Years & Years singer Olly Alexander's album 'Night Call' is OUT NOW
Definitely worth the wait!
Last updated 21st Jan 2022
After revealing last year that Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen would be taking a back seat in Years & Years, Olly Alexander has now officially released his first solo offering - in the form of his brand new album 'Night Call'.
Olly announced his solo album last year, with the team revealing it will be released on 7th January 2022. Sadly, due to production issues, this was postponed to 21st January - aka TODAY. Fans are over the moon as they finally get to hear brand new music from the star.
Celebrating the release on Instagram, Olly wrote: '🧜🏻♂️ 🌖 NIGHT CALL - OUT NOW 🌊🌓 blue waves ∿ red earth ҈ purple sea ~~ now it’s your night, your call! thank you for listening x'.
Olly revealed that he began making music for the album way back in 2019, but ended up going "back to the drawing board" due to the "whole world" changing in 2020. We are sure it's worth the wait!
Announcing the album back in September, the statement released by Olly read: '🌙🧜🏻♂️NIGHT CALL🌒✨ - let me take you far away 🌊🎶 my new album is out on the 7th January 🌘 I’m so happy this moment has finally come! Night Call has been my escape for the past couple of years, I put all my frustration, loneliness, hope, horniness, grief and optimism into making a really fun record I could dance to, I’m so excited to put this out and share it with you all 🥺 💜'. (sic)
The news arrived on the same day as Years & Years released 'Crave', the latest single which premiered at 5pm on Tuesday 28th September.
Teasing the new track on socials, Olly told fans:' 🐍 crave music video premiere 🐍 🔮 tomorrow at 5pm bst on @youtube 🔮 👁 i’ll be joining the live chat which u can set a reminder for now 👁 ⛓ link in bio ⛓'. (sic)
When will Olly Alexander's solo album 'Night Call' be released?
'Night Call' is officially out now! The album was released on 21st January, after production issues caused a delay on the initial release, which was first set for 7th January 2022.
In a sweet post shared to the Years & Years Instagram page, Olly wrote: 'i have some news!! due to production issues, 🧜🏻♂️night call🧜🏻♂️ will be coming a little later than planned on Jan 21st….. I hope that’s okay!! i think it’s worth the wait 💙
'and to make it even better, i am releasing an extra fun New Years digital edition of 🧜🏻♂️night call🧜🏻♂️ as a companion to the big new years & years eve show on @BBCOne , which will have all my other fav Y&Y songs on it too !! very good !!! 💙 i feel so lucky to be making music and doing this…. thank you thank you thank u for supporting me ✨' (sic).
Watch the music video for Years & Years' new single 'Crave' below:
Years & Years took to their Instagram to announce that they will now continue as an Olly Alexander solo project back in March 2021, referring to their upcoming album as an 'Olly endeavour'. The band assured fans that the three are still good friends.
Taking to their Instagram, Years & Years explained that continuing as an 'Olly solo project' will involve Mikey Goldsworthy playing at the live shows and Emre Türkmen helping with writing/producing.
In the statement released on their page, they wrote, 'Dear Y&Y fans 💕 There’s been some changes that we want to fill you in on. This upcoming new album has been an Olly endeavour and we’ve decided that Years & Years will continue as an Olly solo project. The three of us are still good friends. Mikey will be part of the Y&Y family and play with us live and Emre will focus on being a writer/producer. These past twelve months have been crazy for us all and we want to thank you for the love and support you’ve given us over the years (& years). ✨ New Y&Y music will be coming this spring. 🌟' (sic)
Take a look through some of Olly Alexander's most amazing outfits...
2016: Bridget Jones' Baby film premiere
Owning the red carpet with the other members of Years & Years, at the Bridget Jones' Baby film premiere, Olly rocked these cropped dungarees coupled with a gold top.
2016: Glastonbury Festival
Olly and the band took to the stage at Glastonbury back in 2016, where Olly wore this amazing spectacle of a bird-like outfit.
2016: Years & Years in concert
Olly took to the stage to wear this striking red outfit with THOSE shoulder pads, as Years & Years were in concert at The SSE Arena Wembley, back in 2016.
2016: V Festival
What can we say about this Gucci/Burberry combo at V Festival, performing as part of Years & Years.
2016: V Festival
Wowing the crowds at V Festival in 2016, Olly wore a skirt and top combo.
2016: Key 103 Live
Olly took to the stage wearing these AMAZING red trousers at Key 103 Live.
2016: The BRIT Awards
This flower suit once again stole the red carpet, along with the other members of Years & Years.
2017: Brighton Pride Festival
Olly performed at Brighton Pride Festival in 2017 wearing this daring, amazing pink tracksuit.
2019: Manchester Pride
Olly wowed the audience at Manchester Pride 2019 with a beaded crop top.
2021: The BRIT Awards
Olly wore this patterned two-piece during his BRIT Awards performance.
2021: The BRIT Awards
And it wasn't just on stage that he wore an amazing outfit, as he took to the red carpet at the same event.
2021: The National Television Awards
Heads were turned by this gorgeous green suit at The National Television Awards 2021.
2021: The Fashion Awards
At The Fashion Awards 2021, Olly wore an oversized jacket coupled with a pink skirt and white over-the-knee boots.
2022: BAFTA TV Awards
Not only wearing a unique outfit, Olly appeared with bleached brows and a new hairstyle, looking almost unrecognisable at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards.
2023: Mad Cool Festival
Olly performed at Mad Cool, a three-day festival in Spain, where he wore a lace top with denim shorts, and over-the-knee boots.
The news arrived after the huge success of Channel 4's drama It's a Sin, which Olly starred in. The star took to his Instagram to share a clip of the 'It's a Sin' acoustic music video.
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