Calum Scott | Biografie

June 17, 2022 — (Hollywood, CA) Today marks the release of Calum Scott’s sophomore album Bridges, the multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter’s most fearlessly candid and captivating work yet. To celebrate the arrival of Bridges, Calum has shared the spellbinding slice-of-life video for his recent single “Heaven‚” one of the album’s most euphoric tracks. Check out the video HERE.  

In a dynamic evolution of his debut album Only Human — a 2018 release that landed at No. 1 on the Apple Music album chart in over 20 countries across the globe — Bridges finds Calum working with A-list producers like eight-time GRAMMY Award®-winner Greg Kurstin (Paul McCartney, Elton John, Adele) and pushing his songwriting into bold new directions.

“From touring all over the world and seeing how people have been affected by my music, I realized how important it is for me to keep writing from a very honest place,” says Calum. “I’ve learned that I can take the painful things I’ve been through, then create something beautiful that helps people to process their feelings, to take action, to become more compassionate and understanding of others, or just to escape from the world for a while. For me this new album is about sharing things I’ve never shared before and taking leaps that sometimes feel terrifying, with the hope that it will bring some inspiration or reassurance to anyone who needs it.”

While Bridges sometimes journeys into emotionally heavy terrain — shedding light on such complex issues as mental health, self-worth, and loss — “Heaven” emerges as a moment of pure bliss as Calum speaks to the sublime power of surrendering to love. Directed by Lewis Cater (Emeli Sandé, Cavetown), the video for “Heaven” finds Calum seated in the backseat of a Lyft, gazing out the window as he roams the streets of Los Angeles. From that vantage point, he takes in a series of scenes capturing the song’s spirit of indomitable love: two women meeting up at a coffee shop for their first date, an older couple riding through the city on a motorcycle, a just-married bride and groom dining in a fast-food joint in their gown and tuxedo, and more. Spliced with shots of Calum belting out “Heaven” from the heights of the Hollywood Hills — where a breathtaking meteor shower soon unfolds — the video ultimately merges the magical with the beautifully ordinary.

Along with “Heaven,” Bridges includes the previously released singles “Biblical” (a heart-on-sleeve ballad Calum later followed with an American Sign Language version made in collaboration with the Tony Award®-winning Deaf West Theatre), “Rise” (a wildly soaring track whose video features a mesmerizing performance from British actor Georgia Hirst), and “If You Ever Change Your Mind” (a bittersweet but empowered piece produced by Kurstin). In addition, the album features Calum’s deeply empathetic cover of Scottish artist Greg Holden’s 2015 track “Boys in the Street” — a devastating but life-affirming account of a father’s struggle to accept his openly gay son. Accompanied by a stark and stunning black-and-white video, Calum’s impassioned take on “Boys in the Street” premiered earlier this month.   

For Calum, one of the most thrilling aspects of Bridges’ release is the opportunity to perform its songs live, starting with his eagerly awaited summer headlining tour of North America. “Looking out and seeing everyone connecting with these songs I’ve written in the most tragic or beautiful moments is the closest thing to magic that I’ll ever get,” Calum says. “It never stops inspiring me to be as real and sincere in my music as I possibly can.”

Calum’s 25-date North American tour will kick off on July 30 at Seattle’s Neptune Theatre and wrap up on September 3 at Théatre Corona in Montréal, where a second show was recently added. Due to immediate sell-outs, Calum will also play additional dates in Boston and New York City. See below for the full itinerary, and find ticketing all info at https://www.calumscott.com/.

 

July 30 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre

July 31 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom

August 2 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

August 3 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

August 5 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC

August 6 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre

August 7 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

August 9 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom

August 12 – Dallas, TX – House Of Blues Dallas

August 13 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston

August 14 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn

August 16 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre

August 18 – Washington, DC – Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

August 19 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza – SOLD OUT

August 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts

August 21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club*

August 23 – Montréal, QC – Théatre Corona – SOLD OUT

August 24 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club – SOLD OUT

August 26 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall

August 27 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

August 28 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

August 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

August 31 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues

September 1 – New York, NY – Warsaw*

September 3 – Montréal, QC – Théatre Corona*

 

With the arrival of his 2018 debut album Only Human, U.K.-based singer/songwriter Calum Scott landed at No. 1 on the iTunes album chart in over 20 countries around the world, amassing over 7.5 billion total global streams and counting. Now certified platinum or gold in 21 countries, Only Human includes his platinum-selling smash “You Are The Reason,” a track that cracked the top 25 on Spotify’s US Viral 50 and hit the top 10 on iTunes single charts in 38 countries. The album also features Calum’s stripped-back, platinum-certified cover of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own,” which earned a Brit Award nomination in the category of Best British Single. His first new music since Only Human, Calum’s track “Biblical” marked an exciting evolution of his artistry, infusing even more raw emotion into his soulful and timeless sound. The piano-laced ballad is the first song released from his highly anticipated sophomore album Bridges, released on June 17. Bridges also features Calum’s previously released singles “Heaven” (a breathtaking tribute to living in the moment by surrendering to love), “If You Ever Change Your Mind” (a bittersweet but empowered piece produced by Greg Kurstin), and “Rise” (a wildly soaring track whose video features a mesmerizing performance from British actor Georgia Hirst). Over the last few years, Calum’s songs have appeared on countless TV shows (including “American Idol,” “The Voice,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and many more). His television performances include “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Ellen,” “Good Morning America,” “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” “Dancing With The Stars,” “The TODAY Show,” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” among others. In addition, Calum has garnered acclaim from outlets including Billboard (who hailed his “stunningly pure voice”), The Huffington Post (who stated that “Scott makes an impressive splash…compelling”), and Ones to Watch (who noted that Calum’s music “elegantly transforms pain into beauty”).