Olly Murs releases Bonkers as lead single from forthcoming album Knees Up

Olly Murs has made his comeback with his new single Bonkers, the first glimpse of his upcoming album Knees Up.

The 41-year-old pop star, who recently welcomed his second child with wife Amelia Tank, a son named Albert who joins their 16-month-old daughter Madison, will release the follow-up to 2022’s Marry Me on November 21.

Olly describes the track as “Olly 2.0,” showcasing a Ska-inspired twist on his sound with an upbeat vibe.

He has teased that Knees Up is “daring, fun, [and] a bit bonkers.”

In a statement, he shared: “This is the first album in years I’ve made authentically for me – it’s daring, fun, a bit bonkers – and the most buzzing I’ve felt about music in a long time.

“My fans have been there through everything over the last 15 years, and I can’t wait for them to hear something fresh and fun from me. Time for a cheeky little Knees Up!!”

The album will be available in several formats, including transparent green vinyl, a standard CD, and a Deluxe CD that features four live bonus tracks: Troublemaker, Heart Skips A Beat, Save Me, and Dance With Me Tonight. Fans who pre-ordered during his summer tour will also receive an exclusive Lanyard CD.

The new release follows Olly’s sold-out UK tour celebrating 15 years in the music industry.

Olly has also been announced as part of the lineup for Hits Radio Live Manchester, which takes place on the same day as the album release, hinting that he could perform new material during his set at Co-op Live.