Singer Jesse Lynn Madera Releases New Single Ahead of UK Tour

New song was a decade in the making as she prepares for a 16-date UK run this May

American singer-songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera has announced the release of her new single, ‘Woke Up In LA’, alongside details of her debut UK tour dates in support of Colin Blunstone.

Set for release on 17 April 2026, ‘Woke Up In LA’ marks a significant moment in Madera’s catalogue. Described by the artist as a long-held “back-pocket” song, the track has been over a decade in the making and reflects a deeply personal period of transition. Drawing on her experiences moving between Los Angeles and New York City, the single explores themes of isolation, emotional resilience and the search for connection in unfamiliar surroundings.

At its core, the song captures the disorientation of starting over in a new city) navigating loneliness while surrounded by crowds (while ultimately offering a message of perseverance. Madera has described the track as a testament to “the persistence of love,” even through challenging periods, with lyrics rooted in her early experiences of relocation and self-reflection.

The release coincides with the announcement of Madera’s first UK tour, where she will join Colin Blunstone as a support act across a 16-date run in May 2026. The tour will see her perform in a range of notable venues across the country, culminating in a London date at the renowned Union Chapel. Widely regarded as one of the capital’s most distinctive live music spaces, the venue provides a fitting setting for Madera’s intimate and expressive songwriting style.

The UK dates follow a series of US headline shows beginning in Houston, Texas, and concluding in New York, offering audiences on both sides of the Atlantic an opportunity to experience her latest material live.

Madera, who has been recognised for her emotive songwriting and genre-spanning influences, continues to build momentum with this latest release. With ‘Woke Up In LA’, she delivers a nuanced and reflective addition to her body of work, while her upcoming UK performances mark an important step in expanding her international presence.

Further details on tour dates and ticket availability have been released, with strong interest expected ahead of her UK debut.

Supporting Colin Blunstone in the UK

Thu, May 7 Newport (Isle of Wight) Strings Bar & Venue

Fri, May 8 Canterbury Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Sat, May 9 St Albans Pioneer Club

Tue, May 12 Milton Keynes The Stables

Wed, May 13 Manchester Stoller Hall

Thu, May 14 Stroud Sub Rooms

Sat, May 16 Gateshead The Glasshouse (Sage 2)

Sun, May 17 Glasgow St Luke's, Glasgow

Tue, May 19 Lytham Lowther Pavilion

Wed, May 20 Leeds Howard Assembly Room

Fri, May 22 Bristol Bristol Beacon (The Lantern)

Sat, May 23 Cardiff The Gate

Sun, May 24 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre

Tue, May 26 Wimborne Tivoli Theatre

Wed, May 27 Worthing Pavilion Theatre

Thu, May 28 London Union Chapel