Photo by Rosie Carne
Today, Gently Tender share “Country Folk” — a song that is somehow both grounded and otherworldly. A forgotten track that has been reinvigorated with the vocal addition of Francesca Brierley, it’s the first new music from the band since their debut Take Hold of Your Promise! in 2022. There’s a nostalgia to the track with twang of the guitar, the musings on life and love, and the rhythmic keys. It’s Francesca’s vocal line along with the swelling musical shift that takes the song from that grounded familiar place to something more ethereal.
The band shares this track ahead of co-headline dates in the UK with Naima Bock.
Nov 3rd – Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
Nov 4th – Great Western Festival, Glasgow
Nov 5th – Deaf Institute, Manchester
Nov 9th – Dareshack, Bristol
Nov 10th – Earth Theatre London