Kelly Jones reveals when to expect Stereophonics’ new single and album

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Kelly Jones has revealed when fans can expect to hear the new single and album from Stereophonics – read on for all the info.

Late last year, the frontman spoke of his excitement about touring in 2025 and casually let slip that they had already recorded their 13th studio album and follow-up to 2022’s ‘Oochya!’.

“Being on the road again with my best friends, playing all the hits of this band’s catalogue, for people in huge outdoor gatherings through the summer of 2025 makes me so excited, we should make a new album…oh wait …we already did that!” he said at the time. “See ya there for more good times….TUNE!!! TUNE!!! TUNE!!”

Stereophonics. Credit: Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns

Now, during an interview with Johnny Vaughan on Radio X, the singer has shone more light on the schedule for 2025.

“Yeah, our new single’s out in January and then the album’s in March, so there you go!” he said.

One part of the plan for the year ahead that we already knew about was a huge headline show at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to take place on August 16. They will be joined by Blossoms and Jake Bugg, with any remaining tickets available here.

They will also be embarking on the ‘Stadium Anthems’ tour of the UK and Ireland in June and July, culminating in a massive hometown gig at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. See the full list of dates here and find tickets here.

Jones spoke to NME last year about going solo after announcing his solo album ‘Inevitable Incredible’ in March. He touched on “fear of stepping outside the success of Stereophonics” that “gripped” him for a long time.

“But a lot of music I was creating was getting lost,” he said. “New music sometimes needs a concentrated space to be appreciated fully in its correct surroundings and context, many great songs I presented under Stereophonics got overlooked by the anthems and radio favourites.

“I want to make music like filmmakers make films. Different subjects and landscapes and tones from one project to the next. I saw Ethan Hawke say somewhere, something like, No one gives a fuck about poetry or Yeats until their Dad dies and then they need a verse to tell them what it all means at the funeral. I think this album is a little like that.”

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Bobby Shmurda Lives Out Lean On Me Dream As A High School Principal For A Day In New Jersey

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Bobby Shmurda recently shared hard-earned wisdom with students at a New Jersey high school during a unique visit as Principal for the Day. On January 2, the rapper, best known for his breakout hit “Hot N*gga,” took over East Orange High School as part of a collaboration with Hot 97. His visit, documented on Instagram, featured snapshots and videos of him engaging with students, delivering heartfelt advice, and embracing his role with enthusiasm.

In his Instagram caption, Shmurda expressed gratitude for the opportunity, acknowledging the irony of the moment. “Principal Shmurda for a day—ha! What’s crazy is I never graduated from junior high,” he wrote. “So this is an honor. Huge thanks to Principal Whitaker for letting me lead East Orange High for the day. It was an amazing experience—y’all can check it out on YouTube via Hot 97.” Hot 97 later released a 39-minute episode capturing Shmurda’s visit, including a candid Q&A session where he reflected on his meteoric rise to fame and his fall from grace. 

Bobby Shmurda Spends The Day As A High School Principal

“I was Bobby Shmurda, then I got locked up,” he recounted. He openly discussed his troubled youth, revealing he had his first run-in with the law at just 12 years old. “My friends were four or five years older than me. My mom would just cry all day.” Shmurda also reflected on his tumultuous time in prison. “The first few years, I was wilding—gangbanging, smoking, fighting, doing dumb stuff,” he admitted. 

“I had to stop letting others define my behavior,” he told the students. “Every time I was about to achieve something, someone miserable would push me off course, and I’d end up in jail. You can’t thrive like that.” Shmurda’s story resonated with the students, blending inspiration with raw honesty. His message was clear: success requires discipline, self-awareness, and the courage to break free from destructive patterns.

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