Reflecting on his return to the UK stage for the primary time since 2019, Urban famous that “there’s something about playing for UK audiences that’s really unique.” He defined to Apple Music 1 that it goes past mere movie star: “It’s not even about popularity, right? If the music’s still good, the audiences come out and they’re really passionate.”
The spotlight of the takeover was Urban’s passionate endorsement of North London singer Lola Young. Comparing her affect to a legendary predecessor, Urban remarked, “Maybe not since Amy Winehouse have I heard a female artist sing with so much truth. And oh my god. I’m such a fan. It’s ridiculous.” Discussing her album This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway, he admitted, “I haven’t had that reaction on a record probably since ’21′ by Adele… Lola really captured something that stayed from the first song all the way to the end.”
Urban’s playlist leaned closely into British stars, together with Olivia Dean and Harry Styles. Discussing Styles’ new monitor “Aperture,” Urban praised the artist’s capability to “find that perfect balance between giving me what I expect and giving me what I don’t expect.” Regarding Olivia Dean, he added, “I love this girl, love this album. This is one of those stars aligning records top to bottom.”
Urban attributed his eclectic style to a want to transfer previous digital suggestions. “I like to defy the algorithms,” he stated. “I like unexpected artists—someone I would not have expected to like.”
Finally, Urban teased a shift in his personal sonic route, citing a “rediscovered big love for songs that would fit into the yacht rock category,” hinting that “some of my own music might have something to do with that.”
