Dermot Kennedy has announced his third album ‘The Weight of the Woods’, due out on 27 March 2026 via Island Records.

The exciting announcement is accompanied by the release of lead single ‘Funeral’ alongside an official music video starring Charlie Rowe and directed by Charlie Sarsfield.

WATCH IT HERE:

Largely written and recorded in a small studio just down the road from his home in rural Ireland, ‘The Weight of the Woods’ finds Dermot at his most confident and creatively assured. Created alongside close collaborator Gabe Simon (Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey), and shaped further by an illuminating spell in Nashville, the album feels deeply rooted yet expansively realized. Across its 14 tracks, the poetry and music draw strength and inspiration directly from the land itself.

Dermot Kennedy commented, “To me, the album is a beautiful homegrown thing with Irish instruments and an Irish story. There’s a forest behind my house, which is a haven for my sense of wonder. It’s a peaceful place where I can escape. I’ve entertained the idea of living somewhere else, but I don’t think I’d be happy anywhere else.”

With a refreshed approach to both songwriting and production, Dermot strips everything back, allowing his remarkable voice to shine brighter than ever. The result is a powerful blend of traditional folk textures, country-tinged authenticity, and soaring melodies that linger long after the final note fades.

He continued, “If I get up in a pub with just a guitar or a piano, I’m certain that I can sing to a room full of people. It’s where I’m the most comfortable. I wanted that element to be front-and-center on this album.”

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE:

The Weight of the Woods.
27th of March.
Pre-order now. https://t.co/XUucucFCWS

— Dermot Kennedy (@DermotKennedy) January 21, 2026

Dermot Kennedy will embark on his biggest ever headline tour in May/June/July 2026 – full details below:

Glasgow OVO Hydro, 29 May
Manchester AO Arena, 30
Cardiff Utilita Arena, 01 June
Leeds First Bank Arena, 02
Birmingham Utilita Arena, 04
London The O2, 05
Dublin Aviva Stadium, 11 July
Dublin Aviva Stadium, 12

Remaining tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

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