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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.”
Fontaines D.C. have teamed up with Rosalía for their new collaboration, Where Is Gone?.
The song features on the Irish rock band's forthcoming album, Dopamine Chamber, which arrives on Friday (16.10.26). For guitarist Carlos O’Connell, working with the Spanish superstar is particularly special because of his own Spanish roots.
He explained: “I’ve admired Rosalía ever since her debut album, which I thought was absolutely beautiful.
“What excited me most was the way she continued to preserve Spain's musical traditions, something that felt spiritually connected to what we've been trying to achieve with Irish music. Having roots in both countries, it's been really special to witness. "She's an artist who has continued to amaze me at every point in her career.”
Frontman Grian Chatten has also described the collaboration with Rosalía as one of the most memorable achievements of his career.
He revealed that he felt "humbled" when she agreed to lend her voice to the band's album.
Speaking to NPR, Grian said: “I've always felt there's something almost like a single big idea that I'm personally trying to communicate to the world before I get old and die, if that makes sense. There's one thing I think I'll spend my life trying to express. I have a feeling she has a similar outlook. … I mean, she's an amazing arranger, composer and lyricist. It means so much that she wanted to sing on something we'd put together. It's definitely one of the highlights of my career.”
Rosalía's links to Irish rock music extend beyond Fontaines D.C. She also offered inspiration and helped develop the Spanish lyrics for U2's The Mirror Maker (Rosalía), a track from their forthcoming album, Carnaval de Luz.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week, she spoke about frontman Bono, saying: “I don't know him personally, but he sent me a text explaining that he was working on a new project and had written a song called The Mirror Maker."
Rosalía joked that Bono had invented a few words of his own.
She recalled telling him: “I wasn't sure what to make of it, but I told him he could create his own language if he wanted to.”
She described the opportunity to collaborate with the 66 year old music veteran as a real privilege.
She added: “Bono is a legend.
“It's amazing.”
Bono recently revealed that he was worried about seeming like a stalker when he reached out to Rosalía to ask whether he could name the song after her.
