Compelling Irish alt-trad band The Wran release new instrumental track ‘Fear Dearg‘ and announce debut album ‘The Stone Man‘ for autumn release.
“Fear Dearg” is The Wran’s debut original Irish trad tune. The fast-paced jig sits somewhere between jaunty and menacing, opening with an uneasy landscape of experimental sounds that gathers momentum before bursting into a dark, energetic tune.
Hailing from the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford, The Wran are four brothers: Tommy, Danny, Seán and Stephen Dunford. They bring a fresh voice to Irish music, blending trad with punk and a hint of psychedelia to create music that feels both timeless and new. Drawing inspiration from Planxty, The Pogues and Lankum,
The Wran combines traditional and modern instrumentation, including banjo, harmonium, acoustic guitar, bass VI and drums. They are dedicated to keeping the Irish language, traditional songs and storytelling alive while continuing to push it forward in their own way.
After an explosive live debut in 2025, including accoladed performances at Glastonbury, Green Man, All Together Now, and Electric Picnic, the band went on to support The Scratch and Kíla, play Dublin’s Notable NYD festival, and sell out their first Irish tour. Beginning 2026 with a sold-out UK tour, The Wran are fast establishing themselves as one of Ireland’s most vital new bands.
Ireland & UK Tour Dates
3rd April – Dublin – The Grand Social – Sold Out
23rd April – Glasgow – SWG3 – with The Scratch
24th April – Leeds – The Wardrobe – with The Scratch
25th April – Manchester – Academy 2 – with The Scratch
26th April – Bristol – Thekla – with The Scratch
28th April – Birmingham – Castle & Falcon – with The Scratch
29th April – Nottingham – Rescue Rooms – with The Scratch
30th April – London- Electric Ballroom – with The Scratch
Album Release Tour
09th Oct – Dublin – Workman’s
10th Oct – Limerick – Dolans (upstairs)
11th Oct – Galway – Roisin Dubh
15th Oct – Cork – Wavelength
16th Oct – Kilkenny – Cleeres
17th Oct – Belfast – Ulster Sports Club
Pre-order link for ‘The Stone Man’ album
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