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Dermot Kennedy has announced his new album, The Weight of the Woods.<\/p>\n
\nThe follow-up to 2022’s Sonder was mostly written and recorded close to his home in rural Ireland with longtime collaborator Gabe Simon, known for his work with Noah Kahan and Lana Del Rey.<\/p>\n
\nThe pair also spent time working on the project in Nashville.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nAcross its 14 tracks, Dermot draws heavily on the landscape and atmosphere of his home country, calling the album \u201ca beautiful homegrown thing with Irish instruments and an Irish story.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nKennedy says the forest behind his house played a key role in shaping the album\u2019s tone.<\/p>\n
\nHe said: \u201cIt\u2019s a peaceful place where I can escape.”<\/p>\n
\nDermot admitted: \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019d be happy anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe lead single, Funeral, has arrived today (22.01.26), along with the official music video starring Charlie Rowe and directed by Charlie Sarsfield.<\/p>\n
\nThe Giants singer has taken a more direct approach to both songwriting and production this time, aiming to put his voice at the centre of the record.<\/p>\n
\nHe said: \u201cIf I get up in a pub with just a guitar or a piano, I\u2019m certain that I can sing to a room full of people.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI wanted that element to be front-and-centre on this album.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe result blends folk influences, country elements and the melodic style that has defined his previous releases.<\/p>\n
\nThe album lands on March 26, ahead of Dermot’s biggest headline tour to date, running through May and June 2026. The European leg includes his largest venues yet, followed by six UK arena shows, including a return to London\u2019s O2 on June 5. In July, he will play two major homecoming shows at Dublin\u2019s Aviva Stadium.<\/p>\n
\nDermot has already built a strong live reputation, performing at venues such as The O2 and Madison Square Garden. The upcoming tour will feature material from The Weight of the Woods alongside fan favourites from earlier releases.<\/p>\n
\nRecent live activity has included intimate stripped-back shows across Europe, the UK and North America, a half-time performance at Soccer Aid in Manchester, and appearances with GRAMMY winner Zach Bryan at BST Hyde Park in London and at Notre Dame Stadium in the US.<\/p>\n
\nThe album and tour news follow the launch of MISNEACH, Kennedy\u2019s new annual global music festival. The debut events, held in Sydney and Boston in March, sold out and were timed around St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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