Danceteria (album)

Danceteria
Studio album by
Released25 September 2026 (2026-09-25)
LabelRepublic of Music
Soft Cell chronology
Happiness Not Included
(2022)
Danceteria
(2026)
Singles from Danceteria
  1. "Out Come the Freaks"
    Released: 26 March 2026
  2. "Danceteria"
    Released: 9 June 2026
  3. "In Heaven (When I Dance With You)"
    Released: 30 July 2026

Danceteria is the upcoming sixth and final studio album by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, scheduled to be released on 25 September 2026 through Republic of Music.[1] It was completed before the death of Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball in October 2025 and has been described by Marc Almond as a tribute to Ball and to the New York nightclub Danceteria.[2][3]

Background and release

Danceteria will feature recordings made with David Ball before his death in October 2025.[4] A cover of "Out Come the Freaks", featuring vocals from Nona Hendryx, was released as the first single from the album on 26 March.[5] The title track was released as the second single from the album on 9 June.[6] The third single, "In Heaven (When I Dance With You)", with accompanying music video, was released on 30 July.[7] The album itself is scheduled to be released on 25 September, by Republic of Music.[8]

Track listing

Danceteria track listing[9]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Elusive"  
2."Danceteria"4:58
3."The Space Inside"  
4."Times Square"  
5."Two of a Kind"  
6."The Rainbow Room"  
7."In Heaven (When I Dance with You)"
  • Almond
  • Ball
3:07
8."Decadence is Hard Work"  
9."Crackland"  
10."What is Your Morality"  
11."Losing Yourself"  
12."After Hours"  
13."Wave to America"  
14."Out Come the Freaks" (featuring Nona Hendryx)
5:05

References

  1. ↑ "Danceteria by Soft Cell". Bandcamp. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (2026-06-09). "Soft Cell Unveil Final Album Danceteria". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
  3. ↑ "Soft Cell announce 'Danceteria' album – Electronic Sound". Retrieved 2026-06-12.
  4. ↑ Pearis, Bill (9 June 2026). "Soft Cell detail final album 'Danceteria,' share title track". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Biggane, Dan (26 March 2026). "Soft Cell release Out Come The Freaks". Classic Pop. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Luxford, Victoria (9 June 2026). "Soft Cell announce final album 'Danceteria' with disco-ready title track". NME. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thJCZbiutWo. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ↑ Bland, Travis (9 June 2026). "Soft Cell Announce Final Album Danceteria, Unveil Title Track: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (9 June 2026). "Soft Cell Unveil Final Album Danceteria". Pitchfork. Retrieved 12 June 2026.