Robbie Williams says he delayed new album to keep away from Taylor Swift’s

If Robbie Williams had his means, you’d have heard his subsequent album already.

The singer claims he pushed again Britpop after studying its unique launch date would conflict with Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl.

He instructed BBC Radio 1 hosts Rickie Haywood-Williams, Melvin Odoom and Charlie Hedges he was decided to say a report sixteenth UK primary album.

Robbie is presently tied with The Beatles on 15, one thing he mentioned he “desperately” needs to raised.

It’s unclear why Robbie is holding off on sharing Britpop till February, however Taylor’s newest album soared straight to primary on the Official Album Chart.

Taylor’s dominance suggests the previous Take That singer was proper to remain out of her path if he needs to prime the chart once more.

“I’m still a big deal but I can’t compete with that one,” joked the 51-year-old.

“So I’ve shifted it. I’ve moved it a little bit.”

He says being in-line to overhaul a report shared with The Beatles is surreal.

“It’s an alternative reality that I step into when I think about my career and I think about that particular record,” he mentioned.

“But I’ll take it. Don’t get me wrong. I’m really competitive, too, which is why I moved the album.

“I desperately need that factor.”

Robbie visited Radio 1 for its Live Lounge Month and carried out Old Before I Die from his 1997 debut album.

It was followed by new single Pretty Face and a cover of Wet Leg’s Chaise Longue – a choice he says reminded him of how music made him feel as a child.

“Every every now and then, my algorithm pops up with one thing that makes me really feel like I’m 14 once more,” he mentioned.

“Wet Leg make me really feel actually, actually excited.

“We used to have a magazine called Smash Hits. It used to have the lyrics to songs.

“I’m 51 and a track will come on the radio and it makes me need to get out my Smash Hits journal and go and study the lyrics.

“I learnt all the lyrics to this one.”

Robbie’s plans for 2026 transcend releasing his album on February 6.

He will swap arenas and stadiums for smaller venues throughout the UK, taking part in extra intimate gigs together with in Liverpool, London and Wolverhampton.

“It’s a few smaller gigs for me, out of choice,” he instructed Radio 1.

“I’m doing my first album from beginning to end and then I’m going to do my new album.”

The Angels singer says he needs followers to rejoice the beginning of his profession and the place he’s now in a single gig.

“You know when you have an album and you absolutely and utterly adore it and it’s your thing?

“There are some individuals on the market who really feel that about [1997’s Life Thru A Lens],” he mentioned.

“Me witnessing individuals having fun with that and me figuring out what they really feel like appears like a celebration.

“I can’t wait to do that.”

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