October was packed with new releases, and keeping up with everything coming out has become a job in itself. Between music, film and everything in between, it’s easy for great projects to get lost in the noise. There’s plenty of music worth talking about this month, so here are a few releases that deserve your attention.
“Frankie’s Gun!” by Emma Ogier
Emma Ogier’s name has been sitting on the lips of people in indie echo chambers for months now. For me, it began when Clairo posted Ogier’s song, “Baby Don’t Hurt Me.” I thought she sounded like a country version of Clairo, and while that seemed reductive, I don’t think it was unwarranted.
Since the release of that single in February, she’s been regularly releasing singles in preparation for her debut album’s release on Nov. 11, titled Fly 1111. Her newest single, “Frankie’s Gun,” differs slightly from the tone she’s set with her singles already. A jaunty, more outwardly country-sounding Ogier shows an interesting new side to her music that feels exciting in anticipation of her new album.
“The Basement / Split” by Lambrini Girls
Lambrini Girls are a loud and unapologetic punk duo from Brighton. Their first album, Who Let the Dogs Out, was released in 2025 and explored themes of gender, politics and power. The band is explicit in its messaging, not allowing for any lyrics to be misconstrued.
Though technically two singles released at the same time, “The Basement” and “Split” show a new evolution in Lambrini Girl’s sound, focusing on more of an intentional production style with additional electronic and rock elements. They release these tracks in anticipation of their upcoming album, coming this winter.
Though the music seems more produced, the duo still manages to maintain the same anger and frustration that’s recognizable in their past work, with the themes of these songs exploring alcoholism and online radicalization.
“I Love you,That’s All” by Dermot Henry
Dermont Henry’s voice forces listeners to drop their armour at the door. This song offers what is his most compelling argument for doing so, appealing to an incredible human connection within his music. The 23-year-old carries the introspection of a man four times his senior. Henry’s sound draws inspiration from classic folk artists like Bob Dylan and Elliott Smith, while also resembling contemporary artists like Cameron Winter and Dove Ellis.
Still, Henry is developing his own sound, and this newest single is the best example of this, intimately exploring the humanity within individual relationships and the ones we have with each other as a broader society. The single comes out in anticipation of his debut album, Bad Throw, Good Catch, releasing later in November.
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These are just a handful of the releases that have made October an exciting month for new music. There’s no shortage of artists finding their own ways to make themselves heard. Keeping up with every new release might be impossible, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the ones worth hearing. Consider this a starting point.