Tom Walker new single ' Head Underwater' made BBC Radio 1 Track Of The Week /  by Simon King

Tom Walker’s new earworm of a single ‘Head Underwater’ has been made BBC Radio 1’s Track Of The Week by Jordan North and Vick Hope. The track is the second official single to be taken from his highly-anticipated new album I Am.

Dealing with the very real struggles of life and the fine art of keeping it together, ‘Head Underwater’ is a soulful pop anthem with a soaring vocal that sounds like a whole new Tom Walker.

Of the song, Tom explains; “This is about keeping my inner demons at bay and the constant battle I'm having with myself - sometimes feeling suffocated and overwhelmed by the weight of the world. Head Underwater signifies the sensation of feeling like I'm drowning in my own thoughts and emotions. Despite the overwhelming struggle, there's a determination to survive and emerge stronger from this internal conflict.”

Tom Walker Makes A Fierce Return with single 'Burn' /  by Simon King

Tom Walker today makes a poignant return, sounding like you’ve never heard him before on brand new, defining single ‘Burn’. A rally cry from an artist pushed to his limit this is the first single from his long awaited second album.

“The day I wrote ‘Burn’, I thought ‘Fuck everyone, I'm sick of this" Tom summises. “I scrapped a whole album and decided to go back to making songs that I love. Songs that make the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. Songs that bring a tear to my eye. Songs that actually mean something to me.”

 But now, looking ahead, as Tom succinctly puts it; “I will die for these songs. It’s the first time in a long time I’ve felt like that. You’ve got to ignore what everyone else wants from you, and you’ve got to back yourself.”

And with that, welcome to the exciting, limitless next phase of Tom Walker. A man who knows where he’s headed: to arena-scale songs with molecular-level heart.

Tom Walker releases single 'Serotonin' & performs on the Late Late Show with James Corden /  by Simon King

Tom Walker makes an impressive return with the upbeat and addictive ‘Serotonin’.

His distinctive voice is gloriously showcased on this hook laden, sonically expansive track. ‘Serotonin’ was written by Tom, alongside Gez O’Connell, who penned Dua Lipa’s ‘Hotter Than Hell’, and The Elements (AJ Tracey, Tion Wayne, Headie One) and produced by Mike Spencer (Rudimental), as well as The Elements.

The video, shot by Samuel Douek (Sigala, Craig David) in Mexico City, documents the difficult relationship between father and daughter. Layered with stunning colour and texture throughout, the video comes to an epic climax with breathtaking performance shots from Tom in a hot air balloon.

Tom says; “Before the pandemic I spent four years chasing a serotonin hit, and that last gig that made me feel on top of the world. The last epic night out. It's not sustainable though - you can't wake up happy every day and you can't have the sun without the rain. You have to find joy in the little things and learn to appreciate them day to day.”

He also recently performed the single on James Corden’s Late Late Show in the US.

The Nocturns co-write / produce UK Top 10 single 'House On Fire' by Mimi Webb /  by Simon King

The Nocturns had their first top 10 single with Mimi Webb’s song ‘House On Fire’ which they co-wrote and produced. It reached No. 6 in the Official Charts and has been in the top 15 since release 8 weeks ago and is now in the top 40 US Pop Airplay and EU Airplay chart. The song is still growing internationally and Mimi recently performed it on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Jalle releases new single 'Downers' featuring Issey Cross /  by Simon King

Rising alt star Jalle releases his brand new single ‘Downers’, featuring left-pop newcomer Issey Cross. Emerging onto the scene in 2020, Jalle’s live energy has already seen him sell out a homecoming Nottingham show and perform at the likes of: Jack Saunders’ Hopscotch night, Dot2Dot Festival and BBC Introducing. 

The track, produced with Josef Page (Aziya, Millie Turner), is a snappy earworm with a central message that rings true to many young people battling with anxieties in the age of the internet. Featuring Issey Cross who has spent 2 weeks in the UK Top 40 with current single ‘Used To This’ by DJ and producer Wilkinson, the pair have worked together to create something that encompasses their past anxieties and trauma in a track that radiates good vibes.

 

As Jalle comments: “My school life definitely had an influence on this song for me, particularly how I felt during my school years. I always hated school and never really felt like I fit in. I always felt like an outsider and was constantly changing myself to try and fit in. Issey and I really connected over this and had similar experiences so 'Downers' was created.”

Tom Walker & The Duchess Of Cambridge perform together on Christmas Eve /  by Simon King

Last night saw an extremely special performance as Tom Walker and The Duchess Of Cambridge joined forces for a stunning version of Tom’s new track ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’ as part of the ‘Royal Carols: Together At Christmas’ - broadcast on ITV.

Taking to the piano, The Duchess accompanied Tom in what was an incredibly moving performance of the highly emotional song that speaks eloquently of heartfelt sorrow for all those no longer with us.

Tom is no stranger to the Royals. Two years ago in played ‘Leave A Light On’ at a private Royal Foundation Fundraiser Dinner at which The Duchess of Cambridge was present. After recently playing a charity event for Forward Trust, of which The Duchess of Cambridge is Patron, Tom was asked to perform at the Royal Carols: Together At Christmas show. He was initially approached about singing ‘Leave A Light On’ but suggested his new Christmas song ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’ instead. Kate then asked if she could play piano during the performance and it was the perfect fit for the carol service at Westminster Abbey.

Hosted and spearheaded by The Duchess Of Cambridge, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service featured carols sung by the Westminster Abbey choir, and paid tribute to the incredible hard work of individuals and organizations across the UK who have supported their communities through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Reflecting on the special performance, Tom says; “It was truly an honour playing alongside The Duchess for Royal Carols: Together at Christmas. Without doubt, it was a once in a lifetime experience. I thought she absolutely smashed the performance; it's not easy to just jump behind a piano with a bunch of musicians you've never played with before and record live takes to camera, but she completely nailed it.

"She's such a lovely, kind & warm hearted person and she took the time to thank everyone personally for the opportunity to play together. It was a crazy pinch yourself kind of day for me, to be in such a beautiful venue playing alongside The Duchess with my band and a string quartet. I certainly won't forget that in a hurry! My mum had a total freak out when she saw it on the telly. I know this song will resonate with a lot of people this Christmas and my heart goes out to anyone raising a glass around the table remembering those who can't be with us.”

 

Jalle signs to Warner Records! /  by Simon King

Jalle has just signed an exclusive record deal with Warner Records! We are really excited to be working with the Warners team globally and taking the next step in Jalle’s career.

Jalle has currently been releasing tracks from his debut EP ‘Hey’ through Platoon. His current single ‘Hey’ is getting support from Annie Mac and Jack Saunders at BBC Radio 1 as well as by Dean Jackson from BBC Introducing Nottingham.

Tom Walker Hits 2 BILLION Streams + Releases New Single 'Wait For You'! /  by Simon King

Tom has reached over 2 billion streams with his music and was the biggest selling UK signed artist of 2019.

Today he releases a new single called ‘Wait For You’ which was recorded during lockdown and is already playlisted on BBC Radio, 1, 2 and Capital and many regional stations. It was released off the back of a 12 hour worldwide Zoom tour and has already gone straight into Hot Hits UK on Spotify as well as some top Apple and Amazon playlists.

Tom Walker nominated for Brit Awards 2020 /  by Simon King

Tom has been nominated for the Song Of The Year at the 2020 Brit Awards with his single ‘Just You And I’. Last year Tom won the Best British Breakthrough Artist at the Brit Awards 2019 and was also nominated for the Song of the Year 2019 for his single ‘Leave A Light On’. The Brits take place at the O2 Arena in London on the 18th Feb.

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Tom Walker releases deluxe edition of No. 1 album 'What A Time To Be Alive' /  by Simon King

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Tom Walker has released the deluxe edition of his No. 1 debut album, ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ on 8th Nov 2019. It contains another 7 new recordings along with some remastered tracks. New songs include Tom’s latest single “Better Half Of Me’ which is currently playlisted on BBC Radio 1 & 2 as well as Capital FM, Heart and Virgin. The album also includes ‘All That Matters’ and ‘My Way’ which were co-written by our very own Hight.