James Arthur

About the show

James Arthur is poised to share a completely new side of himself, having undergone a journey of personal growth and self-acceptance that has led to some of his best music to date. The British star's remarkable sixth album, Pisces, comes hot on the heels of 2024's chart-topping Bitter Sweet Love, which was supported by a sold-out arena tour in the UK and Ireland. It's a work with human connection at its heart, influenced by the Brit Award-nominated artist's experiences as a father, a partner and a friend, melding influences spanning pop, rock, Americana and indie.

The album's title, Pisces, speaks to his intuitive, empathetic and multifaceted nature, but also to the dichotomous sound that permeates these songs. Fans will hear tracks that represent the push-and-pull of his longing to be understood, pitted against his instinct to hide away from the world. Some are hushed and introspective, while others blaze with life: "I've always been a dreamer, quite sensitive," he says. "That crossover between dreams and reality was something that really spoke to me for this record."

Take lead single "ADHD", a stirring ballad inspired by Arthur's own diagnosis with the condition just last year. "It explained a lot," he says, "and since then I've started to grow a lot closer to the people in my life. I'm getting to know myself better, too." The track unfolds with rich percussive twangs on the guitar, before Arthur reminds listeners about the raw power of his voice on the emotional chorus.