Celebrated folk musician Sam Kelly has officially announced his highly anticipated new album, Dreamers Dawn, out June 6th on Navigator Records. A new single and video, the title track ‘Dreamers Dawn,’ is released today across all digital platforms, providing the first glimpse of what’s sure to be considered as one of the defining folk albums of 2025.  A full UK tour coincides with the album’s release in June.

Described by Sam Kelly as a ‘song capturing the euphoric and unadulterated joy of being at a music festival, and the unique magic that live music creates’, ‘Dreamers Dawn’ is an ode to the musical experience, featuring soaring, folk-influenced production, and a touching entreat, “if I hold a little piece of your heart tonight / Would you stay with me / In this place that forever holds mine.” Written and recorded with longtime collaborator Jamie Francis and including the talents of his celebrated live band The Lost Boys, the jubilant ‘Dreamers Dawn’ sounds ready for festival speakers and is an exciting hint of what the album holds. 

Watch the video for ‘Dreamers Dawn’ here

Hi-res single cover 

Composed of the striking arrangements of centuries old traditional folk songs that have earned Kelly critical acclaim over his career alongside deeply personal and introspective originals by Kelly and Francis, Dreamers Dawn charts an exciting new path for the Norfolk-based artist. Written, produced and recorded between Kelly’s and Francis’ home studios, the upcoming release is one of their most bombastic, joyful, poignant and accessible collaborations to date, weaving trad folk elements into songs with pop sensibility, and resulting in music that is deeply personal and sonically massive.

Since his debut EP in 2013, Sam Kelly has become a hugely respected player in the UK folk scene, releasing multiple albums to critical acclaim including Pretty Peggy (Navigator Records, 2017) and 2021’s The Wishing Tree released on Kate Rusby’s Pure Records, and earning praise from many of folk’s luminaries. The Lost Boys, nominated for Best Group at 2018’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, have been lauded for their artful playing and synchronicity that is heard throughout Dreamers Dawn. 

‘Dreamers Dawn’ is out now on all digital platforms. 

Dreamers Dawn is out June 6th on Navigator Records on CD, Digital and LP. 

Pre-order here: https://samkelly.lnk.to/dreamersdawn

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