 BEN POOLE – NEW ALBUM “POST-MIDNIGHT BEHAVIOUR” RELEASED FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 CD & VINYL | DIGITAL “Post-Midnight Behaviour is a remarkable return and is Poole’s finest work to date.” – Powerplay Magazine “Post-Midnight Behaviour remains firmly rooted in blues rock while moving comfortably between alternative rock, soul, funk and pop, giving the album a varied and engaging character.” – Blues Rock Review Today, celebrated British guitarist and singer songwriter, Ben Poole, is pleased to announce the release of his new album Post-Midnight Behaviour. The album is released worldwide by Gypsy Soul Records and is available on CD and vinyl HERE, and digital HERE. To celebrate the album release, Ben has released the lead single “Runaway Souls” featuring Elles Bailey. The single is accompanied by an official music video that can be viewed on YouTube HERE. “They killed this one. Runaway Souls is my favourite track on the album.” – Rock The Joint“Runaway Souls is a blistering track and a fine example of the highly regarded blues guitarist’s evolving sound, reaching further heights thanks to Elles Bailey’s guest vocals.” – R’N’R Magazine “Runaway Souls is a superb track that epitomises Elles Bailey, Pushing boldly beyond familiar blues-rock territory, Ben unveils a richer, more atmospheric sound, where late-night grooves, subtle rock dynamics, and sky-bright hooks collide with effortless confidence. Expressive, cinematic, and instantly memorable, the track draws the listener deep into the world of Post-Midnight Behaviour without ever losing its cool, understated power. “I wanted Post-Midnight Behaviour to capture how far I’ve come as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter,” says Poole. “After years of playing more than 150 shows annually across over 20 countries, everything has grown — my guitar style, technique, and voice, and how I hear music. The album is the sound of all those experiences coming together. It moves through Blues, Rock, Soul, Country, and Alternative Rock, but with a darker, late-night energy running through it. I still get to unleash the guitar, but this time it sits inside something more atmospheric and reflective, and more emotionally charged. That after-hours mood inspired the album title.” “Ben has worked relentlessly building his reputation as a top blues rock guitarist, counting Jeff Beck and Gary Moore among those that acknowledged his ability.” – Blues Matters “Maybe the biggest takeaway from Post-Midnight Behaviour is that is sounds like a songwriter’s record made by a great guitarist.” “Post-Midnight Behaviour is wrapped in lush soundscapes, cinematic in places.” – Blues in Britain “There are subtle traces of John Mayer’s artistry at work throughout the album… the blistering guitar is still there, but it’s embedded in songs that cover a broad stylistic range.” – Guitarist Magazine “In recent years I’ve released a few live albums, which are great snapshots of a specific moment in time,” adds Poole. “With this new album, I took my time to make sure every detail was fully realised — the songs, the sounds, the arrangements, the performances, everything. My writing team and I pushed ourselves harder than ever, digging deep to make the songwriting as strong, sharp, and emotionally powerful as it could be. Listeners are going to feel that energy the moment they hear it. It has been well worth the wait.” |
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Photo by Mike Inns TRACK LISTING 1. No Second Chances (5:42) PRODUCTION CREDITS MUSICIANS Ben Poole – Guitars, Vocals ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK 1. NO SECOND CHANCES “I’ve tried to understand what you’re searching for. It builds steadily to one of Ben’s signature guitar solos. “Dive into the deep unknown. It rises to another of Ben’s melodic, standout guitar solos. 3. TIME HAS NO MERCY “There’s no need to take the easy way out. It’s the kind of song made for long overnight drives on empty roads when you’re racing toward whatever waits ahead. 4. LIVING ON REPEAT (BURIED IN THE BACKGROUND) “I cut and cauterize to see if I can feel this. Fragmented and unsettling, it rejects a clear verse-chorus structure in favour of a single driving impulse: to escape and survive. 5. SUMMER HAZE “The sun’s gone down, the tide is out. 6. RUNAWAY SOULS (FEATURING ELLES BAILEY) “We won’t be told we’re good for nothing. As ever, Bailey is full of surprises and utterly uncompromising. A phenomenal performance. 7. SEARCHING “We’ve been searching for a way out of everything that’s come before. At its heart, this is a song about hope and finding the courage to keep moving forward when the destination remains unclear. You may never find exactly what you’re searching for, but you’ll be changed for the better by the journey itself. Thoughtful, poignant, and deeply affecting. 8. NOTHING TO YOU “Keep refusing, I’m reaching the end here. The object of desire may mean nothing to the singer in the end, but this song could mean everything to anyone looking for a soundtrack to those long, lonely hours. Effortlessly cool, relentlessly catchy, and impossible to resist. 9. START OF THE END As the sun rises, pure melody and power-anthem guitars provide the perfect accompaniment, transforming despair into defiance and uncertainty into hope. And then comes that chorus—soaring, life-affirming, and utterly irresistible. What a way to greet the solar miracle that has captivated humankind since the dawn of time. Exhilarating, redemptive, and unforgettable. BEN POOLE 2026 UK TOUR TICKETS AVAILBLE FROM Kinross, The Green Hotel Saturday October 31 TicketsGlasgow, Nice ‘N’ Sleazys Sunday November 1TicketsNewcastle, The Cluny Monday November 2TicketsCoulsdon, The Tuesday Night Music Club Tuesday November 3TicketsOxford, The Bullingdon Wednesday, November 4 TicketsFrome, Tree House TicketsSwansea, Sin City TicketsWinchester, The Railway Inn TicketsBrighton, Komedia TicketsTunbridge Wells, The Forum TicketsLondon, Half Moon Putney TicketsLuton, Bear Club TicketsBarnoldswick, Music and Arts Centre TicketsLeicester, The International TicketsCamberley, Login Lounge TicketsChester, The Live Rooms TicketsDudley, Lamp Tavern Live TicketsLeamington Spa, Temperance # # # ABOUT BEN POOLE Ben Poole is an internationally acclaimed force in blues rock. Recognised by multiple publications as one of the world’s leading blues guitarists, he has been cited by Guitar World alongside artists including Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and Joe Bonamassa. He has also been named among the world’s top 15 blues guitarists by Total Guitar and Music Radar. Ben has appeared on the covers of numerous magazines and earned praise from guitar greats including Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Richie Kotzen, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Philip Sayce. He is widely regarded as one of the standout artists on the international blues-rock circuit. |