The Last Dinner Party presents their latest pop-rock track, "Second Best."

      The Last Dinner Party has unveiled ‘Second Best’—their new single inspired by Sparks, which is the third preview of their upcoming sophomore album ‘From The Pyre’, set to release on October 17th via Island. Following the earlier releases ‘This Is The Killer Speaking’ and ‘The Scythe’, ‘Second Best’ features guitarist Emily Roberts taking the lead conceptually as she contemplates a damaging cycle of obsession and betrayal. “I wish I could tell my past self that I deserve more, and that no one should have to settle for being second best,” she explained, offering insight into the song's origins. “I aim for this track to express the pain, anger, and despair I experienced, but most importantly, the defiance and sense of accomplishment I feel in being able to immortalize this person in a song and to reflect on the situation with greater maturity.” Check out our feature with The Last Dinner Party from 2024 and watch the lyric video for ‘Second Best’ below. To celebrate the release of ‘From The Pyre’, The Last Dinner Party will be hosting a series of intimate outstore shows before embarking on a major headline tour across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Catch them on stage near you on the following dates:

      **OCTOBER 2025**

      15 Pryzm, Kingston (w/ Banquet Records) *Matinee* (sold out)

      15 Pryzm, Kingston (w/ Banquet Records) *Evening* (sold out)

      17 The Level, Nottingham (w/ Rough Trade) *Matinee* (sold out)

      17 The Level, Nottingham (w/ Rough Trade) *Evening* (sold out)

      19 1865, Southampton (w/ Vinilo Records) (sold out)

      20 HMV Empire, Coventry (w/ HMV) (sold out)

      22 Live House, Dundee (w/ Assai) (sold out)

      23 The Dome, Liverpool (w/ Rough Trade) (sold out)

      **NOVEMBER 2025**

      14 3Arena, Dublin

      17 Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

      18 Barrowland, Glasgow

      20 O2 City Hall, Newcastle

      21 Octagon, Sheffield

      23 Bridlington Spa, Bridlington

      25 UEA, Norwich

      26 Aviva Studios, Manchester

      29 The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

      30 The Prospect Building, Bristol (sold out)

      **DECEMBER 2025**

      02 Utilita Arena, Cardiff

      04 Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth

      05 Brighton Centre, Brighton

      07 O2 Academy Brixton, London (sold out)

      08 O2 Academy Brixton, London

      **JANUARY 2026**

      10 Red Hill Auditorium, Perth

      13 AEC Theatre, Adelaide

      15 Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

      17 ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney

      19 Riverstage, Brisbane

      22 Spark Arena, Auckland

      **FEBRUARY 2026**

      08 Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon

      10 Sala La Riviera, Madrid

      11 Razzmatazz, Barcelona

      13 Fabrique, Milan

      14 The Hall, Zurich

      16 Zenith, Munich

      17 Forum Karlín, Prague

      19 Gasometer, Vienna

      20 COS Torwar, Warsaw

      22 UFO im Velodrom, Berlin

      23 Palladium, Cologne

      25 Le Zénith, Paris

      27 Forest National, Brussels

      **MARCH 2026**

      01 AFAS Live, Amsterdam

      03 Vega, Copenhagen (sold out)

      04 Fållan, Stockholm

      06 Sentrum Scene, Oslo

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