The Moshville Times - Wille & The Bandits announce new album ‘Salt Roots’ and single “Trouble Round the Bend”

Wille & The Bandits, known for their eclectic fusion of genres and socially conscious songwriting, have announced their most ambitious project to date. The new album, titled Salt Roots, is set for release on February 27th, 2026.

The ten-track album is described as diving deep into the band’s musical DNA, promising everything from huge riffs to melodic grooves. The first single from the record, “Trouble Round the Bend”, is out now, accompanied by a new music video.

Renowned for their passion for environmental and social justice, Wille & The Bandits have partnered with Surfers Against Sewage, one of the UK’s leading ocean charities. The collaboration aims to use the band’s music as a platform to highlight the devastating impact of sewage pollution in UK seas and rivers, adopting the slogan: “Dirty Riffs to Defeat Dirty Seas.”

Lead singer Wille Edwards describes the new single as “one of the most powerful songs they’ve recorded”, featuring heavy riffs and deep grooves. “It is heavy because it needs to be,” Edwards explains. “The riffs hit as hard as the reality of sewage being dumped into our seas. That’s why in the video we put ourselves right in it, standing knee-deep in the mess we’re all facing, to show we can’t ignore it any longer.”

The issue is deeply personal for Edwards, who lives by the sea. “Swimming in the ocean almost every day isn’t just a hobby, it’s how my children and I connect with nature and each other. But lately, that joy has turned into fear and frustration,” he says. “My family has been falling ill after swimming, and we know that untreated sewage is a growing problem.”

Edwards cites statistics from 2023, where over 464,000 sewage spills were recorded in England, lasting a total of 3.6 million hours. “I want to use my music to make some noise about this issue… to amplify our voices and push for cleaner seas.”

Salt Roots was produced by Wille alongside long-time collaborator Josiah Manning (Inglorious, Kris Barras, Elles Bailey). The production focused on tracking with a live band in the room to capture the energy and chemistry that make the music feel alive.

The band consists of William Edwards (lead vocals, guitars), Harry Mackaill (bass), Stevie Watts (Hammond organ), and Zachariah O’Loughlin (drums). They will be heading out on a UK tour in March 2026 to support the album’s release.

“Trouble Round the Bend” is out now on all digital platforms. Pre-orders for Salt Roots are now open. Tickets for the tour are available from the band’s website.

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