Chvrches announce first album in nearly six years ‘All The King’s Men’ along with 2027 UK, Ireland and North America tour

Chvrches are set to return with their fifth studio album, 'All The King’s Men', marking their first major release since 2021’s 'Screen Violence'. Scheduled for release on January 22, 2027, this album emerges after a creative hiatus, during which the band members embraced fresh influences and altered their songwriting process.

The Scottish trio—Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, and Martin Doherty—shifted away from the remote collaborations that characterized their previous work. Instead, they convened in Glasgow for concentrated writing and recording sessions, each lasting three weeks. This hands-on, intensive approach fostered a more experimental sound and a thematic focus rooted in British and Scottish culture and history.

This renewed direction reflects personal experiences, particularly Doherty’s frequent visits back to Scotland, where he found inspiration in socially conscious British artists and filmmakers such as Ken Loach, Massive Attack, and Siouxsie & The Banshees. Meanwhile, Cook, still based in Scotland, moved towards acoustic instrumentation influenced by folk musicians including Nick Drake and the Incredible String Band, signaling a departure from the band’s electronic origins.

The album comprises eleven tracks, including the already released single 'Roses'. Other song titles revealed are 'Evil', 'Adore You', 'Overthinker', 'Royal Blue', 'Comedown Tomorrow', 'Friend Of A Friend', 'Three Out Of Five', 'Conman', 'Jamie’s Prayer', and 'Faith In Flying'. Notably, 'Conman' was previewed live during Chvrches’ appearance at Robert Smith’s Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall earlier in 2024.

Prior to this announcement, the band held intimate charity performances in Glasgow and London, leveraging their homecoming shows to support philanthropic causes. Building on this momentum, they have now outlined an ambitious tour for 2027 that spans major cities across North America, the UK, and Ireland.

Touring will commence in mid-February 2027 in Philadelphia, winding through key venues such as Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto, before crossing the Atlantic. The European leg begins in late April with shows in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Dublin, before culminating in headline dates across Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Norwich, and a closing performance at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in early May.

Tickets for the tour will be available from October 30, with pre-sales starting a few days earlier. The band’s strategic return to live performance follows years of individual creative ventures, including Mayberry’s solo debut 'Vicious Creatures' in late 2024, and side projects from Doherty and Cook exploring rave and indie-folk territories respectively.

According to nme.com, the band described 'All The King’s Men' as their most daring record yet, promising it will challenge expectations while retaining the essence of Chvrches’ identity. This album and tour signal a significant evolution for the band, reconciling their synth-pop roots with new artistic explorations shaped by place, history, and personal growth.

As Chvrches prepare to re-engage with their global audience through this multifaceted project, anticipation is building around how their refined sound and thematic depth will resonate both live and on record. While details beyond the tracklist and tour schedule remain limited, the forthcoming album promises a fresh chapter for the influential Scottish trio.