AMYTHYST KIAH STILL + BRIGHT
Amythyst Kiah leaves the bluesy shadows of her acclaimed debut behind on Still + Bright, stepping into the light with new intensity. Wrapping her cavernous vocal in edgy alt-Americana, her sophomore set explores mystical, spiritual joy with help from Billy Strings, S.G. Goodman, and more. (Available October 25.)
TEDDY AND THE ROUGH RIDERS DOWN HOME
As Teddy and the Rough Riders, Nashville natives Jack Quiggins and Ryan Jennings find a midway point between two-stepping honky tonk and tie-dyed rock. Over 11 warm-and-woozy quick-moving shuffles, their new LP Down Home combines peace-love-and-harmony with sepia-toned twang. (Available October 11.)
JULIE WILLIAMS TENNESSEE MOON EP
Packing a serious punch beneath her soft-spoken exterior, Julie Williams pairs the timeless tenets of country with the convention-busting thrill of modern indie folk on Tennessee Moon. Backed by dreamy, subtle soundscapes, she shoulders the weight of an unconventional life in graceful beauty. (Available October 17.)
JELLY ROLL BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN
Riding high as Nashville’s homegrown rapper turned game-changing country superstar Jelly Roll keeps transformation at the heart of Beautifully Broken. With 14 more confessional end-of-your-rope anthems, epic sonics, big collabs, and honest understanding, the album inspires hope. (Available October 11.)