Irish folk trio Amble have secured their first official number-one single on the Official Irish Singles Chart with “The Swell,” successfully ending an eleven-week consecutive run at the top for Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” according to charts data released this week.
The Bottom Line
- The Milestone: Amble claim their debut Irish No. 1 single with “The Swell,” released via Warner Records.
- The Record Block: The track dethrones Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” after its massive 11-week consecutive run.
- Album Rollout: The single serves as the tenth track on the band’s upcoming second album, Love and All Its Wares, slated for release on January 29, 2027.
Breaking Through the Charts After an Epic 11-Week Reign
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s powerhouse collaboration had locked down the top spot for eleven consecutive weeks, racking up a staggering eighteen weeks at number one in total—a historic feat that equaled Bill Whelan’s iconic Riverdance for the most weeks spent at number one in the history of the Irish charts.
“The Swell,” released on June 26 via Warner Records, accomplished the feat by tapping into the massive, organic momentum Amble has built over the last few years. The track didn’t just sneak into the charts; it landed with the force of a tidal wave, earning a platinum certification along the way. According to industry tracking, the single was first previewed to international audiences during a live performance at Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry on June 11, giving the trio a transatlantic launchpad before it dominated domestic airwaves.
Inside the Recording and the Upcoming Sophomore LP
Amble—comprising Leitrim’s Robbie Cunningham on vocals and guitar, Longford’s Ross McNerney on mandolin, bouzouki, and banjo, and Sligo’s Oisín McCaffrey on guitar and vocals—spent three intense weeks in April at Grouse Lodge Recording Studios in Westmeath.
There, they enlisted producer Philip Weinrobe to helm the sessions for their forthcoming second album, Love and All Its Wares. Weinrobe’s previous work with critically acclaimed indie fixtures like Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Tomberlin, and Theo Katzman brought a raw, acoustic intimacy to the studio sessions that clearly translates to streaming platforms and physical sales alike. “The Swell” acts as the tenth track on the LP, which Warner Records has scheduled for official release on January 29, 2027.
| Project / Track | Release Date / Window | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| “The Swell” (Single) | June 26 | No. 1 Irish Singles Chart (Ended “Rein Me In” run); Platinum certified |
| Love and All Its Wares (Album) | January 29, 2027 | Upcoming sophomore LP recorded at Grouse Lodge Studios |
| Reverie (Debut LP) | May 2025 | Topped Irish charts; most-streamed Irish album of 2025 |
From Day Jobs to Arena Headliners
Formed in 2022 after the three members walked away from their day jobs to pursue music full-time, the trio’s rise has been relentlessly steep. Their debut LP, Reverie, dropped in May 2025 via Warner Records, promptly topping the Irish charts upon release. It went on to claim the crown as the most-streamed Irish album of 2025 and has notably refused to leave the Albums Chart top 10 ever since, currently sitting comfortably at No. 3.
That streaming dominance translated directly into industry accolades, including RTÉ Choice Music Prize wins for Single of the Year with “Schoolyard Days” and Breakthrough Artist of the Year. But the ultimate proof of their cultural footprint came at the tail end of 2025, when the band closed out the year by packing Dublin’s 3Arena for three sold-out nights.
