{"id":1919160,"date":"2026-05-05T12:34:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1919160"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:34:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:34:33","slug":"little-grandad-share-debut-tracks-sleepwalking-and-unmasked-and-announce-london-residency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1919160","title":{"rendered":"Little Grandad share debut tracks \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019 and \u2018Unmasked\u2019 and announce London residency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/little-grandad@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Little Grandad share debut tracks \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019 and \u2018Unmasked\u2019 and announce London residency<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The new music arrives ahead of shows at Green Man, Dot To Dot, Bearded Theory and more this summer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Liberty Dunworth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:34:33+01:00\">5th May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/little-grandad@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Little Grandad. Credit: Xander Lewis\" title=\"little-grandad@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Little Grandad. Credit: Xander Lewis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Little Grandad have shared debut tracks \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019 and \u2018Unmasked\u2019, and announced three consecutive headline shows in London.<\/p>\n<p>The band was formed by brothers Jack and Harry Lower, who completed the line-up with guitarist, trumpet player and fellow songwriter Ned Ashcroft, as well as drummer Jimmy Brennan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Initially bonding over a love of Chet Baker\u2019s music, the band have managed to play an impressive number of live shows over the past year where they have showcased a range of music that blends Americana, Brooklyn-inspired slacker-rock, and British indie.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with over 70 live shows under their belt, Little Grandad have dropped their first recorded music \u2013 lead singles \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019 and \u2018Unmasked\u2019. Both were produced by Kev Jones at The Church and The Communion Studios, and come following the band holding a sold-out headline show at the 100 Club last week.<\/p>\n<p>For \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019, the track takes on a breezy, sombre feel throughout, with the singer crooning \u201c<em>I\u2019ve been sleepwalking, through my life\/ Yes I\u2019ve been sleepwalking, drifting through time\/ And I\u2019ve been wasting away, I\u2019m burning through the years<\/em>,\u201d in the atmospheric verse, backed by country-inspired acoustic guitar.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>With \u2018Unmasked\u2019, the band capture a more melancholic, introspective feeling throughout, and gradually strip back the instrumentals until the song focuses on the vocals and touching trumpet melody.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201c<em>Oh babe please don\u2019t ever change\/ Don\u2019t let them ruin your tomorrow days\/ You were always there through my comfort and my pain<\/em>,\u201d Harry sings. \u201c<em>And I\u2019m well aware this could\u2019ve been my worst mistake\/ The thought of letting you slip away\/ I now watch from the sidelines\/ And I\u2019m barely that familiar face<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the new songs, Little Grandad also announced three consecutive headline shows set to take place in London this summer.<\/p>\n<p>They include residency dates at Shacklewell Arms, The George Tavern and The Windmill on July 8, 9 and 10 respectively. Tickets go on sale on May 13 at 10am BST via Dice, and pre-sale options open from May 12.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the three headline shows, the band also have a number of festival appearances lined-up, including at End Of The Road alongside Super Furry Animals, Kurt Vile, Fat Dog and more, and at Dot To Dot where Lambrini Girls, Fcukers and NewDad are headlining.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Find a list of dates below, visit here for tickets.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXZv2_dDX7o\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on 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\u2013 The Great Estate, Scorrier Estate Cornwall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 \u2013 Ceremony 6, Bedford<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Shacklewell Arms, London<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9 \u2013 The George Tavern, London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 The Windmill, London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>24 \u2013 Deer Shed Festival, Thirsk<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>25 \u2013 Latitude Festival, Southwold<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>26 \u2013 Midi Festival, Hy\u00e8res<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>31 \u2013 All Together Now, Waterford<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2 \u2013 Wilderness, Oxfordshire<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Absolutely Free, Genk<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>21 \u2013 Green Man, Brecon Beacons<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>28 \u2013 Into The Great Wide Open, Vlieland<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>29 \u2013 Victorious, 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data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dolly_parton_2025-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency and shares health update: \u201cEverything I have is treatable\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Little Grandad have shared debut tracks \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019 and \u2018Unmasked\u2019, and announced three consecutive headline shows in London.<\/p>\n<p>The band was formed by brothers Jack and Harry Lower, who completed the line-up with guitarist, trumpet player and fellow songwriter Ned Ashcroft, as well as drummer Jimmy Brennan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Initially bonding over a love of Chet Baker\u2019s music, the band have managed to play an impressive number of live shows over the past year where they have showcased a range of music that blends Americana, Brooklyn-inspired slacker-rock, and British indie.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with over 70 live shows under their belt, Little Grandad have dropped their first recorded music \u2013 lead singles \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019 and \u2018Unmasked\u2019. Both were produced by Kev Jones at The Church and The Communion Studios, and come following the band holding a sold-out headline show at the 100 Club last week.<\/p>\n<p>For \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019, the track takes on a breezy, sombre feel throughout, with the singer crooning \u201c<em>I\u2019ve been sleepwalking, through my life\/ Yes I\u2019ve been sleepwalking, drifting through time\/ And I\u2019ve been wasting away, I\u2019m burning through the years<\/em>,\u201d in the atmospheric verse, backed by country-inspired acoustic guitar.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>With \u2018Unmasked\u2019, the band capture a more melancholic, introspective feeling throughout, and gradually strip back the instrumentals until the song focuses on the vocals and touching trumpet melody.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201c<em>Oh babe please don\u2019t ever change\/ Don\u2019t let them ruin your tomorrow days\/ You were always there through my comfort and my pain<\/em>,\u201d Harry sings. \u201c<em>And I\u2019m well aware this could\u2019ve been my worst mistake\/ The thought of letting you slip away\/ I now watch from the sidelines\/ And I\u2019m barely that familiar face<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the new songs, Little Grandad also announced three consecutive headline shows set to take place in London this summer.<\/p>\n<p>They include residency dates at Shacklewell Arms, The George Tavern and The Windmill on July 8, 9 and 10 respectively. Tickets go on sale on May 13 at 10am BST via Dice, and pre-sale options open from May 12.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the three headline shows, the band also have a number of festival appearances lined-up, including at End Of The Road alongside Super Furry Animals, Kurt Vile, Fat Dog and more, and at Dot To Dot where Lambrini Girls, Fcukers and NewDad are headlining.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Find a list of dates below, visit here for tickets.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXZv2_dDX7o\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Little Grandad 2026 live dates are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>MAY<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9 \u2013 The Road to The Great Escape, Glasgow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11 \u2013 The Road to The Great Escape, Dublin<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>14 \u2013 The Great Escape, Brighton (CHALK, 7:15pm)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 London Calling, Amsterdam<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>16 \u2013 Supersonic\u2019s Block Party, Paris<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>23 \u2013 Bearded Theory, South Derbyshire<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>23 \u2013 Dot to Dot, Bristol<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>24 \u2013 Dot to Dot, Nottingham<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>30 \u2013 SLUSH 2, Carmarthen<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>31 \u2013 The Great Estate, Scorrier Estate Cornwall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 \u2013 Ceremony 6, Bedford<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Shacklewell Arms, London<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9 \u2013 The George Tavern, London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 The Windmill, London\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>24 \u2013 Deer Shed Festival, Thirsk<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>25 \u2013 Latitude Festival, Southwold<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>26 \u2013 Midi Festival, Hy\u00e8res<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>31 \u2013 All Together Now, Waterford<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2 \u2013 Wilderness, Oxfordshire<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Absolutely Free, Genk<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>21 \u2013 Green Man, Brecon Beacons<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>28 \u2013 Into The Great Wide Open, Vlieland<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>29 \u2013 Victorious, Portsmouth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4 \u2013 Brighton Psych Fest, Brighton<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5 \u2013 Moseley Folk Festival, Birmingham<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 \u2013 End of the Road, Dorset<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/little-grandad-share-debut-tracks-sleepwalking-unmasked-announce-london-shows-3944139&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/little-grandad@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Little Grandad share debut tracks \u2018Sleepwalking\u2019 and \u2018Unmasked\u2019 and announce London residency The new music arrives ahead of shows at Green Man, Dot To Dot, Bearded Theory and more this summer By Liberty Dunworth 5th May 2026 Little Grandad. 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