After a mental health break, Lewis Capaldi returns with a new EP 'Survive'

By Leila Fadel

Published November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST

After taking a break for his mental health, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is back with a new EP called "Survive." Leila Fadel talks with him about returning to the stage.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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