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What happens after midnight belongs to you, the moon, and the first light creeping in from the east. Whatever your late-night world holds, Ben Poole’s new album offers a rich, intriguing soundtrack.
Post-Midnight Behaviour is Ben Poole’s first studio album of new material in eight years, following 2018’s critically acclaimed Time Has Come. Rooted in blues rock, it also explores new musical ground.
Released by Gypsy Soul Records on Friday September 25, 2026, the album is available to pre-order on CD and vinyl HERE and to pre-save digitally HERE.
Released Friday July 3rd, first single “No Second Chances” is available on all streaming platforms HERE.
Venturing into broader musical territory, Ben embraces a more laid-back sound shaped by subtle rock grooves and hooks that flare like shooting stars. Expressive without excess and memorable without distraction, it leaves a deep impression without ever overwhelming the listener. In short, it is the perfect soundtrack for Post-Midnight Behaviour.
“I wanted this album to showcase my evolution as guitarist and singer songwriter,” says Ben. “For several years, I have performed over 150 shows a year across more than 20 countries. My guitar style and technique have developed, my singing voice has matured, and my influences have varied. The new album is a journey that combines Blues, Rock, Soul, Country, and Alternative Rock. I still get to let loose on the guitar, but within a more subdued and reflective manner. Ambiance inspired the name of the album, Post-Midnight Behaviour.”
“I have released a few live albums in recent years. They are much quicker and a time stamp on where you are at that moment. I took my time over the new album so that it would be super-realised in every aspect. My writing team and I really pushed ourselves. We dug deep to make sure the songwriting was of the highest quality and the arrangements were carefully structured and perfectly executed. My fans are going to really like what we have created. It was well worth the wait!”
TRACK LISTING
1. No Second Chances (5:42)
2. Empty (5:57)
3. Time Has No Mercy (3:36)
4. Living On Repeat (Buried in the Background) (4:13)
5. Summer Haze (4:40)
6. Runaway Souls – featuring Elles Bailey (4:22)
7. Searching (5:30)
8. Nothing To You (3:50)
9. Start Of The End (5:26)
10. Runaway Souls – featuring Elles Bailey (Radio Version) (4:12)
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Wayne Proctor, Oli Brown and Ben Poole
Recorded at House of Tone Mix Suite & Superfly Studios, Nottinghamshire, UK
Mixed and mastered by Wayne Proctor at House of Tone Mix Suite, UK
“Runaway Souls” (Radio Version) mixed & edited by Ross Hayes-Citrullo at RHC Music, Toronto, Canada
All songs co-written by Ben Poole, Oli Brown, Wayne Proctor, and Steve Amadeo
THE MUSICIANS
Ben Poole – Guitars, Vocals
Wayne Proctor – Drums
Oli Brown – Backing Vocals, Moog
Steve Amadeo – Bass
Bennett Holland – Hammond Organ, Piano, Wurlitzer, Rhodes
Elles Bailey – Guest vocals on “Runaway Souls”
BEN POOLE UK TOUR 2026
Tickets available HERE.
Kinross, The Green Hotel Saturday October 31
Glasgow, Nice ‘N’ Sleazys Sunday November 1
Newcastle, The Cluny Monday November 2
Coulsdon, The Tuesday Night Music Club Tuesday November 3
Oxford, The Bullingdon Wednesday, November 4
Frome, Tree House Thursday November 5
Swansea, Sin City Friday November 6
Winchester, The Railway Inn Saturday November 7
Brighton, Komedia Sunday November 8
Tunbridge Wells, The Forum Wednesday November 11
London, Half Moon Putney Thursday November 12
Luton, Bear Club Friday November 13
Barnoldswick, Music and Arts Centre Sunday November 15
Leicester, The International Tuesday November 17
Camberley, Login Lounge Wednesday November 18
Chester, The Live Rooms Thursday November 19
Dudley, Lamp Tavern Live Friday November 20
Leamington Spa, Temperance Saturday November 21
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.
BEN POOLE
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