Paul Heaton will release a brand new album ‘Jenius’ on 21st August ‘26 featuring new single ‘Favourite Kind Of Idiot’ (out now). Produced by legendary producer Ian Broudie of Lightning Seeds and recorded at Blueprint Studios in Manchester, ‘Jenius’ features 15 new original songs, performed by Paul and his band + his regular live vocalist Rianne Downey. Additional vocals on ‘The Whisky Did’ are provided by Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke. ‘Jenius’ is Paul’s 23rd album and comes almost exactly 40 years since his first, The Housemartins’ ‘London 0 Hull 4’.

Heaton has also announced a huge October/November UK tour including shows at Manchester Co-op Live, London’s The O2, Leeds First Direct Arena, Glasgow OVO Hydro, Liverpool M&S Bank Arena & Sheffield Arena. Paul will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. Special guests on all dates will be Lightning Seeds. All tickets are priced at an affordable £39.50 (plus ticket fees).