UK musician Joe Hicks has released “Heart In Two” and revealed his second studio album ‘Before It Gets Dark’ arrives March 27, 2026. The soaring new single gradually builds toward an uplifting chorus as Joe’s crystal-clear vocals search for hope during turbulent times. Written early in the album process, the track addresses feeling low while watching everyone else seemingly live amazing lives online, exploring the mental health impact of scrolling through highlight reels and wondering about different choices. There’s defiance woven through the song too, recognizing the commitment to a chosen path and the sacrifices that come with it.
The Newbury singer-songwriter channeled immense grief into ‘Before It Gets Dark’ after dealing with his father’s death and a lengthy breakup in early 2024. With encouragement from long-time collaborator Tom Millar and producer Sam Winfield, Joe transformed those emotions into a cathartic set of songs that offer comfort to anyone navigating heavy loss. His falsetto notes hit with ease while his clean and dexterous guitar playing channels influences like John Mayer and Paul Simon. Joe has accumulated over 5 million Spotify streams and toured extensively across the UK and Europe, including appearances at CarFest, Big Feastival, and over 30 Sofar Sounds shows, plus support slots with Sam Fender, Seafret, James Walsh and Starsailor. His 2022 debut ‘The Best I Could Do at the Time’ earned BBC Radio 2 airplay and BBC Introducing’s Artist of the Week honors.