 never-before-released performances, as well as 38 super-rare cuts, plus a hardcover book with rare photos and extensive liner notes by Sean Wilentz. Source