Dermot Kennedy Releases 'The Weight of the Woods' Album

Irish Star Dermot Kennedy Releases Third Studio Album 'The Weight of the Woods'

The singer-songwriter’s latest 14-track project marks a return to his Irish roots after recording sessions in Nashville and rural Ireland.

Marcus J. Delany

Apr 3, 2026, 5:24 AM PT · 1 min read

Dermot Kennedy performing live — Photo: Mr. Rossi / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Dermot Kennedy released his third studio album on April 3, 2026.
The new album, titled 'The Weight of the Woods', features 14 tracks.
Recording took place primarily in rural Ireland and Nashville, Tennessee.
The project follows Kennedy's previous successful albums 'Without Fear' and 'Sonder'.
Major music outlets including Rolling Stone UK have published early reviews.

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has officially entered a new era. His highly anticipated third studio album, The Weight of the Woods, arrived today, April 3, 2026. This marks Kennedy’s first full-length project since his 2022 release, Sonder, and fans are already diving into the 14-track collection.

The recording process for this album was a tale of two locations. Kennedy wrote and recorded a significant portion of the material near his home in rural Ireland, seeking a grounded and personal atmosphere. To add a different dimension to the sound, additional sessions took place in Nashville, bridging the gap between his folk roots and polished production.

Early critical response has been swift. Rolling Stone UK and The Irish Times are among the outlets praising the 34-year-old artist's vocal delivery and songwriting growth. While the standard edition features 14 songs, specific physical and digital versions include exclusive bonus tracks for dedicated listeners.