They’ve sold out stadiums, topped the charts, and soundtracked our lives for nearly thirty years — and now, Stereophonics are back with a bang. Today marks the release of their eagerly awaited thirteenth studio album Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, out now via EMI and available to stream and purchase everywhere.
Accompanying the release is the brand new single Make It On Your Own, a soaring, cinematic anthem that perfectly captures the classic Stereophonics magic with a 2025 twist. Built on a rich, piano-led arrangement and orchestral flourishes, the track is already being hailed as one of their most stirring lead singles to date. Frontman Kelly Jones describes it as “anthemic, hopeful, classic Stereophonics in 2025.”
The new album is a tight eight-track offering — lean, punchy, and full of emotional resonance. Written and recorded in London, the band strip things back and push things forward in equal measure. Tracks like Mary Is A Singer and Colours of October nod to their signature sound while embracing a fresh sense of clarity and confidence.
Visually, Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait is affectionately dubbed “the pink album” — its title scrawled on a pastel pink background, inspired by a Louise Bourgeois quote seen in New York: “Art is the guarantee of sanity.” It’s fitting, really. This album feels like a deep breath — hopeful, cleansing, and deeply human.
Following a triumphant US run, Stereophonics now bring their ‘No Hit Left Behind’ World Tour to Europe, with more than half a million fans expected to see them live this summer. And for fans in Yorkshire, the wait is almost over — the band will hit Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium on 14 June 2025, marking one of the biggest shows in the region this year.
With support dates around the UK, including headline appearances at Finsbury Park, Bellahouston Park, and a double-bill at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, this is shaping up to be one of Stereophonics’ most momentous tours yet.
Yorkshire fans are in for a night of pure nostalgia and new-era energy — expect the anthems, the emotion, and that unmistakable live energy that only Kelly and co. can deliver. From Dakota to Maybe Tomorrow, and now to Make It On Your Own, this band has always had the power to make us feel something.
Stereophonics Live – Yorkshire Highlight
14 June 2025 – The John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield, UK
