James Bay has shared new single ‘Easy Distraction’, out now via Mercury/EMI Records.

Bay wrote the track with Brandon Flowers (The Killers) at Park City Utah in America, marking their first collaboration together.

He commented, “The song is about realising too late that someone means so much to you, but you still want to show them and let them know. It’s exploring how, in the face of adversity we can still reach out, we can still connect.

I found out from a mutual friend that Brandon was interested in writing with newer artists, so I jumped at the chance and went to work with him in Park City, Utah over in America.

It was an unbelievable experience and insight into writing with one of my heroes. I hope we get to do more!”

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE:

The track follows recently released fan favourite ‘Up All Night’ with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. The song has already amassed over 20 million global streams and earned widespread acclaim.

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Both songs are set to feature on James Bay’s much-awaited fourth album ‘Changes All The Time’, due out on 04 October 2024.

The new record is produced by Gabe Simon [Noah Kahan, Koe Wetzel, Maren Morris] and features co-writers such as Brandon Flowers of The Killers, Holly Humberstone, Dan Wilson of Semisonic, Natalie Hemby of The Highwomen, and Kevin Garrett.

The singer-songwriter and guitarist said, “Making this album felt like my first taste of true musical freedom. With the help of my co-producer, Gabe Simon, I found the courage to make what I wanted to make in ways I never have before. That’s a very hard place to get to, I’m really excited to release this music.”

The BRIT Award-winning artist has also announced the Up All Night Tour 2025 – full details below:

Glasgow O2 Academy, 01 Feb
Newcastle O2 City Hall, 04
Leeds O2 Academy, 05
Manchester O2 Apollo, 07
Birmingham O2 Academy, 08
Dublin 3Olympia Theatre, 10
London OVO Arena Wembley, 13

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster AXS Ticketweb See Tickets

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE:

If you haven’t already, you can pre-save/pre-order the album here: https://t.co/Hs0pIXIm2V

I think you’re gonna love it. x

— James Bay (@JamesBayMusic) August 21, 2024

James Bay ‘Changes All The Time’ Full Album Tracklisting:

Up All Night (with The Lumineers & Noah Kahan)
Everburn
Hope
Easy Distraction
Speed Limit
Talk
Hopeless Heart
Some People
Go On
Crystal Clear
Dogfight

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