Wille and the Bandits have released their new single and video “Reina del Mar,” a Latin-rock influenced track that highlights the group’s diverse musical identity. The song is the third release from their forthcoming ten-track album Salt Roots, which was produced by frontman Wille Edwards alongside Josiah Manning and is set for release on February 27, 2026. Describing the track’s origins, Edwards noted: “I wrote the initial riff around 10 years ago while travelling around Cuba and listening to some of the Buena Vista Social Club members still playing in Havana.” The title, which translates to “Queen of the Sea,” reflects the band’s deep spiritual connection to the ocean.
Atmospheric and restrained, the recording features Harry Mackaill on double bass and Stevie Watts on piano. Beyond the music, the single reinforces the band’s partnership with Surfers Against Sewage to combat ocean pollution. Edwards explained that living by the water is vital to his family life, stating: “Swimming in the ocean almost every day isn’t just something we do, it’s how my children and I stay connected to nature and to each other.” The band will support the release with an extensive UK tour throughout March and April.
Salt Roots UK Tour Dates:
- March 4 – Bristol – Fleece
- March 5 – Southampton – The Brook
- March 6 – Stowmarket – John Peel Centre
- March 7 – Guildford – The Star
- March 11 – Manchester – Night and Day
- March 12 – Edinburgh – Voodoo Rooms
- March 13 – Glasgow – Rum Shack
- March 14 – Newcastle – Cluny
- March 18 – Cardiff – Acapela
- March 19 – Shrewsbury – Albert’s Shed
- March 20 – Liverpool – Adelphi
- March 21 – Huddersfield – Amped
- March 22 – Nottingham – Bodega
- March 27 – Sheffield – Greystones
- March 28 – Liskeard – Carnglaze Caverns
- April 29 – London – Half Moon Putney