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Paul Heaton has shared his brand new single ‘Sad Songs and Lawsuits’, giving fans another taste of his upcoming album ‘Jenius’, due out on 21 August 2026.

The storytelling ska-pop track follows the first preview from the record, ‘Favourite Kind Of Idiot’, featuring Heaton’s regular collaborator Rianne Downey. Downey will also join Heaton for his upcoming UK arena tour this autumn.

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‘Jenius’ follows Heaton’s 2024 album ‘The Mighty Several’ and features 15 new songs, performed by Paul Heaton, his band and Downey, alongside additional vocals from Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke on the track ‘The Whisky Did’.

Produced by Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds and recorded at Manchester’s Blueprint Studios, the album sees Heaton continue to deliver the sharp storytelling, wit and unforgettable melodies that have made him one of the UK’s most loved songwriters.

Best known as the frontman of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, Heaton has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, with ‘Jenius’ set to add another collection of thoughtful and character-filled songs to his impressive catalogue.

Paul Heaton 2026 UK Tour Dates:

Newcastle Utilita Arena, 29 Oct
Glasgow OVO Hydro, 30
Leeds First Direct Arena, 31
Cardiff Utilita Arena, 02 Nov
Plymouth Arena, 03
Sheffield Utilita Arena, 06
London The O2, 07
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, 10
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, 11
Birmingham Utilita Arena, 13
Manchester Co-Op Live, 14

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Paul Heaton ‘Jenius’ Full Album Tracklisting:

Can’t Get Next To You
Favourite Kind Of Idiot
I Want The Job
Sad Songs And Lawsuits
She Ain’t Pretty
One Eye Open
Send In The Clowns
Do Not Ask Me
Don’t Lean On Me
Jet Black Sky
The Whisky Did
Before Before
Good For The Bees
Go Upstream
A Son A Father