Olivia Dean Announces Second Album The Art of Loving

Olivia Dean has announced her highly anticipated second album, The Art of Loving, set to release on September 26 via Capitol Records. The album explores various dimensions of love, including romantic, platonic, and self-love, and features the lead single "Nice To Each Other," which Dean describes as capturing the playfulness and complexity of dating and independence. Following her successful debut album, Messy, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize, Dean will support Sam Fender on his UK headline shows and perform at BST Hyde Park with Sabrina Carpenter before embarking on a sold-out North American headline tour. The Art of Loving is expected to be a tender and introspective continuation of her neo-soul and pop style, with the new single accompanied by a fluid, one-take music video directed by Jake Erland. Fans can also attend a surprise underplay at London's Shepherd’s Bush Empire in June, with tickets available through album pre-orders. Overall, the album marks an exciting new chapter for Dean, showcasing her lyrical honesty and warmth.