In February, just days after the 2025 Grammys, Elton John and Brandi Carlile announced they had recorded a collaborative project, Who Believes in Angels?, along with contributions from John's longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin and hit producer Andrew Watt.

A good year and a half ago, Elton John, 78, gave the last concert of his farewell tour. But even then, he said it would not be a farewell to music and held out the prospect of individual concerts. Now he is back with a new album.

Brandi Carlile and Elton John have collaborated together a few times over the years.The two artists recently released their collaborative album, Who Believes in Angels?, on April 4. Then, on April 5,