Trailblazing Scottish folk outfit Mànran will release their highly anticipated new studio album To the Wind on Friday 1st August 2025 – the band’s first full-length release in four years and a bold new chapter in a journey that now spans 15 remarkable years.
The album follows a run of critically acclaimed singles – ‘Annie’, ‘Standing Still’ and ‘Something that I Said’ – all of which were playlisted by BBC Radio 2. These tracks set the tone for a record that reflects the band’s ongoing commitment to bringing a bold, modern edge to folk music through innovate songwriting and stylistic experimentation.
Marking a period of fresh momentum for the group, To the Wind was born out of a shared desire to surprise both themselves and their audiences.
Kim Carnie from Mànran said:
“We wanted to explore some new ground together, and it felt like the perfect time to step away from what people might expect a Mànran record to sound like. We wanted to make something surprising, fun and full of energy, something that broke the mould a little.”
Written and recorded between tours, festivals and late-night sessions from Glasgow to Denmark, the album draws from a kaleidoscope of musical influences – traditional Gaelic roots, indie-folk, modern pop, drum & bass and ambient soundscapes – all stitched together with the band’s unmistakable musical identity. Each track stands alone in style and tone, yet the album remains cohesive and unmistakably Mànran.
Recent singles offer a glimpse into that sonic range – the high-octane Gaelic anthem ‘Gaol ’s Gàire’ bursts with brightness and bold hooks, while ‘Something that I Said’ dives into darker, pop-inflected territory, pairing biting lyrics with an electrifying arrangement that showcases the dynamic scope of the album.
Featuring all seven members – Kim Carnie (vocals), Ewen Henderson (fiddle, pipes, vocals), Gary Innes (accordion), Ryan Murphy (uilleann pipes, whistles, flute), Mark Scobbie (drums), Aidan Moodie (guitars, vocals), and Marcus Cordock (bass) – To the Wind was recorded at Buzzkiller Studio in Paisley with acclaimed producer Ross Hamilton (Robbie Williams plus Nathan Evans and Saint PHNX) whose collaboration brought a bold new sonic palette to the album, filled with giant, cinematic textures, rich harmonies, addictive melodies and powerful instrumentals.
Gary Innes from Mànran, said:
“It had been four years since our last full-length album, and we were eager to create something fresh. We wanted to see how far we could go and still sound like us. This record’s full of big sounds, sharp contrasts and unexpected turns – we’ve loved pulling it all together.”
The album will be released on CD, digital platforms, and for the first time in the band’s history, vinyl. Mànran will support the release with a series of high-profile performances this year, including a special hometown appearance at Lochaber Live in Fort William. They band also has an abundance of European dates this November, before taking on the OVO Hydro in December and a festive run of Christmas shows.
Upcoming Tour Dates 2025:
08/08 – Fringe By The Sea, North Berwick
09/08 – The Thainstone Centre, Inverurie
23/08 – Between The Trees, Merthyr Mawr, Wales
29/08 – Tønder Festival, Tønder, Denmark
13/09 – Lochaber Live, Fort William
Germany Tour Dates
12/12/25 – Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen
13/12/25 – Hoolie in the Hydro, The OVO Hydro, Glasgow
28/12/25 – Albert Halls, Stirling
29/12/25 – Strathpeffer Pavilion, Strathpeffer
30/12/25 – Badenoch Centre, Kingussie
01/01/26 – The Corran Halls, Oban
02/01/25 – McLaren Hall, Killin
For full details (including the Germany tour dates)
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