Your fall preview of new albums: What’s coming before the end of 2025?

Yes, it's already Labour Day. Now, the music industry is all about getting albums out the door in time for Christmas, along with new singles that will help set up 2026.

Yes, I know Taylor Swift has a new album coming. Yes, I know she and Travis Kelsey are engaged.

Yes, there are all kinds of speculation about the wedding date, the maid of honour and the best man. And yes, she’s currently the odds-on favourite to perform the Super Bowl halftime show. But believe it not, there are plenty of other albums coming out this fall. Here’s a round-up of what to expect beyond Sept. 1.

September 5

Big Thief, Double Infinity (4AD)

Big Thief is an interesting band whose style is tough to categorize. This sixth album was recorded over just three weeks at Power Station, NYC’s famous studio.

David Byrne, Who is the Sky? (Matador)

A few weeks ago, David Byrne dashed everyone’s hopes about a Talking Heads reunion. No one in the group seems all that interested in getting back together, Byrne especially. Why? He’s got so much going on. This record, recorded with The Ghost Train Orchestra, is his 11th solo record (Talking Heads released only eight studio albums). I’m impressed with what I’ve heard so far.

Shame, Cutthroat (Dead Oceans)