There are good news to the fans of Tom Odell this summer.
The British singer-songwriter on July 13, 2025, released a surprise single and announced tour plans connected to his upcoming album A Wonderful Life.
The album is scheduled to be globally available on September 5, 2025.
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Odell, the artist known for his touchy ballads and sincere words, seems to be changing—both musically and personally—with his career’s new chapter.
A Quiet Yet Powerful Return
Tom Odell’s latest track “Don’t Cry, Put Your Head On My Shoulder” was released without much fuss and in a low-key manner on July 13.
This tune is the epitome of his emotional touch as it is a soft piano melody and mellow vocals.
The lyrics talk about getting and sharing strength with a friend, and the song has already comforted the audience as its message is touching many hearts.
The song is included in the list of songs from Odell’s next album which is A Wonderful Life, the seventh in his production queue due to be out on UROK/Virgin.
From the musician’s point of view, the music recording process lasted nine months and he was permanently on the move while going around Europe and writing songs and exposing the real feelings of the time by capturing it while on board a bus or a train.
“I was writing these songs in motion. They’re about finding stillness in the chaos,” commented Odell on his songcraft in a recent press appearance.
A New Tour Format to Match a New Sound
With the release of his new music, Tom Odell announced that he would visit every continent in a matter of weeks, and the UK, Europe, and selected intimate venues were chosen for the purpose.
However, it is his choice of the smaller, club gigs, which is very rare for an artist of his stature, that fans are more excited about.
The Wonderful Life Tour, which was officially set to commence on October 21, 2025, in Glasgow and will close the curtain in Antwerp on December 4, 2025, will visit numerous places throughout the United Kingdom.
Key points that are featured in the tour entails the O2 Arena in London and the Accor Arena in Paris. Well, first in line, U.S. fans might have the chance to welcome back Joe Black for a solo tour of the country at the end of the year or the very beginning of 2026.
According to the local newspaper, Black is expected to uplift his fans and gather new ones by sharing his upcoming music at such venues as U.S. Club Shows.
The new approach to touring is believed to be the brightest way of engaging Odell’s music followers with his new music in the most familiar environment and without any interference.
Why U.S. Fans Are Paying Attention
Tom Odell has been in the good books of the U.S. audience for quite a while, due to big hits like Another Love and Heal.
However, his recent actions have ignited a bigger flame of intrigue across the ocean among supporters and critics too.
The latest body of work appears to be championing mental health, companionship, and emotional openness—themes of such a nature that they’ve been finding a receptive audience among younger U.S. citizens.
With the inclusion of a full band as the base for the new album; it being a live studio recording has brought new clarity to the music, and the reaction from people is evidence of this.
According to music writer Michael Alston,
“Today’s trends are not what Odell is looking for. There’s a slowing down and people are picking up on it.”
What to Expect from A Wonderful Life
The full tracklist of the album has not yet been disclosed by Odell. Besides “Don’t Cry…,” he has also played for the audience a song called “Don’t Let Me Go” in his recent interviews, evidently, it is another heart-wrenching theme that strikes the mood of his previous work.
According to some sources, in London, among the best, the recording of this album took place at RAK Studios and The Church.
Early reports claim that the album’s sound is a fusion of a live band plus very few edits, and thus, it has ended up as an organic-sounding material.
The listener reviews of the songs from A Wonderful Life, although the full picture is still in the dark, describe the songs as being “honest,” “warm,” and “healing”—a change of spirits fans have already lapped up.
Key Dates and Streaming Info
According to the announcement, the album A Wonderful Life by Tom Odell is to be released on the 5th of September 2025 and will be a major comeback for the artist.
At the moment, his brand new single, “Don’t Cry, Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” is already on all big streaming platforms.
The official tour is starting on the 21st of October 2025 in the UK and will continue to the rest of Europe.
However, there are likely to be U.S. club shows to be announced soon. Those who are interested are recommended to visit the website tomodell.com for updates and ticket availability.
Through the release of his new single, the image that Tom Odell wants us to carry is not. However, this is not a move of a weak artist.
A Wonderful Life is a special release that stands out through the personal thread that it has with the artist’s audience.
The transfer from stadiums to small venues, and from polished pop to raw piano ballads, is the signal of a new era.
If you are a fan from the U.S. who likes a connection with the music, then this may be Odell’s most significant piece of work up to this point.
We will keep you updated with the latest information on the album and potential North American tour dates.”
