Ash Announce Ninth Studio Album 'Ad Astra' With Lead Single Give Me Back My World
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Andy Willsher
Ash have laid out plans for their ninth studio album.
The follow-up to 2023's 'Race The Night' is titled 'Ad Astra' and will arrive on October 3 via Fierce Panda. Featuring 11 tracks, it'll include the Northern Irish trio's recent fiery reimagining of Harry Belafonte's Jump In The Line, along with guest contributions from Blur guitarist Graham Coxon on Fun People and the title track.
Drummer Rick McMurray commented: "The title 'Ad Astra', the worst kept secret of the last month, points to ideas that became a big identifier back in 1995, but they're updated with 30 years life experience. I'll leave you to compare the differences, and with the thought that while the optimistic innocence of 1995 might have been tempered with 30 years of experience, if you look to the stars you might still feel a glimmer. Of hope."
To coincide with the announcement, the band have shared the record's energetic lead single, Give Me Back My World, which fuses their signature power pop energy with catchy melodies. Check out the song's accompanying video below. Lead singer and guitarist Tim Wheeler said:
"If I told you this song dates back to 2020 you'd hardly need a degree from the school of Marple, Holmes and Poirot to figure out what it's getting at. And although those sentiments may be just a memory from the stand point of 2025, the song's heart still feels relevant. In a time of chaos, disruption and angst there's still a beautiful world out there and it's worth fighting for.
"Have you ever had one of those moments where you feel the rug has been pulled from under you? Everything you took for granted goes up in smoke and you are no longer in control, and you can only look back in hindsight at a life that's no longer yours? I think we've all had those moments. I think you can all relate to this song. But luckily for you it a) rails against this loss of control and b) is a total banger. So, fire it up and rage with us against the dying of the light."
Ash will support their new LP with their previously scheduled Ad Astra Tour, kicking off with shows across the UK and Ireland later this year, with additional dates scheduled for February 2026.
1. Zarathustra
2. Which One Do You Want?
3. Fun People [feat. Graham Coxon]
4. Give Me Back My World
5. Hallion
6. Deadly Love
7. My Favourite Ghost
8. Jump In The Line
9. Keep Dreaming
10. Dehumanised
11. Ghosting
12. Ad Astra [feat. Graham Coxon]
Ash Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Tue September 09 2025 - LONDON Scala
Wed September 10 2025 - LONDON Scala
Sun November 16 2025 - SWANSEA Sin City
Tue November 18 2025 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Boiler Shop
Wed November 19 2025 - MANCHESTER New Century
Thu November 20 2025 - GLASGOW SWG3 Galvanizers Yard
Sat November 22 2025 - BLACKPOOL Bootleg Social
Sun November 23 2025 - SHEFFIELD Foundry-Sheff Uni
Tue November 25 2025 - OXFORD O2 Academy Oxford
Fri December 05 2025 - LISTOWEL Mike the Pies
Sat December 06 2025 - DUNDALK Spirit Store
Sun December 07 2025 - GALWAY Roisin Dubh
Tue December 09 2025 - CORK Cyprus Avenue
Wed December 10 2025 - LIMERICK Dolans
Thu December 11 2025 - DUBLIN Academy
Sat December 13 2025 - BELFAST Ulster Hall
Fri February 06 2026 - TUNBRIDGE WELLS Forum
Sat February 07 2026 - CAMBRIDGE Junction 1
Sun February 08 2026 - MILTON KEYNES Craufurd Arms
Tue February 10 2026 - EXETER Exeter Phoenix
Wed February 11 2026 - BRISTOL Trinity Centre
Fri February 13 2026 - LIVERPOOL Dome at Grand Central Hall
Sat February 14 2026 - STOKE Sugarmill
Sun February 15 2026 - HULL THE WELLY
Tue February 17 2026 - NORWICH Epic Studios
Thu February 19 2026 - BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute2
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