Australian recording artist Charlton Howard, widely known as The Kid LAROI, released his standalone track "SLEEP" on August 28, 2026. The single arrived alongside an official music video directed by Ayodeji, giving fans new music as Howard completes a busy stretch of his international touring schedule.
"SLEEP" was originally written for a studio project that predated Howard's early 2026 full-length album, "BEFORE I FORGET." Although that earlier record was ultimately scrapped, Howard identified "SLEEP" as one of two specific tracks that merited an official public release. The single represents a return to his signature blend of introspective lyrical storytelling and melodic vocal delivery.
The release of "SLEEP" marks a key transition point in Howard's professional calendar following the conclusion of the North American and Asian legs of his "A PERFECT WORLD TOUR." The global tour previously featured major festival appearances, including a surprise performance at Coachella alongside Justin Bieber, as well as the release of a deluxe expanded edition of "BEFORE I FORGET."
Looking ahead, Howard is scheduled to bring "A PERFECT WORLD TOUR" to Europe and the United Kingdom starting in late October 2026. The upcoming leg includes arena and theater performances in major cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, and Berlin.
