North London singer, songwriter and storyteller Louis Dunford has released his brand-new single ‘Dear Rita’, alongside the deluxe edition of his acclaimed debut album ‘Be Lucky – Last Orders’.
Listen to ‘Dear Rita’ HERE / stream ‘Be Lucky – Last Orders’ HERE.
The release builds on the success of Louis’ critically acclaimed debut album Be Lucky, which was released earlier this year and climbed to #8 on the UK Official Albums Chart. The record delivered standout singles including ‘Lucy’, ‘Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green’, ‘The Local’, and ‘The Angel’ (North London Forever) — a moving tribute to his hometown that has since been embraced by Arsenal FC as their official anthem. Continuing the momentum, the deluxe edition, Be Lucky – Last Orders, introduces a second disc of new and reimagined material including: ‘Did You Hear About Charlie?’, ‘Smash & Grab’ and ‘Dear Rita’.
The deluxe follows on from a phenomenal 2025 for Louis. Earlier this year, he sold over 50,000 tickets across a sold-out UK and Ireland tour, culminating in a landmark headline show at London’s Alexandra Palace. He also returned to Glastonbury for a triumphant performance on The Other Stage, further cementing his reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling live acts. Looking ahead, Louis will be supporting Kasabian at Finsbury Park in London on 4 July 2026, joining an exciting lineup of acts including Razorlight, Miles Kane and others.
Louis has built a reputation for crafting narratives that embody the humour, grit, and heart of a North Londoner stepping onto the world stage. His music paints vivid portraits of real people, celebrating the enduring spirit of community while delivering raw, unfiltered emotion. His rapid rise has captured the attention of fans and tastemakers alike, earning praise from i-D, Clash, Complex, British GQ, and Wonderland. Among his most notable champions is one of his lifelong heroes, Sir Elton John, who sat down with Louis to discuss his debut album and their mutual passion for songwriting. Elton described him as “a beautiful voice, a beautiful man, I’m so proud of him.”
With the release of Dear Rita and the deluxe edition Be Lucky – Last Orders, Louis Dunford further solidifies his place as one of the UK’s most compelling and essential new voices.
‘Be Lucky – Last Orders’ Tracklist
Disc 1
1. Superman
2. 1999
3. Madeline’s Medicine
4. The Unlucky Ones
5. Queer
6. Under Waterloo Skies
7. Rave Now, Die Later
8. Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green (full version)
9. England Till I Die?
10. Lucy
11. The Local
12. PTSD
13. Be Lucky
14. The Angel (North London Forever)
Disc 2
1. Dear Rita
2. Did You Hear About Charlie?
3. Smash & Grab
4. Superman (Acoustic)
5. 1999 (Acoustic)
6. The Unlucky Ones (Acoustic)
7. PTSD (Acoustic)
8. Rave Now, Die Later (Acoustic)
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