Midge Ure Interview 2026

Midge Ure pulls back the curtain on a bold new double album, and why words might be more dangerous than ever. Midge Ure’s latest release, A Man of 2 Worlds, isn’t just another album, it’s a deeply personal, two-sided project born out of isolation and creative instinct. Led by the track “Just Words,” the record explores the power and consequences of language, reminding listeners that words only truly matter when acted upon. Created during lockdown, the album naturally split into two distinct halves, one focused on traditional songwriting and the other on immersive instrumentals, eventually coming together as a single, cohesive body of work. Ure describes the process as organic rather than planned, with each piece evolving freely in the studio, blending modern production possibilities with a deliberately loose, almost live feel on the instrumental side. As he prepares to hit the road across the UK, Ure is balancing nostalgia, fan expectations, and his own creative ambitions when crafting the setlist. While the tour shares its name with the album, it’s not guaranteed to feature much of the new material, instead mixing hits, deeper cuts, and long-overdue instrumentals. Reflecting on decades in music, he highlights how both technology and the industry have transformed, making it easier to create but harder than ever to stand out. His advice to new artists is simple but hard-earned: develop a thick skin, stay persistent, and don’t let praise or criticism define you, because ultimately, the only opinion that truly matters is your own. Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesoundlabyes TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thesoundlabYES Threads: www.threads.net/@thesoundlabyes X (Twitter): www.x.com/TheSoundLabYES Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheSoundLabYES fresh* Spotify Playlist: www.tiny.cc/TSLspotify Interviews Unedited Spotify Podcast: www.tiny.cc/SpotifyPodcast International Radio Shows: www.mixcloud.com/thesoundlabuk #MidgeUre #Ultravox #NewMusic #Interview #musicinterview #music #podcast #musicpodcast #musician #singersongwriter #livemusic #indiemusic #musicblog #songwriter #artist #interviews #musicmagazine #singer #musicinterviews #artistinterview #youtube #youtubemusic #bandinterview #rocmusic #musicnews #musicproducer #live #musiciansofyoutube #checkthisout #love #funny #trend #trending #trendingmusic