“A deep, introspective and disarmingly sincere album” – Mixmag
“The lyrics are among the best of Blake’s career” – Evening Standard
“Melodies collapsing and rebuilding themselves in his digital laboratory” – The Independent
“His seventh studio album [is] a compendium of his best parts” – DIY
GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter James Blake continues to redefine contemporary music with his signature fusion of soul, electronica, hip-hop, and alt-R&B—an evolving sound that has helped shape the sonic landscape of the modern era.
Across six critically acclaimed studio albums, Blake has accumulated more than 2.2 billion global streams. His 2019 release Assume Form, featuring collaborations with ROSALÍA and Travis Scott, earned widespread praise for its emotional depth and sonic experimentation. He followed it with Friends That Break Your Heart (2021), which marked his highest chart debut to date and further solidified his global influence.
Renowned for his haunting vocals and visionary production style, Blake has become one of the most sought-after collaborators in modern music, working with icons such as Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, and ROSALÍA. His creative fingerprint can be heard across landmark albums including Lemonade, Blonde, DAMN., ASTROWORLD, and Motomami—works that have defined a generation of sound.
Blake now enters a new artistic chapter with his upcoming album Trying Times, featuring recent singles Death Of Love and I Had A Dream She Took My Hand. The project reveals a raw emotional range, exploring vulnerability, disconnection, and intimacy in an increasingly uncertain world. Threaded through its sound is a tension between optimism and unease, capturing the fragile balance of modern life.
Alongside the album, Blake has announced a European tour beginning in September, including a special performance at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. The tour follows his North American run, which includes two sold-out shows at Brooklyn Paramount in New York and a packed performance at HISTORY in Toronto.
Most recently, Blake collaborated with UK rapper Dave on The Boy Who Played The Harp, and worked with composer Ludwig Göransson on the track Séance for the soundtrack of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, further expanding his reach across film and contemporary music.
With each release and collaboration, James Blake continues to push boundaries—crafting music that sits at the intersection of emotion, experimentation, and cultural influence.
James Blake Live Dates 2026
Wed 05/27/26 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
Fri 05/29/26 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Sat 05/30/26 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Sun 05/31/26 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
Tue 06/02/26 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Thu 06/04/26 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
Sat 06/06/26 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Mon 06/08/26 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Tue 29/09/26 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton
Mon 05/10/26 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg
Thu 08/10/26 – Brussels, BE – Cirque Royal
Mon 12/10/26 – Paris, FR – Le Grand Rex
Thu 15/10/26 – Berlin, DE – Astra Kulturhaus
Sun 18/10/26 – Cologne, DE – E-Werk
Wed 21/10/26 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanizers
Sun 25/10/26 – Manchester, UK – New Century
Wed 28/10/26 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
Thu 06/11/26 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
Fri 06/12/26 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
‘Trying Times’ Tracklist
1. Walk Out Music
2. Death Of Love
3. I Had A Dream She Took My Hand
4. Trying Times
5. Make Something Up
6. Didn’t Come To Argue (ft. Monica Martin)
7. Days Go By
8. Doesn’t Just Happen (ft. Dave)
9. Obsession
10. Rest Of Your Life
11. Through The High Wire
12. Feel It Again 13. Just A Little Higher
