Charlie Ashcroft’s Musosoup Round-Up October 2026

Starting off in Scotland, let’s dive into the music of Double Vision. Asha and Ciaran have a distinctive style, combining elements of autumnal folk, beguiling vocals and classical guitar influences to wonderful effect. Check out their debut single ‘Lorelei’.

Sheffield band The Kellows have had a good year, with singles ‘Eve’ and ‘I’ll Make It Right’ consolidating the four-piece’s momentum after they first emerged in early 2025. New release ‘How Many Signs’ is an expansive, ambitious indie rock opus. 

Australian quartet Exit Guide also returned in October with a tremendous song by the name of ‘Savour’. I featured their previous single ‘Violet Grey’ in this column back in April, and it’s fantastic to be able to share this follow-up from them as they continue to impress on the Brisbane circuit and beyond. 

Over in Canada, we find Toronto artist Kyle on excellent form with her new song ‘Maybe’. Released ahead of her debut LP which lands in 2027, it’s a hushed slice of country-inflected pop magic, which builds beautifully throughout.

Coffey is another artist making superb pop music across the pond. The Los Angeles resident just unleashed the anthemic ‘Feel It All’, inspired by the ongoing process of grief after losing her Dad and the memories of a prolonged road trip through Western Australia.

Speaking of Oz, Melbourne-based producer Tokyo Cub and his collaborator Lost Kid have just put out ‘Munchies’. It’s an addictive slab of pulsating hip-hop; the first release under the duo’s new collective name WE LOST TOKYO. 

Washington DC band The Generation built up a loyal following back in the 1980s with their delightful mix of post-punk and jangle pop. Now they’ve re-surfaced for a reunion release and new album called ‘Songs From Our Upbringing’. The brilliant ‘Don’t Know About You’ was one of two tracks to emerge from it on streaming services in the past month. 

North London-based producer Sans DMN also impressed with a beautiful piece of dreamy electronica called ‘Unknowing’. The song has an interesting focal point, encompassing a loop of a recording he made in a Venice street, while a handpan player was performing. A very good debut single indeed. 

Circus Nerves are a Brooklyn-based duo comprising Swedish songwriter Hampus Svard and former food critic Evan R. Bison. As the cold weather looms on the horizon, their latest record ‘2 Chosen Souls’ provides a perfect, winter-suited journey through the worlds of slowcore and alternative folk.

And finally, Belfast-based Eamon Donnelly put out a stunning song called ‘Pale Imitations’ a couple of weeks ago, cementing his reputation as an excellent songwriter and storyteller. It’s great to have him back.