With the Ivor Novello Award-winning Tim Rice-Oxley as Keane’s principal songwriter and pianist, Chaplin has had little reason to release his own songs – until now. Keane – also comprising drummer Richard Hughes and bassist Jesse Quin – have been on indefinite hiatus since 2013, after selling over 10 million albums worldwide. Chaplin’s pure, captivating voice was a key element of Keane’s success, as well as Rice-Oxley’s piano pop melodies. The Wave, produced by Matt Hales, is performed by a band of musicians assembled by Chaplin and is musically and lyrically a very introspective body of work. Tom Chaplin - I'm taking #TheWaveAlbum on the road in May..." Facebook. 23 October 2016 . Retrieved 15 April 2017.

Chaplin was invited to join the band by Rice-Oxley, after he finally convinced the other two, in 1997, when the name The Lotus Eaters was changed to Cherry Keane, after a friend of Chaplin's mother. 'Cherry' was later removed from the name. a b "Tom Chaplin Steps Into the Spotlight". Island Records. 12 August 2016 . Retrieved 20 August 2016. The Wave confirms Chaplin as a songwriter of considerable talent as well as one of the most gifted British pop vocalists of his generation. Above all, though, The Wave is a reminder of our potential for rebirth after personal turmoil, and the power of finding strength in vulnerability. Meaghan, Sam (12 August 2016). "Tom Chaplin of Keane makes a return with solo album". Gigwise . Retrieved 20 August 2016.On 17 March 2017, a video for a new version of "Solid Gold" performed by Chaplin in collaboration with JONES was released, alongside its release as a single on iTunes. Tom Chaplin - The European #CarriedByTheWaveTour dates are..." Facebook. 9 December 2016 . Retrieved 15 April 2017.

Having said that he intended to make a solo record during Keane's hiatus, Chaplin stated in January 2016 that he was recording his debut solo album in Los Angeles, California, with 40 songs written and whittled down to an album's worth. He announced in late June that the album was complete and that it would be out soon. It is Chaplin's first solo album since Keane announced their hiatus in 2013, and Chaplin has called the process of recording a solo album a "daunting prospect for someone who knows nothing else". [8]Chaplin married his girlfriend Natalie Dive in June 2011. [9] He has a daughter born on 20 March 2014 and a son born in 2020. [10] The family lives in Wittersham, Kent. [11]

Five albums and almost two decades fronting Keane have seen Tom Chaplin reach the heights of popular success and critical applause, from four consecutive times atop the UK charts and two trips to the winner’s podium at the Brit Awards through sold out headline tours and performances at some of the world’s most legendary venues.New song - Hold on to Our Love". Tomchaplinmusic.com. 30 September 2016 . Retrieved 14 October 2016. The honesty, of relatable life experiences, wrapped up in musical beauty, is the standout feature of Chaplin’s ‘Midpoint’ project, produced by Ethan Johns, and will resonate with audiences around the UK during the October tour and long afterwards. Chaplin uses a Hammond XK2 organ for "Hamburg Song" and " Nothing in My Way". Since May 2006, he has used a Yamaha CP60M for live piano parts in " A Bad Dream", " The Frog Prince" and " Crystal Ball". [6]