Lewis Capaldi Shocks TRNSMT Crowd with New Album Announcement!
Lewis Capaldi has announced plans for his next album, revealing at TRNSMT Festival that he will take a break from touring after his summer shows to focus on writing new music. The Scottish singer-songwriter also candidly discussed his recent struggles with mental and physical health, reassuring fans of his improved well-being and successful return to music.
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has officially signaled his intentions to create new music, announcing plans for his next album during his headlining set at the TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow. Performing on Sunday night (June 21), Capaldi informed the enthusiastic crowd that following his remaining summer engagements, he will be stepping away from the road once more to concentrate on writing. He told fans, “After this summer, I’m gonna go away for a bit and make an album.”
This significant update came amidst an emotional performance at Glasgow Green, where Capaldi also openly discussed the challenging period he faced after his previous TRNSMT appearance in 2022. The artist released his second studio album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent, the subsequent year. However, he later chose to withdraw from touring and public performances to address struggles with his mental and physical health. Reflecting on this time, Capaldi shared with the TRNSMT audience that “My mental health took a beating,” but reassured them that he is now “back” and “feeling better.”
Capaldi’s return to the stage and recording has resonated deeply with his fanbase, carrying added emotional weight given his recent health journey. In 2023, he famously had to cut short his performance on the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage as he dealt with tics associated with Tourette’s syndrome. During that memorable moment, the crowd rallied to help him sing through his hit song “Someone You Loved.” Subsequently, he announced an extended break from his career to prioritize his well-being.
Since taking that hiatus, Capaldi has gradually reintegrated into public life and live performances. This phased comeback has included a surprise appearance at Glastonbury last year and the release of “Survive,” which marked his first new music since Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent. His recent re-emergence follows a period of immense commercial success, highlighted by “Someone You Loved” spending three weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019, earning a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year, and propelling his debut album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, to global breakthrough status.
Lewis Capaldi has several summer dates still scheduled, including major outdoor concerts at BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival in July, alongside performances in cities like Liverpool and Newcastle, and an appearance at Sziget Festival. While no title, release date, or tracklist for his forthcoming album have been revealed yet, his comments at TRNSMT represent one of the clearest indications to date that a new full-length project is firmly on his artistic agenda.