Midge Ure: listen to the new single "The Man Who Stole Your Soul" by the former Ultravox frontman

Midge Ure has released the single “The Man Who Stole Your Soul”, the first taste of the new album “A Man Of Two Worlds“, out May 8th on Chrysalis Records. It's his first record of new material in over a decade, twelve years on from “Fragile” (2014), and it marks a new creative chapter for the Scottish musician.

The album unfolds as a double project built on a clear conceptual idea. “World One: Music” gathers eight instrumental compositions, while “World Two: Songs” offers an equal number of vocal tracks. The album's genesis dates back to lockdown, when Ure, busy hosting the late-night show “The Space” on Scala Radio, developed a keener interest in instrumental music. Hence the decision to separate and set side by side two dimensions of his songwriting.

The instrumental tracks were born out of a context of isolation and reflection, entrusting melodic construction with the expressive weight. The second half, developed as things returned to normal and live activity resumed, broadens the scope toward more outward-looking themes tied to the contemporary condition. This is the backdrop for “The Man Who Stole Your Soul”, a track that reflects on social and political tensions, with particular attention to the climate in the United States and, more broadly, to the divisions of the present day.

Sonically, the record follows coordinates already familiar from Ure's output: essential electronic arrangements, expansive atmospheres, and songwriting that alternates between introspection and pop song form. The artist himself also contributed to the project's visual side, shooting the artwork photography.

Ascolta qui sotto “The Man Who Stole Your Soul”.

A central figure in the history of British pop-rock, Midge Ure has moved through many musical eras: from his glam beginnings with Slik to his stint in the punk orbit with Glen Matlock's Rich Kids and his time in Thin Lizzy. His name, however, remains tied above all to his work with Ultravox and Visage, bands that were pivotal to the development of new wave and European synth-pop.

With Ultravox he penned tracks such as “Vienna”, “Hymn” and “Dancing With Tears In My Eyes”, while with Visage he co-wrote “Fade To Grey“, one of the emblematic singles of the electronic and new romantic era of the early Eighties. Alongside this, his solo career has also delivered significant results, including the album “The Gift” (1985) and the single “If I Was”.

Ure's impact extends beyond his work as an artist and producer. In 1984, together with Bob Geldof, he wrote and produced “Do They Know It's Christmas?” for the Band Aid project, an initiative that would lead to the Live Aid concerts, redefining the relationship between pop music and humanitarian commitment.

The release of “A Man Of Two Worlds” coincides with a new international tour taking in the UK, Europe and, in autumn, Australia and New Zealand. The tour will mirror the structure of the album, alternating instrumental passages with tracks from his solo repertoire and from his historic bands, in a set designed to reflect the project's two souls.

“A Man Of Two Worlds” will be available as a deluxe 2CD edition with a twenty-page booklet, as well as on double vinyl. The artist's official store is also offering a limited “bone”-colored vinyl edition, pressed in a run of 300 copies and featuring alternative artwork.

The release is scheduled for 8 May 2026 via Chrysalis Records.

Meanwhile, Midge Ure is also busy with a lengthy tour, with the following dates.

May 8 – Bath, UK – Forum

May 9 – Liverpool, UK – Philharmonic Hall

May 11 – Leicester, UK – De Montfort Hall

May 12 – Birmingham, UK – Symphony Hall

May 14 – Oxford, UK – New Theatre

May 15 – Plymouth, UK – Pavilions

May 18 – Sheffield, UK – City Hall

May 19–26 – Manchester, UK – Bridgewater Hall

May 20 – Aberdeen, UK – Music Hall

22 May – Glasgow, UK – SEC Armadillo

24 May – Edinburgh, UK – Usher Hall

25 May – London, UK – Barbican Hall

26 May – Reading, UK – Hexagon

27 May – Bournemouth, UK – Pavilion Theatre

29 May – Bradford, UK – Live

30 May – Nottingham, UK – Royal Concert Hall

31 May – Cambridge, UK – Corn Exchange

2 June – Southend, UK – Cliffs

3 June – Portsmouth, UK – Guildhall

4 June – Milton Keynes, UK – Theatre

5 June – Gateshead, UK – Glasshouse

20 June – Kiel, GER – Kieler Woche

24 July – Vienna, AUS – Forever Young

25 luglio – Gelsenkirchen, GER – The 80’s Live At Schalke 2026

8 October – Perth, AU – Astor Theatre

10 ottobre – Adelaide, AU – The Gov

11 ottobre – Brisbane, AU – The Tivoli

October 13 – Hobart, AU – Odeon Theatre

October 15 – Sydney, AU – Enmore Theatre

October 16 – Melbourne, AU – Palais Theatre

October 22 – Christchurch, NZ – James Hay Theatre

October 23 – Wellington, NZ – Meow Nui

October 24 – Auckland, NZ – Powerstation

November 20 – York, UK – Barbican

November 21 – Derby, UK – Vaillant Live

November 22 – Hull, UK – Connexin Live

November 23 – Brighton, UK – Dome

November 25 – Cardiff, UK – Depot

November 27 – Watford, UK – Colosseum

November 29 – Coventry, UK – Warwick Arts Centre

November 30 – Guildford, UK – G Live 

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