On his seventh album ‘New Love,’ Australian singer/songwriter Ziggy Alberts trades self-doubt for self-acceptance, and finds beauty in letting go.
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New Love, the seventh studio album from Ziggy Alberts, is a turning point.
Less about heartbreak and more about healing, the record sees the Australian singer-songwriter opening himself up to forgiveness of others – and maybe more importantly, of himself. It’s an album that feels softer around the edges, but not because the stories are any less personal. If anything, they cut deeper by being quieter, more honest, and more at peace.
More than a musical shift, New Love feels like a personal one.
“It’s really an exploration of acceptance – for myself, for others, and for the changing world we live in,” Alberts says. “In a lot of ways, it feels like the beginning of a new chapter, one where I’m learning to love without so many conditions.”
That theme of change – of giving space to something new – echoes throughout the title track, especially in the quiet revelation: “I’m making change of what was, who I was / I’m making space for new love to come.”
It’s a line that captures the album’s core: Not just moving on, but moving forward with intention.
New Love is also the latest release from Commonfolk Records, the independent label Alberts founded to keep creative control in his own hands.
“Independence has always allowed me to create with less compromise,” he says. “With Commonfolk, it’s not just about me. It’s about making the industry more meaningful for other artists who want to stay true to their vision.”
Beyond the title track, New Love brings together a range of moods and moments.
Standout tracks include “Confessions,” a sweet, open-hearted song where Alberts professes his love for a woman who’s “got me on my knees like it is Sunday.” “I’m With You” brings a more upbeat energy, delivering the striking line, “Aren’t you sick of being lonely just to make a little art?” And “Where Does The Love Go” stands out for its simplicity and rawness, as Alberts sings about choosing connection over perfection.
He also leans into his poetic roots with spoken word pieces like “Responsibility of The Dreamer” and “Flowers Bathed in Sunlight,” adding a reflective layer to the album. Alberts is also a published poet, often blending the two forms into his process.
“Poetry is inwards; music is outwards. Yin, yang,” he says. “Sometimes a song starts from a journal entry I wrote years ago. Other times, I hear a melody and dig through old poems to find the words.”
It’s a collection that moves easily between light and shadow, held together by warm acoustic tones and lyrics that leave room for listeners to find their own meaning.
New Love isn’t trying to be profound; it’s trying to be real. And that’s exactly where its power lies. Alberts hasn’t figured it all out; he’s just making space for healing, growth, and new love to come.
This evolution isn’t just happening in the studio. Alberts is about to play the most iconic show of his career at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which is a far cry from the barefoot busking days in Byron Bay.
“I was lost for words,” he says, recalling the moment he found out. “I remember playing a 60-person show at a Turkish café in Hackney in 2015. This kind of milestone isn’t mine alone – it belongs to everyone who’s supported me along the way.”
The show will feature friends and longtime collaborators, including Nathan Ball, Áine Deane, Jo Hill and Ben Morgan.
“It’s going to feel like a big, heartfelt celebration,” Alberts says. “Moments of intimacy, good energy, and a few surprises.”
He’ll also be heading across the UK with stops in Cambridge, Brighton, Edinburgh, Newcastle and more – getting back to the kind of touring that made him who he is. “It’s nice to play for the people who’ve supported me all these years. And to be honest, I still love visiting cafés, catching up with mates, and playing the small shows, too.”
And as for the moments that still make it all feel surreal? Playing the Royal Albert Hall is high on the list, but it’s not number one. “That’s reserved for everyone who’s told me my music is on their birthing playlist,” Alberts says. “I don’t think anything will top that.”
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