# Guitar World Editors' Picks September 2026

> Guitar World editors spotlight nine standout tracks from September 2026.
- Title: Guitar World Editors' Picks September 2026 · Guitar World
- Summary: Guitar World editors spotlight nine standout tracks from September 2026. Guitar World editors selected nine new guitar tracks for September 2026…
- Keywords: guitar world, editors picks, september 2026, novelists, anamanaguchi, phoebe bridgers, austin tv, steven wilson, djent, synth rock, shoegaze, ambient
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/music-releases/guitar-world-editors-picks-september-2026
- Published: 2026-09-30T18:29:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: guitar world, editors picks, september 2026, novelists, anamanaguchi, phoebe bridgers, austin tv, steven wilson, djent, synth rock, shoegaze, ambient
## Guitar World Editors' Picks
Guitar World editors highlight monthly guitar tracks that captured their attention over the past four weeks.
## September 2026 Highlights
This month features tortuous drop-tuned riffs from parisian djent merchants, a synth-heavy 8-bit party rocker, phoebe bridgers' hardest rocking song, a massive ambient shoegaze soundscape, and steven wilson's latest prog opus.
## Track of the Month: Novelists - Ravage
Novelists' new single ravage showcases tortuous drop-tuned riffs and sliding lead lines, with guitarist florestan durand recently beating top players to land a solo spot on the new bilmuri album.
## Track of the Month: Anamanaguchi - Yeah I Guess
Anamanaguchi's synth-heavy 8-bit party rocker yeah i guess recontextualizes guitar-centric forms with sidescrolling sound effects into a chaotic yet coherent package.
## Track of the Month: Phoebe Bridgers - On Video
Phoebe bridgers' contribution to the movie primetime features a beautiful yet unsettling acoustic progression with thunderous guitar tones in the chorus.
## Track of the Month: Austin TV - Boonmee
Austin tv, a post-rock instrumental band from mexico city, delivers massive ambient soundscapes with shoegaze-y riffing in their track boonmee.
## Track of the Month: Steven Wilson - Requiem for a Village
Steven wilson's latest prog opus requiem for a village drops with haunting vocals, seven minutes of music, and an accompanying live session featuring all guitars and basses.
## Additional Tracks
Other notable tracks include sonny landreth's lady on the rise, ex:re's radio station, blue medusa's crocodile, and matt parker's deputy editor.
## Key takeaway

Guitar World editors selected nine new guitar tracks for September 2026, highlighting diverse styles including djent, synth-heavy rock, and ambient shoegaze.