Here’s some the best Americana and roots-type music releases for September 18th, 2026. Click the artist or album links to find out more. The artist’s names link to their websites and the CD title links go to either Amazon, iTunes, Bandcamp or the artist’s site for ordering or downloading. A + sign means although not a featured release, it’s a notable album that’s still worth checking out. Also, this page will be updated as I find out about other new releases so check back again.
Rhiannon Giddens
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers (Nonesuch Records)
The 10-song collection was inspired by the beauty of people coming together and drawing strength from each other. It was intentionally recorded live with no frills and few overdubs, just pure and essential music that captures the feeling of community, clarity, as well as the joy and power of creating together. From exploring the lineages that make American music to the community-oriented spirit in which it was conceived and recorded, in many ways the album tells the story of the past 20 years of Giddens’ life. Her seventh studio album was recorded live at The Cypress House in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Recording live was crucial, to bring the listener into the center of the room. Giddens says that she cannot play without stomping, which can be felt on the opening track. Background noise and the sound of the musicians talking to each other before takes were also intentionally left in. (edited from label’s page)
Also new this week…
Beck – Ride Lonesome (BH Music)
Sean Burns & Lost Country – Better Off In Time & Other Songs For The Dance Floor(self-release)
Jake Xerxes Fussell – Old Beloved Path (Fat Possum Records)
Kelly Hunt – Requiem for a Sleepless Night (Compass Records)
Phil Madeira – The Millionth Mile (Mercyland Records)
Kaz Murphy – Making Noise (Green Monkey Records)
Orville Peck – Mule (Warners Music)
Katie Pruitt – Fools for the Fleeting (Rounder Records)
Seasick Steve – The Last Season of America (self-release)
Coming out soon… Dallas Burrow, Shinyribs, Margo Cilker, Ian Noe, Laura Cortese, Todd Snider, Bruce Cockburn, Charlie Parr, Willi Carlisle, Kaitlin Butts, Josh Rouse, Mary Gauthier, John Leventhal and more!
