Out February 26, 2027 via River Lea Records
Listen to ‘Innisfree’ from the record + watch the video
Sam Amidon has announced his new record Willing Brother Knowing, out February 26, 2027 via River Lea Records, a division of Rough Trade Records. The album was recorded and produced by Big Thief drummer James Krivchenia and there is a new track ‘Innisfree’ out today alongside a music video directed by Allyn Quigley. Amidon is currently in the midst of a North American tour supporting Hiss Golden Messenger.
Willing Brother Knowing, Sam Amidon’s ninth album, begs the question: Is there an alternative universe where Jimi Hendrix was a teenager in Vermont, in the 90s, and also was obsessed with Irish fiddling while growing up in a family contra dance band at a time when punk-folk was a thing that the kids would have been into, in addition to shape note singing? Because sure, Willing Brother Knowing is a folk LP. It is made of songs and lyrics drawn from folk traditions. But Willing Brother Knowing is also rock and roll; a rock quilt made from folk fabrics. It makes sense when you consider that Sam Amidon is one of the most in-demand collaborators in indie rock today from collaborations with Bon Iver to The National, Beth Orton, Dijon and more as well as serving as Music Advisor and singing coach for the film The History of Sound, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor.
Track Listing:
01) Daniel In the Lion’s Den
02) Hangman
03) China
04) Hiram Stamper
05) The Snow It Melts
06) Innisfree
07) A Trip to Athlone / The Lonesome Jig
08) Dying Californian
09) Vineyard
10) Blackjack Groove
11) Standing in the Doorway
12) Banjo Rock
Nov 11 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark*
Nov 12 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall*
Nov 13 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway*
Nov 15 – Charleston, WV – Mountainstage*
Nov 18 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry*
Nov 19 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel*
Nov 21 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle*
Nov 22 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle*
* with Hiss Golden Messenger
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