Blake's Fortune


Blake's Fortune is the work of Irish songwriter John Lennon who hails from Dublin. His debut album 'Hello World' was self released in 2017 to positive reviews. Following on from his debut single 'Searcher' from his sophomore album 'Searcher Dreamer', he returns with his laid back upbeat single 'Redwood Heart'. Hot Press premiered 'Searcher' along with radio support from 2FM, KCLR, 2XM, and many more Irish regional stations. John Kennedy made 'Searcher' his X-Posure 'Hot One' for Radio X in the UK on St. Patrick's Day.

"Blake's Fortune returns with stunning new single Searcher" - Hot Press Magazine

"The tumbling indie-folk of ‘Redwood Heart’ finds Blake’s Fortune delivering a piece of organic music that twists and turns texturally via soaring harmonies, rumbling drums and edged guitars" - The Last Mixed Tape

"Sounding absolutely beautiful" - John Kennedy Radio X

"A weighty indie-folk track, ‘Searcher’ by Blake’s Fortune patiently weaves its spell via an atmospheric and darkly lit production and pointed vocal" - The Last Mixed Tape