MIKA is celebrating the release of Hyperlove by stripping things right back and heading into UK record stores for a short run of intimate performances and talks this January.
MIKA’s first English-language studio album since 2019 lands on 23 January via Republic Records, and instead of a big glossy launch, he’s opting for something far more personal. A few songs. A piano. And a real conversation about how this album came together.
“This is something I have never done before,” MIKA says. “And I am so excited to do it in the place where it all started for me.”
What These Shows Actually Are (And Why They Matter)
These are stripped-back sets paired with talks, where MIKA walks fans through his writing and recording process, song by song.
Hyperlove began at the piano and stayed there. The entire album was written that way, then built using analogue and vintage gear only, leaning into warmth, imperfection, and emotional messiness rather than polish-for-polish’s sake.
It’s a return to fundamentals.
Voice. Keys. Feeling.
No hiding behind production tricks.
Hyperlove Stripped Back: Dates & Locations
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 26 January | Kingston | Banquet Records |
| Wednesday 28 January | Liverpool | Jacaranda Records |
| Thursday 29 January | Glasgow | Assai Records SWG3 |
| Friday 30 January | Birmingham | HMV Birmingham |
Tickets and album bundles are available directly through the participating record stores, which feels very on-theme for a release like this.
Why Hyperlove Feels Like a Reset Button
MIKA has never struggled for scale.
Over 20 million albums sold, chart-toppers in 32 countries, and pop hits that have lived multiple lives since ‘Grace Kelly‘ first exploded in 2007.
What Hyperlove does differently is slow everything down.
Written entirely at the piano and built from analogue sources, the album leans into vulnerability, grit, longing, and flashes of euphoria without smoothing the edges. It’s about craft.
If My Name Is Michael Holbrook felt like a statement, Hyperlove feels like a conversation.
Where to Start
- Hyperlove releases 23 January
- Tickets and bundles are on sale now via the host record stores
If you’ve ever wanted to hear these songs before they get swallowed by a crowd, this is the moment.
TLDR;
- MIKA is celebrating Hyperlove with intimate UK record store shows
- Stripped-back performances plus talks about songwriting and recording
- Four dates across Kingston, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Birmingham
- Album drops 23 January, his first English-language release since 2019
Quiet rooms. Piano keys. Big feelings.
Stay unruly.
