Rayes Heartbreak Track Puts Clapham in Spotlight

is well known for her love of Clapham Town in South West London. 

However, it appears the Australian actress, 35, isn't the only one who is a fan of the area, as , 28, has now released a new single named after one of its streets. 

The British singer-songwriter revealed her new single, Nightingale Lane, this week, named after a quiet road that runs through Clapham South. 

In a series of Instagram teaser photos shared by Raye, street signs for Nightingale Lane and Old Park Avenue are clearly visible. 

While handwritten post-it notes tease: 'It was right there in June… Next to Old Park Avenue on Nightingale Lane…'

'Like the way, you, loved, me. Like the way you loved me.' 

Meanwhile, a stamp on a vinyl test pressing reads: 'Experienced the greatest heartbreak she has ever known here – 27th February 2019.'

The heartbreak ballad is from the British singer's forthcoming album, titled This Music May Contain Hope, slated for release on March 27. 

The single, produced by Raye alongside Tom Richards, sees the musician reflecting on the 'greatest heartbreak' she has ever known. 

Nightingale Lane follows the release of Raye's hit single, WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!, which marking her second chart-topper. 

The newest track arrives ahead of her performance at the BRIT Awards, where she has been nominated for Song Of The Year with WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! as well as Best Pop Act. 

The 46th edition of the  will launch at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the first time on Saturday evening.

Since removing gendered categories, such as Best Male and Best Female, the ceremony has faced backlash for the low number of female artists nominated, particularly in 2023 when the Artist Of The Year shortlist was entirely male. 

But 2026 will ring in the changes, with 70 percent of this year's nominations being female or non-binary.

Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead the nominations with five each, closely followed by comeback queen , who has been recognised in three categories for her critically acclaimed fifth album, West End Girl.

The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to star and his alleged infidelities while they were together.

She will go up against both Young and Dean for Artist Of The Year at the ceremony, while also competing for Album Of The Year and Pop Act.

Young, 24, is also up for Breakthrough Artist and Alternative/Rock Act, but it is unknown if she will attend the ceremony.

Following the announcement, she said: 'Five BRIT nominations, how is this even possible? I've had this dream a thousand times, so I'm slightly convinced that my alarm clock is about to wake me up.   

'Seriously, this means so much to me. I am so grateful for this moment and to be nominated alongside the incredible other nominees.'

Dean, 26, became the first woman to claim the UK's No 1 single and album in the same week since Adele in 2021, with her song Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving, both released in 2025. 

She has been nominated in five categories and will be performing at the Award ceremony.

'To go from being a student of The BRIT School in the crowd to being a performer 10 years later is really crazy, and I'm so excited to see everyone in Manchester,' the singer shared in January.

Elsewhere, British rapper Dave has been recognised in three categories: Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act.

The 27-year-old released his third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, in 2025 and has since

Raye has been recognised in just one category this year, after scooping a record-breaking six awards last year.

The singer, 28, scooped the first gong presented on the night, Song of the Year for her hit Escapism ft 070 Shake, shortly before also taking home the R&B Act gong and Best New Artist. 

She currently holds the record for the most BRIT Awards won at a single ceremony, a record which previously stood at four, jointly held by Blur in 1995, Adele in 2016, and Harry Styles in 2023. 

Additionally, Raye has been announced as the final act to perform at this year's ahead of the ceremony on Saturday, February 28.

The singer, whose real name is Rachel Keen, will take to the stage during the star-studded show. 

Speaking ahead of her performance, Raye said: 'We are so grateful to the BRIT Awards for having us back on their stage. Me and the band are very excited. Lots of love, Raye.' 

British icons Pulp have received their first nomination for Group of the Year since 1996.

Hollywood is also well represented in this year's nominations, as Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters group HUNTR/X are nominated for International Song of the Year with Golden, and are shortlisted for International Group.

Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo has

Other international stars up for awards include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.

The BRIT Awards have been held annually at London's O2 Arena since 2011, but the Daily Mail revealed that the annual showpiece, regarded as the biggest night in British music, will be .

Comedian Jack Whitehall returns to present the ceremony for the sixth time, having previously .

He stepped away in 2022 when Mo Gilligan took over for two ceremonies, and Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo co-hosted the event together in 2024.

It will be his first time presenting in Manchester, and Whitehall, 38, credits the city as shaping his early comedy career after he studied at The University Of Manchester. 

In a recent clip shared to social media titled Ode to Manchester, the TV personality showed off everything from the Curry Mile to . 

He said: 'I am so excited to be coming back for this very special BRIT Awards in Manchester, a place that is so important to me. 

'The city I started my comedy career in, it feels like a real full circle moment returning to host this historic night at the Co-op Live, a venue that is only a stone’s throw away from the comedy club I did my first 10 minute set in all those years ago.'