Louis Tomlinson has unveiled his much-awaited new single “Palaces,” a guitar-driven, hometown-rooted anthem marking the most recent preview of his upcoming third studio album How Did I Get Right here?, due January 23, 2026. The observe arrived at the moment alongside a brand new Amazon Music Presents dwell efficiency, giving followers a more in-depth take a look at the sonic path Tomlinson has been shaping over the previous yr.
Written and recorded within the UK, “Palaces” leans into the reflective storytelling Tomlinson has been gravitating towards—each sonically daring and lyrically inward. “I’m misplaced within the time, I don’t take care of the world exterior,” he sings earlier than the refrain lands with the evocative line, “You possibly can keep by way of the evening within the palaces of my thoughts.” Constructed on punchy guitars and an anthemic raise, the tune faucets into nostalgia and belonging, themes that can weave closely by way of the forthcoming document.
The discharge follows the sturdy momentum of Tomlinson’s first single “Lemonade,” which has already surpassed 14 million streams and earned spots throughout main UK radio playlists, together with Radio 1, Radio 2, and Capital. He not too long ago stopped by Radio 1’s Stay Lounge for performances of “Lemonade” and a canopy of Hozier’s “Too Candy,” and is slated to headline Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball in December. October additionally noticed him entrance the duvet of Rolling Stone UK, signaling a notable second in his present chapter.
How Did I Get Right here? finds Tomlinson pushing deeper into his introspective instincts. The album started taking form within the English countryside earlier than he relocated to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica for 3 weeks of writing and recording retreat in early 2025 with major collaborator and co-producer Nico Rebscher (Aurora, Alice Merton). The change in surroundings seeped into the music, shaping a document Tomlinson considers his most private and unguarded but.
Alongside at the moment’s new single, Tomlinson is gearing up for an enormous touring yr. His ‘How Did We Get Right here?’ 2026 world enviornment tour will span Europe and North America starting March 2026, with the North American leg launching June 3 in Vancouver and operating by way of July 24 in Miami. Tour stops embrace marquee venues like Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Area, New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard, and Boston’s TD Backyard.
Earlier than the tour begins, Louis Tomlinson will make an look on the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 22 for an unique F1 Grid Gigs headline efficiency straight following the Drivers’ Parade.
Amazon Music presents: Louis Tomlinson – Palaces
“Palaces” is out there on all streaming platforms now! Pre-order/save “How Did I Get Right here?” right here!
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