Sample the first single of Whitchurch musician’s Jon Wilks upcoming fifth solo album and support his kickstarter here

WHITCHURCH’S acclaimed folk singer, guitarist and storyteller Jon Wilks has just released his new single Could You Be the One? – the first taste of his forthcoming fifth solo album, due out in October.

While Wilks is widely known for his interpretations of traditional folk songs, this new track with Jon on acoustic guitar and lead vocals steps confidently into original territory, embracing a full-band sound with rich harmonies and a warm, expansive feel.

The single was produced by Joe Sartin and recorded at the Hampshire Wildgoose Studios.

It features a trusted lineup of long-time collaborators: Jackie Oates (backing vocals), Jon Nice (electric guitar, keyboards), Richard Davies (bass, returning to the studio with Jon for the first time since 2003), and Laurence Hunt (drums – Hack Poets Guild, The Wayward Band, Jim Moray Band).

The accompanying video – view at www.youtube.com/watch?v=xawT50lmDug was directed, filmed and edited by Jon’s 21-year-old son Kai, showcasing a striking visual sensibility that complements the track’s warmth and lyrical intimacy.

It was produced by Joe Sartin, son of the late Paul Sartin, Jon’s great friend, collaborator and Whitchurch neighbour.

Alongside the single, Jon has launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the release of the new album, already reaching 10 per cent of its target within the first hour of launch. Fans can pre-order the album and access exclusive rewards via https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonwilks /jon-wilks-new-album-2025/

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