British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has shared “Wild Long Lie,” the second single from his upcoming album, People Watching, set for release on February 21, 2025, via Capitol Records. The reflective folk-rock track marks a tonal shift from the anthemic title track released last month, showcasing Fender’s ability to seamlessly balance soaring euphoria with introspective subtlety.

The new single is accompanied by a bonus track, “Me & The Dog,” adding another layer of depth to the artist’s forthcoming work. Produced over two years alongside Fender’s bandmates Dean Thompson and Joe Atkinson, the album was crafted in collaboration with heavyweight producers Markus Dravs in London and Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs in Los Angeles.

Following the success of Seventeen Going Under, which chronicled Fender’s coming-of-age experiences, People Watching delves deeper into stories and observations of ordinary people living extraordinary lives. This album promises to be a bold step forward for one of Britain’s most lauded songwriters of his generation.

Fender’s People Watching Tour is set to captivate audiences across the globe. The North American leg begins on April 5, 2025, at Vancouver’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, following a special underplay performance at Webster Hall in New York City on February 11, 2025. This intimate tour offers fans a rare chance to see Fender up close before he takes on larger venues.

The UK and European legs of the tour are already selling out at record speeds. December 2024 will see Fender performing to packed arenas across the UK and Ireland, followed by a sold-out European run in March 2025. In June, Fender will play four UK stadium dates, including three sold-out nights at Newcastle’s St. James Park and his biggest show yet at London Stadium. Remaining tickets for the London performance are still available at www.samfender.com.

Special guests include CMAT, who will support all four stadium shows, and The War on Drugs, set to perform on select dates in June.

With People Watching, Fender continues to solidify his position as a defining voice in contemporary British music. Fans can pre-order the album now and listen to the title track as well as the newly released “Wild Long Lie” through all major streaming platforms.

For tickets, album pre-orders, and the latest updates, visit Sam Fender’s official website.

Sam Fender Live – People Watching Tour

North American Tour 2025

11th February – Webster Hall, New York SOLD OUT

5th April - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - Vancouver, BC

7th April - The Paramount Theatre - Seattle, WA

9th April - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR

11th April - Fox Theater - Oakland, CA

13th April - Coachella Festival- Indio, CA

20th April - Coachella Festival - Indio, CA

21st April - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ

23rd April - The Union Event Center - Salt Lake City, UT

24th April - The Fillmore - Denver, CO

2024 (support from Wunderhorse):

2nd December – 3Arena, Dublin SOLD OUT

4th December – First Direct Arena, Leeds SOLD OUT

6th December – Co-Op Live, Manchester SOLD OUT

7th December – Co-Op Live, Manchester SOLD OUT

10th December – The O2, London SOLD OUT

12th December – The O2, London SOLD OUT

13th December – Utilita Arena, Birmingham SOLD OUT

16th December – OVO Hydro, Glasgow SOLD OUT

17th December – OVO Hydro, Glasgow SOLD OUT

20th December – Utilita Arena, Newcastle SOLD OUT

2025 (support from CMAT):

4th March – Olympia, Paris SOLD OUT

5th March – 013 Poppodium, Tilburg SOLD OUT

8th March – Halle 622, Zurich SOLD OUT

10th March – Palladium, Cologne (SOLD OUT

12th March – Zenith, Munich SOLD OUT

13th March – ChorusLife Arena, Bergamo

16th March – Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin SOLD OUT

18th March – Afas Live, Amsterdam SOLD OUT

19th March – Forest National, Brussels SOLD OUT

Summer 2025:

6th June – London Stadium (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT)

12th June – St. James’ Park, Newcastle (w/ CMAT) SOLD OUT

14th June – St. James’ Park, Newcastle (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT) SOLD OUT

15th June - St. James’ Park, Newcastle (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT) SOLD OUT

21st June – Hurricane, Germany

22nd June – Southside, Germany

4th July – Down The Rabbit Hole, Netherlands

 5th July – Rock Werchter, Belgium 

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