Joe McElderry is set to transform heartbreak into disco-pop with his latest single
South Shields star Joe McElderry is set to release his latest single.
Joe McElderry is set to make his return to music as he prepares to release his newest single on Friday, June 19.
‘Love Me Out Loud’ will see the South Shields X Factor winner delve into relationship drama by adding a sprinkling of disco.
The 35-year-old has previously admitted that, at times, over his 17 year career, he’s fallen in and out of love with the music industry.
‘I just wanted to have fun’
However, he started writing again in February and the result is a brand new batch of music - and he says it’s been a lot of fun.
Joe commented: “One thing that has always gave me my purpose is in this industry is performing and sharing with audiences.
“I went in with the mindset of no rules.
“I didn’t care if it was nothing like my usual sound or what people were expecting. I just wanted to have fun.”
Filming in Sunderland
Last month, Joe was spotted filming the music video for his new single in the North East as he took over Creswell Launderette, on Creswell Terrace, Ashbrooke, in Sunderland.
Joe has worked with North Shields-based Crew Gal to produce the video at the launderette, which was also the inspiration behind The Toy Dolls’ 1987 track, The Ashbrooke Launderette.
Speaking about recording at the iconic location, Joe commented: “It’s been really exciting to shoot here - the track is about break ups and emotional baggage and this location was perfect.
“It’s been lovely to work with a North East crew on this, the energy was electric, and I can’t wait to release the track in June.”
Homecoming gig
The release of Love Me Out Loud comes just a month before Joe is set to take to the stage in South Shields’ Bents Park as he becomes the first headline act of this year’s Sunday Concerts.
Joe will be performing at the seafront on Sunday, July 19, where he will be supported by Sonia, alongside local singers Shelley Stevens and Channy.
The gig also coincides with Pride in South Tyneside.
The Sunday Concerts will be fully ticketed for the first time in 2026, with tickets available to purchase online at: https://www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk/.