Lewis Capaldi announces indefinite break after summer to write new album

Lewis Capaldi surprised fans at Rock Werchter by announcing another hiatus from his music career, stating he will step away after the summer to focus on writing a new album. This comes shortly after his return from a two-year break, taken to manage health issues, including Tourette's syndrome.

Capaldi, who has been open about his struggles with the neurological disorder causing involuntary tics, had a particularly difficult moment at the Glastonbury festival in June 2023. During his performance of "Someone You Loved," he had to stop singing, prompting the audience to sing the hit song for him in a widely shared, emotional moment. This experience led him to cancel further tour dates and take a longer pause.

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I'm going away after the summer, and I'm going to make a brand new album. It's been a while. I don't know when I'll be back. But hopefully, I'll see you all again then.

His return to the stage last summer, as a surprise guest at Glastonbury, marked a potential comeback, even debuting a new song titled "Survive." He has since been fulfilling a busy festival schedule, including his recent appearance in Belgium. However, his performance at Rock Werchter, his first in Belgium in years, was overshadowed by his announcement of an indefinite departure.

Despite the news, Capaldi's set was a testament to his talent. He delivered a series of crowd-pleasing performances, including hits like "Before You Go," "Bruises," and "Someone You Loved." Notably, his powerful vocals remained strong throughout the show, and he showed no apparent signs of his Tourette's syndrome, leaving the audience with a memorable, albeit bittersweet, experience.

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I've been away for a while for my head.