New releases from February, March, and April showcase the expressive possibilities of acoustic guitar music

On his first album in seven years, the folk fixture delivers a set of spare, thoughtful songs grounded in voice and guitar.

Music drawn from theater, film, and folklore becomes a vehicle for close ensemble playing and thoughtful arrangement.

New releases from November, December, and January offer harmony, dissonance, and truth.

From Rez Abbasi to Jesse Welles—the AG editors offer quick takes on 25 standout acoustic releases from 2025.

Curated by guitarist Cian Nugent, the latest volume in Tompkins Square’s long-running series brings together contemporary Irish instrumental guitar, where traditional tunes sit comfortably alongside new pieces.

The two-volume set ‘Woody at Home, Vol. 1 and 2’ on Shamus Records captures the folk icon in his last burst of creativity—singing, scribbling, and laughing through songs both familiar and newly unearthed.

New Releases from September and October 2025 feature acoustic guitars at every end of the spectrum

After nearly two decades apart, Curran and his Stefan Sobell “Butterfly” Model 1 create shimmering, meditative soundscapes rooted in British folk tradition and colored by psychedelic textures.

Five-song EP blends manouche rhythms and fingerstyle flourishes into intricate, buoyant instrumentals.

Consisting of world premiere recordings of three works based around Cuban rhythms, ‘Romántico’ features the exquisite classical guitar work of the reliably great Isbin.

Recent albums by Carlotta Dalia, the Mēla Quartet, Dale Kavanagh, and George Sakellariou reveal the instrument’s versatility.

Longtime collaborators bring clarity, care, and quiet invention to a wide-ranging set of acoustic guitar duets.

The Welsh guitarist’s new album weaves influences from jazz, folk, and global traditions into meditative and richly textured music.

The five-CD box set 'Snow Beneath the Belly of a White Swan' reveals the depth of Basho’s live genius, showcasing the American primitive pioneer’s eclectic influences and transcendent performances.