Capaldi returns to live performance with a busy 2026 slate across Europe and the UK, including Isle of Wight Festival, Marlay Park in Dublin, BST Hyde Park, Thomond Park, and shows in Cork, Exeter, Leeds, Belfast, and Manchester.

Survive has become the UK’s fastest-selling single of the year and marks Capaldi’s sixth UK No. 1, highlighting his continued commercial appeal.

TheEP marks Capaldi’s return after a hiatus in 2023 amid health challenges, including Tourette’s syndrome, with renewed emphasis on mental and physical wellbeing.

The single has drawn significant online attention, resonating with listeners who have faced similar struggles.

The track conveys a message to close friends and family during a period off antidepressants, reflecting personal experiences.

Capaldi describes the song as a note from a dark time and a message to his parents, siblings, and friends.

Survive is the fourth release from Capaldi’s comeback, following Survive, Something In The Heavens, and Almost, with all four tracks part of the same EP released on November 14, 2025.

The EP includes Survive, Something In The Heavens, Almost, and The Day That I Die, plus earlier singles Almost and Something In The Heavens.

Capaldi teamed up with BetterHelp to provide 734,000 hours of free online therapy for fans, underscoring a commitment to mental health.

The release follows his hiatus and public discussion of withdrawing from antidepressants, signaling a broader return to music.

Hinting at a brighter musical direction, Capaldi has suggested his next album will be upbeat and happier.

Capaldi rose to fame with his 2019 debut album, which included the global hit Someone You Loved and a long UK No. 1 run.