Sting reveals first new song since 2021; tour starts soon

This week, Sting released a new song - “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)” via Cherrytree Music/Interscope Records. The music video was also released.

In “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart),” Sting and his three-piece rock combo uncork a variation of what renowned computer scientist Dr. Godfried Toussaint called “The Rhythm that Conquered the World.” From its West African origins and its “3-2 clave” incarnation in Latin music to its prominent feature in Bo Diddley’s 1955 self-titled single, the “Bo Diddley Beat,” by which it’s also become known, has fueled some of the most driving songs in the entire Rock music canon. Sting’s new “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)” features a permutation of this beat.

With musical contributions from Dominic Miller on guitar, Chris Maas on drums and Martin Kierszenbaum on organ, Sting sings, plays bass and electric guitar on “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart),” his first new song since his 2021 album The Bridge.

The track previews his new “STING 3.0” three-piece lineup and the impending launch of his North American tour, which kicks off later this month in Detroit. Full tour itinerary below.

Tour dates:

Tue. Sept. 17
Detroit, MI
Fillmore Detroit

Wed. Sept. 18
Detroit, MI
Fillmore Detroit

Fri. Sept. 20
Toronto, ON
Massey Hall

Sat. Sept. 21
Toronto, ON
Massey Hall

Mon. Sept. 30
Philadelphia, PA
The Met

Tue. Oct. 01
Philadelphia, PA
The Met

Fri. Oct. 04
Boston, MA
MGM Music Hall @ Fenway Park

Mon. Oct. 07
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Paramount

Wed. Oct. 09
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Paramount

Thu. Oct. 10
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Paramount

Sat. Oct. 12
Port Chester, NY
The Capitol Theatre

Tue. Oct. 15
Washington, DC
MGM National Harbor

Sun. Oct. 20
Miami, FL
Fillmore Miami Beach

Tue. Oct. 22
Atlanta, GA
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (CEPAC)

Mon. Oct. 28
Chicago, IL
Auditorium Theatre

Tue. Oct. 29
Chicago, IL
Auditorium Theatre

Wed. Nov. 06
San Francisco, CA
The Masonic

Thu. Nov. 07
San Francisco, CA
The Masonic

Tue. Nov. 12
Los Angeles, CA
The Wiltern

Wed. Nov. 13
Los Angeles, CA
The Wiltern

Photo: Carter B. Smith