Louis Tomlinson: podcast appearances and interviews

Louis William Tomlinson, born Louis Troy Austin on December 24, 1991, is an English singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in Doncaster, England. Tomlinson gained prominence as a member of the British-Irish boy band One Direction, which was formed after he auditioned as a solo contestant on the television show The X Factor in 2010. The group became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Following the group's hiatus in 2016, Tomlinson released his debut solo single titled Just Hold On with Steve Aoki in December of that year. The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum in the UK. In subsequent years, he released other singles, including Back to You with Bebe Rexha and Miss You. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK and served as a judge and mentor on The X Factor in 2018. Tomlinson's debut solo studio album Walls was released in January 2020, debuting at number four in the UK and number nine on the US Billboard 200. His second album, Faith in the Future, was released in November 2022 and debuted at number one in the UK. He also released his third album, How Did I Get Here?, which debuted at number one in the UK. Beyond his music career, Tomlinson has been involved in philanthropy since 2010 and launched his streetwear brand, 28, in August 2023. He is the curator of the Away From Home Festival and received critical acclaim for his Faith in the Future World Tour.