jim moray
To celebrate the release of Gallants, Jim Moray is sharing a live performance of “The Nightingale,” recorded at The Arch — a 140-year-old former church in Southport — with his full live band. The recording is taken from a complete live session premiering at 8pm on Sunday May 3rd on YouTube, free to watch with a pay-what-you-want donation ticket available.
Jim Moray — folk music’s errant prince — returns with Gallants, his eighth solo album. Traditional ballads are teased into stunning new shapes, the self-penned Three Gallants fits seamlessly among them, and the imposing Omie Wise drips with pathos and tenderness. A stunning closer backed by Maddie Morris and the Trans Choir seals an uncompromising, deeply immersive collection.
Jim Moray returns on 3 April 2026 with Gallants. Listen now to the lead single, “Flora (The Lily Of The West).” The album marks a bold new chapter in Moray’s ongoing exploration of traditional song, blending expert musicianship, thoughtful production, and a deep respect for the source material. Featuring diverse collaborators and cinematic arrangements, it reaffirms his place as a defining folk innovator.
