British pop stalwarts Blue as soon as once more show their expertise for crafting timeless, feel-good hits with the discharge of their newest single, ‘Lovely Religious’.
Lifted from the quartet’s upcoming seventh studio album, ‘Reflections’ – set for launch on January ninth, 2026 – the upbeat observe follows their current singles ‘One Final Time’ and ‘Waste My Time’. It was penned by the band’s youngest member, Lee Ryan, alongside Jarrad Rogers (Charli XCX) and longtime collaborator Paul Visser, with manufacturing dealt with by GoldCrush & Rogers.
‘Lovely Religious’ blends basic and up to date influences, pairing glossy, trendy pop manufacturing with a cool, dance-ready aptitude harking back to George Michael, all with out shedding the unmistakable R&B heat that defines Blue. Beneath its love-song exterior lies a considerate twist, because the up to date verses delve right into a relationship remodeled by time.
Commenting on the tune, Lee says: “I wrote this observe 22 years in the past after doing my first solo album. I acquired in with Jarrad Rogers and actually wrote an entire album in 3 weeks. ‘Lovely Religious’ was a type of songs! It actually does present you typically songs have their very own divine timing on this loopy world of music. 20 years later and this observe lastly made it to the entrance of the queue, I by no means gave up on hoping this tune would someday have its second. I believe that’s a life lesson proper there, typically a little bit endurance and tenacity goes a protracted lengthy great distance.”
Blue – Lovely Religious
25 years into their profession, ‘Reflections’ guarantees to be Blues’ most progressive and private challenge to this point, as they mix poignant lyrics with slick harmonies and hovering melodies throughout a choice of empowering pop bops and heartfelt ballads.
Obtainable to pre-save on all digital platforms now now, unique CDs and colored LPs are additionally on sale by way of the band’s official retailer, HMV and Amazon.
To assist the launch of the file, the band will embark on a mini album signing tour, full dates are under:
ninth – Southampton, Vinilo (1pm)
ninth – Brighton, Resident (6.15pm)
tenth – London, Tough Commerce West (2pm)
tenth – Kingston, Banquet (6.30pm)
eleventh – Leeds, Crash Information (12pm)
eleventh – Nottingham, Tough Commerce (6pm)
twelfth – Bury, Wax and Beans (6pm)
thirteenth – Nantwich, Apple Stump (1pm)
thirteenth – Liverpool, Jacaranda (6pm)
14th – Edinburgh, Assai (1pm)
14th – Glasgow, Assai (6pm)
fifteenth – Newcastle, Reflex Information (5pm)
Blue – One Final Time
Following the LP’s launch, Blue can be hit the street in 2026 embarking on a mammoth WORLD tour, together with an intensive UK leg in April. In what guarantees to be a present stuffed with nostalgia and brand-new music, the boys can be supported by fellow pop legends 911 within the UK, earlier than heading over to Europe in Could.
Demand for tickets has been so big, the tour has been prolonged to 43 dates with quite a few exhibits sold-out six months upfront.
Try the complete record of UK dates under:
seventh – Oxford, New Theatre
eighth – Bournemouth, BIC – Windsor Corridor
ninth – Torquay, Princess Theatre
eleventh – Cardiff, Motorpoint Enviornment
twelfth — Birmingham, Symphony Corridor
thirteenth – Stoke, Regent
fifteenth – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
sixteenth – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
18th – Brighton, Centre
twentieth – Bristol, Beacon
twenty second – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
twenty third – Derby, Valiant Stay
twenty fifth – York, Barbican
twenty sixth – Manchester, Bridgewater Corridor
twenty seventh – Glasgow, Royal Live performance Corridor
twenty ninth – Newcastle, O2 Metropolis Corridor
thirtieth – Liverpool, Philharmonic
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