Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be Last updated September 05, 2025 In September 2024, Grennan released the song "Higher " as the lead single from his forthcoming fourth studio album. [ 10] For the making of the record, Grennan reached out to music producer Justin Tranter to help him explore a new sound, saying that in Tranter he found "a collaborator who understood exactly what he wanted to say and what he wanted to sound like", naming the likes of George Michael , Prince , and Freddie Mercury . [ 11] He described the theme of the record as "uplifting", "that makes you dance, makes you sing". [ 11]
In 31 January 2025, Grennan announced the details of his new album, and shared a brand-new song titled "Shadowboxing ". [ 12] [ 13] The song was chosen as the follow-up single because, according to Grennan, "It represents what the whole album is about." He went further stating that the record is "about self-belief and having the confidence to take risks". [ 14] [ 15] "Shadowboxing" was the first song that Grennan and Tranter worked on together for the album. [ 16] Speaking on the meaning of the album, Grennan said: "[It] is about me, revived. Now I'm at a place where I DO want to be. And I'm ready to blow people's heads off." [ 14]
"Boys Don't Cry", "Full Attention ", and "I Won't Miss a Thing " were released as the record's third, fourth and fifth singles respectively. [ 17] [ 18] [ 19] [ 20] [ 21] "Somewhere Only We Go " was released on 1 August 2025 as the sixth and final pre-release single. [ 2]
Tour Alongside the details of the albums, Grennan announced his biggest tour to date, "Grennan '25 Tour", which will begin later on with an 11-date arena tour of the UK and Ireland in September. [ 22] [ 23] [ 24]
Reception Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be received generally positive reviews from music critics. Chloe Craft of Hot Press awarded the record with a rating of eight out of ten, describing it as "positivity" driven record where Grennan "is a pop star reborn" that has "never shone brighter". [ 29] Craft praised Grennan artistic evolution, while complimenting his vocal performance, and Justin Tranter 's "sparkling" production. [ 29] Emily Gillbard of Buzz magazine described the album as "a feel-good summer soundtrack", that will keep fans moving with its "rhythmic beats, serotonious harmonies and upbeat energy". [ 30] Chloe Morris of Adrenaline Magazine praised the record, dubbing it "some of his best work yet". [ 31]
In a more mixed review, Thomas H. Green of The Arts Desk criticised the "maximalist production", describing it as a "rictus grin reimagined as an atomic explosion." [ 32] However, he acknowledged Grennan's dedication, stating that "he certainly gives it everything" on the record. [ 32]
Track listing Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be track listing [ 1] Title Writer(s) Producer(s) 1. "Full Attention " 3:04 2. "Cool with That" 2:55 3. "Shadowboxing " Grennan Karvinen Tighe Tranter 2:52 4. "Boys Don't Cry" Grennan Falk Max Grahn Needle 2:42 5. "Somewhere Only We Go " Grennan Charlie Martin Tom Mann Needle 2:59 6. "Shadows on the Ceiling" Daly C. McDonough R. McDonough 2:06 7. "Celebrate" Grennan C. McDonough R. McDonough T. McDonough Daly Castle Daly C. McDonough R. McDonough 2:25 8. "Higher " Grennan C. McDonough R. McDonough T. McDonough Daly Castle Daly C. McDonough R. McDonough 3:21 9. "Certified" Grennan Owen Cutts Harley Sulé 3:18 10. "Diamond" 3:30 11. "Dirty Dishes" 2:34 12. "Cinnamon" Chell Blackinton Tranter [v] 3:09 13. "Drama Queen" Grennan Blackinton Chell Tranter Nox Chell Blackinton Tranter [v] 3:01 14. "I Won't Miss a Thing " Grennan C. McDonough R. McDonough T. McDonough Daly Castle Needle Daly C. McDonough R. McDonough 3:54 15. "Lonely Dancer" Grennan C. McDonough R. McDonough T. McDonough Daly Castle Needle Daly C. McDonough R. McDonough 3:05 Total length: 45:02
Notes ^[p] ^[a] ^[v] Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes . [ 1]
Musicians Tom Grennan – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (tracks 2, 3, 10–13) Dan Grech-Marguerat – additional programming Jussifer – bass, programming, drums, guitars, keyboards (1–3); synthesizers (2, 3); additional drums, additional bass (10) Toni "Reese" Robinson – background vocals (1, 4, 8) Adetoun Ayoola – background vocals (1, 4, 8) Victoria Titilayo Akintola – background vocals (1, 4, 8) Emel Pybus – background vocals (1, 4, 8) Ryan Carty – background vocals (1, 4, 8) James Thompson – background vocals (1, 4, 8) Carl Falk – programming, guitars, drums, bass, background vocals (1, 4); piano (1) Salem al Fakir – background vocals, piano (1) Vincent Pontare – background vocals (1) Cleo Tighe – background vocals (2, 3, 10) Justin Tranter – background vocals (2, 3, 11–13) Sly – drums, keyboards, programming (2) Amber Jones – background vocals (2) Mike Needle – background vocals (4, 6, 14) Fat Max Gsus – programming, guitar, drums, bass, background vocals (4) Dan Priddy – drums, guitars, keyboards, programming (5) Charlie Martin – guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (5) Mark Crew – keyboards, programming (5) Reuben Priddy – guitars (5) Connor McDonough – synthesizers, background vocals (6–8, 14, 15); programming (6, 8, 14, 15), all instruments (6, 14, 15); piano, organ, guitars, bass, clavinet (7, 8) Riley McDonough – synthesizers, background vocals (6–8, 14, 15); programming (6, 8, 14, 15), all instruments (6, 14, 15); piano, organ, guitars, bass, clavinet (7, 8) Ryan Daly – synthesizers, background vocals (6–8, 14, 15); programming (6, 8, 14, 15), all instruments (6, 14, 15); piano, organ, guitars, bass, clavinet (7, 8) Toby McDonough – background vocals (6, 8, 14) Castle – background vocals (6, 8, 14) Jazzy – background vocals (8) Bri Jolie – background vocals (8) Porcha Clay – background vocals (8) Owen Cutts – keyboards, guitars, synthesizers, programming (9) Matt Rad – drums, synthesizers, programming (9) Knox Brown – drums, synthesizers (9) Aaron Wood – brass (9) Gian Stone – background vocals, guitar, percussion, programming, synthesizers, piano (10) Sean Douglas – background vocals, piano (10) Margaret Stone – background vocals (10) Kurt Thum – organ (10) Jesse McGinty – trumpet (10) Beau Nox – background vocals (11, 13) Sam Homaee – all instruments, synthesizers (11) Dan Crean – all instruments, synthesizers (11) Russ Chell – all instruments, synthesizers (12, 13) Ryland Blackinton – all instruments, synthesizers (12, 13) Brandon Colbein – background vocals (12) Paul Cartwright – strings (15) Technical Dan Grech-Marguerat – mixing Chris Gehringer – mastering Jussifer – engineering (2, 10) Sly – engineering (2) Ryan Daly – recording, engineering, vocal engineering (6–8, 14, 15) Connor McDonough – recording, engineering, vocal engineering (6–8, 14, 15) Riley McDonough – recording, engineering, vocal engineering (6–8, 14, 15) Gian Stone – engineering (10) Luke Burgoyne – mixing assistance Seb Maletka-Catala – mixing assistance Atharva Dhekne – mastering assistance Will Quinnell – mastering assistance Visuals Mike Lythgoe – creative direction, photography Edward Cooke – photography Set Sisters – set design Luke Day – styling Aleisha Digby – art production Liz Taw – grooming References 1 2 3 Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be (Media notes). 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