In a statement posted on social media, Templeman wrote: “hello guys i am lost for words to tell u i will be releasing a MINI ALBUM ‘Forever Isn’t Long Enough’ on the 7th May 2021!!!! i’ve also just dropped a brand new single ‘Everybody’s Gonna Love Somebody’ which is available on all streaming platforms.” 

hello guys i am lost for words to tell u i will be releasing a MINI ALBUM ‘Forever Isn’t Long Enough’ on the 7th May 2021!!!! i’ve also just dropped a brand new single ‘Everybody’s Gonna Love Somebody’

LISTEN: https://t.co/aDLGJnVayv
PRE-ORDER: https://t.co/ma8sDyF17W pic.twitter.com/TP8kCaGYHy

— alfie templeman (@alfietempleman) February 16, 2021

Everybody’s Gonna Love Somebody was played as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio 1 on Tuesday 16th February – Templeman’s fourth single to be featured on the show. Speaking on the programme, the eighteen-year singer said: “Originally I just wanted to make quite a universal song, really – love is such a universal thing [that] I just wanted to make a song that appeals to everyone… I just wanted to make something that people could relate to.” 

Templeman released two singles from the mini-album in 2020 – the titular track Forever Isn’t Long Enough and Shady. The singer has released seven EPs, the first of which came out in 2017 when he was just fourteen years old. His latest EP, Happiness in Liquid Form, hit number 22 in the UK Indie Chart in 2020.  

Templeman has supported alt-pop band Sundara Karma, and has played festivals such as the Reading and Leeds Festival and Reeperbahn Festival. He was longlisted for BBC Sound of 2021 and shortlisted for Vevo Dscvr 2021. 

Last month the artist was forced to cancel his upcoming UK tour due to COVID-19 concerns. He was scheduled to perform in April and May 2021, but promised fans that the dates would be rescheduled. Templeman posted on Twitter: “Your love and support for me and my music during this time is so much appreciated – can’t wait to see you at a gig when we get it all figured out!”