Ali Tod Releases 'Day In June' Ahead of Self-Titled Album

With a stamp of approval from Brandi Carlile, Scotland-born and West Virginia-based singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar wizard Ali Tod has been carving a path all her own.

Tod has released 'Day in June,' her second and final single leading up to her Kaki King-produced self-titled album, due out Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

With a delicate Spanish guitar-style intro giving off a feeling of opening your eyes from a peaceful night's sleep, the song soon gives way to Tod's signature percussive acoustic soul sound.

The make-you-wanna-dance rhythm strikes fierce and fluid, as does her unmistakable resonating vocals. While her pristine guitar playing takes center stage, Tod delivers a stellar lyrical juxtaposition between a beautiful sunny summer day and a doomed relationship from the jump, but still diving head first anyway.

'We were never gonna make it / But I still wanted to try / Didn't take too much to break it / And it's easy to see why,' she sings with conviction from the start. The bridge showcases a masterclass in guitar picking, and stamps her unique acoustic soul style as truly one of a kind.

Supporting her upcoming album, Tod recently finished up a run in Europe as part of the 2026 MusiSHEans Guitar Tour, which is a collective that aims to inspire and encourage more women to pick up the guitar. As a native Scottish artist, her international reach continues to grow year over year, and being a part of this collective only aids in her global recognition.

Tod has performed on stage with Brandi Carlile on a few occasions in the past, and has recently been invited to perform at Carlile's Girls Just Wanna Weekend in Mexico in January 2027.

Her lead single back in September, 'Down,' officially introduced the upcoming album. The record marks a new chapter in her artistic journey, placing songwriting and connection at the center of her work while retaining the innovative guitar playing that has become her signature.

Her album release show is slated for October 28th at The Bitter End in New York City with special guest Alex Skolnick.

About Ali Tod

Ali Tod is a Scottish-born, Appalachian-based singer-songwriter and guitarist known for electrifying live performances that transform a single acoustic guitar into a full-band experience. Combining percussive fingerstyle techniques, live looping and emotionally resonant songwriting, she creates performances that are both technically captivating and deeply human.

A seasoned international performer, Tod has appeared on stages across North America, Europe and Australasia. She has shared the stage with Brandi Carlile on multiple occasions, going from fan to bona fide festival performer. She recorded her second EP 'Lumbini '20' in the private studio of Rodrigo y Gabriela, and recently performed alongside Gabriela at the San Francisco Film Festival.

While her guitar work has earned recognition in the acoustic music world, Tod's greatest strength lies in her ability to connect with audiences through memorable songs and compelling live performances. Her powerhouse vocals and distinctive Scottish humor have endeared her to audiences all over the world, and her music bridges the gap between virtuosic musicianship and honest storytelling, drawing listeners in with equal parts energy, vulnerability and authenticity.

Tod's forthcoming self-titled album – produced by acclaimed guitarist and composer Kaki King – represents a significant artistic evolution, placing songwriting firmly at the center while retaining the innovative guitar work that has become her signature. Supporting the release, Tod recently performed throughout Europe as part of the 2026 MusiSHEans Guitar Tour.

Whether performing at festivals, theaters, listening rooms or arts venues, Ali Tod delivers a live experience that leaves audiences inspired long after the final note.

Upcoming Shows

10/28 - New York City, NY – The Bitter End (official album release show)

11/6 - Philadelphia, PA – The Fallser Club

11/14 - Capon Bridge, WV – The River House

Photo Credit: Kara Ford, Chris Whigham