The best music of autumn 2026: Johnny Marr, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Chinouriri and more
This arts preview highlights notable upcoming music releases for autumn 2026, including works from Gilla Band, Johnny Marr, and Two Shell. It serves as a curated guide for listeners interested in alternative, rock, and electronic genres.
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Unbiddable … Kehlani and Noah Kahan. Composite: Guardian Design/Kaio Cesar/Patrick McCormack Unbiddable … Kehlani and Noah Kahan. Composite: Guardian Design/Kaio Cesar/Patrick McCormack Autumn arts preview 2026 Culture The best music of autumn 2026: Johnny Marr, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Chinouriri and more Irish noisemongers Gilla Band, shadowy producers Two Shell and lovable band the Big Moon have new records, and there are tours from Bob Dylan and Kelela – plus the best of jazz, global and classical ‘It’s easier when nobody’s watching’: inside the secretive and sublime freak-folk of @ See all of our unmissable autumn arts recommendations here
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