Don't Tell The Dog (2025)

"Don't Tell The Dog" is the forthcoming second studio album by British indie-pop artist James Marriott, scheduled for release on June 13, 2025. This album follows his 2023 debut, Are We There Yet?, and is anticipated to showcase Marriott's evolving musical style and introspective songwriting.

Marriott describes Don't Tell The Dog as a blend of "emotional pop, theatrical alt-rock, and a touch of bite." The album delves into themes of neuroses, uncertainties, and self-defeating thought processes, all wrapped in anthemic melodies designed for energetic live performances. The tracklist includes:

1. Ventriloquist

2. Something's Wrong

3. Plasticine

4. It's Only Love

5. Food Poisoning

6. Toothache

7. I Don’t Want To Live Like This

8. How Could I Say No?

9. Pillow Fight

10. Why Don't You Kill Me?

11. Limbs

The album has been preceded by several singles:

• "I Don’t Want to Live Like This": Charted at number 67 on the UK Singles Chart in February 2025

• "Toothache": A track reflecting on a childhood dental issue.

• "It's Only Love": Released in May 2025, this single marks a shift toward a more expansive sound, blending 80s-tinged alt-pop with melancholic Americana influences.