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The Manchester folk collective Brown Wimpenny released their exploratory debut album, 'Long Live Brown Wimpenny', which was reviewed by The Guardian.

Manchester, UK; West Yorkshire, UK; London, UK

Who
Brown Wimpenny, Seth Lockwood, James Brown, Ella Evans, Jake Thackray
What
The Manchester folk collective Brown Wimpenny released their exploratory debut album, 'Long Live Brown Wimpenny', which was reviewed by The Guardian.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:30:00 GMT · 1h 51m ago
Where
Manchester, UK; West Yorkshire, UK; London, UK ·
Why
The band, formed in Sunday sessions in banjo player Seth Lockwood's living room, released their first album featuring a mix of traditional folk with an ambition for expansive and exploratory sounds.
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The critical review of a new folk album from Manchester suggests a potential impact on the folk music scene, with its blend of traditional and exploratory elements reaching a global audience interested in diverse music forms.

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