UK Eurovision star Sam Ryder releases new album Heartland

Eurovision 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder has just released his second studio album Heartland.

The 13-track release is the follow-up to his 2022 debut album There's Nothing But Space, Man!, which entered the UK charts at number 1 and is certified Gold.

Before participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Sam Ryder rose to fame on TikTok, where he began posting his viral music covers during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

He caught the the attention of famous musicians such as Elton John, Sia, Justin Bieber, and Alicia Keys. By the end of 2020, he was the most-followed UK artist on the platform, signing a record contract with Parlophone.

When White Lies, the lead single from his new album Heartland, was released, Sam Ryder spoke to Official Charts about his journey into the next chapter of his music career as an independent artist, following his departure from his record label after a successful Eurovision tilt.

"It’s going back to where the foundations were laid," he explained.

"I have so much to thank the major system for – I truly mean that with my whole heart.

"What we did when we were picked up for Eurovision, talking of building worlds, I knew I had to build a world that would work for Eurovision."

He continued:

"Creating that world – the jumpsuits, everything like that – was necessary because I was a massive fan of that institution and I knew in my gut how to approach it.

"I knew how to build something that’d feel larger than life on that stage. But Eurovision was only a chapter of the book, and now we’re building a new world for this next record."

Listen to White Lies:

Speaking about Heartland in a press release, Sam Ryder said:

"This record is a collection of songs attempting to convey the feeling of the last couple of years. The wish is to find a connection with you no matter where you are in the world, whether it’s flying high or feeling like you’re the only ship out on the ocean."

He added: "If you're navigating the pain of forgiveness and the weight that comes with holding onto resentment, if you've lost confidence in yourself and you're trying to find a way back to your spark, spirit and hope, this is for you. Take to the Heartland. I'm with you every step.”

Sam Ryder is currently embarking on his Road to Wembley Tour, named for the journey of small venues in the UK that the British singer once played on the road to his largest show at Wembley on November 6th.

While many of the tour's dates are sold out, tickets for selected dates of the Road to Wembley Tour are available here.

Heartland is available to stream now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other streaming services.

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