Wandered is the new album released October 2nd 2026 from Yorkshire’s Jack Rutter, one of UK folk’s finest and most distinctive voices. Following on from his critically acclaimed album trilogy of traditional songs (Hills, Gold of Scar and Shale, This Is Something Constant), Wandered represents a new chapter for Jack Rutter’s music.

Self produced for the first time, this record explores new ground with the inclusion of layered field recordings, ambient textures, instrumental pieces and contemporary songs that sit beside the traditional, always retaining this essence of Rutter’s traditional roots and signature powerhouse guitar and soaring vocals. 

Performances were captured in single takes live in the studio with multi-instrumentalist Jack also adding bouzouki, harmonica, concertina, harmonium and stomp to the album.

With this collection of rare and previously unrecorded traditional songs, contemporary songs and instrumental explorations, Rutter at once invites the listener into an intimate world of single take recordings and textures, whilst simultaneously capturing the massive energy of his imaginative song settings which have cemented his reputation as a singular performer at the forefront of the UK folk scene.

‘Jack Rutter is one of the most enthralling folk singers, guitarists & musicians on the British folk scene today - with This Is Something Constant, the final release in a trilogy, he has hit the highest watermark to date.’ 

- Folk Radio UK

‘Singular and compelling; one of the finest singers in folk today.’  

- Songlines

★★★★ - MOJO

‘We come to the album on the back of a stirring solo set at Manchester Folk Festival, when Jack fired out a volley of songs that took no prisoners and demanded the attention of a late-night club crowd. The fact that he’s armed with a powerhouse of an acoustic Gibson that’s his main weapon of choice which he brandishes with glee, makes him a potent performer.’ 

- Louder Than War Magazine

‘A fabulous album - like the first time I heard Martin Carthy on disc I’m enthralled by every track’ 

- Mike Harding

‘Jack says the album’s title is about the longevity and lasting truth of folk songs, and on this classic album, he tells it like it is. Quality like this lasts, it is one for the long road.’ 

- Irish Music Magazine

‘An outstanding performer.’ 

- The Independent