Dermot Kennedy breaks into UK's Official Trending Chart with 'Funeral'

Dermot Kennedy has landed at No. 12 on the UK's Official Trending Chart with his new track, 'Funeral'.

The track is the lead single off his new album, The Weight of the Woods, which is set to be released on March 27 via Island/Interscope Records.

The Weight of the Woods is described as "the organic cultural intersection" between Ireland and Nashville – the latter being home to the album's producer, Gabe Simon, known for his work with the likes of Noah Kahan and Lana Del Rey.

The album announcement comes ahead of Kennedy's headline tour, with a run of European and UK shows in May and June – before he returns home for two shows at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on July 11 and July 12.

Earlier this week, Kennedy announced Aaron Rowe and Amble would be joining him as special guests for his two Dublin shows.

Tickets for the July 11 gig are sold out, however, tickets for July 12 are still available and can be purchased here.

Kennedy is also part of the line-up for Hot Press's History In The Making: The Concert at Dublin's 3Arena on Friday, February 6.

See here for more information.

Watch the music video for 'Funeral' below: