South London singer and songwriter Lola Young, winner of the Ivor Novello Rising Star Award and BRIT Award nominee, has just unveiled her latest single, “d£aler”, taken from her forthcoming album I’m Only F**king Myself, which is set to be released on 19 September.
Despite tackling themes of self-sabotage and personal struggle, “d£aler” is one of the album’s most infectious tracks. Built on a backdrop of shuffling drums, layered synths, and twanging guitars, the single delivers one of Lola’s most emotionally vulnerable performances yet, all while staying sonically upbeat and captivating.
I’m Only F**king Myself showcases Lola’s evolution both musically and emotionally. Balancing raw honesty with bold, unfiltered energy, the album dives into complex themes such as self-destruction and escapism through vices like sex and drugs, which often spiral into nihilism.
Created alongside longtime collaborators Manuka and SOLOMONOPHONIC (whose credits include Doja Cat and SZA), the album also includes her recent hit “One Thing”, which continues to climb the UK Top 20 Singles Chart with millions of streams to date.
You can stream/download Lola Young’s new single HERE.
Lola Young is a Rising Star with Global Momentum
Lola’s breakthrough year has been monumental. After taking home the Rising Star title at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards and being nominated for Best Pop Act at the BRIT Awards, she’s continued building her profile through high-profile collaborations with artists like Tyler, The Creator (“Like Him”) and Lil Yachty (“Charlie”).
Her live performances have matched the momentum – she made her Coachella debut earlier this year, opened for Billie Eilish in Paris on the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour, and delivered standout sets at major festivals including Glastonbury, Lollapalooza Paris, Way Out West, and Lowlands.
Upcoming Tour and UK Headline Shows
This October, Lola will embark on her largest UK headline tour to date. The run includes two nights at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse, a stop at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, and a highly anticipated two-night return to London’s O2 Academy Brixton. In November, she’ll take her tour to North America for a series of headline shows.
With over 1 billion global streams across her catalogue, Lola Young’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. Her platinum-selling, chart-topping single “Messy” from her acclaimed 2024 album This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway spent four weeks at #1 on the UK Singles Chart—making her one of just two British female artists to reach the top spot in the past year.
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