Kneecap Announce New Album 'FENIAN' And UK Out-Store Shows
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Tom Beard
Kneecap have announced a new album.
Produced by Dan Carey, 'FENIAN' is set to arrive through Heavenly Recordings on April 24, following up their 2024 LP 'Fine Art' and their award-winning, self-titled biopic. On the album, the Irish rap trio of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí said:
"They tried to stop us by branding Kneecap 'terrorists', with cancellations, with statements from the Prime Minister himself.
"We had all the motivation we needed...this isn't a swift reaction, but a considered response to those that tried to silence us. And failed.
"Made with Dan Carey, a producer we are honored to have worked with. It's a more sinister sound...because these are sinister times. But also defiant and triumphant.
"Inspired by, and proudly named 'Fenian', who were warriors in Irish folklore, and later a derogatory term for the Irish.
"Now we're using it to name everyone speaking truth to power.
"After 800 years of colonisation, they thought the Irish language would die, it didn't. Thanks to Muintir na Gaeltachta, and all the Gaels who refused to let their culture and language be destroyed.
"And Kneecap is much the same...we haven't gone away.
"The Paddies are back."
Featuring 14 tracks, including collaborations from Kae Tempest, Radie Peat and Fawzi, it's previewed by the first single, Liars Tale, a high-energy punk-rave track that takes aim at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attempts to shut down and control Kneecap's movement. Head below to view the accompanying video, directed by Thomas James.
"Starmer is a scumbag, don't accept it," Kneecap said. "There's no good in their politics and the belly of the beast is feeding overseas."
On the video, James added: "For me, this needed to be punk, absurd, abrasive and wild. An ugly reflection of the world we find ourselves in; utter fucking chaos. We talked around the idea of a ‘carnival of distraction’ - and for me, this meant as many ideas as would squeeze into the 3 minutes, that embody the 2+2=5 hell-scape we seem to be surrounded by.
"A whirlwind of Irish mythology, of satire, of anger. A vehicle for what the boys have been through, but likewise, for what everyone is witnessing. It’s not often you get to work with a band who have a genuine fire, and a selfless interest in trying to help people. And that for all of us involved, was important.
"The video became a nightmarish fuck you to the powers that be, with a wry smile and a lubed up prop selection."
Last year, Kneecap collaborated with Sub Focus for the single No Comment, Orbital's Paul Hartnoll on Sayōnara, and Mozey for The Recap, though none of the tracks will feature on the upcoming album.
After a sold-out UK and Ireland tour last year, the trio have scheduled out-store shows in Kingston, Brighton, Bristol, Nottingham, Dundee, Edinburgh and London alongside the release of 'FENIAN'. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on January 30.
The new dates will take place ahead of their biggest headline show to date at London's Crystal Palace Park on June 27, with support from The Mary Wallopers, Fat Dog, Biig Piig, Gurriers and Madra Salach. They'll also play several UK and European festivals, including AVA Festival in Belfast, Primavera Barcelona and Porto, Roskilde, Rock Werchter, Boomtown Fair, and Reading andLeeds. Tickets are on sale now.
'FENIAN' tracklist:
1. Éire go Deo
2. Smugglers & Scholars
3.Carnival
4. Palestine (ft. Fawzi)
5. Liars Tale
6. FENIAN
7. Big Bad Mo
8. Headcase
9. An Ra
10. Cold At The Top
11. Occupied 6
12. Gael Phonics
13. Cocaine Hill (ft. Radie Peat)
14. Irish Goodbye (ft. Kae Tempest)
Kneecap Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Thu April 23 2026 - KINGSTON Circuit
Fri April 24 2026 - BRIGHTON Chalk
Sat April 25 2026 - BRISTOL Fleece
Sun April 26 2026 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Tue April 28 2026 - DUNDEE Live House
Wed April 29 2026 - EDINBURGH Liquid Rooms
Thu April 30 2026 - LONDON Rough Trade East
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