Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott will release their new album ‘N.K-Pop’ this autumn.

The Beautiful South stars’ latest duo project is their fifth long-player together and is preceded by the moving single Stil, which is out now. 

“I wanted to write a song for folk who have lost a child, whether by miscarriage, stillbirth or in infancy,” says Paul.

“It’s a common occurrence and, for every one story you may hear, there are 20 or 30 left untold. Whilst totally understandable we, together with the stillbirth charity Sands, want to direct people to talking. 

“Many only feel able to talk to their partner about the loss, but talking to someone equally distressed can be suffocating.”

He continued: “It has to be good to talk to people outside, because otherwise that loss can overwhelm you. 

I can’t say that’s wrong, because grief has strange ways of shaping and defining you. 

“As a song, Still had to be quiet, meditative, and simple in it’s arrangement, to hopefully reflect and understand those emotions.”

‘N.K-Pop’ is out September 30 and available to pre-order now. 

Tracklist: Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott – N.K-Pop

The Good Times

Too Much For One (Not Enough For Two)

Who Built The Pyramids

Drove Her Away With My Tears

When The World Would Actually Listen

Still

I Ain’t Going Nowhere This Year

Sunny Side Up

Baby It’s Cold Inside

New Fella

My Mother’s Womb

His Master’s Game