James Arthur Unveils His Fifth Studio Album, 'Bitter Sweet Love'

Includes tracks ‘A Year Ago’, ‘Blindside’, ‘Just Us’, Homecoming’, ‘Sleepwalking’ & Bitter Sweet Love

Brit Billion-certified artist James Arthur today releases his fifth studio album Bitter Sweet Love on Columbia Records.

Featuring standout tracks such as ‘A Year Ago’, ‘Blindside’, ‘Just Us’, ‘Homecoming’, ‘Sleepwalking’, and the lively title track ‘Bitter Sweet Love’, James Arthur’s latest album marks a triumphant return to his musical peak, delivering thirteen exceptional pieces of world-class music.

The album’s singles have been dominating the airwaves in recent months, and James made appearances on shows like Sunday Brunch and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC 1. Following these highlights, James treated fans to intimate in-store performances across the UK, showcasing mesmerizing acoustic sets.

James embarked on a creative journey, collaborating with various producers to find the perfect match for his vision. The culmination of this exploration led him to L.A., where he teamed up with Steve Solomon, the co-writer of his 2016 megahit ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’. Back in the UK, attempts with other producers fell short compared to the synergy he shared with Steve. Steve flew over to finish the album at Miloco Studios in South London, resulting in a mature body of work characterized by depth and the impeccable songwriting that has defined James’s illustrious career.

In 2024, James is set to embark on a major world tour, with several dates, including UK arenas, selling out instantly, including the iconic Wembley Arena in London, with The O2 now added to the tour. A massive homecoming show at Middlesborough’s Riverside Stadium on Saturday, June 8, 2024, will be James’s biggest headline show to date, featuring special guests McFly and Lauran Hibberd.

James, a global streaming phenomenon with over 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, has achieved four top 10 albums, including the chart-topping ‘Back From The Edge’ in 2016. His collaborations with artists like Anne-Marie, Sigala, Rudimental, and Marshmello have further solidified his position in the music industry.

His breakthrough hit in the U.S., ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’, became the UK’s most streamed song in 2016 and has amassed 4 billion streams, with the official video reaching 1.5 billion views on YouTube. James recently earned his first RIAA Diamond Single certification, with ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ achieving 10 million certified units.

Other platinum-certified hits in James’s impressive discography include ‘Impossible’, ‘Can I Be Him’, ‘Sun Comes Up’, ‘Naked’, ‘Empty Space’, ‘Rewrite The Stars’, ‘Falling Like the Stars’, ‘Train Wreck’, and ‘Lasting Lover’. The new album’s track ‘Cars Outside’ is currently making waves as another global hit for James.

James Arthur’s fifth studio album, ‘Bitter Sweet Love’, is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment/Columbia Records.