Master Peace & Thomas Day Team Up On New Track 'Love Hate'
Master Peace continues his unstoppable ascent with the release of his new single, 'Love Hate', featuring hotly-tipped pop singer-songwriter Thomas Day. The track perfectly captures the duality its title suggests, balancing dreamy, melodic vocals with raw, explosive energy. Thomas Day's smooth delivery moves seamlessly through Master Peace's signature grit, as electric guitars and booming drums drive the track's emotional push and pull between love and hate.
Alongside this release, Master Peace announces a London headline show at Heaven on October 28, 2026.
'Love/Hate' is out now via Big Family Music. Listen on your streaming service of choice
'Love Hate' marks Master Peace's first release since his critically acclaimed EP 'Stupid Kids', which dropped last month to widespread praise. The project tightened his status as one of the UK's most compelling new voices, earning major Spotify support, including a cover spot on The New Alt playlist for standout track 'My Guitar', alongside placements across New Music Friday (UK & US), MARROW, All New Rock, and The Indie List.
The EP also drew acclaim from leading tastemakers including UPROXX, NPR, Consequence of Sound, Clash, Dork, DIY, Huck, MTV UK, and The Line of Best Fit. Produced by industry heavyweights Dan Carey and Julian Bunetta, and featuring collaborations with Declan McKenna, 'Stupid Kids' made a significant impact across the UK indie scene and further - a bold statement dedicated to today's youth that continues to echo loud.
While his recordings showcase his versatility, it's on stage where Master Peace truly comes into his own. Known for his electrifying live performances, he brings a gusty, explosive energy that transforms venues of any size into something that feels alive.
Currently, Master Peace is taking that energy across Europe and Ireland as part of a 19-date tour supporting 5 Seconds of Summer, rapidly expanding his fanbase and introducing his sound to new audiences night after night.
Looking ahead, May will see him take his momentum even further afield, joining Australian DJ and producer Young Franco for two highly anticipated shows at Ivy in Sydney on 16th May and Timberyard in Melbourne on 22nd May.
Following his EP, Master Peace builds on the momentum, closing one chapter and opening another with 'Love Hate'.
"Master Peace's genre-agnostic attitude epitomizes the newest class of rockstars, but his voice remains singular: When Master Peace speaks, you listen." - Consequence of Sound
"Master Peace is guided by the creative freedom that defines him as an independent gem within an industry where many are still bound by external rules just to make art." - Fault
"fusing indie and alt tropes with electronics and beyond." - Clash
"Good Times' pulls from the indie Brit-rock palette that has long shaped Master Peace but drives it into faster, rougher territory with a looser, more deliberate edge." - Galore
More on Master Peace…
From the streets of South East London to the quiet suburbs of Surrey, Peace Okezie, the creative force behind the acclaimed artist project, Master Peace, is the product of a cultural collision that's uniquely his own. Raised between indie discos, grime cyphers and FIFA soundtracks (which he now finds himself featured on), his makeup is one of contrast and conviction. This duality isn't just in his upbringing - it's the driving force behind his sound: a gutsy fusion of raucous indie, punk energy and lyric-forward realism, with a spirit made for the stage. That distinctive mix came into full focus on his latest EP, 'Stupid Kids'.
Never one to fit neatly into a singular box, Peace grew up with Skepta and Giggs in his brother's headphones, and The Kooks, Bloc Party and Vampire Weekend in his own. By the time he was making music himself, he'd already learned to navigate both worlds. "I always had my foot in each door but never felt like I fit in with either crowd, so I decided I needed to create something new," he says. That split identity birthed his genre-hybrid sound.
Master Peace's 2024 debut album 'How To Make A Master Peace' turned heads, earning him an Ivor Novello Rising Star Award, Zane Lowe recognition, MTV Push, honours, a Rolling Stone nomination, Glastonbury stages and support slots with Franz Ferdinand and Kasabian. But accolades were never the goal, it's always been about authenticity. The year that followed cemented him as one of the UK's most exciting live acts, taking him from headline shows in London and beyond to his first-ever headline US tour.
This year Peace entered a new era, with 'Stupid Kids'. Released February 27th 2026, the EP stands as a celebration of resilience and a rejection of doubt, with Peace's past looming large in the story. Growing up with crime on his doorstep, and losing friends to violence and prison shaped how he sees the world - one he could easily have been pulled into. As a child, his God-fearing family thought he was possessed - he wasn't, of course. He was instead living with undiagnosed autism and ADHD. Written off by teachers, kicked out of school with no qualifications, and labelled "a stupid kid," Peace's path could have gone another way. This project is for those kids - the ones who've been misunderstood, underestimated, or given up on. For the first time, Peace is opening up about that side of his life. "Yeah, I am a stupid kid, and I left school with no GCSEs… but I managed to beat the odds," he says, not with bitterness, but with pride. In navigating a system that didn't understand him, Peace channels years of frustration and growth into the music.
Across 'Stupid Kids', Master Peace unifies sharp social reflection with the same playful, indie-soaked sound that's become his signature. An entertainer at heart, even when he's confronting heavier subjects like violence, loss, or mental health, Peace's music never loses its energy or optimism.
With two tracks featured on the FC26 soundtrack ("Spin The Block" and "There's No More Underground"), and production from revered names like Dan Carey, 'Stupid Kids' is already making waves. Beyond the music, Peace continues to turn messages into action. His There's No More Underground initiative - a love letter to the grassroots venues that raised him - keeps live music accessible with £5 shows and free track downloads, proving his commitment to the next generation of artists.
Fresh off a run of headline shows across North America, arena dates supporting Bastille, and UK/EU shows with Duckwrth, alongside a support slot with Good Neighbours and the release of his EP earlier this year, Master Peace shows no signs of slowing down. Currently on the road with 5 Seconds of Summer, his vision has never been clearer. With the same electric spirit that's fuelled his rise, Master Peace now reveals a more personal side on 'Stupid Kids'.
Alongside this release, Master Peace announces a London headline show at Heaven on October 28, 2026.
'Love/Hate' is out now via Big Family Music. Listen on your streaming service of choice
'Love Hate' marks Master Peace's first release since his critically acclaimed EP 'Stupid Kids', which dropped last month to widespread praise. The project tightened his status as one of the UK's most compelling new voices, earning major Spotify support, including a cover spot on The New Alt playlist for standout track 'My Guitar', alongside placements across New Music Friday (UK & US), MARROW, All New Rock, and The Indie List.
The EP also drew acclaim from leading tastemakers including UPROXX, NPR, Consequence of Sound, Clash, Dork, DIY, Huck, MTV UK, and The Line of Best Fit. Produced by industry heavyweights Dan Carey and Julian Bunetta, and featuring collaborations with Declan McKenna, 'Stupid Kids' made a significant impact across the UK indie scene and further - a bold statement dedicated to today's youth that continues to echo loud.
While his recordings showcase his versatility, it's on stage where Master Peace truly comes into his own. Known for his electrifying live performances, he brings a gusty, explosive energy that transforms venues of any size into something that feels alive.
Currently, Master Peace is taking that energy across Europe and Ireland as part of a 19-date tour supporting 5 Seconds of Summer, rapidly expanding his fanbase and introducing his sound to new audiences night after night.
Looking ahead, May will see him take his momentum even further afield, joining Australian DJ and producer Young Franco for two highly anticipated shows at Ivy in Sydney on 16th May and Timberyard in Melbourne on 22nd May.
Following his EP, Master Peace builds on the momentum, closing one chapter and opening another with 'Love Hate'.
"Master Peace's genre-agnostic attitude epitomizes the newest class of rockstars, but his voice remains singular: When Master Peace speaks, you listen." - Consequence of Sound
"Master Peace is guided by the creative freedom that defines him as an independent gem within an industry where many are still bound by external rules just to make art." - Fault
"fusing indie and alt tropes with electronics and beyond." - Clash
"Good Times' pulls from the indie Brit-rock palette that has long shaped Master Peace but drives it into faster, rougher territory with a looser, more deliberate edge." - Galore
More on Master Peace…
From the streets of South East London to the quiet suburbs of Surrey, Peace Okezie, the creative force behind the acclaimed artist project, Master Peace, is the product of a cultural collision that's uniquely his own. Raised between indie discos, grime cyphers and FIFA soundtracks (which he now finds himself featured on), his makeup is one of contrast and conviction. This duality isn't just in his upbringing - it's the driving force behind his sound: a gutsy fusion of raucous indie, punk energy and lyric-forward realism, with a spirit made for the stage. That distinctive mix came into full focus on his latest EP, 'Stupid Kids'.
Never one to fit neatly into a singular box, Peace grew up with Skepta and Giggs in his brother's headphones, and The Kooks, Bloc Party and Vampire Weekend in his own. By the time he was making music himself, he'd already learned to navigate both worlds. "I always had my foot in each door but never felt like I fit in with either crowd, so I decided I needed to create something new," he says. That split identity birthed his genre-hybrid sound.
Master Peace's 2024 debut album 'How To Make A Master Peace' turned heads, earning him an Ivor Novello Rising Star Award, Zane Lowe recognition, MTV Push, honours, a Rolling Stone nomination, Glastonbury stages and support slots with Franz Ferdinand and Kasabian. But accolades were never the goal, it's always been about authenticity. The year that followed cemented him as one of the UK's most exciting live acts, taking him from headline shows in London and beyond to his first-ever headline US tour.
This year Peace entered a new era, with 'Stupid Kids'. Released February 27th 2026, the EP stands as a celebration of resilience and a rejection of doubt, with Peace's past looming large in the story. Growing up with crime on his doorstep, and losing friends to violence and prison shaped how he sees the world - one he could easily have been pulled into. As a child, his God-fearing family thought he was possessed - he wasn't, of course. He was instead living with undiagnosed autism and ADHD. Written off by teachers, kicked out of school with no qualifications, and labelled "a stupid kid," Peace's path could have gone another way. This project is for those kids - the ones who've been misunderstood, underestimated, or given up on. For the first time, Peace is opening up about that side of his life. "Yeah, I am a stupid kid, and I left school with no GCSEs… but I managed to beat the odds," he says, not with bitterness, but with pride. In navigating a system that didn't understand him, Peace channels years of frustration and growth into the music.
Across 'Stupid Kids', Master Peace unifies sharp social reflection with the same playful, indie-soaked sound that's become his signature. An entertainer at heart, even when he's confronting heavier subjects like violence, loss, or mental health, Peace's music never loses its energy or optimism.
With two tracks featured on the FC26 soundtrack ("Spin The Block" and "There's No More Underground"), and production from revered names like Dan Carey, 'Stupid Kids' is already making waves. Beyond the music, Peace continues to turn messages into action. His There's No More Underground initiative - a love letter to the grassroots venues that raised him - keeps live music accessible with £5 shows and free track downloads, proving his commitment to the next generation of artists.
Fresh off a run of headline shows across North America, arena dates supporting Bastille, and UK/EU shows with Duckwrth, alongside a support slot with Good Neighbours and the release of his EP earlier this year, Master Peace shows no signs of slowing down. Currently on the road with 5 Seconds of Summer, his vision has never been clearer. With the same electric spirit that's fuelled his rise, Master Peace now reveals a more personal side on 'Stupid Kids'.
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