MT Jones releases new love song and video ‘I Don’t Understand’
Rising British soul singer and songwriter MT Jones releases new video and single “I Don’t Understand”, the third track from his upcoming debut album Joy, to be released March 20th, 2026, which also features the previously released singles “Why I Cry“ and “Gentle Reminder“. In the meantime MT also released the very special performance of “Why I Cry -Live at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room” which was recorded in Jones’ hometown of Liverpool and can be seen here.
“I Don’t Understand” is a playful love song. It’s set in those very fresh stages of a relationship, “where you’re so besotted you’re quite happy to turn all current parts of your life upside down” says Jones. “It’s a really fun one to play live, as you can experiment with the groove and arrangement a lot”.
With a sound that blends the warmth of 60’s and 70’s greats with the texture of modern R&B and jazz, Jones’ music is rooted in timeless songwriting, live instrumentation, and a voice that carries both vulnerability and power. Earmilk praised, “Sky’s the limit for this blue-eyed soul meets retro-R&B mastermind” while Ladgyunn wrote,”Blending ‘60s and ‘70s soul with modern R&B and jazz influences, Jones’ music pairs timeless songwriting and live instrumentation with a voice that balances vulnerability and power” and Atwood Magazine hailed, “With a voice that recalls the warmth of Donny Hathaway and the depth of Leon Bridges, Jones doesn’t just sing-he makes you feel”.
After a breakout Fall that saw Jones playing to sold-out venues across the U.K. including Arts Club Loft in Liverpool and Islington Assembly Hall in London, his recent first headline show in LA marked a major step for MT, whose journey began busking as a kid on the streets of Chester and has since taken him across Europe and beyond. Jones will be back on the road in Europe in February with St. Paul & The Broken Bones followed by his already sold-out headline show at London’s Union Chapel April 24, 2026. MT Jones is also confirmed for the SXSW Festival March 12-18th in Austin, TX with a full set of performances to be announced. See below for a full listing of upcoming tour dates.
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- 02/02 – Leuven, BE – Hot Depot (supporting St.Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 03/02 – Paris, FR – Le Trabendo (supporting St.Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 04/02 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso (supporting St.Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 06/02 – Berlin, DE – Columbiahalle (supporting St.Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 07/02 – Hamburg, DE – Mojo Club (supporting St.Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 09/02 – Aarhus, DK – Voxhall (supporting St. Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 11/02 – Oslo, NO – Cosmopolite (supporting St. Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 12/02 – Stockholm, SE – Debaser (supporting St. Paul & The Broken Bones)
- 24/04 – London, UK – Union Chapel (sold-out headline show)
- 06/05 – Cologne, DE – Stadtgarten (headline show)
- 07/05 – Hamburg, DE – Knust (headline show)
- 08/05 – Berlin, DE – Quasimodo (headline show)
- 10/05 – Tilburg, NL – 013 (headline show)
- 12/05 – Groningen, NL – De Oosterport (headline show)
- 13/05 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso (supporting Mamas Gun)
- /05 – Cologne, DE – Stadtgarten (headline show)
“I Don’t Understand” out digitally on January 23rd 2024 via EMDM Management
