Louis Tomlinson announces second solo album ‘Faith In The Future’

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Louis Tomlinson has announced his second solo album ‘Faith In The Future’ – listen to new single ‘Bigger Than Me’ below.The former One Direction star will release the follow-up to his debut full-length effort, 2020’s ‘Walls’, on November 11.

You can pre-order/pre-save the record here.Tomlinson’s forthcoming album was produced by Mike Crossey, who’s previously worked with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The 1975 and Wolf Alice.

The singer co-wrote the LP alongside The Music frontman Rob Harvey, and the songwriting and production team Red Triangle.Speaking of the soaring, emotional first taste of ‘Faith In The Future’, Tomlinson explained: “[‘Bigger Than Me’] was my first moment of excitement making this record, and where it felt we were on to something which honours the live show.“I’ve always strived to be a very normal, humble person in this life, but there’s a line to that and a responsibility that comes from being in this position.

I realised from doing those live shows what it means to my fans and how everything I do is bigger than me.”He continued: “It’s almost a coming-of-age for myself and putting opinions about myself to the back of my mind and thinking about what it potentially means for other people.” Tune in here:Writing on social media, Tomlinson said that he was “so excited” to be “finally” sharing the news of his next record. “After living with this album for a while I can’t wait for you all to hear it,” he added. “Thank you for allowing me to make the music I want to make.”Rob Harvey, meanwhile, wrote on Instagram: “Buzzing to be part of the new [Louis Tomlinson] album.” His message is accompanied by a series of in-the-studio images – check them out in the post below.Other contributors on ‘Faith In The Future’.