March 14, 2025 – New York, NY – London singer-songwriter Charlie Cunningham shared a new single, The Shape Of Tomorrow. The track was from his fourth album, In Light, which was also released that day. On The Shape Of Tomorrow, Charlie said: “This song explored the struggle for control, battling against external pressures and seeking strength in uncertainty. It looked at the fight for a sense of identity and the resistance to forces that threatened to take it away.”
Listen to ‘The Shape Of Tomorrow’ On YouTube:
Charlie Cunningham will tour North America in support of In Light this summer in June and August (dates below) Before heading over the Atlantic, Cunningham will embark on a UK/European trek in April and May 2025, performing at prestigious venues such as The Barbican, London. Charlie says: “I’m so excited to be back out touring North America again this year, it’s always such a unique experience, one that I value hugely. Looking forward to sharing new music and reconnecting with audiences across the pond.”
In Light serves as the follow-up to the 2023 album Frame, which concluded its cycle with a series of reworks by Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Anohni). That fruitful collaboration paved the way for a new partnership when Abrahams connected Cunningham with Luke Smith (Keaton Henson, Depeche Mode, Foals). The connection proved instant. “We were very aligned as people and shared some fundamental musical philosophies,” Cunningham recalls.
Musically, In Light offers a luminous blend of gently pulsating organic production, soaring melodies, and Cunningham’s signature masterful guitar work. The arrangements, understated yet dynamic, respond instinctively to his voice, weaving in unexpected key changes, moments of distortion, and atmospheric flourishes. Collaborators include Leo Abrahams, who provided additional electric guitar parts, and drummer Liam Hutton, production and mix by Luke Smith, mastering by Katie Tavini, and visual design by Gary Barber.
The album is available for preorder now at www.charliecunningham.com on CD and on limited edition colored splatter 12” vinyl.
Live Dates:
April:
April 15 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
April 16 – Frankfurt, Germany – Gibson Club
April 17- Paris, France – Alhambra
April 19- Hamburg, Germany – Laeiszhalle Grosser Saal
April 21 – Munich, Germany – Muffathalle
April 22- Cologne, Germany – Kölner Philharmonie
April 23- Berlin, Germany – Admiralspalast
April 25 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Royal Theatre Carré
April 26- London, United Kingdom – The Barbican
April 29 – Bristol, United Kingdom – St George’s
April 30 – Manchester, United Kingdom – The Stoller Hall
May 1- Glasgow, United Kingdom – Oran Mor
June:
June 19 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
June 20 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
June 22 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
June 24 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
June 26 – Evanston, IL – Space
June 28 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall
June 29- Montreal, QC – Montreal Jazz Festival
August:
August 12 – Calgary, AB – Commonwealth Bar
August 15- Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre
August 16 – Seattle, WA – St. Mark’s Cathedral
August 17 – Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
August 20 – San Francisco, CA – Swedish American Hall
August 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Barnsdall Gallery Centre
Charlie Cunningham’s story is as fascinating as his music. Despite his dyslexia making it near impossible for him to read music, Charlie earned a music degree, but by his mid-twenties was working a variety of odd jobs while writing songs in his free time. He took the unconventional decision to move to Seville, where he immersed himself in flamenco music – his initial three-month visit eventually turning into a three-year stay.
Returning to the UK, he made a modest living playing covers in bars in London and Oxford before adding his own compositions to the mix – the first step towards a career which has seen him become a truly under-the-radar success story; headlining iconic venues in the UK & Europe and connecting with a global fanbase, leading to over half a billion streams to date.
Site: https://www.charliecunningham.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cunninghamcharlie
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/78CiW0UJbHspFaVuVexOK6
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