Seafret Announces New Album ‘Fear Of Emotion’ Out March 27th

Yorkshire duo Seafret returns with the announcement of their long-awaited fourth studio album Fear of Emotion, set for release on March 27th via Nettwerk, alongside the release of the stirring new single “Signal Fire.” The announcement follows “Five More Seconds“ (feat. KT Tunstall) and their viral hit “Atlantis” reaching 1 billion streams. Pre-order Fear of Emotion HERE and listen to “Signal Fire” HERE.

A poignant, banjo-laced anthem about seeking solace and connection in the midst of inner turmoil, “Signal Fire” showcases the open-hearted lyricism and cinematic sweep that have become Seafret’s hallmark. Written with a universal message of hope at its core, it’s a track that builds from quiet reflection to emotional release.

“‘Signal Fire’ was written as a reminder that help exists and you never have to face the darkness on your own,” the band explain. “The story in the verses centres on a relationship, but we wanted the chorus to be more universal and reach beyond that.”

The single offers a powerful first glimpse into the world of Fear of Emotion, a bold, richly layered collection born from a year of creative renewal. Written and recorded across 2025, and produced by long-time collaborators Steve Robson and Sam Miller, the album finds Jack Sedman and Harry Draper reconnecting with their roots while pushing the limits of their sound.

“The songs on ‘Fear of Emotion’ grew out of everything we’ve lived through these past few years — the bright, beautiful moments and the shadows that came with them,” the pair reflect. “We didn’t want a single track that didn’t feel honest or rooted in something real, and we think we’ve captured that. Making this record has been a joy from start to finish. The collaborations have added a magic we couldn’t have created alone.”

A decade on from their breakthrough, Seafret return with their most expansive and emotionally resonant album yet. Across its twelve tracks, the Yorkshire duo of Jack Sedman and Harry Draper channel the intensity of a transformative few years into songs that are as vulnerable as they are powerful. Where 2023’s Wonderlandwas marked by distance and separation, Fear of Emotion is rooted in connection and threaded with the joy of creative freedom.

From the brooding intensity of opener “River of Tears”, with its stormy textures and weighty emotional charge, to the stripped-back beauty of “Desert Heat”, the album journeys through moments of loss, longing and reconciliation. While “Wait” reflects on the ache of distance and the yearning for home. Collaboration plays a key role throughout, with KT Tunstall lending her voice to the poignant “Five More Seconds”, James Morrison joining on the stunning “end of the world” ballad “Driftwood”, and rising star Katie Gregson-MacLeod illuminating the intimate “Nobody Sees Us.”

The result is a record that feels both lived-in and newly alive, delivering a full-circle moment for a band rediscovering their purpose and potential. Fear of Emotion is richly arranged, emotionally fearless, and reflective of two artists embracing the full spectrum of what they can be.