October Releases 25': Our Pre Order Tips for the Month of October
RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
A new studio album centered on recovery and creative autonomy. Expands RAYE’s soul- and jazz-influenced pop sound. Pre orders available now.
Scheduled for March 27, 2026, This Music May Contain Hope is RAYE’s second independent studio album and a direct continuation of the artistic autonomy she reclaimed after leaving her major-label contract. The album is explicitly structured like a concept piece: across the 2LP vinyl, each side represents one of the four seasons, moving through emotional weather as a way of mapping change over time. In recent interviews around the announcement, RAYE positions the record as a form of comfort and self-medicine. Sonically, it continues her interest in classic songwriting and live-feeling arrangement with soul/jazz-pop sensibility, while sharpening it's thematic focus toward discipline, self-love, and the slow work of self healing. Highly recommended pre order!
Kim Gordon – Play Me
Experimental solo album blending spoken vocals, noise, and minimal rhythm. Extends Gordon’s late-career reinvention beyond Sonic Youth.
Arriving March 13, 2026, Play Me, available for pre order, sees Kim Gordon further refining her post-Sonic Youth solo language. Building on her recent work in experimental hip-hop, noise, and spoken-word performance, the album embraces fragmentation and texture over conventional song form. Gordon’s voice functions as both instrument and commentary, cutting through sparse, confrontational production. Play Me reads as a continuation of her long-standing resistance to nostalgia. Secure your copy by placing a pre order now.
Bonnie Prince Billy – We Are Together Again
A reflective folk album centered on intimacy and shared presence. Rooted in acoustic songwriting and small-scale production.
Scheduled for March 6, 2026, We Are Together Again sees Bonnie Prince Billy returning to his roots in intimate folk and acoustic songwriting. Bonnie Prince Billy is the long-running project name of Will Oldham, a central figure in American indie folk and alt-country since the 1990s. In recent interviews, Oldham has described the album as deliberately warm and communal, written and recorded with togetherness and shared space in mind. The songs rely on acoustic instruments, soft arrangements, and clear, direct lyrics rather than experimental structures. Instead of turning inward, We Are Together Again feels open and human, emphasizing connection and closeness as a quiet but persistent theme. Now available for pre order.
Mitski – Nothing’s About To Happen To Me
A restrained, introspective album focused on emotional suspension. Pre Order now Mitski’s minimalist, songwriter-focused project.
Scheduled for February 27, 2026, Nothing’s About To Happen To Me is the new album from Mitski, one of the most influential indie songwriters of the past decade. Known for blending indie rock, folk, and art pop, Mitski has described this record as being about waiting, stillness, and emotional suspension. The songs are intentionally restrained, with minimal arrangements that leave space for tension rather than release. Instead of dramatic highs, the album focuses on quiet moments and unresolved feelings, using simplicity as a strength. Pre order now before it flies off our shelves!
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More Upcoming Pre Orders: Flea – Honora
Scheduled for March 27, 2026, another remarkable pre order, Honora is a solo album from Flea, best known as the bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Unlike his work in funk-rock, this record focuses on composition rather than performance, drawing from jazz, classical, and ambient music. In interviews, Flea has spoken about slowing down and listening more closely, letting structure and atmosphere guide the music. Honora presents a quieter, more reflective side of his musical life.
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More Upcoming Pre Orders: Nala Sinephro – The Smashing Machine
Arriving on March 13, 2026, The Smashing Machine is the latest album from composer and musician Nala Sinephro, known for her work blending ambient music and modern jazz. Built around modular synthesizers, harp, and ensemble playing, the album unfolds slowly and deliberately. In interviews, Sinephro emphasizes deep listening and gradual change. The record is calm, spacious, and designed for focused, immersive listening. Pre order now on by clicking to the product above.
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More upcoming Pre Orders: Shabaka – Of The Earth A jazz pre order tip! Scheduled for March 6, 2026, Of The Earth is a new solo project from Shabaka, a British jazz musician known for his work with Sons of Kemet and other ensembles. This album moves away from high-energy group performances toward a more grounded, acoustic sound. Shabaka has spoken about focusing on breath, rhythm, and physical presence in the music. The result is a reflective record that connects jazz, folk, and spiritual music traditions. |
More Upcoming Pre Orders: Geese – Live At Third Man Records Out on February 27, 2026, Live At Third Man Records captures Geese, a New York rock band, in a raw live setting. Recorded direct-to-tape at Third Man Records, the album highlights the band’s energy, tension, and unpredictable dynamics. Known for their sharp, off-kilter take on classic rock forms, Geese sound especially alive in performance. This release documents the band without studio polish or correction. Pre order available now. |
Featured Pre Orders
RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
A season-structured concept album about recovery and independence, expanding RAYE’s soul- and jazz-inflected pop with warmth, discipline, and self-healing. Big pre Order tip!Kim Gordon – Play Me
An experimental solo statement built from spoken vocals, noise, and minimal rhythm, pushing Gordon’s post–Sonic Youth language further away from nostalgia. A Pre Order essential.Bonnie Prince Billy – We Are Together Again
An intimate, acoustic folk album centered on warmth, togetherness, and clear-eyed songwriting over small, human-scale arrangements. Don't miss this pre order.Mitski – Nothing’s About To Happen To Me
A restrained, minimalist record focused on waiting and emotional suspension, using quiet tension and simplicity as its core strength.
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Flea – Honora
A reflective solo album emphasizing composition and atmosphere, drawing from jazz, classical, and ambient traditions.Nala Sinephro – The Smashing Machine
A slow-unfolding ambient jazz work built on modular synths, harp, and ensemble interplay, designed for deep listening.Shabaka – Of The Earth
A grounded, acoustic-focused solo project connecting jazz, folk, and spiritual music through breath and physical presence.Geese – Live At Third Man Records
A raw, direct-to-tape live recording capturing the band’s volatile energy and off-kilter rock dynamics without studio polish.
