James Arthur – releases new single ‘Karaoke’ from highly anticipated album ‘Pisces’ + announces Irish and UK arena tour dates

Following the emotional depth of his recent single “Celebrate,” James Arthur returns with “Karaoke,” out now. The track, the latest from his highly anticipated album PISCES, offers a bold departure from the introspective vulnerability of “Celebrate.” With a grunge-inspired guitar riff at its core, “Karaoke” pulses with energy as James channels raw emotion into a plea for a partner to embrace their wild side, despite the scars of a past relationship.

James says, “I had the best time I’ve ever had on the Bitter Sweet Love world tour last year so I couldn’t be more thrilled to be hitting the road once again for the Pisces world tour. I hope to see some familiar faces back again and hopefully some new ones. Can’t wait to get in my feels with you all and have a big old sing song in some gargantuan rooms. See you on the road!”
 
“Karaoke” defies expectations, with its title almost serving as a red herring. The track’s relentless guitar line is a far cry from the carefree karaoke image, instead delving into the emotional turbulence of a relationship. James sings the chorus like a mantra: “I want you dancing on the table, want you making a scene / I want you acting like a nightmare while you look like a dream,” expressing the push-pull of love and desire amidst unresolved trauma.
 

James will embark on a Irish/ UK Arena tour in January / February 2026. Kicking off in Belfast on the 31st of January, it concludes in Manchester on the 21^st February.

January / February 2026
31st Belfast SSE Arena
1st Dublin, 3Arena
3rd  Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
4th  Glasgow, OVO Hydro
6th  Newcastle, Utilita Arena
7th  Aberdeen P&J Live
10th Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE
11th Bournemouth, International Centre
13th Sheffield, Utilita Arena
14th Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
16th Cardiff, Utilita Arena
18th London, The O2
21st Manchester, Co-op Live

For more information and to pre-order PISCES, visit:
www.betweendreamsandreality.com