r&b breakout act kwn returns with new single “hopeless romantic”
After establishing herself as an undeniable artist to watch last year, East London singer, songwriter, and producer kwn returns with “hopeless romantic”, her first taste of new music for 2026. Listen HERE.
Out now via wnway / RCA Records, “hopeless romantic” delves deeper into kwn’s personal world than ever before, offering listeners a vulnerable and intimate look into the artist. Sprawling with candid, raw lyricism, the release is accompanied by kwn’s signature, sharp-edged production, this time infusing moody R&B influences with drum- and guitar-laden instrumentation. The single also premiered today as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record.
With her unapologetic authenticity, distinctive voice, and fearless approach to music, kwn continues to captivate audiences, quickly becoming a rising star ushering in the next generation of R&B. Last year, she turned heads with the remix of her hit “worst behaviour” featuring Grammy-winning artist Kehlani – who she previously joined on the European leg of her Crash World Tour – and released her critically lauded EP, with all due respect, a nine-track body of work featuring standout tracks such as “do what i say,” “back of the club,” and “talk you through it” with girl group FLO. The project was declared as one of the best releases of 2025 by Rolling Stone, Billboard, The FADER, and more, with Complex crowning her as one of “the R&B Singers To Watch” for 2026.
After garnering nominations at the NAACP Image Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, BRIT Awards, and MOBO Awards this year alone, this March she will kick off the next leg of her must-see live show – a continuation of her sold-out North American and European run last year – with stops in Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, and more. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.wnway.xyz/
kwn – North American Spring 2026 Tour Dates
March 5th – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
March 6th – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
March 8th – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
March 10th – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
March 12th – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
March 14th – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
March 17th – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
March 18th – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
March 20th – Denver, CO – Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
March 22nd – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theatre
March 23rd – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
March 25th – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage Theatre
March 27th – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
March 29th – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
March 31st – Silver Springs, MD – Fillmore Silver Springs
April 1st – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
April 3rd – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
April 6th – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
April 8th – New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel
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