Cian Ducrot has made a name writing the kind of songs that sit heavy in your chest. Breakups, loss, not being chosen — he writes the kind of lyrics that feel ripped from unsent text messages. But his new single “Shalalala”? It’s louder. Braver. Weirdly joyful.
Out now, and taken from his upcoming album Little Dreaming (due July 11th), “Shalalala” is a euphoric, gospel-infused burst of optimism — and maybe the most unexpected thing he’s dropped so far.
Loud, Messy, and Actually Kind of Freeing
“Shalalala” kicks off with Cian’s signature soaring vocals, but they’re quickly joined by thunderous percussion and backing vocals that practically lift you off the ground. It’s theatrical, it’s emotional — and it’s nothing like the slow-burning ballads that made him famous.
Written with a heavyweight team — including Anton Göransson, Isabella Sjöstrand (RAYE), Bill Maybury (James Bay), and Theo Hutchcraft (Calvin Harris, Måneskin) — the song is rooted in chaos but stretches toward light.
As Cian puts it:
“This song is about hope and solidarity in times where the world feels like it needs it most… Love is the only answer, and beauty is there where you look for it. The probability of being born is estimated to be 1 in 400 trillion… so let’s come together and let us sing together SHALALALA.”
We’ll take that over toxic positivity any day.
The Same Heart, Just Louder
While Shalalala feels like a stylistic pivot, it still carries Cian’s emotional fingerprints. His delivery is urgent. The lyrics are grounded. And at the heart of the chaos is a very simple message: things are hard — but we’re in it together.
This isn’t a fluke direction either. Recent singles like “Who’s Making You Feel It” and “Little Dreaming” show Cian pushing his sound into warmer, more cinematic territory. Think: Elton John theatricality, with a little Queen-level drama — but still rooted in that raw honesty fans fell for in the Victory era.
Want the full story on how he went from classical flute to arena tours? Here’s our profile on who Cian Ducrot really is.
Little Dreaming Is Going to Be Big
Little Dreaming, out July 11th, promises a huge sonic leap. The album was crafted with a close circle of collaborators and channels influences from the golden era of ‘70s and ‘80s pop — but never feels like pastiche. It’s nostalgic in feel, not in content.
Cian’s soul-baring writing hasn’t gone anywhere, but the production now feels bigger, bolder, and ready for global stages. Considering he’s just come off a Grammy win for co-writing SZA’s “Saturn”, it’s clear that his songwriting credentials are not up for debate.
Oh — and if you’re the vinyl type? There’s a tricolour pressing of Little Dreaming available exclusively from his official store. You know what to do.
The Dream Ship Tour Is Coming
Cian’s next era isn’t just sonic — it’s live. He’s taking Little Dreaming on the road with The Dream Ship Tour across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, culminating in a massive homecoming show at Dublin’s 3Arena this December.
Here’s where you can catch him live:
JULY
19 – Cork, Live At The Marquee
20 – Cork, Live At The Marquee
SEPTEMBER
13 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
14 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
16 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
17 – London, O2 Academy Brixton
18 – Paris, L’Olympia
21 – Brussels, La Madeleine
23 – Tilburg, 013 Poppodium
25 – Cologne, Live Music Hall
27 – Lausanne, Les Docks
29 – Zurich, X-Tra
30 – Munich, Theaterfabrik
OCTOBER
1 – Prague, Roxy
3 – Warsaw, Stodola
4 – Berlin, Huxleys
6 – Copenhagen, Vega
8 – Oslo, Rockefeller Music Hall
9 – Stockholm, Fryshuset Arenan
11 – Helsinki, House Of Culture
DECEMBER
13 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
14 – Bristol, Bristol Beacon
16 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
17 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
18 – Leeds, O2 Academy
20 – Dublin, 3Arena
Some dates are already limited, so if you’re planning on yelling “I’m alive!” along with him in real life — you know what to do. You can find tickets here, but get in quick!
Final Word: Chaos, Clarity, and a Whole Lot of Heart
“Shalalala” isn’t just a new single, it’s a reset. It’s Cian refusing to be boxed in by ballads, and showing us that hope can be just as powerful as heartbreak.
The song hits like a musical exhale, a joyful release after years of heaviness. And if this is where he’s headed with Little Dreaming, we’re more than ready.
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