Following The Wanted's reunion in 2022, Nathan Sykes is stepping back into the solo spotlight with new single ‘Pieces Of Me'.
Sykes wrote ‘Pieces of Me' with the song's producer Tobie Tripp along with David Sneddon and Theo Hutchcraft. The track showcases Sykes' voice and blends pop and R&B. Take a listen to the song below:
Sykes says, “I've been in and around music for a long time now, but it feels as though people have only seen pieces of who I am – that's what this song is about. ‘Pieces Of Me'. Taking these ideas, whispers or rumours of what people think I am and making it feel really fun with a big old pop chorus. I'm so excited to be releasing something for the first time in over eight years and Pieces Of Me is the perfect thing for people to hear first.”
‘Pieces of Me' has also been released as a special smart vinyl format. This digital package hosts an NFC chip within a vinyl-style product, which features ‘Pieces of Me' as well as providing fans with first access to another three new songs. The smart vinyl will also later be extended with further additional material.
Sykes will perform at London’s Omeara on 10th March 2025, which sold-out almost instantly, more than three months in advance.
Sykes began work on new solo music some time ago, but the devastating news concerning his The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker compelled the band to reform. They celebrated everything they had achieved together by returning to the Top 10 with ‘Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits’, which they followed with an emotionally charged arena reunion tour. Ultimately, The Wanted released two #1 singles, a further eight Top 10 hits, and four Top 10 albums – exceeding two billion streams in the process. And after Tom’s tragic passing, they topped the Singles Sales Chart with a new ‘For Tom’ tribute version of ‘Gold Forever’.
As a solo artist Sykes release debut album ‘Unfinished Business' in 2016, which was certified Silver in the UK. It featured the hit ‘Over and Over Again'. He is currently putting the finishing touches to his second solo album.
