British pop stalwarts Blue once again prove their talent for crafting 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 January 9th, 2026 – the upbeat track follows their recent singles ‘One Last Time’ and ‘Waste My Time’. It was penned by the band’s youngest member, Lee Ryan, alongside Jarrad Rogers (Charli XCX) and longtime collaborator Paul Visser, with production handled by GoldCrush & Rogers.
‘Beautiful Spiritual’ blends classic and contemporary influences, pairing sleek, modern pop production with a funky, dance-ready flair reminiscent of George Michael, all 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 got in with Jarrad Rogers and literally wrote a whole album in 3 weeks. ‘Beautiful Spiritual’ was one of those songs! It really does show you sometimes songs have their own divine timing in this crazy world of music. Two decades later and this track finally made it to the front of the queue, I never gave up on hoping this song would one day have its moment. I think that’s a life lesson right there, sometimes a little patience and tenacity goes a long long long way.”
Blue – Beautiful Spiritual
25 years into their career, ‘Reflections’ promises to be Blues’ most progressive and personal project to date, as they blend poignant lyrics with slick harmonies and soaring melodies across a selection of empowering pop bops and heartfelt ballads.
Available to pre-save on all digital platforms now now, exclusive CDs and coloured LPs are also on sale via the band’s official store, HMV and Amazon.
To support the launch 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, Assai (1pm)
14th – Glasgow, Assai (6pm)
15th – Newcastle, Reflex Records (5pm)
Blue – One Last Time
Following the LP’s release, Blue will be hit the road in 2026 embarking 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 huge, the tour has been extended to 43 dates with numerous shows sold-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