Heads up: This is based on a report by The Sun and has not been officially confirmed by Adele or her team. Treat the album, tour, and collaboration talk as speculation for now.
The most-missed voice in pop might be warming up again. According to a new report, Adele — who vowed to take a "big break" after closing her Las Vegas residency — has quietly flown from Los Angeles back to London and has been spotted writing and recording at Church Studios in Crouch End, North London. No announcement. No press release. Just the kind of low-key studio sighting that sends fans into a frenzy.
And the timing is almost too perfect: it's been roughly two years since she last released anything, and her last album, “30,” dropped all the way back in 2021.
What the Report Actually Says
A source told The Sun that Adele is spending at least a fortnight in London writing and recording, slipping in and out of sessions while deliberately keeping a low profile. The picture they paint isn't a media blitz — it's the opposite. She's there to work, quietly, and then disappear again.
“She feels safe at Church Studios, and it's where Paul is based — so it made sense to travel over for the sessions rather than work somewhere else in LA.”
— Source quoted by The SunThat “Paul” is Paul Epworth — the Grammy-winning producer who owns Church Studios and helped shape parts of Adele's 2015 album “25.” In other words, this isn't a random studio. It's familiar ground, with a trusted collaborator already in the building.
The Detail Sending Fans Into Overdrive: Who Else Was There
Here's where the speculation machine really kicks in. While Adele was inside, two notable musicians were spotted in the same orbit — and Adele has famously never brought outside collaborators onto the core songwriting of her four albums.
No confirmation he's working with her. Just… there.
Same building, same week. Coincidence or crossover?
💡 Why it matters: If Adele actually collaborated with someone like Justin Vernon, it would be a genuine first — and a sign her next era could sound very different from the polished, “very Hollywood” feel of “30.”
Why London? The “Back to Her Roots” Theory
Adele has lived in Los Angeles for about a decade, and she's said openly that the weather helps her seasonal depression and that she's built a real life there. But according to the report, people close to her have been nudging her to reconnect with the city she grew up in.
The argument, per one insider: her last album was beautiful but felt very “Hollywood,” while the Adele people first fell in love with was down-to-earth and relatable. Recording in London — in the same rooms that shaped “25” — might be the spark for something that sounds more like the old her.
🏛️ A Quick Word on Church Studios
Once owned by Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, this North London institution has hosted sessions for Blur, Oasis, Coldplay, Sir Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and more. It's not a hideout — it's hallowed ground. And it's where Adele clearly feels at home.
How We Got Here: The Road Back
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adele's new album officially confirmed?
No. Nothing has been officially announced. Everything so far comes from a report and unnamed sources, so it should be treated as a rumour until Adele or her team confirms it.
Where is she reportedly recording?
At Church Studios in Crouch End, North London — owned by producer Paul Epworth, who worked with her on parts of her 2015 album “25.”
Is she collaborating with Bon Iver or Gracie Abrams?
Unknown. Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) was seen at the studio and Gracie Abrams was filming a video outside the building, but no collaboration has been confirmed.
When did Adele last perform?
She wrapped her “Weekends With Adele” Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in November 2024, then stepped back from music.
The Bottom Line
Adele appears to be writing and recording again for the first time in two years — back in London, on familiar turf, with intriguing faces nearby. But until she says the words herself, it's a tantalising rumour, not a release date. Either way, the music world is officially paying attention again. We'll update this post as the story develops.
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