Following the emotional depth of his November 2024 release “ADHD,” James Arthur continues to push musical boundaries with his latest single, “Celebrate.” Out today, “Celebrate” marks the second single from his forthcoming album PISCES (out March 21, 2025). The track offers an intimate, heart-rending exploration of James’ journey from his difficult upbringing to a place of self-realization and growth.
“Celebrate” is a soaring anthem that deftly balances reflections on the past with aspirations for the future. With its deeply emotional lyrics, James confronts his struggles head-on, singing, “I’ve come a long way from nowhere. I’ve given up on friends of mine, ‘Cause when I needed friends, they weren’t there. A phone call could’ve saved my life… I don’t wanna hate myself no more.” The track is punctuated by electrifying flashes of guitar that echo like distant lightning, underscoring the vulnerability of the song. In moments of introspection, James plaintively asks, “Can anybody hear me? Can anybody help?”
“There’s been many times over the course of my life where I’ve lost the ability to live in the moment or I’ve been in a room full of people yet somehow I still felt alone. We’re always striving for more and we forget to exercise gratitude for the things that we do have or have achieved and therefore we fail to enjoy those special moments. People often tell me I should celebrate more but the truth is I’m not very good at it so I wrote this song about that very thing. I hope it makes you feel something”, says James about ‘Celebrate’.
After the tremendous success of his chart-topping album Bitter Sweet Love, James Arthur is ready to take his fans on an even more personal journey with PISCES, his sixth studio album. Known for his powerful, raspy vocals and emotionally charged ballads, James pushes the boundaries of his artistry on this upcoming release, blending ethereal, atmospheric production with his signature raw emotion.
On PISCES, James explores themes of vulnerability, mental health, and self-acceptance, continuing his exploration of these personal issues but with a fresh, more experimental sound. The album offers a stark contrast to his previous work, embracing a dreamier, more subdued style that complements his storytelling. The album’s title, PISCES, reflects James’ astrological identity. As a Pisces, he has always connected with the duality of his sign — sensitive, introspective, and a natural dreamer.
James Arthur has cemented himself as one of the biggest names in contemporary pop and soul. He has amassed over 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has had 11 Platinum singles in the UK for hits like “Impossible,” “Can I Be Him,” “Naked,” “Rewrite the Stars,” and “Lasting Lover.” His recent collaboration with Kelly Clarkson on “From the Jump” further expands his reach to new audiences around the world.
James’ latest album Bitter Sweet Love recently soared to the top of the charts, earning him his second #1 album after eight years in the UK. The album’s success was celebrated with a sold-out UK and Europe arena tour, culminating in a historic performance in his hometown of Middlesbrough to an audience of 25,000 fans. His hit single‚ “Say You Won’t Let Go” became the UK’s most streamed song of 2016 and went on to achieve over 4 billion streams worldwide and 3 billion streams on Spotify alone, which makes it the #15 most streamed track on the platform of all time.
James Arthur is the artist that is so authentic so unique that nobody has his kind of talent .
There may be great singers great song writers but James is the master of all genres .
Fabulous review, couldn’t have put it better, myself!
James Arthur is one of the greatest singer/ songwriters of our time. He definitely resonates with a massive audience. Her deserves more recognition.