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Release Date Friday 20th February 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
A premier collective of UK talent returns to celebrate the pioneering legacy of
John Martyn with a new record and high-profile live performances
The John Martyn Project is proud to announce the release of their second studio
album, arriving 20 February, 2026. The launch coincides with a sold-out performance
at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) in London, marking the next chapter in a
definitive three- part recording odyssey honoring the legendary folk- rock innovator.
What began as a one-off tribute at Camden's Jazz Cafe in 2019 has transformed into
a vital, touring collective. Following a year of sold-out shows and international acclaim
in 2025, the project returns this year with a deeper exploration of Martyn's vast
catalog.
To reflect growing industry discomfort with major streaming platforms' policies -
particularly Spotify's - the band is moving to a direct-to-fan model. Consequently, all
digital sales will now be hosted exclusively on Bandcamp, and Volume One will be
removed from all streaming services. Physical copies of both albums remain available
through all major music retailers.
Recorded at the Bert Jansch Studio in Frome, this second volume shifts focus from
simple acoustic arrangements toward the psychedelic and electronic rawness that
defined Martyn's revolutionary middle period. "Looking back on that first night at the
Jazz Cafe, we felt something electric," says lead vocalist Blythe Pepino. "We weren't
just celebrating music; we were celebrating a shared love that binds us. We knew we
had to continue this journey."
Tracks: Small Hours / One World / Fairy Tale Lullaby / Go Down Easy / Road To
Ruin / One Day Without You / I'd Rather Be The Devil / John Wayne
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