British pop stalwarts Blue once again proving their talent for creating timeless, feel-good hits with the release of their latest single, “Beautiful Spiritual”.
Lifted from the quartet’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Reflections” – set for release on 9 January 2026 – the upbeat track follows their recent singles “One Last Time” and “Wasting My Time”. It was written by the band’s youngest member, Lee Ryannext Jarrad Rogers (Charli XCX) and long-standing partner Paul Visserwith production managed by GoldCrush & Rogers.
“Beautiful Spiritual” mixes classic and contemporary influences, combines elegant, modern pop production with a funky, Danish style reminiscent of George Michaelall without losing the unmistakable R&B warmth that defines Blue. Beneath its love song exterior lies a thoughtful twist, as the updated verses delve into a relationship transformed by time.
Commenting on the song, Lee says, “I wrote this track 22 years ago after doing my first solo album. I came in with Jarrad Rogers and literally wrote an entire album in three weeks. “Beautiful Spiritual” was one of those songs! It really goes to show that sometimes songs have their own divine timing in this crazy world of music. Two decades later and this song finally made it to the front of the queue, I never gave up hope that one day this song would get its moment. I think that’s a life lesson there, sometimes a little patience and persistence goes a long, long way.”
Blue – Beautiful spiritual
25 years into his career, “Reflections” promises to be Blue’s most progressive and personal project to date, as they blend poignant lyrics with slick harmonies and soaring melodies over a selection of bracing pop-bops and soulful ballads.
Available to pre-order on all digital platforms now, exclusive CDs and colored LPs are also on sale via the band’s official store, HMV and Amazon.
To support the release of the record, the band will embark on a mini-album signing tour, full dates are below:
9th – Southampton, Vinilo (1pm)
9th – Brighton, Resident (6.15pm)
10th – London, Rough Trade West (2pm)
10th – Kingston, Banquet (6.30pm)
11th – Leeds, Crash Records (12pm)
11th – Nottingham, Rough Trade (6pm)
12th – Bury, Wax and Beans (6pm)
13th – Nantwich, Apple Stump (1pm)
13th – Liverpool, Jacaranda (6pm)
14th – Edinburgh, Many (1pm)
14th – Glasgow, many (6pm)
15th – Newcastle, Reflex Records (5pm)
Blue – One last time
Following the LP’s release, Blue 2026 will embark on a mammoth WORLD tour, including an extensive UK leg in April. In what promises to be a show filled with nostalgia and brand new music, the boys will be supported by fellow pop legends 911 in the UK, before heading over to Europe in May.
Demand for tickets has been so great that the tour has been extended to 43 dates with many shows selling out six months in advance.
Check out the full list of UK dates below:
7th – Oxford, New Theatre
8th – Bournemouth, BIC – Windsor Hall
9th – Torquay, Princess Theatre
11th – Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
12th — Birmingham, Symphony Hall
13th – Stoke, Regent
15th – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
16th – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
18th – Brighton, Centre
20th – Bristol, Beacon
22nd – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
23rd – Derby, Valiant Live
25th – York, Barbican
26th – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
27th – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
29th – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
30th – Liverpool, Philharmonic
Let us know your thoughts on BLUE over on ThePlayerLounge socials NOW!
| X| |
