James Blunt touches on loss in new single ‘The Girl That Never Was’
James Blunt Touches On Loss In New Single
‘The Girl That Never Was’
Taken From New Album Who We Used To Be - Out October 27th
March/April 2024 UK Arena Tour
Including Two Nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall - April 9th & 10th
Hot off the back of a show stopping performance at ‘Radio 2 In The Park’, James Blunt today releases ‘The Girl That Never Was’, the emotional next installment of music from his upcoming new album Who We Used To Be - out October 27th. Listen 'The Girl That Never Was' HERE.
The new single, which lyrically explores the heartbreaking theme of loss, is delicate, raw, acoustic-lead and one of James’ most emotional songs to date.
The album’s first single arrived in the shape of the upbeat banger ‘Beside You’. Directed by Craig Bingham, the video evokes memories of James’ past. Meeting versions of himself throughout his life, the video sees James embrace the characters of his past self, as he moves forward. Watch the video for ‘Beside You’ HERE.
Who We Used To Be is James’ first studio album since the acclaimed, top 3 Once Upon A Mind in 2019. This time out he has worked with a variety of producers including Jonny Coffer, Red Triangle, Jack & Coke and Steve Robson. His recent greatest hits collection, The Stars Beneath My Feet, went Gold selling over 100,000 copies.
Next year, James makes a most welcome return to the road, where he will play 12 dates across the UK next Spring kicking off March 30th at Leeds First Direct Arena and finishing April 14th at the Bournemouth International Centre. Tickets on sale now at www.jamesblunt.com
March 2024
Sat 30th LEEDS, First Direct Arena
Sun 31st BRISTOL, Beacon
April
Tue 2nd BRIGHTON, Brighton Centre
Thu 4th NEWCASTLE, Utilita Arena
Fri 5th GLASGOW, OVO Hydro Arena
Sat 6th NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena
Sun 7th BIRMINGHAM, Utilita Arena
Tue 9th LONDON, Royal Albert Hall
Wed 10th LONDON, Royal Albert Hall
Fri 12th MANCHESTER, AO Arena
Sat 13th CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena
Sun 14th BOURNEMOUTH, International Centre
