Tom Grennan drops his catchy new single 'Higher' 🙌
He's also released the lyric video
Last month, Tom Grennan wowed fans at his biggest headline gig at Gunnersbury Park, and released his version of the Gillette theme tune. Now, Tom has released his latest song 'Higher', which he has been teasing for some time.
Tom's latest song is from his upcoming fourth album, and is an upbeat track. And the singer has shared several videos on his socials which has had a great reaction from fans so far.
Tom has now released the lyric video featuring him wearing a black suit, lying on bed covered in gold and cream cushions.
Speaking about his new music, Tom said: “So much of the new music is uplifting — it makes you dance, makes you sing — but for me there’s also the excitement of it being a sound I've never explored."
He went on to talk about the writing process, explaining: "The weird thing about me is that I make music in the studio but most of my good ideas come to me when I'm not actually in the studio.
"On the day we wrote 'Higher' I’d left the room but I just couldn’t get that riff out of my head. It turned into a melody, which turned into a phrase… I ran back into the studio, with the piano riff still playing, threw my hands up and sang: ‘It's taking me higher.’ Everyone in the room just went: ‘Boom. That’s it.’"
In the run up to the song's release, Tom shared several videos which showed him in the busy streets of New York, singing a clip from his new song.
This followed a previous video he posted from a New York rooftop, featuring three Tom Grennans, with the caption: 'Don’t know where we’re going but I’m comfortable ☝️ #Higher'.
One fan wrote: 'Number 1 incoming. Deserves nothing less.', with another saying: 'Can't wait for this song to be released🙌😍So excited🔥🔥💚'.
A third fan commented: 'Loving the sound of this'.
These videos follow Tom's initial announcement back in August, when he told fans he was going to release new music soon, before performing his new song on stage.
What is Tom Grennan's new song called?
Tom's new song is called 'Higher'.
When will 'Higher' be released?
'Higher' was released on 20th September.
Take a look through some of Tom Grennan's biggest songs:
2016: 'Something in the Water'
'Something in the Water' was Tom Grennan's debut single released in 2016, it was also the name of his debut EP released in the same year.
Watch the live music video on YouTube.
2017: 'Found What I've Been Looking For'
In 2017, Tom Grennan released 'Found What I've Been Looking For'. Although the song didn't enter the Top 40 in the UK it's very has been very popular on YouTube, with it receiving 14 million views to date.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2018: 'Something Better'
'Something Better' was featured on Tom's second album 'Evering Road'. In a statement released at the time he said: "When I wrote 'Something Better', it was a song about me smiling on the outside but dealing with a whirlwind of dark thoughts and distractions on the inside."
He went on to say: "Since Covid-19 and lockdown, the tables have turned! I'm smiling on the inside, and I'm constantly distracted with thoughts of the exciting, crazy and better future that is coming, and it's just around the corner!"
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2021: 'Don't Break The Heart'
Tom Grennan released 'Don't Break The Heart' on 3rd September 2021. The song was about the loss of this friend's mum and in an interview with Essentially Pop he explained: "Recently I received the tragic news of a friend's mum's passing. It hit me hard watching him comprehend what had happened, trying to compute the madness and sadness of his new world now that his mum whom he loved so dearly had passed.
"It triggered memories for me of the loss of my cousin and best friend Alan when I was just a teenager, it broke so many of us. The song unravelled from me quite quickly. It was cathartic on many levels, thoughts of loss and heartbreak, dealing with the grief of death, or the breakdown of a relationship or friendship.
"These are all things that seem to have dominated my life in recent years, but sadly never get any easier to navigate. I'm grateful that the passing of time allows us to look back and remember the good times."
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2021: 'Little Bit of Love'
In 2021, Tom Grennan released his first Top 10 UK hit, 'Little Bit of Love'. The song was a hit in a number of countries reaching Number 7 in the UK. The song was written by Tom and featured on his second album 'Evering Road'.
Speaking about his song to NME, he explained that it was about: "the mental struggle of moving on, or going back to a relationship".
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2021: 'Let's Go Home Together' with Ella Henderson
'Let's Go Home Together' was a Top 10 hit in 2021 for Ella Henderson and Tom — and has since been certified 2x Platinum. Ella co-wrote the song with James Arthur and a songwriting team.
The music video shows Ella and Tom sitting separately with their own friends in a pub, before coming together after a few drinks.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2022: 'Remind Me'
'Remind Me' was released in May 2022 by Tom Grennan, along with the music video and lyric video. He later revealed the song was inspired by his now fiancée Danniella. The singer told Rolling Stone Australia/NZ: "The engagement only happened the other day." He went on to say: "When I was writing ('Remind Me'), it was about reconnecting with somebody special.
"Now we're back together, and I'm in love. She's amazing, somebody who has changed my life completely. She's my best mate."
Watch the music video on YouTube
2022: Tom Grennan and KSI ' Not Over Yet'
Tom Grennan and KSI teamed up for the first time on their collab 'Not Over Yet' released on 5th August 2022, which went Platinum in the UK in June 2024.
Watch the music video on YouTube
2022: 'All These Nights'
'All These Nights' was released in July 2022, and has since been certified Silver by the BPI. On its release, Tom told his followers on social media: 'I'm so proud of this song. I hope you love it as much as I do.' It came complete with a video of Tom suspended over Liverpool docks, in a perspex ball!
Watch the music video on YouTube
2022: 'Lionheart' with Joel Corry
Huge collab with DJ and friend Joel Corry, 'Lionheart' was released in October 2022, eventually going Platinum in the UK. It was released alongside a video of the pair taking on a series of boot-camp style challenges. And they also released a behind-the-scenes video, in which they took on a bungee jump. Rather you than us lads!
Watch the music video on YouTube
2023: 'Here'
Tom released 'Here' in January 2023 with a heartfelt statement. He told his fans: "With what's going on in the world, with so many people struggling, affected financially, by Covid, by loads of different things, it's one of those songs that helps you believe there is somebody in your life that is going to be there for you in the struggle.
"There's the battle of everything. But when it's shared with somebody else, you're doing it together, not just on your own.
"So that's what it's about, if I'm here for you, then please be here for me."
You can watch the music video here
2023: 'How Does It Feel'
In May 2023, Tom released 'How Does It Feel' from his 'What Ifs and Maybes' album. It's since been certified Gold in the UK. In a post on Instagram on the day of its release, he said: 'Tell me this isn't a summer bangerrr' (sic).
Watch the music video on YouTube
2024: 'The Best A Man Can Get'
Tom officially released 'The Best A Man Can Get' in August 2024. The song is famous for being used in the Gillette adverts since the late 80s, and Tom re-sung it in 2023. Since 2023 the shaving company have been using his version of the song, but it wasn't available to buy, until Tom released it as a single in 2024.
You can listen to the audio on YouTube
2024: 'Higher'
In September 2024, Tom dropped 'Higher' from his new album 'Everywhere I Went, Led Me To Where I Didn't Want To Be'. The album is set to be released in August 2025.
Watch the lyric video on YouTube
2025: 'Shadowboxing'
Tom's latest song from his upcoming album was released on 31st January 2025. 'Shadowboxing' has already received more than 25,000 views on YouTube. In a post on Instagram just days after its release, he said: 'Thanks for all the love on Shadowboxing 🥊.'
You can watch the lyric video here
In August 2024, Tom performed his biggest headline gig at Gunnersbury Park in London, he told his fans it was the 'craziest night'. You can listen to a recording on the Rayo website, and through the Rayo app. Search for Rayo in your app store.
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