London alt-country and indie-rock band Little Grandad have officially announced their debut album, Speak Softly, Son, slated for release on January 22, 2027. Led by brothers Jack and Harry Lower, the group paired the album announcement with the release of their new harmonic single, “Tiny Feet,” arriving just as they embark on a UK headline tour.
The Bottom Line
- The Debut Record: Speak Softly, Son drops on January 22, 2027, produced by Kev Jones of Wunderhorse and recorded in Crouch End, London.
- The Latest Track: The new single “Tiny Feet” is out now, featuring close-knit vocal harmonies and a music video directed by Xander Lewis.
- On the Road: The band kicks off their UK headline tour in Bristol tonight (September 1), wrapping up at London’s Scala on September 16.
Building a Following from the Brixton Windmill Upward
Little Grandad’s path to a full-length debut has moved at a brisk pace. The band arrived on the live circuit just over a year ago, playing their first show at The Windmill in Brixton last summer. Since then, they have built a reputation across London’s indie venues by blending Americana, slacker-rock, and British guitar rock. Rather than testing the waters with a preliminary EP, the group decided to dive straight into a full-length record. As Jack Lower explained to NME earlier this year, the band chose to skip smaller releases in favor of a cohesive statement, committing fully to a traditional album format driven by narrative songwriting and guitars.
That writing process is anchored by brothers Jack (bass/vocals) and Harry (guitar/vocals), who began collaborating on musical ideas after moving back into their family home following university. Harry began crafting songs inspired by real-world stories and observations around London, while Jack brought a grounding bassline and complementary vocal style. The lineup was subsequently rounded out by Ned Ashcroft on guitar and trumpet and Jimmy Brennan on drums. Together, they developed what they term their “blood harmonies,” drawing clear inspiration from foundational singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young.
Inside the Making of Speak Softly, Son
The upcoming ten-track record was shaped during rare gaps in the band’s touring schedule. Sessions took place in Crouch End, London, under the stewardship of producer Kev Jones of Wunderhorse. The resulting sound pairs polished, gilded song structures with the gritty undercurrent of their early South London club shows. “Tiny Feet”—the latest preview from the album following earlier tracks like “Babe, We’ve Run Out Of Time,” “Sleepwalking,” and “Unmasked”—showcases this dynamic balance. The track opens with gentle, hushed guitar before building steadily in intensity, foregrounding the close vocal interplay between the Lower brothers.
The complete tracklist for Speak Softly, Son spans ten songs:
- ‘A Minute On The Lips’
- ‘Sleepwalking’
- ‘Babe, We’ve Run Out Of Time’
- ‘Sandalwood’
- ‘They Can Only Have Each Other’
- ‘Nothing Days’
- ‘Tiny Feet’
- ‘Middle Seat Of The Car’
- ‘Unmasked’
- ‘Naked In Bed’
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Bristol | The Croft |
| September 2 | Nottingham | Bodega Social Club |
| September 6 | Dorset | End Of The Road Festival |
| September 16 | London | Scala |
| September 18 | Hamburg | Reeperbahn Festival |
| October 24 | Brighton | Mutations Festival at Dust |
| November 5 | Paris | Pitchfork Paris at Supersonic Records |
The Never-Ending Road Ahead
As the album campaign gets underway, Little Grandad are proving their dedication to the live stage. The band kicks off their next UK headline run in Bristol tonight (September 1), taking them across venues in Nottingham, Brighton, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, and beyond before concluding at London’s Scala on September 16. International festival dates follow through the autumn, including stops at Hamburg’s Reeperbahn Festival and Pitchfork Paris.
For Little Grandad, this extensive touring footprint is not just a promotional necessity; it is the core philosophy of the band. Outlining their long-term ambitions to NME, Jack Lower pointed to a legendary career model as the ultimate template: the ethos of the “Bob Dylan Never Ending Tour vibe.” As Jack noted, the goal is endurance and connection: “You don’t stop; people still wanna sing the songs with you when you can barely sing them yourself. That is the ultimate aim. There is no other way.” With a debut album locked in for January and audiences already singing along, Little Grandad are wasting no time putting those miles on the clock.
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