Dunlop has firmly established himself as one of Britain’s most compelling contemporary artists. In
2024, he released his fifth studio album Out of the Rain to widespread critical praise. His sixth album
is set for release in October 2026.
Blair Dunlop is an award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist who has released five studio
albums and a live record, touring extensively around the world. While his achievements in a relatively
short career are impressive, it is his lyrical depth and musical maturity that truly set him apart from his
peers.
His third album Gilded (2016), released on his own label Gilded Wings, was widely acclaimed and
earned BBC Radio 2 playlist status for the singles “The Egoist” and “356”. This followed the success
of House of Jacks (2014), which built on the promise of his debut Blight and Blossom (2012) — an
album that helped secure him the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award.

“From the outside, when listening to the music of Blair Dunlop, you get the impression that
though he’s something of a natural talent he continues to work hard to progress both his
songwriting and musicianship…. you can hear the folk heritage coursing through his veins
as well as the originality he brings to the genre.” Songwriting Magazine

“this is a glorious welcome re-energised return that should comfortably reinstate Dunlop among folk

rock’s upper echelons.”

KLOF Review

There is so much to enjoy on this record, and repeated listens unveil level on level of depth that is
richly rewarding. Here comes the summer, people, and here comes a record to soundtrack it.

Americana UK Review 9/10

KLOF Top 20 Albums of 2024
“With songwriting and musicianship of the highest calibre, the expansive, wide-screen sound
underlines Blair’s growing stature as one of the country’s most impressive contemporary musical

artists, regardless of genre-labelling.”

Americana UK Live Review Dec 2024
“ Dunlop is by far one of the finest singer songwriters to appear from these shore in the 21st century.

If that wasn’t enough, he is also one of the finest guitar players,”

More Quotes  “An adept guitarist whose epic songwriting instincts prevail on a personal-political

fourth album” MOJO

“Blair Dunlop’s fourth album finds him fully ensconced as a singer-songwriter of maturity and

sophistication”  RnR Magazine 2018

“Notes From An Island really ought to give Blair Dunlop the wider exposure he deserves” RnR

Magazine 2018

“On his fourth full length LP, Notes From An Island, he develops a more mature sociopolitical

undertone to his music.”  Guitar Magazine 2018

“Blair Dunlop could help bring the genre back to the forefront of the UK music scene.”  Guitar

Magazine 2018

“The busy crowd…is testament to Dunlop’s talents.  Dunlop brings an air of tenacity while displaying
a fine repertoire of well-crafted songs spanning traditional and contemporary.  He’s determinedly
taking the traditions of folk in his own direction”   THE INDEPENDENT – Live review 2016

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