The first LP of original material since 2015’s Pleasure And Pain will be accompanied by an extensive UK headline tour throughout April
T’Pau announce return with Be Wonderful, the first album of original material since 2015’s Pleasure And Pain.
After originally splitting in 1991, T’Pau founder members Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers reunited in 2013, and T’Pau have been a regular feature on the live circuit ever since where they annually rock big festivals such as the Isle Of Wight Festival, Rewind, Let’s Rock, W-Fest, Here and Now, Step Back, Ibiza Hardrock and Night of The Proms to name but a few.
So why the long gap between studio albums? “I hadn’t felt very motivated to write for the longest time,” admits Carol, who was born in Liverpool, grew up in Shropshire, and for the last 20 years has lived in Oxfordshire.
“I started a different life with my husband and had a family to raise, so my head wasn’t in the same space. Then, in the early 2000s the 80s live circuit really picked up and I really haven’t stopped working live since then, having a lot of fun all around the world.
“I would still come up with song ideas now and again and record them on my iphone, and Ronnie is always writing and is very creative. Now the kids are in their 20s I finally had the time and head space so I could set my mind to it – and we finished an album!”
Creative Control
Be Wonderful was recorded at Rogers’ Up The Lane studio in Monmouth, south Wales, with Ronnie and Carol controlling every aspect of recording and production, something she says reminds her of the early days of T’Pau.
“In the late 80s we had a big label behind us and a big recording budget,” she recalls. “Obviously now we don’t, so we do everything in house, which means we have to be really creative like we were in the early days when we were starting out.”
On the cover of is a photo of 10-year-old Carol, taken by her late Uncle in the late 60s. “I love that I’m posing for it, it’s not an accidental snap. I like the slight distraction in my face, what was I thinking?!”
Carol admits she’s wary of how a new album might be received after so many years away. “I’m looking forward to Be Wonderful coming out, but also quite nervous as I haven’t really stuck my head above the parapet for a while in terms of presenting a new album.
“T’Pau are privileged to still play our classic hits regularly, but it is nerve-racking to put out some new music, especially as the music business today is tougher than ever. So I’m feeling this mixture of nerves, hope and excitement!”
Be Wonderful Trackilisting
01 Read My Lips
02 Miles & Miles
03 Showdown
04 Casual Remark
05 Stupid Love Song
06 Be Wonderful
07 Echo
08 Run
09 World On Fire
10 Something
Be Wonderful is released 10 April 2026, pre-order here
Be Wonderful is preceded by lead single Read My Lips which arrives on 20 March and the album will be accompanied by an extensive headline UK tour throughout April.
T’Pau Be Wonderful UK Tour 2026
10 April – Leeds, City Varieties Music Hall
11 April – Basingstoke, Haymarket Theatre
12 April – London, Bush Hall
17 April – Holmfirth, Picturedrome
18 April – Sunderland, The Fire Station
19 April – Glasgow, Òran Mór
21 April – Chelmsford, Chelmsford Theatre
23 April – Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn
24 April – Liverpool, Hangar 34
25 April – Sale, Waterside Arts Centre
29 April – Milton Keynes, The Stables
To book tickets and further information click here
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