Mark Knopfler Announces New Album ‘One Deep River’

Mark Knopfler will release his new album ‘One Deep River’ on April 12th.

The guitarist is set for a busy 12 months, including a new solo album, a high profile auction, and a Sky Arts documentary series.

So, the new album. His first since 2018’s ‘Down The Road Wherever’, new album ‘One Deep River’ is a return to his roots. A nod to the Tyne, it lands on April 12th – with the iconic Newcastle bridge taking pride of place on the cover.

“Crossing the Tyne is always on your mind,” he says. “It’s what you were doing when you were leaving as a youngster and that feeling is always the same every time you do it. You’re heading out or you’re coming back, and it just connects with your childhood. The power of it doesn’t go away.” 

Mark Knopfler takes the helm for the album, with Jim Cox and Guy Fletcher on keyboards, Glenn Worf on bass, Ian Thomas on drums and Danny Cummings on percussion.

Richard Bennett assists on guitar, with newcomer Greg Leisz on pedal and lap steel; Mike McGoldrick provides whistle and uilleann pipes, John McCusker plays fiddle, while the Topolski sisters Emma and Tamsin add backing vocals.

New single ‘Ahead Of The Game’ is out now – tap in below.

It’s set to be a big year for Mark Knopfler. Christies will auction his guitar collection on January 31st, comprising more than 120 guitars and amps gathered over a 50 year career.

In addition to that, Mark Knopfler will host a Sky Arts series alongside AC/DC frontman – and fellow North East native – Brian Johnson, which launches this Spring.