Following the emotional depth of his recent single "Celebrate," James Arthur returns with a striking new track, "Karaoke," now available on all streaming platforms. A bold departure from the vulnerability of "Celebrate," "Karaoke" delivers an electrifying grunge-inspired guitar riff and pulsating energy, showcasing James' raw passion as he urges a partner to embrace their wild side despite past heartbreak.

The song’s title may evoke carefree sing-along vibes, but "Karaoke" is anything but lighthearted. With a driving instrumental and a powerful chorus—"I want you dancing on the table, want you making a scene / I want you acting like a nightmare while you look like a dream"—James captures the emotional push and pull of love, desire, and unresolved trauma. The track underscores his evolution as an artist, blending rock influences with his signature emotional depth and storytelling.

Adding to the excitement, James Arthur has also announced a highly anticipated UK Arena tour for February 2026. Kicking off in Nottingham on February 3rd and concluding in Manchester on February 21st, the tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans. Tickets will be available starting Friday, March 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM GMT.

Reflecting on the upcoming tour, James shared, “I had the best time I’ve ever had on the Bitter Sweet Love world tour last year, so I couldn’t be more thrilled to be hitting the road once again for the Pisces world tour. I hope to see some familiar faces back again and hopefully some new ones. Can’t wait to get in my feels with you all and have a big old sing song in some gargantuan rooms. See you on the road!”

"Karaoke" sets the stage for James Arthur’s sixth studio album, PISCES, set for release on April 25, 2025. The album promises a deeper dive into his personal struggles, combining atmospheric production with his powerful, raspy vocals for a collection that is both introspective and sonically adventurous.

With "Karaoke" already making waves and an arena tour on the horizon, 2025 and beyond are shaping up to be landmark years for James Arthur. Fans can listen to the new single now and gear up for what promises to be an unforgettable album and live experience.

The full list of live dates are:
 
February 2026
3^rd                    Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
4^th                    Glasgow, OVO Hydro
6^th                    Newcastle, Utilita Arena
7^th                    Aberdeen P&J Live
10^th                   Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE
11^th                   Bournemouth, International Centre
13^th                   Sheffield, Utilita Arena
14^th                   Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
16^th                   Cardiff, Utilita Arena
18^th                   London, The O2
21^st                   Manchester, Co-op Live
 

Author: Adam Bailey

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