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Lewis Capaldi has spoken about his plans to release new music during a recent appearance on Good Morning America (GMA) – see what he had to say below.
Yesterday (July 7), Capaldi appeared on GMA, where he performed a number of songs including his recent comeback single ‘Survive’. In between performances, Capaldi spoke to the early morning show’s hosts about his emotional return at Glastonbury, what he was up to during his two-year hiatus and of course, new music.
Less than two weeks ago, Capaldi made his surprise return with the powerful single ‘Survive’ on June 27. Later that same day, he made a surprise appearance at Glastonbury, performing a short set at the iconic Pyramid Stage – an effort to complete the 2023 set that he was unable to get through due to aggressive tics from Tourette’s.
Speaking to the GMA hosts, Capaldi said when asked about plans for a new album: “Oh, I don’t know about an album… I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this but I’m doing an EP at some point this year, and then an album will follow maybe next year.”
He’s also confirmed that he’ll be dropping a new single “later this summer”, though a concrete date has yet to be announced.
On his return at Glastonbury, Capaldi shared: It was good, it was really fun. There were lots of people there, it was nerve-wrecking. I did lots of nervous pees, I got it all out and I feel elated.” He quipped: “I’m really happy to be back doing what I love, and what they’re paying me to do.”
Since returning at Worthy Farm late last month, Capaldi has announced a UK and Ireland tour for this September, including two huge shows at London’s The O2 – see the full list of dates below.
Tickets go on pre-sale today (July 8) at 9am and the general sale begins at the same time on July 10 – you will be able to get yours here.
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7 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena
11 – Aberdeen, P&J Live
13 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
17 – London, The O2
18 – London, The O2
20 – Manchester, Co-Op Live
23 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
26 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
27 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
29 – Dublin, 3 Arena
Fans lauded his emotional return, with one writing: “This is strength, resilience, and perseverance personified. Two years ago, I watched live coverage as Lewis Capaldi was floored by Tourettes. He takes two years to rest, recover, and heal, showing those struggling with mental health issues that there is always a way back.”
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Oliver Tree’s team has provided a new update following the singer’s death in a helicopter crash on June 14, confirming that a new artist grant will soon be established in his memory to help creatives secure funding, a plan he had detailed in his will before his passing.
Accompanying a collection of photos highlighting Tree’s performances, travels and creative work through the years, a post shared Sunday (June 21) on his Instagram account revealed that the musician’s remains have been brought back to California, the state he called home and where he will be laid to rest. “His legacy will live on through his foundation/endowment named ‘Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses’ coming soon,” the caption reads. “This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing.”
“We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world, that was his final wish,” the statement continued, adding that “the constant love, support and positivity” shown by fans throughout the past week has helped his “family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times.”
Tree was among six people who lost their lives in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro. The musician was in Brazil for his The World’s First Tour run and had performed what would ultimately be his final concert on June 6 in São Paulo. The other victims of the crash were identified as passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim and Lucas Brito Chaves, along with pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.
Just months before his death, Tree discussed his plans to direct his fortune and future earnings from his music toward a grant program for artists during an appearance on the Zach Sang Show. “I take no credit for anything I’ve ever done,” he said during the April interview. “Furthermore, I don’t believe that any of the wealth or things that get made from it is mine. So when I die … my will is set up so that when I pass, my family, nobody is going to get a penny.”
“If I have a wife or kids or anything, they’re not getting a penny,” he added at the time, explaining that the initiative would focus on helping artists create work rather than funding education. “I’ll get my kids through college, that’s the agreement, but there’s not gonna be a silver spoon. All the money is going to go back to artists.”
