Simple Minds Announces New Album 'Sacrosanct' and Releases First Single 'Beginner Boys'
The Scottish rock group Simple Minds is set to unveil their upcoming album titled 'Sacrosanct' on January 29, 2027, through BMG. They are scheduled to take the stage at the Accor Arena in Paris on April 10, 2027. This news comes after their 2022 release, 'Direction Of The Heart', which achieved a Top 5 ranking. Additionally, the band produced a documentary and a collaborative autobiography, both honored as 'Books of the Year' by Uncut and Rough Trade. Their world tour attracted over 1.5 million fans, inspiring 'Sacrosanct', which includes eight tracks that merge simplicity with ethereal clarity. The lead single, 'Beginner Boys', contemplates the challenges of raising a good man today. Fans can register for pre-sale tickets on the Accor Arena website.
Key facts
- Simple Minds announces new album 'Sacrosanct'
- Album release date: January 29, 2027
- Label: BMG
- Concert at Accor Arena, Paris on April 10, 2027
- First single: 'Beginner Boys'
- Previous album 'Direction Of The Heart' reached Top 5 in 2022
- Documentary and autobiography released
- Autobiography selected as 'Book of the Year' by Uncut and Rough Trade
- World tour drew over 1.5 million people
- Album inspired by 2025 North American tour and early art-rock/new wave roots
- Album features eight tracks
- Single inspired by Jim Kerr's twin grandsons
Entities
Artists
- Simple Minds
- Jim Kerr
- Charlie Burchill
Institutions
- BMG
- Accor Arena
- Uncut
- Rough Trade
Locations
- Paris
- France