Middlesbrough, England’s Finn Forster opens the year with “Pablo,” a heartfelt yet anthemic single that captures the emotional honesty and vocal power quickly setting him apart as one of the U.K.’s most compelling rising voices. Released via Interval Records (EMI North), the track highlights Finn’s signature soaring, soul-inflected vocal and his gift for turning deeply personal stories into widescreen moments. Written as a tribute to his best friend, “Pablo” explores friendship, separation, and reconnection with rare tenderness. Finn recounts growing up alongside his friend before an unexpected six-year absence reshaped both of their lives. The song traces that emotional distance, including loss, longing, and finally reunion, with warmth and restraint, culminating in a sense of quiet catharsis that lingers long after the final note. Since its release, “Pablo” has continued to gather momentum, landing on the BBC Radio 2 playlist, and being put forward for consideration as BBC Radio 1‘s “Track of the Week,” further underlining Finn’s growing presence around U.K. tastemaker platforms. The single follows on the heels of Finn’s Embers EP, released last spring, which marked a clear sonic evolution and earned widespread support from BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 2, Radio X, and key streaming playlists across Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. The release helped solidify Finn’s reputation as a songwriter capable of pairing vulnerability with scale. Live, Finn’s momentum has only intensified. After an almost sold-out U.K. & Ireland headline tour and standout appearances supporting Bastille, JADE at the BBC Proms, and Stereophonics on both stadium and arena runs, he has proven equally commanding on festival stages including Reading & Leeds and Kendal Calling. Discover “Pablo” HERE.