Cityfolk
| Cityfolk | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 20, 2026 | |||
| Studio | Sun Drop Sound[1] | |||
| Genre | Soul[2] | |||
| Length | 41:50[3] | |||
| Label | Anti-[4] | |||
| Son Little chronology | ||||
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Cityfolk is the fifth studio album by American soul musician Son Little. It was released on Anti- on March 20, 2026.[5] The album serves as a follow-up to his 2022 album, Like Neptune.[6]
Recording
Cityfolk was recorded at Sun Drop Sound in Florence, Alabama and Son Little's home studio.[7] The album was produced by Son Little and Ben Tanner, a member of Alabama Shakes.[8] The album's songs originated from voice note demos built around acoustic guitar ideas.[9] The recording process involved collaboration between Little and Tanner to develop the arrangements and instrumentation for the album.[10] Shoals Music Makers provided funding and the recording studio for the album. [11]
Release
Cityfolk was released on March 20, 2026, in multiple physical formats, including CD, standard vinyl, and an indie-exclusive green vinyl edition.[12] The album was preceded by the singles "In Orbit" on November 12, 2025,[13] "Be Better" on January 14, 2026,[5] "Cherry" on February 11, 2026,[14] and "Whip The Wind" on March 18, 2026.[1]
The album release was followed by a world tour in 2026.[15][16]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Rabbit" | 2:55 |
| 2 | "Whip The Wind" | 4:23 |
| 3 | "Let's Get Involved" | 2:34 |
| 4 | "It's Your World" | 3:45 |
| 5 | "Cherry" | 4:26 |
| 6 | "Bottomless" | 4:35 |
| 7 | "Be Better" | 3:59 |
| 8 | "The Valley" | 3:32 |
| 9 | "In Orbit" | 2:40 |
| 10 | "Paper Children" | 3:48 |
| 11 | "Breathe" | 5:13 |
| Total | 41:50 | |
Personnel
Musicians
- Son Little – vocals on all tracks; various instruments including guitars, bass, piano, synthesizers, percussion, banjo, Mellotron, clavinet, drum programming[17]
- Brandon Combs – drums, percussion
- Peter Randall – upright bass[18]
- Aaron Steele – synthesizer[19]
- Nick Lobel – baritone guitar[17]
- Lizzie No – harp, background vocals
- Kam Franklin – vocals[17]
- Ben Tanner – piano, organ, glockenspiel, sitar
Production
- Son Little – production, engineering
- Ben Tanner – production, mixing, engineering[20]
- Austin Motlow – assistant engineering
Recording locations
- Sun Drop Sound (Florence, Alabama)[1]
- Red River Recordings
References
- ^ a b c Randy Radic (March 16, 2026). "REVIEW: Son Little "Cityfolk"". Americana Highways. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Son Little: Cityfolk". Buzz Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ^ "CityFolk by Son Little". Qobuz. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "New Albums Out Today: Tedeschi Trucks Band, BTS, Luke Combs & More". JamBase. March 20, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ a b "Son Little Returns With Fourth Album 'CITYFOLK' Out March 20th on ANTI-". Glide Magazine. January 14, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ Paul Cashmere (January 15, 2026). "Son Little Announces New Album Cityfolk Out March 20". Noise11. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Son Little Maps New Ground With Genre-Spanning Album 'CityFolk'". That Eric Alper. January 15, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Son Little plays Brighton on back of new album". Sussex Express. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ^ "Albums of the Week: Son Little – Cityfolk". Tinnitist. March 19, 2026. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ^ "Son Little shares tender new song "Cherry", UK shows April, new album CityFolk out 20th March". Grapevine London. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Cityfolk is out now… made this one in a season of love, loss…". Facebook. Son Little. 2024. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ^ "Cityfolk – Son Little". Banquet Records. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ^ Cindy Howes. "Hear the Best New Folk Music with Fresh Cuts Friday". Folk Alley. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Son Little Shares Tender New Song "Cherry"". ANTI- Records. February 11, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Son Little embarks on world tour for new album 'CityFolk'". National Today. April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ^ "Son Little Takes His Soulful New Album 'CityFolk' on the Road With an Extended World Tour". That Eric Alper. April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Cityfolk by Son Little". Shepherd Express. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Peter Randall". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "CityFolk by Son Little". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "Cityfolk Finds Son Little Expanding His Sonic World With Atmospheric Soul (Album Review)". Glide Magazine. March 19, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.