James Arthur's sixth album 'Pisces': Everything you need to know about the visual album

James Arthur's highly anticipated sixth studio album, 'Pisces', was released in Spring 2025 - marking a significant departure from his previous work and showcasing a more experimental and introspective side of him.

He had been teasing his new release since the previous December, but delayed it just weeks before the album's initial release date - thankfully, fans were over the moon when it dropped in April 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the record...

When was 'Pisces' released?

The album was released on 25th April 2025, having originally been announced for 21st March 2025.

Why was 'Pisces' delayed?

The singer explained in a video shared on social media that he would be delaying the album by just over a month because it would be a 'full visual album', and wasn't quite finished.

James captioned his video: 'Pisces is coming a little later than planned, the 25th April, but I promise it’s for a good reason. There’s a film. A full visual album. And it’s just not quite ready yet. I really want you to experience it the way I’ve imagined, so we need a little more time to get it right.

'Thank you for the love, the support, and the patience. It genuinely means so much. Can’t wait for you to see and hear what we’ve been making ♓🩵'.

In the video he told his fans: "Hello everyone, it's me! I've got some not-so-good news to share with you and some slightly better news, I think. I'll start with the fact that the 'Pisces' album will be moved back to the 25th of April, so for those of you who were expecting it on the 21st of March, I'm so sorry, it's not coming out then, because, better news..."

'Pisces': A visual album

He continued: "The 'Pisces' album will be accompanied by a film, it'll be a visual album and we've been working away on this in the background for a while, and I feel strongly that this album should be consumed with the visuals, and since we're not quite where we'd like to be with it, we're not quite ready to share it in a couple of weeks, there's a new date and that's the 25th (April).

"Some of you probably realised there's been a bit of a thread going on with the music videos and a bit of a narrative that goes along with this record and because it's so personal to me and it means so much to me, I want it to be just right, and I want it to be experienced in the way that I have envisaged.

"So I'm sorry! But it's not coming out on the 21st, and thank you for your understanding, if you understand. If you hate me, sorry, anyway, hope you're happy/hope you're not too disgruntled about this. New date 25th (April) for the 'Pisces' album, thank you as always for your continued support and I'll make it up to you! Much love."

Ahead of the album's release, James held some viewing parties, where fans had the chance to watch the visual album before its official release.

After the release of 'Pisces', James took to Facebook to share his emotions and gratitude over making the film: 'Being able to make a film alongside one of my most vulnerable and personal albums I’ve made has been such a privilege and such a cathartic experience.

'Some of the songs from the moment of conception had a clear visual in my head and to be able to share that with you all has been so special, the premieres filled me with impostor syndrome but at the same time really allowed me to feel like the messages could be understood specifically with songs like friends, water and hallelujah which I really hope have moved some of you.

'I want to thank everyone involved in bringing my vision to life, it takes an army and as an artist it’s a real dream come true to be able to watch your album on the big screen. I hope you enjoy stepping into the Pisces world with me in this film, and for your continued support. I can’t thank you enough because without you JA from Middlesbrough could never have fathomed making a film alongside his album.'

How to watch James Arthur's 'Pisces' visual album

The 'Pisces' visual accompaniment comes as part of the download when you buy the album. Alternatively, you can watch it on YouTube.

Where did it come in the charts?

'Pisces' spent one week on the UK charts, debuting at Number 3!

Is James Arthur touring his 'Pisces' album?

He sure is. James is heading out on 'The Pisces Tour 2026', embarking in February 2026 at the Nottingham Motorpoint Arena before visiting Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff, London and others.

What did James say about the album before its release?

As a comment attached to his Instagram post, James wrote: 'I’ve honestly never been more proud of a project. This is the album I want everyone to hear in full.'

In an interview with Hits Radio, James revealed more about the sound of his new album. He said: "When you look into the characteristics of a Pisces, typically they're very creative, sensitive, dreamy... Dreamers, like essentially, so I thought well, that could be the kind of yard stick for all of the songs. As long as they feel like me, what it feels like to be me, then they'll make the cut."

He also said in a press release: "I wanted this album to have a different feel from anything I've done before. People expect big, emotional ballads with raspy vocals, but I like to think I've got a few strings to my bow. It was as simple as wanting to approach the songs and my vocal delivery in a more gentle way and create dreamy sounds."

Why is it called 'Pisces'?

'Pisces' is James' star sign, being born on 2nd March 1988. He previously said that he always resonated with the traits of a Pisces, such as being sensitive and a dreamer.

What songs are on 'Pisces'?

Take a look through the 12 songs on James Arthur's album, it includes songs he's already released such as 'Embers, 'Celebrate' and 'Karaoke'.

1. 'Summer'
2. 'Cruel'
3. 'All My Love'
4. 'ADHD'
5. 'Gucci' (Interlude)
6. 'Celebrate'
7. 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'
8. 'Embers'
9. 'KARAOKE'
10. 'Yeah, No'
11. 'Water'
12. 'Hallelujah'

How to buy 'Pisces'

'Pisces' is now available to buy from James' website.

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