Joy Crookes Unveils Sophomore Album ‘Juniper’ and Slates Major UK & European Tour

The wait is finally over for Joy Crookes fans. The London-based singer-songwriter has officially announced details of her highly anticipated sophomore record, Juniper, and she's not stopping there. Crookes is also hitting the road for a massive U.K. and European tour that will stretch from Dublin all the way to Oslo.

According to the details captured in Screenshot (550).png, the new album is set to land on Sept. 26. It marks her first full-length LP since the breakout success of Skin in 2021, a project that catapulted her into the mainstream and solidified her place as one of the most exciting voices in modern British soul and pop.

A New Chapter: Juniper

The announcement comes with serious weight behind it. Skin was nothing short of a phenomenon, peaking at No. 5 on the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart and earning Crookes a pair of BRIT Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop/R&B Artist. She also snagged a coveted Mercury Prize nod in 2022 for the same record, placing her firmly in the conversation alongside the U.K.'s most innovative musicians.

Now, with Juniper, Crookes is ready to push her artistry even further. The album's title alone suggests a sense of growth, resilience, and rootedness — themes that echo throughout the project's creation. In the lead-up to writing and recording, Crookes opened up about the emotional turbulence that shaped the record.

The Story Behind the Record

“I was in the trenches,” she said in a statement included in the documentation. “But the studio became my solace. What you hear is live and direct from that time.”

It's that raw honesty and unfiltered emotion that have always made Crookes stand out. Rather than polish over the rough edges, she leans into them, turning personal struggles into deeply resonant art. Fans can expect a collection that feels intimate, powerful, and unflinchingly real — a mirror held up to a period of intense personal challenge and creative rebirth.

Singles Already Making Noise

Crookes hasn't been shy about sharing new music ahead of the album's release. Throughout 2025, she's dropped a steady stream of singles that will all feature on Juniper, giving fans plenty to sink their teeth into while they wait for the full project.

The run includes “Pass the Salt” featuring rap heavyweight Vince Staples, which blends Crookes' signature sultry vocals with a sharp, unexpected verse from Staples. She also teamed up with U.K. grime legend Kano on “Mathematics”, a track that between Crookes' soulful delivery and Kano's undeniable lyrical prowess. Add “I Knew You'd Kill” to the mix, and it's clear she's exploring a darker, more complex sonic palette this time around.

Most recently, Crookes dropped “Carmen” on May 23, another glimpse into the world of Juniper. All four tracks have already generated serious buzz, and they'll now live together on what promises to be one of the most talked-about albums of the autumn.

A Weekend to Remember

Crookes didn't just drop the album news and disappear. Instead, she turned the announcement into a full-blown celebration over the Bank Holiday weekend, much to the delight of her loyal fanbase.

On Thursday (May 22), the 26-year-old stunned fans with a surprise pop-up show at London's People's Park Tavern. The intimate gig was a chance for diehards to hear new material up close and personal before the wider world caught on. But Crookes was just getting started.

She followed that with a high-energy performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool, proving once again why she's regarded as one of the most captivating live performers of her generation. And if that wasn't enough, June will see her heading to Glastonbury Festival, where she'll take the stage following her massive 2022 appearance on the Pyramid Stage. That set was a career-defining moment, and now she's returning with even more ammunition.

Joy Crookes 2025 U.K. & European Tour Dates

This coming November, Crookes will kick off an extensive tour that covers the U.K., Ireland, and mainland Europe. It's a run that takes her from intimate academies to iconic venues like London's Brixton Academy and Manchester Academy, before venturing across the continent into early December.

Here's the full list of dates as outlined in Screenshot (550).png:

• Nov. 3 – Dublin, Ireland @ Olympia
• Nov. 10 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy
• Nov. 11 – Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy
• Nov. 12 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 1
• Nov. 14 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy
• Nov. 15 – Bournemouth, UK @ O2 Academy
• Nov. 16 – Bristol, UK @ O2 Academy
• Nov. 18 – London, UK @ Brixton
• Nov. 24 – Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
• Nov. 26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
• Nov. 28 – Hamburg, Germany @ Docks
• Nov. 29 – Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall
• Dec. 1 – Zurich, Switzerland @ X-tra
• Dec. 2 – Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel
• Dec. 4 – Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
• Dec. 7 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega Main Hall
• Dec. 8 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus
• Dec. 9 – Oslo, Norway @ Rockefeller

Whether you've been with her since the Skin era or you're just now catching on, this tour is shaping up to be unmissable. With a new album, a string of killer singles, and a live show that keeps elevating with every performance, Joy Crookes is proving she's more than ready for the spotlight.

For fans across the U.K. and Europe, the next few months are going to be electric. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and get ready to experience Juniper live.

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