Needless Alley on vinyl - 19.09.2025

A special pressing of Needless Alley, limited to just 300 copies worldwide. This edition comes on transparent blue vinyl, echoing the album’s themes of memory and melancholy with a cool, luminous hue. The sleeve features the striking original cover art by Alex Merry, created especially for this release. Once they’re gone, they’re gone — a one-off edition for collectors and listeners alike.

Upcoming Dates

Sun, Sep 21

Peggy’s Skylight

Nottingham
7pm

Fri, Oct 3

Hen & Chicken

Bristol
8pm

Sat, Oct 4

Whitchurch Folk Club

Whitchurch, Hampshire
8pm

Mon, Oct 6

Green
Note

Camden, London
8:30pm

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FAQs

  • DescriptionJon Wilks is a singer, songwriter and fingerpicking guitarist, rooted in English folk traditions. His work combines storytelling with traditional and original songs. H

    Read more about him here.

  • Yes. Jon was an editor at Time Out and has contributed to The Guardian and The Japan Times, amongst other publications. He also helped run the fRoots website in its final years, and later co-founded Tradfolk.co. Alongside journalism, he is working on a book about the legendary Les Cousins folk club.

  • His fifth solo album, Needless Alley, will be released on 19 September 2025. It’s a patchwork of autobiographical songs and memories.

  • Jon’s music is available on Bandcamp, Qobuz, Tidal and other major platforms. He has chosen to leave Spotify, which you can read about here.

  • Official vinyl, CDs, T-shirts and enamel pins are available on the Merch page.

  • Yes — see the Tour page for current and upcoming UK concerts, including solo shows and performances with The Grizzly Folk.

  • Sign up to the mailing list on this site to hear about new music, tours, and projects such as the Martin Carthy tribute concert.

  • Possibly! Have a chat with his agent, Claire Patterson, at Midnight Mango.