SEAFRET RETURN WITH THEIR ROUSING NEW SINGLE “RIVER OF TEARS”
March 17, 2025 BY Bailey Vigliaturo
Celebrating a decade since their breakthrough single “Atlantis”, Seafret return with their latest offering “River of Tears”, a track that pushes the duo into more vibrant musical waters. Coupled alongside a May UK tour on the horizon, Jack Sedman and Harry Draper are embracing a new creative chapter, one that builds on their signature emotional intensity while expanding their sonic palette. Listen here.
“’River of Tears’ explores the heartbreak of being in a relationship you always knew was doomed, yet still struggling to accept its inevitable end. We originally wrote this on piano but found the darker production worked so well we had no choice but to go for it. This song was a turning point for the album and even a little for us as writers. It isn’t a style of song we’ve done in the past but it feels like we’ve opened a door to somewhere new and exciting.” – Seafret
With its cinematic depth, shimmering melodies, and tantalising storytelling, “River Of Tears” signals a strong evolution for Seafret, one that pushes beyond their acoustic roots into a more atmospheric, sonically rich world. This marks the beginning of an exciting new era, leading up to their next full-length release, which is set to be announced soon.
In support of “River Of Tears”, Seafret will be embarking on an intimate UK tour this May, bringing their spellbinding live performances to audiences across the country.
Pre-sale begins 10am, Monday March 17th (sign-up HERE)
General on-sale starts 10am, March 19th – HERE
Seafret – UK Tour Dates
• May 11 – The Crescent, York
• May 12 – Night & Day, Manchester
• May 13 – Arts Club (The Loft), Liverpool
• May 17 – Mash House, Edinburgh
• May 18 – SWG3 Poetry Club, Glasgow
• May 20 – Think Tank, Newcastle
• May 21 – Social, Hull
• May 22 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
• May 24 – Mama Roux’s, Birmingham
• May 26 – The Globe, Cardiff
• May 27 – The Hope & Ruin, Brighton
• May 28 – Neon 194, London
10 years since the release of their hit single ‘Atlantis’, Yorkshire duo Seafret – aka best friends and musical co-conspirators Jack Sedman and Harry Draper – are heading into 2025 as a band reborn. Having watched the epic emotional catharsis of that single gain a whole new lease of life over the past three years, re-entering the cultural conversation via a viral TikTok moment that then snowballed into more than a billion streams, the band have never had more eyes on them, and more fans awaiting their next moves.
A decade into their career, it’s a situation that neither musician could have predicted. “You can’t compute those numbers,” says Draper. “We’re incredibly proud, but you can’t get your head round it. A million, maybe, but not a billion…” Yet while the stats themselves might be too fantastical for either of these two eternally grounded Northerners to fully reconcile, the fire it’s lit in them is far more tangible. “There’s been a new buzz since everything with ‘Atlantis’,” Draper continues. “It feels like we’re a new band again.”
10 years since the release of their hit single ‘Atlantis’, Yorkshire duo Seafret – aka best friends and musical co-conspirators Jack Sedman and Harry Draper – are heading into 2025 as a band reborn. Having watched the epic emotional catharsis of that single gain a whole new lease of life over the past three years, re-entering the cultural conversation via a viral TikTok moment that then snowballed into more than a billion streams, the band have never had more eyes on them, and more fans awaiting their next moves.
A decade into their career, it’s a situation that neither musician could have predicted. “You can’t compute those numbers,” says Draper. “We’re incredibly proud, but you can’t get your head round it. A million, maybe, but not a billion…” Yet while the stats themselves might be too fantastical for either of these two eternally grounded Northerners to fully reconcile, the fire it’s lit in them is far more tangible. “There’s been a new buzz since everything with ‘Atlantis’,” Draper continues. “It feels like we’re a new band again.”
Having released three studio albums of heart-on-sleeve indie-folk gems that have, from 2016 debut ‘Tell Me It’s Real’ to 2023’s lockdown-recorded third LP ‘Wonderland’, pushed their songwriting into increasingly confident and varied realms, Seafret in 2025 have the vitality of a new band but the experience of seasoned pros. In some ways, they’re still the same men that first met at a Bridington open mic night more than a decade ago – true music fans who just want to communicate via the storytelling of a song – but they’ve also grown exponentially. Now, they’re sailing proudly into the new horizons of their second wind as a band: reinvigorated, replenished, and brighter than ever. “These last years have just made us more hungry for it again,” says Sedman. “It really feels like it’s a fresh new Seafret and we’re ready to go.”
