Dave Returns With His Third Album ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’
After much anticipation, Dave returns with his eagerly awaited third album – ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’, out now via Capitol Records.
Widely regarded as the most compelling storyteller of his generation, Dave’s third studio album stands as a bold and deeply significant coming-of-age record. Through breathtaking sonics and infectious rhythms; the album sees Dave confront an array of complex themes, including love, relationships, faith and the current state of the world.
Across the 10 tracks, Dave teams up with a stellar lineup of collaborators including GRAMMY award-winning artist Tems (Raindance), UK rap legend Kano (Chapter 16), and rising UK star Jim Legxacy (No Weapons) – whose track ‘3x’ Dave featured on earlier this year. He also reunites with long-time collaborator James Blake (History & Selfish), who previously featured on ‘Both Sides of A Smile’ from Dave’s critically acclaimed, chart-topping sophomore album ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’.
A seasoned producer, having honed his production talents since 2019’s decade-defining, platinum-selling ‘Psychodrama’, Dave produces or co-produces 9 of the 10 tracks on this album, further highlighting his unmatched artistry and musical depth. Long-time fans are also treated to the third installment of his beloved fan-favourite birthday freestyles on ‘My 27th Birthday’, which first began with ‘My 19th Birthday’ on the ‘Game Over’ EP’.
As announced last week, Dave will embark on a major European arena tour in February and March 2026, marking his first headline tour since 2022. The 17 date arena run kicks off in Munich at Olympiahalle on February 2nd, continuing through Europe with dates in; Paris, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Dublin before landing in the UK for a national run beginning in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro on March 4th with further dates in Birmingham, Manchester and a massive four nights at the iconic O2 Arena, London giving fans across the UK an unforgettable opportunity to see him live in action. Tickets are on sale now here.