Award-winning Liverpool-based singer-songwriter John Jenkins unveils ‘Dying By Inches’, his first solo release for 2026.
Reflecting on the song, John shares:
I wrote and recorded this song for my album Growing Old – Songs from my Front Porch a few years ago. At the time, I felt that the political climate in the United States was deteriorating. The nation’s long‑held ideals—Hope, Freedom, and Liberty—seemed to be eroding day by day. Dying By Inches emerged from my deep unease and dismay at what I believed was unfolding.
Now, in 2026, I wish I could say the situation has improved. However, anyone looking at events in the United States with an impartial eye can see that the opposite appears to be true.
About the Artist…
John Jenkins, a veteran of John Peel sessions and ’80s post-punk with The Persuaders and Come in Tokio, has carved a path as a leading singer-songwriter in the UK folk, country, and Americana scene. A master of melody and understated lyricism, his critically acclaimed albums showcase evocative storytelling and deft musicianship, earning him widespread praise from the music press.
I’ve recently begun performing the song live again, and it resonates more strongly now than it ever did. I’ve never previously released an older track as a current single, but I feel compelled to do so with this one, given the times we’re living through and the message at its heart.