UK Folk Prog band The Magpie Arc have unveiled their new track, “The Mantle (Single Mix),” featuring Maddy Prior and Ian Anderson. The song is taken from their forthcoming album “Gil Brenton,” due out on December 12, 2025 (CD/digital) and January 23, 2026 (vinyl).
Purchase and Stream “The Mantle (Single Mix)” via the Bandcamp player below:
The band states:
“‘Gil Brenton‘ is the second full length album from The Magpie Arc and features seven brand new songs including the 12 minute title track and preview song ‘The Mantle‘ featuring Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull and Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span.
Pre-Ordering this album counts towards a UK Officlal Chart placing which would be very, very lovely indeed for us!” – Nancy, Findlay, Alex and Tom xx
The band describes themselves as: “No manager, no agent, no record deal… no problem. Just a DIY Folk Rock band with music, a Top 10 Official UK Chart album, gigs, and our own festival.“
Pre-Order “Gil Brenton” on Bandcamp: https://themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/album/gil-brenton-new-album-pre-order
Tracklist:
01. Gil Brenton
02. The Burning of Auchindoun
03. The Queen of Elphaim
04. Rebecca Young
05. Pretty Peggy
06. Thou Shalt Not Kill
07. The Mantle (Single Mix)
Lineup:
Nancy Kerr / Vocals
Findlay Napier / Acoustic Guitar
Alex Hunter – Electric Bass Guitar
Tom A. Wright / Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Programming, Electric, High Strung, Lap Steel and Pedal Steel Guitars
With:
Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) / Flute (Track 7)
Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span) / Backing Vocals (Track 7)