Music | Blair Dunlop debuts new video

British songwriter Blair Dunlop returns with the release of his new album ‘House of Jacks’ on 26 May. ‘House of Jacks’ is the follow-up to 2012’s debut ‘Blight & Blossom’.

‘House of Jacks’ is expected to be a collection of  songs that are influenced (but not confined) by his folk roots.  The album’s first single ‘Something’s Gonna Give Way’ will also be released the same month on 5 May.

Speaking about the single, Blair said: “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 got here:

Blair Dunlop UK Tour:
21 May – The Basement, York
24 May – Fruit, Hull
25 May – Bearded Theory Festival, Derby
25 May – Thelka, Bristol
26 May – The Junction, Cambridge
27 May – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
29 May – Bodega Social, Nottingham
30 May – Band On The Wall, Manchester
31 May – Cecil Sharp House, London
01 June – St Bartholomew’s Church, Newton Abbot
02 June – The Convent Club, Glos

Blair Dunlop’s new album House of Jacks is released on 26 May through Rooksmere Records.