James Arthur – Shares a message of inclusivity & self worth with new single ‘Waste My Tears’ video premiere’s 5PM

It has been a phenomenal year of touring for James Arthur – having completed his first sold-out European arena headline tour, a sold-out UK and Ireland arena headline tour which included playing to 40,000 fans over two nights at The O2 London, followed by select major international festival dates. Several shows featured a special surprise – a brand-new song that has had thousands of fans swamping his socials, excitedly asking when it will be released. That moment is now here as James unveils the eagerly anticipated new single ‘Waste My Tears’.
 
Hit play on ‘Waste My Tears’ and you can hear what has caused such excitement. The chorus could well be the biggest of his career: the gritty soul of James’s lead vocal simmering with heartfelt passion and determination, backed by an explosive production and radiant gospel backing vocals. Its message is just as powerful. Whatever you’re struggling with, it’s a rousing reminder that you – the real you – is important and valuable. Those full-force emotions are just as touching in the track’s video, too. Watch from 5.00PM UK Time HERE.
 
James says, “This song is about knowing your worth, letting go of the things that don’t deserve your energy, and moving forward without looking back. One of my favourite lines is, ‘Don’t stop being anything but yourself,’ and I hope that means something to you too.”

 
‘Waste My Tears’ is James’s first new solo track since releasing his ‘PISCES’ album last year. It continued his superstar status, ensuring that all six of his studio albums have reached #3 or higher in the UK – including the chart-toppers ‘Back From The Edge’ and ‘Bittersweet Love’. His album success is matched on the Official Singles Chart with two #1 smashes and a further five Top 10 hits –  all of which contributed to being awarded a BRITs Billion award in 2023 in recognition of receiving over a billion UK streams. James has also achieved massive success with 12 Platinum certified singles in the UK with ‘Impossible’, ‘Rewrite The Stars’, ‘Naked’, ‘Safe Inside’, ‘Falling Like The Stars’, ‘Lasting Lover’,  ‘Train Wreck’, ‘Can I Be Him’, ‘Empty Space’, ‘Sun Comes Up’, ‘Car’s Outside’ and ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’. 
 
But the triple BRIT nominee James is also truly an international icon, with 20 billion career streams to date, and 52 million physical worldwide sales. He has scored hits all over the globe, amassing countless Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications everywhere from the UK to the US, across Europe, and in Australia.