Haircut One Hundred launch their new album Boxing The Compass, their first with Nick Heyward in 44 years, subsequent March.
An sudden second chapter within the Haircut One Hundred story gathered tempo final 12 months when their irresistible first single in eternally, The Unloving Plum, grew to become Radio 2’s Document of the Week. It was a observe which confirmed the magic that impressed their traditional 80s hits – Favorite Shirts (Boy Meets Woman), Love Plus One, Improbable Day and No one’s Idiot.
Now that comeback steps up a gear as they announce that their new album Boxing The Compass will probably be launched on 20 March 2026. They launch the album alongside the brand new single Dynamite and likewise reveal particulars of their first full UK headline tour since 2023.
Dynamite is the sound of a band who’re relishing being again, their well-known instantaneous pop addictiveness now flavoured by traditional disco guitar hooks, rousing brass and jazzy prospers. Its really feel good fervour is amplified by Nick’s shiny, charismatic vocals with a lyric that explains itself. The tune made an enormous impression when it was debuted all through the band’s current North American tour.
Nick mentioned, “Dynamite is concerning the day and the evening and assembly by way of satellite tv for pc. Whether or not it’s your soul mate, lengthy misplaced relations, future associates, or your folks. It’s about communication and the way explosive it may be. It truly is dynamite.”
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Prepared To Set Sail Once more
Boxing The Compass will probably be simply the second album from the traditional line-up since 1982’s hit-packed, Platinum-certified No.2 report Pelican West (one other album minus Nick Heyward, Paint And Paint, adopted in 1984). Nick Heyward (vocals/guitar), Graham Jones (guitar) and Les Nemes (bass) had reconvened to debate points across the band, however that enterprise assembly felt extra like a reunion of previous associates. Issues quickly snowballed from an unforgettable comeback gig on the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to a full UK headline tour, with drummer Blair Cunningham additionally subsequently leaping again onboard.
Subsequent writing and recording periods with Sean Learn (Dexys) at Well-known Occasions studio in East London confirmed that they nonetheless shared that particular one thing. Their aptitude for a traditional, melody wealthy pop tune was firmly intact alongside with a number of contemporary influences that that they had by no means had the prospect to discover collectively. And regardless of the passing of 4 many years, their boyish allure continues to be luminous – absolutely as a result of every member is grateful for having a second likelihood with their previous associates.
Nick says, “Boxing The Compass is the standard means of discovering out the place you’re on land or sea utilizing the compass rose. We’re arriving again on the port we left 43 years in the past with a log of songs from our private travels. Wherever I’ve been on this planet, I’ve at all times been Nick Heyward of Haircut One Hundred and we’re all able to set sail once more for extra adventures on the excessive seas.”
Boxing The Compass tracklist
1. Vanishing Level
2. The Unloving Plum
3. That’s a Begin
4. Dynamite
5. Come Again To Me
6. Somebody
7. A Great Life
8. Soul Hen
9. Raincloud
10. Sunshine
UK Might Tour 2026
01 – London, Palladium
02 – Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre
03 – Poole, Lighthouse
07 – Cambridge, Corn Change
08 – York, Barbican
09 – Manchester, Albert Corridor
10 – Glasgow, Pavilion Theatre
14 – Bathtub, Discussion board
15 – Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion
16 – Basingstoke, Anvil
17 – Lincoln, Engine Shed
Boxing The Compass is now obtainable to pre-order right here. It is going to be launched on digital, CD and vinyl codecs on 20 March. Followers who pre-order the album from the band’s official retailer will obtain entry to a pre-sale for tour tickets. The pre-sale opens at 10am on Wednesday 22 October earlier than remaining tickets go on common sale right here at 10am on Friday 24 October 24.
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