Award-winning British songwriter Blair Dunlop returns this May 26th, with his brand new album ‘House of Jacks’. The follow up to 2012’s debut ‘Blight & Blossom’, one of the year’s most revered folk albums, House of Jacks more than lives up to that early promise. A collection of beautifully crafted songs that are influenced, but not confined, by his folk roots, Blair’s trademark guitar styling is enriched with a broader palette of instruments to create a more contemporary sound. Here, the album’s first single ‘Something’s Gonna Give Way’ (May 5th) is revealed. View the video here!Blair comments: "The song is a classic battle between strong and weak... or at least perceived weakness! Scratch Pictures’ great treatment of the video has brought this into a stark reality and it seems to be getting much discussion. I'm pleased it's getting the attention it is...if only to raise conversation around a difficult and challenging area."
A free MP3 download for an acoustic version of the track ‘45s (c.14)’ has also been announced, which can be grabbed here. Full UK Tour details are below:
May
21st The Basement, York
24th Fruit, Hull
25th Bearded Theory Festival, Derby
25th Thelka, Bristol
26th The Junction, Cambridge
27th Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
29th Bodega Social, Nottingham
30th Band On The Wall, Manchester
31st Cecil Sharp House, London
June
01 St Bartholomew’s Church, Newton Abbot
02 The Convent Club, Glos
Blair Dunlop’s new album House of Jacks is released on May 26th through Rooksmere Records.
Source: Press Release
