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Louis Tomlinson As he prepares to release a new album, he’s asking for fans’ support. How did I get here?
former one direction Following the release of singles including summer pop-rock anthem “Lemonade,” the star-turned-solo artist will release his new record this Friday (January 23).
Earlier this week, his former bandmate Harry Styles There was a frenzy when he announced that he would be releasing his new single “Aperture” on Friday. His next album, Keep kissing. disco, occasionally, Will be released in March.
Tomlinson, 34, shared a post the same day Styles, 31, announced his single, writing on X: “Needing your help to cut through the noise over the next few days. Time to give this record the moment it deserves!”
exist Exclusive interview independent last year, Tomlinson spoke about the process of making the album and how he feels it’s the “most confident” thing he’s ever done.
While his initial instinct was to “boycott” One Direction’s pop music, he said he now wants to “get more people to the party” and “accept that the things I’m good at are cool things to be able to say out loud.”
One Direction – Featuring Tomlinson, Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and the late Liam Payne – On indefinite hiatus in 2016. Payne died at the age of 31 in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
“I think it’s something I’ll never really accept,” Tomlinson told independent Death of Payne.
Recalling his bandmate, he said Payne “always made me happy” and praised him for always showing up to support him: “Even though he might have been struggling, he put himself second and still showed up. Those moments really showed who he really was as a person.”
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In the same interview, Tomlinson thanked fans for their unwavering support, saying: “They gave me what they thought I deserved, and that’s beautiful. It’s really lovely.”
Styles will release his single “Aperture” on Friday, January 23 at midnight (GMT). Keep kissing. Disco, occasionally It is scheduled to be released on March 6.
Tomlinson also recently released a new single, “Imposter,” along with a music video starring actor James Nelson Joyce.
“‘The Imposter’ was created in the jungles of Costa Rica,” Tomlinson said in a statement. “Conceptually, it leans into the idea of identity. It’s probably the most beautiful moment on the record. I’m so excited for the world to finally hear it!”