After spending a year deep in the wilderness of Wolf Cabin Studio, Shea Rafferty has re-emerged with a record that feels less like an album and more like a revelation. His upcoming 10-track LP ‘Livin’— due for a 2026 release —is nothing short of electrifying. Produced by the legendary Ed Harcourt (Paloma Faith, Sophie Ellis-Bextor) and mastered by sonic wizard Miles Showell (The Beatles, Amy Winehouse) at the storied Abbey Road Studios, the project crackles with intent.

Marking a bold new chapter, Shea steps confidently into a grittier, more rock-driven sound, unleashing expansive instrumentation, cinematic textures, and lyrics that cut straight to the bone. With Ed Harcourt lending his own musicianship across the album, ‘Livin’ stands tall as Shea’s most powerful and ambitious work yet.

Already two albums deep—featuring collaborations with the likes of Peter Buck (R.E.M.) and Jonny Quinn (Snow Patrol)—Shea has carved out a respected place in the UK Americana scene. His music has earned heavy rotation on Absolute Country, CountryLine Radio, BBC Scotland’s Iain Anderson, BBC Ulster’s Ralph McLean, and even landed on RTÉ Radio 1’s prestigious Recommended List.

Onstage, Shea is a force. He’s sold out some of the UK’s most beloved venues—from Manchester Academy and Birmingham Symphony Hall to Glasgow’s Òran Mór and London hotspots like The 100 Club, Omeara, and Lafayette. He’s lit up major festivals including The British Country Music Festival and The Long Road Festival, and even taken his sound all the way to Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Café.

With ‘Livin’ on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be Shea Rafferty’s biggest year yet. Expect fireworks.