British rock legends Skunk Anansie have made a triumphant return, announcing their forthcoming album, The Painful Truth, set to release on May 23rd, 2025 via FLG Records. Accompanying this exciting news is the drop of their brand-new single, Lost and Found, a soul-stirring track showcasing their signature fusion of beauty and drama.

Premiering on BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq Show, Lost and Found opens with Skin’s haunting vocals over a staccato piano motif, delivering a poignant message of loneliness and desperation. Directed by Skin, the visually stunning music video explores a duality of personalities, captured in reverse storytelling, making it as impactful as the song itself.

Skin reflects on the song: "We wanted to evoke the loneliness and desperation that can occur in a split second by one tiny mistake. Any of us at any time can lose the security built up over a lifetime whether it be via an accident, or a sudden twist of fate."

Skunk Anansie's eighth studio album The Painful Truth promises to be their most provocative and emotional project yet. A culmination of raw introspection and fresh ambition, the album features the standout single An Artist Is An Artist, and the euphoric Cheers. Produced by David Sitek (TV On The Radio), it captures the band’s rediscovery and creative resurgence.

The Painful Truth tracklisting

1. An Artist Is An Artist
2. This Is Not Your Life
3. Shame
4. Lost And Found
5. Cheers
6. Shoulda Been You
7. Animal
8. Fell In Love With A Girl
9. My Greatest Moment
10. Meltdown

Pre-order The Painful Truth HERE.

To celebrate the album’s release, the band will headline The Independent Newspaper Stage at The Great Escape Festival on May 16th, followed by a special album launch show near Bristol on May 23rd, with support from Republica. Summer will see Skunk Anansie supporting Smashing Pumpkins at UK shows in London (August 10th) and Colchester (August 14th).

Tickets for the album launch show

Skunk Anansie's return reaffirms their status as one of the UK's most vital and influential bands, blending bold creativity with a passion for addressing social and political issues through music. This summer, they are poised to remind the world why they’ve remained a tour de force for over three decades.

Visit Skunk Anansie's official website for tour details, album updates, and more.