JW Francis - WANDERKID

Released 5th November 2021.

JW Francis burst onto the scene with his critically acclaimed debut We Share a Similar Joy,with features from DIY and Line of Best Fit to being named Album of The Day on BBC 6 Music. His warm, affable melodies and comforting lyrics earned him fans on both sides ofthe Atlantic, and now he returns with his sophomore album WANDERKID, a concept albumabout a wandering anti-hero.

WANDERKID hones in on JWs dreamy soundscapes and explores themes of escapism, whilst still maintaining that sense of comfort and intimacy so beautifully demonstrated in hisdebut. To celebrate the release, JW is going on a 2,000 mile walking journey across theEastern United States along the Appalachian Trail.

With WANDERKID, JW Francis is further cementing his place as a future stalwart in the
alternative New York scene.