The Swell Season is making waves once again as they return to the spotlight with their new album 'Forward'. After a string of sold-out shows and an extensive US tour, the duo is back with fresh music, marking their first full-length release in 16 years. Fans can expect to see Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglová perform live at iconic venues like Massey Hall, The Woodruff Arts Center, and more, as they embark on their 2025 North American Tour.

The Swell Season: A Remarkable Return with 'Forward'

The Swell Season is making waves once again with their much-anticipated return to the music scene. After a successful series of shows in 2022 and a comprehensive US tour in 2023, the duo comprised of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglová is back with new music. Their latest creative endeavor, a full-length album titled 'Forward', marks their first album in 16 years. The excitement builds as they embark on their 2025 North American tour, captivating audiences with both nostalgic favorites and fresh sounds.

The Swell Season Returns: A New Chapter in Their Musical Journey

After a 16-year hiatus, The Swell Season is making a triumphant return with their North American tour and a brand-new album, 'Forward.' The duo, featuring the dynamic Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglová, has been on an inspiring journey, culminating in a series of engaging performances across the continent. With stops at Massey Hall in Toronto, The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, and The Midland Theatre in Kansas City, 2025 promises to be a year of nostalgia and fresh sounds for fans old and new.

The Swell Season Returns: A Long-Awaited Musical Journey

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled ´Forward´. Although The Swell Season released a stand alone single ´The Answer Is Yes´ in June 2023, ´Forward´ will be their first full length album in 16 years.

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2025 North American Tour The Swell Season

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The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled Forward. Although The Swell Season released a stand alone single ´The Answer Is Yes´ in June 2023, Forward will be their first full length album in 16 years.

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The Woodruff Arts Center

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full-length album, fittingly titled Forward. Although The Swell Season released a standalone single The Answer Is Yes in June 2023, Forward will be their first full length album in 16 years.The album consists of 8 tracks written by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, who take turns singing the lead.

The Swell Season: 2025 North American Tour

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Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová have announced an extended U.S. tour for August 2023. This run follows last year’s sold-out shows in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the film Once. The duo behind the Academy Award-winning song “Falling Slowly” will perform a career-spanning set of songs from The Swell Season, Once, and their individual careers.

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