The Longest Johns are a Bristol-based a cappella folk trio - Jonathan 'JD' Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin - who formed in 2012 and have since become the UK's most-streamed folk act. Their 2021 TikTok cover of 'Wellerman' sparked the global ShantyTok revival and led to a deal with Decca Records. Over more than a decade of relentless touring and recording, they have expanded from traditional sea shanties into original songwriting, most recently on their 2026 album 'Ends of the Earth'.
The Longest Johns released their latest album 'Ends of the Earth' on May 1, 2026, largely filled with original compositions.
The band announced the 'Ends of the Earth' tour for Europe and the US, with a performance at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on September 17, 2026.
The ambitious 'Pieces of Eight' project was completed with the release of the eponymous compilation album on November 7, 2025, consisting of eight monthly EPs.
The Longest Johns were announced as headliners of the Bristol Harbour Festival 2025, as the most streamed folk act in the UK.
The band performed at the opening of the Pokémon Europe International Championships 2025 and debuted the song 'Face the World' there, which was specially written for the event.
British folk vocal group The Longest Johns perform maritime songs with energetic live performances.
British a cappella group The Longest Johns perform their distinctive maritime repertoire of seafaring songs.