By Colin 
RAYE unleashes a bold new era with the release of ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!’, a sassy, sincere search-for-the-one anthem co-written and produced with longtime collaborator Mike Sabath. The track arrives across all streaming platforms via Human Re Sources/The Orchard and lands as the lead single from her sophomore album, due in 2026. Fans can listen to the single, watch the video, and pre-order the album now.
The new song fuses punchy brass, syncopated R&B rhythms, and glossy soul-pop touches with the crystalline vocal agility that has become her signature. Lyrically, it plays like a wink and a wish list, mixing humor with heartfelt intent. The chorus is engineered for crowd singalongs, carrying the same theatrical flair that made her festival sets a talking point this summer.
A headline tour and a new chapter
Alongside the single, Raye announces THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC, a major 40-date headline run spanning January 22 to May 12, 2026. The Live Nation produced tour covers arenas across the UK and Europe before heading to North America for a sweep of iconic rooms including Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Support on all dates comes from her sisters Absolutely and Amma, extending the family dynamic that lit up her All Points East appearance.
Presale access begins on September 23 at 10 a.m. local time, with general sale opening on September 25 at 10 a.m. local time. In the UK, France, and Germany, fans who pre-order the album can access presale from September 23 at 10 a.m. local time. Full UK, European, and North American itineraries include arena stops in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and two nights at The O2 in London, plus a North American leg reaching Vancouver, Seattle, Denver, Toronto, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Cultural milestones and screen moments
Raye’s return arrives amidst a burst of high profile moments. She covers British Vogue’s October 2025 issue, underscoring a year defined by artistic range and cultural reach. On screen, she guest stars in Netflix’s Black Rabbit, which features her rendition of ‘What a Difference a Day Makes’. She is also slated to perform ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!’ on the Today Show’s Citi Concert Series on September 19. These touchpoints frame a rollout that blends music, fashion, and film while showcasing her versatility.
From record-breaking acclaim to a second act
The single follows a historic run that includes a record sweep at the 2024 BRIT Awards and three GRAMMY nominations in 2025. Building on the global success of ‘Escapism.’ and the independent breakthrough of My 21st Century Blues, Raye’s next chapter promises expanded scale and even greater creative control. Her catalog now spans pop, R&B, jazz-inflected big band, hip hop, gospel, and dance, while her songwriting credits extend to household names across pop and R&B. She continues to advocate for songwriters and artists, highlighting industry power imbalances and calling for fairer systems.
Review
Raye’s ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!’ hits the sweet spot between theatrical bravado and heartfelt longing. The arrangement pops with lively horns and crisp percussion, but the production never crowds her phrasing. She navigates the verses with conversational bite before lifting into a hook that feels destined for massive rooms.
What elevates the single is its balance of humor and sincerity. The premise might read like pure camp, yet she treats the emotion behind it with respect, turning a cheeky title into a genuine thesis on desire, readiness, and standards. It is a confident, radio-ready curtain-raiser for the album cycle and a clever bridge from her genre-hopping past into a widescreen pop future.