SJM Presents Lois

“A gorgeous comeback from Lois” – Jodie Bryant, BBC Radio 1 Future Pop “A brilliant slice of alt-pop… full of euphoria and joy”  – Emily Pilbeam, BBC Radio 6 “Solidifying her place in the future of pop” – Notion “A key rising star in the North” – DIY Magazine “A fantastically assured slice of alt-pop” – Clash “It is no surprise that Lois’ music connects with so many people” – Wonderland “Lois has a knack for making music that feels simultaneously raw and polished.” – The Forty Five Lois has today announced a new headline tour, which includes shows at The Castle Hotel, Manchester on Monday 9 th March and Folklore, London on Thursday 12 th March. Tickets on sale at 10am on Thursday 15 th January, here. The news comes as Lois has been named ‘Best Of The Year’ in 2025 and ‘One to Watch’ in 2026 by BBC Introducing Leeds and Sheffield and her recent EP SEVEN was BBC Introducing Lancashire and Cumbria’s EP Of The Year. Carving out her own space in the pop landscape, Lois has quickly established herself as an important rising voice amongst the next wave of Northern artists. Navigating topics ranging from grief and trauma to self-exploration and identity through her cathartic alt-pop cuts, the Leeds-based songwriter has honed a lyrical eye for the emotions that often go unspoken. Having started songwriting in her teenage years as an outlet for processing experiences that were hard to describe with words, Lois left her small hometown of Morecambe at age 16 to study music in Liverpool. Since debuting with 2023 EP, ‘Strange Men’, the fast-rising singer has captivated audiences with her emotionally literate lyricism and infectious live shows, with sold-out headlines, support shows alongside The Lottery Winners, Etta Marcus, SOFY, and sets at Live At Leeds, and Liverpool Sound City. Pairing her love for ‘80s pop in Prince and Talking Heads with today’s leading names in Self Esteem and Wolf Alice, Lois’ sophomore EP ‘SEVEN’ saw her let go of the experiences that once defined her and step into a new version of herself. With support from BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, BBC Introducing, DIY Magazine, The Line of Best Fit, Notion, alongside highlight sets at Kendal Calling and the Royal Albert Hall, 2026 promises to be an exciting year for Lois.