Brooke Combe Signs To Fontana Records & Releases New Single ‘Tears Won’t Lie’

“A future megastar” – The Guardian

“Scottish indie star-in-waiting already mingling with the greats” – NME

“A stunning slice of soul” – Telegraph

“Megastar in-the-making” – The Line Of Best Fit

Following a stellar performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier this year and fresh off the back of the release of her acclaimed debut album Dancing At The Edge Of The World in 2025, Brooke Combe returns with her infectious new single ‘Tears Won’t Lie’. The track is Brooke’s first release on Fontana Records. Listen to ‘Tears Won’t Lie’ HERE & watch the video HERE.

Produced by The Coral’s James Skelly at Kempston Studios in Liverpool, ‘Tears Won’t Lie’ is Brooke Combe on top of her game. Packed to the brim with charm, swagger and draped in her flawless, soul-filled vocals, the track is the perfect beginning to the next chapter in Brooke’s career.

“’Tears Won’t Lie’ is a song that explores the truth that surfaces after a relationship falls apart,” Brooke says of the single. “It’s about someone who has spent years hiding their pain behind a smile, only to be confronted with the emotional reality they can’t suppress anymore. Sort of like the moment grief, self-awareness and reality meet, and you’re suddenly awake and won’t lose yourself to love again.”

 “The influence soul music has had on the world of music often gets lost on people,” Brooke says of the strong community of new wave soul coming out of Scotland and the UK as a whole. “Sometimes it feels like everyone believes indie and rock music is what built UK music, but truthfully all of that came from the influence of soul scenes.”

The track comes alongside a stunningly retro video directed by James Slater (CMAT, Sam Fender, Jamie T). Filmed in Saltaire, West Yorkshire and set to the backdrop of a Northern Soul night, the video follows Brooke looking to forget her troubles at the dance hall while she fights back her tears. ““We wanted to build on the world we created on the last video for ‘How Can I Tell You? (To Love Me More),” Brooke said. “We explored another side to the visuals this time, something that reflected the lyrics and represents the mask we wear when we are suffering, while trying to continue to live our lives.”

Currently on her second sold-out headline run across the UK and known for her enthralling live shows, Brooke already has a 2026 packed with gigs. Headlining London’s KOKO tonight, Brooke has also been announced to support Jalen N’gonda across the UK & Europe later this year, including a date at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on October 28th, as well as a run of UK and EU festival slots through the summer. More info HERE.

Brooke Combe plays the following 2026 UK dates:

April

Thu 9th                       Manchester, Gorilla                                                 SOLD OUT

Fri 10th                       Liverpool, O2 Academy                                         SOLD OUT

Wed 15th                   Nottingham, Rescue Rooms                                  SOLD OUT

Thu 6th                       Cardiff, The Globe                                                   SOLD OUT

Fri 17th                       Bristol, Thekla                                                            SOLD OUT

Thu 23rd                     Glasgow, Saint Luke’s                                             SOLD OUT

Fri 24th                        Glasgow, Saint Luke’s                                             SOLD OUT

May   

Sun 3rd                       Liverpool, Sound City Festival

Sat 23rd                      Warrington, Neighbourhood Weekender

Sun 24th                     London, Cross The Tracks

July

Tuesday 7th               Truck Festival

Sat 25th                      Rock Oyster Festival

Sun 26th                     Tramlines Festival

Fri 31st                        Belladrum Festival 

August

Sun 2nd                      Dorset, Camp Bestival

Sun 9th                       Newquay, Boardmasters Festival

Sat 15th                      Gunnersbury Park Show (London) **

Sat 22nd                     Edinburgh, Royal Highland Centre

Sun 30th                     Portsmouth, Victorious Festival

October

Fri 23rd                        Cardiff, The Great Hall *

Sat 24th                      Bristol, O2 Academy *

Sun 25th                     Bristol, O2 Academy *

Tue 27th                     Bournemouth, O2 Academy *

Wed 28th                   London, Brixton Academy *

November

Sun 1st                        Leeds, O2 Academy *

Mon 2nd                    Glasgow, Barrowlands *

Tue 3rd                       Manchester, O2 Academy *

*Supporting Jalen N’gonda

**Supporting Lenny Kravitz

Taking her brand of Northern Soul to the masses with sold-out headline shows across the UK, along with massive support slots with the likes of Benson Boone across North America and Lionel Richie in the UK, Brooke has also captivated TV crowds on either side of the Atlantic with exceptional performances on Later…With Jools Holland and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

After breaking through with her debut album Dancing At The Edge Of The World in 2025, which received acclaim across the board and took her to the forefront of the new wave of Northern Soul, Brooke’s next chapter is set to be an exciting ride as she continues to shine as one of the UK’s hottest young talents. Catch her while you can.