Please note this is a pre-order item due for release 10th October, 2025

Indies Blue Colour

Tracklist:

1. Lover
2. Out Of These Blues
3. Heavy News
4. Oh L’amour
5. I’m A Rebel
6. Find Another Reason
7. Lovin’ You
8. Live With Hope
9. Crimson Fire
10. Fly To The Sun

As he prepares to embark upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, Richard Ashcroft today announces the October 3rd release date of his brand new album Lovin You. His seventh solo set, Lovin You is his first all-new album since 2018s Natural Rebel and follows 2021s Acoustic Hymns, Vol. 1.

The Lovin You album opens with its first single Lover, which is currently receiving nationwide play. The song interpolates Joan Armatradings classic Love And Affection, which earned the praise of the legendary songwriter herself: I love how hes used my song and I love his song.

That single sets the standard for a record which finds Richard at the peak of his powers. Its a set which spans the many facets of his sound, from his classic string-soaked acoustic balladry and anthemic indie-rock, through to flashes of Americana, soul and glitchy electro beats. Its themes are intimate and personal, dominated by love, romance and affecting messages of support for those struggling with lifes challenges.

The songs on Lovin You were written by Richard, who co-produced the album with Chris Potter and Emre Ramazanoglu. There is also the track Im A Rebel, co-written and produced with Mirwais of Madonna fame.

A two-time Ivor Novello Award winner (Songwriter of the Year and Outstanding Contribution To British Music), Richard Ashcroft has become one of the most accomplished and influential songwriters around over the course of a career which spans three decades. His first chapter with The Verve reached a remarkable peak with Urban Hymns, a hit-laden set (Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Drugs Dont Work, Lucky Man, Sonnet) which is one of the biggest selling albums in UK history with 11 x Platinum certifications. The band achieved a second #1 album with Forth and won three BRIT Awards.

His solo career continued that acclaim with his debut Alone With Everybody shooting to #1 and all five subsequent studio albums landing between #2 and #5. Between The Verve and his solo work he has achieved three UK #1 albums and another five Top 10 records, plus a #1 single and five Top 10 hits.

Richard Ashcroft and Oasis share a mutual admiration which dates back to touring together before Oasis first broke through. Richard will perform as special guest on all of their UK shows.