English folk band Bear’s Den have today announced details of a European tour and news of their second album ‘Red Earth and Pouring Rain’.

Announcing our 2nd album Red Earth & Pouring Rain out July 22 +European tour! Tix+preorder https://t.co/KYTOt0VB5M pic.twitter.com/sb0OrizZE7

— Bear's Den (@bearsdenmusic) April 4, 2016

Bear’s Den enjoyed widespread success with their debut album ‘Islands’ which was released in 2014. Following their initial success they took to touring around the world, often supporting household indie folk names, such as Mumford & Sons, Daughter and Matt Corby.

Whilst the majority of their success has come commercially, Bear’s Den have also been recognised critically for their music. ‘Above the Clouds of Pompeii’ was nominated for an Ivor Novello award: ‘Best Song Musically and Lyrically’.

The announcement for their second album comes a few weeks after Bear’s Den broke the news that original member Joey Haynes was leaving the band to spend time with his family and friends. It is unconfirmed whether or not Haynes recorded music for the album, as Bear’s Den said the album was recorded a while ago. Either way it’ll be interesting to see whether their is a change in sound for the band. However seeing as Bear’s Den, when speaking about the process of recording the album, said that:

“We recorded it in Wales with Islands producer Ian Grimble, and with the sweet smell of banjos, synths, harmonies and an old battered oil tank thick in the air…whatever that means”

As previously mentioned as well, Bear’s Den are set to tour around Europe as well. Details for tickets and availability can be found here. The full list of tour dates and locations can be found below:

5/4 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hello Tomorrow Festival
6/4 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Club
8/4 – Berlin, Germany – Musik & Frieden big
9/4 – Hamburg, Germany – Molotow
10/4 – Cologne, Germany – Studio 672
14/4 – Oslo, Norway – Bla
16/4 – Stockholm, Sweden – Kagelbanan Ostra
10/6 – Landgraaf, The Netherlands – Pinkpop
18/6 – London, England – Bushstock
2/7 – Arras, France – Main Square Festival
3/7 – Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter
8/7 – Strathallan Castle, Scotland – T in the Park
18/10 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Medis
19/10 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Pustervik
21/10 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset
23/10 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks Club
24/10 – Cologne, Germany – Essigfabrik
26/10 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys Neue Welt
27/10 – Munich, Germany – Theaterfabrik
28/10 – Zurich, Switzerland – Xtra
30/10 – Paris, France – Cafe de la Danse
1/11 – Brighton, England – The Dome
2/11 – Birmingham, England – 02 Institute
3/11 – Glasgow, Scotland – 02 ABC
4/11 – Manchester, England – Albert Hall
6/11 – Norwich, England – UEA
8/11 – London, England – 02 Academy Brixton
9/11 – Bristol, England – 02 Academy
12/11 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Melkweg
14/11 – Groningen, The Netherlands – Oosterpoort
15/11 – Utrecht, The Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg
16/11 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique