The Wanted’s Nathan Sykes Shares First Solo Single Since 2016 ‘Pieces Of Me’

by | Mar 7, 2025

After achieving phenomenal success with pop sensations The Wanted, Nathan Sykes powered up an equally engaging solo career with his 2016 UK Silver-certified record debut solo album Unfinished Business. Sykes has amassed over a billion streams with his solo songs, assisted by the global chart hit Over And Over Again as well as high profile tours with Alessia Cara and Little Mix. He now turns his focus back on his solo career for the first time since then with the long-awaited new single Pieces Of Me.

Nathan Sykes

Nathan Sykes (Jack Alexander)
Nathan Sykes (Jack Alexander)

Sykes wrote Pieces Of Me with the track’s producer, Tobie Tripp (Michael Kiwanuka, Dave), plus David Sneddon (Lewis Capaldi, Louis Tomlinson) and Theo Hutchcraft (Calvin Harris, Måneskin). The single showcases how his voice has matured – a song with an irresistible blend of sharp pop dynamic and moody R&B balladry.

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.

The 31-year-old recently announced a solo show at London’s Omeara on March 10th. It sold-out almost instantly, more than three months in advance.

Sykes started work on new solo music some time ago, but the devastating news concerning his 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.

Now, Nathan Sykes is finally putting the finishing touches on his new album which, with fourteen years of experience to his name, is set to be his finest work to date. Expect him to share more new music in the near future.

Inhaler Breathe In The Open Wide Of London’s O2 Academy Brixton

Blondshell @ Electric Brixton (Kalpesh Patel)

Blondshell Brings Electric Brixton To Boil On First Night Of London Double-Header

Sabrina Teitelbaum — better known as Blondshell — has built her reputation on raw honesty and songs that cut deep, and...
Ash @ Scala (Kalpesh Patel)

Ash Light Up Scala & Celebrate Ad Astra With Career-Spanning Set And Graham Coxon Collaboration

There was a palpable sense of anticipation outside North London venue Scala on Wednesday night as Ash returned for the...
Callum Beattie @ Glastonbury Festival 2017 (Kalpesh Patel)

Callum Beattie Announces New Album ‘INDI’ And 2026 Tour Dates, Including Biggest Headline Show Yet at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro

Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has announced details of his third studio album INDI, set for release on...
Maya Lane @ The Grace (Henry Finnegan / @finneganfoto)

Maya Lane On The Hurt And The Healing: From Vulnerability to Growth

On a rain-soaked evening in London, rising singer-songwriter Maya Lane celebrated the release of her brand-new EP The Hurt And The Healing with an intimate show at The Grace. Just weeks earlier, we had met under sunnier skies at The Long Road Festival, beers and whiskies in hand, denim and sunshine everywhere. Now, umbrellas and storm clouds in tow, it felt fitting that Lane’s new project, a record that navigates through storms towards moments of calm, should arrive on a night like this.

Robbie Cavanagh @ The Grace (Henry Finnegan / @finneganfoto)

Robbie Cavanagh: Confidence, Craft, And Capturing Audiences

It was a wet evening in London when I met singer-songwriter Robbie Cavanagh at The Grace. Fresh from playing The Long Road Festival, Robbie reflected on his style, stage presence, and the evolution of his music.

Chet Faker (@CaptureCharles)

Chet Faker Returns With Heartfelt New Single ‘Inefficient Love’

Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker is back, and he’s baring his soul. Today sees the release of his new single, Inefficient Love, following his 2025 track Far Side of the Moon. The song arrives with a beautifully intimate video that captures the emotional weight of the track.

Gaz Coombes @ BST Hyde Park 2024 (Louise Phillips)

Supergrass Share Stirring Live Cover Of Gil Scott-Heron Classic ‘Lady Day & John Coltrane’

Supergrass have released a powerful live version of Gil Scott-Heron’s Lady Day & John Coltrane, recorded during their intimate 2005 performance at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s. The track, available now on streaming platforms, will feature as part of the upcoming 20th anniversary reissue of the band’s fifth studio album Road To Rouen, out 3rd October.

Militarie Gun (Nolan Knight)

Militarie Gun Share New Single ‘Throw Me Away’ And Announce 2026 UK / EU Headline Tour

Los Angeles’ shape-shifting punk outfit Militarie Gun have shared their latest single Throw Me Away, a soaring anthem...

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This

Share Thing