Ben Poole announces new album "Post-Midnight Behaviour"

“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.

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!”

The first single from “Post-Midnight Behaviour” No Second Chances is out now and is available on all streaming platforms HERE, and you can watch the official lyric music video on YouTube below:

“Post-Midnight Behaviour” Tracklist
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”

Released by Gypsy Soul Records on Friday 25th September, 2026, the album is available to pre-order on CD and vinyl HERE and to pre-save digitally HERE

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.