Jon Allen discusses upcoming album release and tour with The Luna Kings.

re excited for them to hear the full album.4. White Gold is a taste of your new album Seven Dials—how does this track reflect the rest of the album?It definitely sets the mood. Seven Dials is my most immersive, story-driven album yet—each track is like a scene from a film, pulling you into the lives of characters from London’s underbelly, past and present. These are songs about people on the edge, and White Gold is a prime example of that.5. Where did the title Seven Dials come from?Seven Dials is a part of London that, back in the 18th century, was one of the city’s roughest, most notorious slums—packed with gin-soaked chaos, crime, and desperate ambition. It started as a fancy development but quickly spiralled into something much wilder. That whole atmosphere runs through the album—it’s the backdrop where all these characters play out their stories.6. You’ve been on the music scene for a while—how does this new album differ from your earlier work, and what have you learned over the years?My earlier albums weren’t as thematic—this one has a thread running through it, a sense of history, and a cast of characters. It’s given me the freedom to explore different voices and perspectives, which has been really liberating.7. You’re touring the UK and Europe with The Luna Kings in May and June—what can fans expect, and are you excited?For sure, Yeah. The Luna Kings are the best band I’ve ever played with—my guitarist, Randell Breneman from Chicago, is an absolute monster. We’re bringing these new songs to life in a big way, and I can’t wait to hit the stage.8. What music are you listening to at the moment?Right now, I’m loving Rosalie Cunningham—she’s got this killer mix of psychedelic and prog-rock with a touch of Kate Bush magic. And Eddie 9V, a young American soul-blues guy, his records sound great.9. What do you hope to achieve by the end of this year?World domination, obviously. Or at the very least, some unforgettable shows and a whole lot more people discovering my music.10. What song on this new album best represents Jon Allen as an artist?There are a lot of bigger rockier songs on the album but the title track, Seven Dials, is one of my favourites. It’s a stripped-back ballad with just piano and strings, but it’s got heart, drama, and a real sense of place—all the things I love in a song. Lyrically, it’s one of the ones I’m most proud of.