Confirmed
Loyle Carner announces new album ‘Not Waving, But Drowning’
The follow-up to his 2017 debut ‘Yesterday’s Gone’ will land next month.
Loyle Carner has announced details of his second album ‘Not Waving, But Drowning’, which will be released on 19 April via AMF Records.
His forthcoming record - which follows his 2017 debut ‘Yesterday’s Gone’ - will feature recent tracks ‘You Don’t Know’ and the Jorja Smith collab ‘Loose Ends’. Other guests on the album include Tom Misch, Sampha and his very own mum, Jean Coyle Larner.
Check out the tracklisting for the record below and listen back to ‘Loose Ends’.
Dear Jean
Angel feat. Tom Misch
Ice Water
Ottolenghi feat. Jordan Rakei
You Don’t Know feat. Rebel Kleff & Kiko Bun
Still
It’s Coming Home?
Desoleil (Brilliant Corners) feat. Sampha
Loose Ends feat. Jorja Smith
Not Waving, But Drowning
Krispy
Sail Away (Freestyle)
Looking Back
Carluccio
Dear Ben feat. Jean Coyle Larner
Remind yourself of his tour dates below.
APRIL
27 Dublin, The Grand Social
28 Edinburgh, The Caves
30 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
MAY
01 Manchester, Band on the Wall (early show)
01 Manchester, Band on the Wall (late show)
03 Brighton, Concorde
04 Bristol, Trinity
07 London, Roundhouse
Loyle Carner plays Sound City (3rd - 5th May) where DIY is an official media partner. Tickets are on sale now. Visit diymag.com/presents for more information.
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