Double-platinum artist Newton Faulkner has made a triumphant return with his eighth studio album OCTOPUS, released via Cooking Vinyl, climbing to No. 9 in the midweek charts. The album marks a powerful comeback for the beloved UK singer-songwriter after five years away.

The impressive chart placement is fueled by innovative ChartBreaker bundles available at all major outlets, giving fans great value while directly supporting Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT). Limited-edition “bootleg” CDs are stamped for charity, with proceeds funding vital care and services for young people aged 13–24 facing cancer.

ChartBreaker Bundle Options

• Standard CD Bundle (£14): Standard CD (£5) + TCT Special Edition (£5) + Digital Deluxe (£4)

• Vinyl Collector Bundle (£24): Standard CD (£5) + Standard LP (£15) + Digital Deluxe (£4)

• Individual formats available: Standard CD (£5), TCT Edition (£5), Standard LP (£15), Digital Deluxe (£4)

“We’ve just had the midweeks in and OCTOPUS is sitting in the Top 10! It’s been a long time since I’ve been up here, and I honestly can’t thank you enough. The support for this record has been overwhelming and it means the world to me. The best way you can support the album is to pick up a physical copy or download on iTunes for just £4.99. Unfortunately streaming doesn’t have a big impact on independent artists in the charts. Let’s keep it going!” – Newton Faulkner

About the Album

Recorded in Faulkner’s East London studio, OCTOPUS showcases his evolution from acoustic foundations to bold electronic experimentation. The transformation that began with cutting his iconic dreadlocks on stage at London’s Islington Assembly Hall in November 2024 has fueled his most authentic and adventurous work yet—now rewarded with chart success.

Tracklist

1. Alright Alright Alright (feat. Bloom Twins)

2. What Took You So Long

3. Spirit Meets The Bone

4. Snakes & Ladders

5. Honest To God

6. You Make It Look So Easy

7. Don’t Make Me Beg

8. Dear Life

9. Better For Me

10. Gravitational

11. Tic Tac Toe

12. Hunting Season (feat. Lissie & Los Bitchos)

13. Better For You

14. Gratitude

UK & Ireland Tour Dates

• Mon 13 Oct – Norwich, The Waterfront

• Tues 14 Oct – Manchester, Academy 3

• Wed 15 Oct – Cardiff, Tramshed

• Thurs 16 Oct – Birmingham, Academy 2

• Sat 18 Oct – Exeter, Lemon Grove

• Sun 19 Oct – Bath, Komedia

• Mon 20 Oct – Cambridge, Junction

• Wed 22 Oct – Leeds, Project House

• Thurs 23 Oct – Newcastle, Northumbria Student Union

• Sat 25 Oct – Aberdeen, OGV Podium

• Sun 26 Oct – Glasgow, SWG3

• Tues 28 Oct – Liverpool, Arts Club Theatre

• Wed 29 Oct – Leicester, O2 Academy 2

• Thurs 30 Oct – London, Earth Concert Hall

• Thurs 13 Nov – Belfast, Limelight 1

• Sat 15 Nov – Dublin, The Ambassador

• Sun 16 Nov – Cork, Cyprus Avenue

Support Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust is the UK’s only charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people with cancer, providing world-class, age-appropriate care in specialized NHS units. Every purchase of the TCT edition of OCTOPUS directly funds this crucial work.

Purchase the album and bundles via Cooking Vinyl and Newton Faulkner’s official store.