Music News — Week of July 21, 2026
🎵 New Music & Releases
Pearl Jam
- Guitarist Mike McCready announced a graphic novel and companion "lost" rock opera album, "Farewell to Seasons," due October 6. (Consequence, March 2026)
Drayton Farley
- Released third album "A Heavy Duty Heart" March 17 via One Riot Records, recorded live to tape and produced by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell's 400 Unit). (Rolling Stone, March 2026)
Darren Kiely
- Released new single "White Flag," which he also produced, about giving a new relationship a fair chance after past heartbreak. (FrontView Magazine, 2026)
Kneecap
- Released second studio album "Fenian" May 1 via Heavenly Recordings, produced by Dan Carey, featuring Kae Tempest and Fawzi. (NPR, May 2026)
Zach Bryan
- Released sixth album "With Heaven on Top" (25 tracks) January 9, debuting at No. 1; has since teased an unreleased song, "Walk Backwards," from a rumored EP, "Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs." (MusicRow/Whiskey Riff, Jan 2026)
Dar Williams
- Announced 13th album "Hummingbird Highway," due September 12 on Righteous Babe Records, and shared the jazzy single "Tu Sais Le Printemps." (Americana UK, 2026)
Max McNown
- Released a string of 2026 singles including "World Change Me" and "Something to Someone" (May 29), though no full album yet. (Apple Music/Billboard, 2026)
Jason Isbell
- Isbell and the 400 Unit debuted a more muscular version of "Crimson and Clay" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in January. (Consequence, Jan 2026)
Noah Kahan
- Released fourth album "The Great Divide" April 24 via Mercury Records, debuting at No. 1 in both the US and UK. (Consequence/Boston.com, 2026)
Sturgill Simpson
- Released "Mutiny After Midnight" as Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds March 13, a physical-only release (vinyl/CD/cassette) that still debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. (Rolling Stone/Variety, 2026)
The Kilans
- Released single "Haunt Me" February 13 ahead of a full-length album slated for spring 2026. (K-UTE Radio, 2026)
Houndmouth
- Releasing "Lordy," their first album in five years, July 10 via Dualtone, produced by Brad Cook with guest spots from MJ Lenderman and Iron & Wine's Sam Beam. (Spin, April 2026)
Briston Maroney
- Announced third album "JIMMY," released May 2 via Parlophone, and shared new tracks "Tomatoes" and "Bullshit." (Dork, 2026)
Ryan Bingham
- Released "They Call Us The Lucky Ones" with The Texas Gentlemen May 15 — his first full-length project in over seven years. (Forbes, May 2026)
Sam Donald
- Released new songs "Covered in Dirt" (April 24) and "Dead Man Walking" (January 23) as he continues building out his "grunge country" sound. (Apple Music, 2026)
Hozier
- Released a new collaboration with Mumford & Sons, "Rubber Band Man," with fans speculating it signals early work on his next record. (ad-hoc-news, 2026)
Brandi Carlile
- Confirmed a new Highwomen album is in the works with Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires: "I'm done keeping secrets." (Rolling Stone, Feb 2026)
AJR
- Set to release live album "Live from the Hollywood Bowl" (17 tracks) March 26, following 2025's "What No One's Thinking" EP. (Spotify, 2026)
Ryan Adams
- Released the 24-track double LP "Self Portrait" in December 2025 and has a follow-up, "The Suicide Handbook," expected sometime in 2026. (mxdwn Music, 2026)
📆 Tour & Concert News
Pearl Jam
- Ohana Festival, Dana Point, CA — Sept 25–27, 2026. (Consequence, May 2026)
Drayton Farley
- Barleycorn's, Wichita, KS — Aug 3, 2026. (BroadwayWorld, March 2026)
Darren Kiely 📍 PHILLY
- Roadrunner, Boston, MA — Aug 4, 2026.
- The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA — Aug 5, 2026. (Songkick, 2026)
- The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York, NY — Aug 7, 2026.
- 23-date UK/Ireland/Europe run kicks off Sept 25 in Bristol, wrapping Oct 29 in Antwerp. (Songkick, 2026)
Kneecap
- BoomTown Festival, Winchester, UK — Aug 12–16, 2026.
- Leeds Festival — Aug 28, 2026; Reading Festival — Aug 30, 2026.
- Fenian Tour date, Brussels — Nov 7, 2026. (Jambase/Ticketmaster UK, 2026)
Tyler Childers
- 2026 Snipe Hunt Tour continues through Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Colorado in July, then resumes Sept 30 in Sacramento, CA, before Seattle (Oct 2) and Portland (Oct 3). (Jambase, 2026)
Zach Bryan
- "With Heaven on Tour" continues through Europe and the US, including Eugene, OR (July 25) and San Diego, CA (July 31–Aug 1), wrapping Oct 10 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, AL. (Variety/Dover Motor Speedway, 2026)
Dar Williams
- Payomet Performing Arts Center, North Truro, MA — July 29, 2026.
- Fall Ireland/UK/France run: Dublin and Cork (Sept 26–27), Glasgow (Oct 1), London (Oct 7–8), Paris (Oct 11). (darwilliams.com, 2026)
Max McNown 📍 PHILLY
- "Summer Vacation Tour" stops include Silver Spring, MD (Aug 2), Chicago, IL (Aug 5), Madison, WI (Aug 6), Philadelphia, PA (Aug 17), and New York, NY (Aug 19). (MusicRow, 2026)
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- Louisville, KY — Sept 24–27, 2026, wrapping the North American leg that closes at Wolf Trap July 30. (Pollstar, 2026)
Noah Kahan
- "Great Divide Tour" continues through Fenway Park (Boston), Wrigley Field (Chicago) and Citi Field (NYC), wrapping Aug 30 at T-Mobile Park, Seattle, with additional dates through year-end. (Billboard, 2026)
Sturgill Simpson (Johnny Blue Skies)
- "Mutiny for the Masses Tour" runs Sept 4 (Moody Center, Austin) through Oct 30 (Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY). (Rolling Stone, 2026)
Houndmouth
- The Factory, St. Louis, MO — July 22; The Salt Shed Outdoors, Chicago, IL — July 25; Archer Music Hall, Allentown, PA — July 29; Thompson's Point, Portland, ME — Aug 2; The Anthem, Washington, DC — Aug 7; Rooftop at Pier 17, NYC — Aug 8; plus Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto (Sept 3–5), Nashville (Sept 15–19) and Austin (Oct 2–11). (Concerts50, 2026)
Ryan Bingham
- Joining Zach Bryan's "With Heaven On Tour": San Diego, CA (July 31–Aug 1), Salt Lake City, UT (Aug 7), Denver, CO (Aug 13–14). (Jambase, 2026)
Sam Donald
- Southbound Bar & Grill, Springfield, MO — July 23, 2026.
- Batesville Community Center and Aquatics, Batesville, AR — July 24, 2026. (Bandsintown, 2026)
Crane Wives
- Black Sheep, Colorado Springs, CO — Aug 8; The District, Sioux Falls, SD — Aug 14; The Sylvee, Madison, WI — Aug 16; The Blue Note, Columbia, MO — Aug 20; Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, Fishers, IN — Aug 22. (Ticketmaster, 2026)
Chris Stapleton 📍 PHILLY
- "All-American Road Show" continues through Mystic Lake Amphitheater, MN (July 30), Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati (Aug 1), Rogers Stadium, Toronto (Aug 6), Ford Field, Detroit (Aug 8), and Philadelphia, PA (Aug 28). (Consequence/chrisstapleton.com, 2026)
Brandi Carlile 📍 NC & HOUSTON
- Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk, NY — July 23; headlining Newport Folk Festival — July 26.
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC — Sept 1, 2026. (JamBase/TicketNews, 2026)
- Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX (with Pink) — Sept 27, 2026. (2026)
- Fall European/UK leg runs Oct 15 (Dublin) through Nov 1 (Lisbon). (2026)
AJR
- Musikfest, Bethlehem, PA — July 31–Aug 9; Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, CA — Aug 12; Wisconsin State Fair — Aug 15; Iowa State Fair — Aug 19; Alaska State Fair, Palmer — Aug 21; Stir Concert Cove, Council Bluffs, IA — Sept 1. (Live Nation, 2026)
Ryan Adams
- "Solo Europe 2026" tour: Lisbon (Oct 10), Madrid/Barcelona/Granada/Zaragoza/València (Oct 12–17), Geneva (Oct 20), Heidelberg/Berlin/Hamburg (Oct 22–24), Paris (Oct 26), Brescia (Oct 30). (Songkick, 2026)
No notable news this week
Tyler Childers (no new 2026 release), Maggie Rogers (no confirmed 2026 album or firm tour dates), The Kilans (no confirmed tour dates yet), Briston Maroney (no confirmed tour dates yet), Crane Wives (no new album since 2024), Chris Stapleton (has stated no plans for new solo music currently).