Sheffield
Chris Brain
Yorkshire based singer/songwriter whose work sits firmly in the British pastoral tradition, shaped by close attention to place, memory and emotional nuance. His fourth album, Red Sun Rising (2026), is a quietly powerful collection of songs centred on yearning, restlessness and the desire to change.
Rooted in acoustic textures and intimate storytelling Red Sun Rising feels like a record made in motion: landscapes shifting, seasons turning, inner lives gently unsettled. His songwriting balances melody and restraint.
A familiar voice on BBC Radio 6 Music and the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, Chris has toured extensively throughout the UK and Internationally including a seven date, sold out tour of Japan.
In 2026 he's back with a tour of the UK and Ireland to promote the release of Red Sun Rising.
"There are shades of the master Ralph McTell and I can think of no greater compliment than that, I love it." Mark Radcliffe Radio 2.
"Contempory folk song at it's finest" 4* Songlines
" ...consistently impresses..." 4* Daily Express
