Son Little Takes His Soulful New Album 'CITYFOLK' on the Road With an Extended World Tour

The singer-songwriter follows a deep curiosity about his ancestry to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to record the album.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:19pm

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Son Little, the stage name of singer-songwriter Aaron Livingston, has released a new album called 'CITYFOLK' that was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The album's emotional and soulful sound was influenced by Little's exploration of his family's roots in the region. Little is now taking the album on an extended world tour, with newly added East Coast dates in June.

Why it matters

Son Little has built a devoted following through his unique blend of soul, R&B, and folk music over the past decade. 'CITYFOLK' represents an artistic evolution for the artist as he delves into his personal history and the rich musical legacy of Muscle Shoals. The extensive tour will expose his soulful sound to new audiences across the US, Europe, and beyond.

The details

For 'CITYFOLK,' Little connected with two-time Grammy-winning Alabama Shakes member Ben Tanner to record the album at Tanner's home studio in Muscle Shoals. What started as voice note demos with subtle instrumentation evolved through drum machine beats and live sessions with a drummer, bassist and horn players into a sound rooted in the musical richness of the Shoals region. The recently shared single 'Cherry' captures the album's emotional range, drifting through hazy memories with a tenderness that sits comfortably alongside Little's catalog of over 250 million streams.

  • Son Little's new album 'CITYFOLK' was released on April 8, 2026.
  • The artist is embarking on an extended world tour in support of the album, with dates running from April through July 2026.

The players

Son Little

The stage name of singer-songwriter Aaron Livingston, who has built a devoted following through his unique blend of soul, R&B, and folk music over the past decade.

Ben Tanner

A two-time Grammy-winning member of the band Alabama Shakes, who produced Son Little's 'CITYFOLK' album at his home studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“I realized, in moving here, that my mother's people all came from this area. Sometimes the spirits will guide you to a place when you don't even know why you found yourself there.”

— Son Little

What’s next

Son Little will continue his world tour in support of 'CITYFOLK' through the summer of 2026, with newly added East Coast dates in June.

The takeaway

Son Little's deeply personal exploration of his family's roots in Muscle Shoals has resulted in a soulful and emotionally resonant new album that showcases his artistic evolution. The extensive tour will introduce his unique sound to new audiences around the world.