Cityfolk

Cityfolk
Album cover of Cityfolk by Son Little
Studio album by
Son Little
ReleasedMarch 20, 2026 (2026-03-20)
StudioSun Drop Sound[1]
GenreSoul[2]
Length41:50[3]
LabelAnti-[4]
Son Little chronology
Like Neptune
(2022)		 Cityfolk
(2026)

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.TitleLength
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
Total41:50

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

  1. 1 2 3 Randy Radic (March 16, 2026). "REVIEW: Son Little "Cityfolk"". Americana Highways. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Son Little: Cityfolk". Buzz Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "CityFolk by Son Little". Qobuz. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "New Albums Out Today: Tedeschi Trucks Band, BTS, Luke Combs & More". JamBase. March 20, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Son Little Returns With Fourth Album 'CITYFOLK' Out March 20th on ANTI-". Glide Magazine. January 14, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ Paul Cashmere (January 15, 2026). "Son Little Announces New Album Cityfolk Out March 20". Noise11. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Son Little Maps New Ground With Genre-Spanning Album 'CityFolk'". That Eric Alper. January 15, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Son Little plays Brighton on back of new album". Sussex Express. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Albums of the Week: Son Little – Cityfolk". Tinnitist. March 19, 2026. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Son Little shares tender new song "Cherry", UK shows April, new album CityFolk out 20th March". Grapevine London. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Cityfolk is out now… made this one in a season of love, loss…". Facebook. Son Little. 2024. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  12. ↑ "Cityfolk – Son Little". Banquet Records. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  13. ↑ Cindy Howes. "Hear the Best New Folk Music with Fresh Cuts Friday". Folk Alley. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Son Little Shares Tender New Song "Cherry"". ANTI- Records. February 11, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Son Little embarks on world tour for new album 'CityFolk'". National Today. April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. 1 2 3 "Cityfolk by Son Little". Shepherd Express. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Peter Randall". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  19. ↑ "CityFolk by Son Little". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Cityfolk Finds Son Little Expanding His Sonic World With Atmospheric Soul (Album Review)". Glide Magazine. March 19, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
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