SOCIAL DISGUISES: Two Weeks To Go

 

Two weeks to go until the new album by The Enemy is finally released. Fans have waited over 10 years since the last album (It's Automatic 2015) release. Social Disguises hits the shops/streams on Friday 20th February 2026.

The past year has been a busy one for The Enemy with three new tracks released from the forthcoming album as well as a nationwide tour. This year is already shaping up to be another hectic one with a series of performances for the album launch (see previous posts), Summer festivals and a tour with Ocean Colour Scene later in the year.

PRESS: HotPress The Boxer Release

 The Enemy share new single ‘The Boxer’, ahead of upcoming album Social Disguises.

PICTURE: Emilie Cotterill

STORY: Nicole Pontes Coelho

WEBSITE: https://www.hotpress.com/music/the-enemy-share-new-single-the-boxer-ahead-of-upcoming-album-social-disguises-23125308

The Enemy have released the single ‘The Boxer’, ahead of their forthcoming record Social Disguises, set to be released on February 20.

Social Disguises is the trio's first album in over a decade, and it was produced by their long-term collaborator Matt Terry.

Aiming to hit the same standards of their platinum-selling debut, We'll Live And Die In These Towns (2007), The Enemy have written their new record from 90 demos, some of which stem back to when they reformed in 2022. The group had split in 2016.

Described as intensely hypnotic, ‘The Boxer’ is about a man whose glory days are behind him, as well as a metaphor for other universal experiences, such as the realisation that our futures can always change for the better if we keep striving and battling for something more.

"‘The Boxer’ is about a fictional character, but it's an observation about regret and how anxiety can stop us achieving things we want to in life," said Tom Clarke, the lead vocalist of the band.

"It's about fear holding us back, and how that can destroy who we are. We tried to achieve an industrial weight to the sound, and a monotony to the composition to reflect the sentiment of being stuck."

LISTEN: https://open.spotify.com/track/0R3UzTELVviZMqJuIFXbiM?si=rEBZNCZdQUuYFkeFuFFF8Q

LazyDays Festival 2026

Music fans will be able to enjoy The Enemy as part of the LazyDays Festival 24-26th July 2026.

Taking place in Priory Park, Southend, Essex with acts such as Tinie Tempah and Feeder, it is on course to becoming a sell out with record ticket sales.

Described as, "A magical mix of music, unforgettable memories and good vibes - this is No Ordinary Weekend." LazyDays Festival has been growing from rising talent to festival favourites,  and this year will bring a bigger and better second stage plus a brand-new third stage packed with unforgettable discoveries, according to festival organisers.

The Enemy will take to the stage on Saturday 25th July 2026. Tom, Andy and Liam have a growing number of music festivals lined up as they promote the new album as well as anthem crowd pleasers.

https://www.lazydaysfestival.com/

 

More Album Launch Event Dates Added

Following hot on the heals of the four album launch signing/performance events, The Enemy have announced three extra dates for Liverpool, Edinburgh and Nottingham.

Fans will be able to get the new 'Social Disguises' album signed and hear new songs from the album being performed. Tickets sold out quickly for Glasgow, Leeds, Coventry and London. New venue tickets go on sale Friday 23rd January 2026 at 10am, with fans on the mailing list getting access an hour earlier at 9am.

The Enemy album Social Disguises is released Friday 20th February 2026.

Tickets for events: https://www.theenemyband.co.uk/tour