Kicking off 2026 with renewed vitality and a recent inventive spark, Matt Cardle returns together with his brand-new single ‘Fading Lights’, the newest launch from his forthcoming album ‘The Nice Escape’. Mixing heartfelt lyricism with a hovering, polished sound, the observe indicators a assured new chapter for the singer-songwriter, capturing each reflection and momentum as he steps into the yr forward.
Written by Matt together with the observe’s producer Dan McDougall (Sam Ryder, Liam Gallagher, Bruno Majors) and Jim Eliot (Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue), ‘Fading Lights’ delivers a robust reminder to carry on to hope, even when life’s challenges threaten to overwhelm. Its uplifting spirit is pushed by a hovering, radio-ready hook, whereas dramatic percussion, shimmering synth touches and dynamic sonic shifts mix to amplify the observe’s infectious vitality.
Commenting on the observe, Cardle says: “After waking as much as the darkish actuality of the system we reside in, there could be no going again to sleep. Whereas completely powerless, ‘Fading Lights’ was a message to myself to not let the system crush my spirit or kill my goals.”
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‘Fading Lights’, alongside the current hypnotic slow-burner ‘Consuming Goals’, provides followers the primary glimpse into Matt’s 15-track new album ‘The Nice Escape’. Greater than a decade within the making, the document sees him flip inward to rediscover his love of songwriting, unpacking a wealthy spectrum of feelings – from hovering highs to crushing lows, and from like to loss.
Described as Matt’s most expansive and confident work to this point, the LP brings collectively a heavyweight roster of inventive collaborators. Throughout its 15 tracks, Cardle labored with writers and producers whose résumés embrace work for Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue, London Grammar, Sam Ryder, Moist Leg, Adele, and extra – signalling a document that leans confidently into trendy pop, soul, and timeless indie-rock balladry.
Commenting on the document, the ‘When We Collide’ singer says: “I took an extended hiatus from releasing music, feeling the necessity to reconnect with a sense inside that I had misplaced. ‘The Nice Escape’ is a physique of labor over a decade within the making. I’ve drawn on years of highs and lows, and love and loss – and at occasions, needing to flee life and myself all collectively. I’ve poured all that emotion into this album.”
The LP is on the market to pre-order / pre-save HERE. Restricted version bodily codecs embrace a white vinyl with poster, image disc vinyl, white cassette and CD. Amazon supply an unique CD housed in a particular signed slipcase with different art work.
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