Michael Kiwanuka releases, FUDGE, his fifth album on 23rd October 2026 via Polydor Records.
The album was recorded in Southampton and Frome, with its release left pending for almost twelve months due to Michael's ongoing battle with ill health which he addressed directly to his fans via soclal media yesterday. With Michael's blessing and his excitement and pride in the new project, FUDGE now receives its imminent release.

The record also marks a change in personnel behind the glass for the first time since his debut album (2012's Home Again), with Michael taking the reins of its production rather than alongside his trusted collaborators Danger Mouse and Inflo. Michael took the initial studio recordings to producer Dom Monks (Laura Marling, Big Thief) and his long-standing strings collaborator Rosie Danvers to get the record completed.