The powerful post-breakup anthem “Almost” is available now
Continuing his triumphant return, global superstar Lewis Capaldi releases “Almost,” a massively relatable post-breakup anthem that will appear on his just-announced Survive EP, set to arrive November 14th via Capitol Records. A stunning live performance video for the new single is also available.
Capaldi is also sharing the news that he’ll be returning stateside on a headlining North American tour set to launch April 15, 2026, at Philadelphia’s Liacouras Center arena, with additional dates at iconic venues including New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, among others.
Presales are underway, ahead of the general sale on October 31st at 10 am local time,
Capaldi debuted “Almost” on his recent 200,000-ticket UK arena tour, inspiring hushed moments and — by the tour’s end — heartfelt sing-alongs to the new song’s cathartic lyrics. Honest and understated, and powered by acoustic guitar even as the rest of the instruments soar, “Almost” explores what it means to move on — or at least to try to. “I swear to God I’m almost alright, I only think about you all the time,” Capaldi sings, proving once again his gift for finding truth and emotion in the most nuanced of details.
Survive features all three monumental tracks that Capaldi has released this year, along with “The Day That I Die,” a raw and incredibly personal song that has been reducing fans to tears in his live set. Most recently, he shared the soul-stirring “Something In The Heavens,” which details loss in all of its forms, but also the glimmers of hope that remain. Upon launch, “Something In The Heavens” became Capaldi’s tenth UK Top 10 single.
Before that came the upcoming EP’s title track, “Survive.” In June, after two years away from the spotlight, Capaldi broke the silence and made a courageous return with the bold and brave anthem. “Survive” addresses a challenging period in his career that culminated at Glastonbury 2023 when, in an extremely difficult but unifying moment, the Pyramid Stage crowd helped carry an emotional Capaldi over the finish line. The Scottish singer and songwriter recently came full circle, making a triumphant return to Glastonbury with a surprise set that drew major praise. Rolling Stone wrote, “Lewis Capaldi is back and his return made for one of the most emotional Glastonbury moments of the weekend,” going on to dub “Survive” a “Song You Need to Know” and “an empowering, emotional ballad.” Billboard deemed Capaldi’s return, “One of the best moments from Glastonbury […] a momentous occasion and the weekend’s most emotional moment.”
“Survive” is already an enormous hit, becoming not only the UK’s fastest-selling single of the year thus far, but also Capaldi’s sixth No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. That achievement puts him in the esteemed company of Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Drake, Lady Gaga, and Queen.
Ahead of his celebrated Glastonbury performance, Capaldi first played a series of intimate May shows in Scotland as a guest of the mental health charity CALM, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week. With no pressure and no level of expectation, the shows allowed Capaldi the space to gauge his comfort and emotional response before returning to the limelight. Now, after weathering the kind of storm that no one can prepare for, Capaldi embraces his new era with a renewed sense of purpose. Lewis Capaldi isn’t just surviving, he’s returned stronger than ever, heart wide open, and ready to step out again.
