Melanie C Releases New Studio Album 'Sweat'

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Before she became Mel C of the Spice Girls, she was Melanie Chisholm of "The F**king Yeah Four", a group of 18-year-old friends dancing through the Costa Brava rave scene in the early '90s. Those nights of breakbeats, sweat and freedom would shape her forever. Decades later, Melanie C channels that same raw energy into Sweat - her ninth studio album and most euphoric record to date, out now on Virgin Music Group. The video for focus single 'Drum Machine' will be out at 12am AEST Sat 2nd May, watch HERE.

Recorded between London, Stockholm and LA, Sweat is a celebration of joy, movement and community, a fusion of Melanie C's pop legacy and her more recent evolution as a DJ. Today's focus single 'Drum Machine' distils that energy into its purest form: kick drums kick and synths throb in this club track that captures the hedonism of losing yourself in music as Melanie explains:

"Drum Machine is about finding someone who makes you feel alive again - that deep connection where love runs through your whole body, lifts your spirit, and sets your heart to a different beat."

In 2018, a chance invitation to DJ at queer club night Sink The Pink reignited Chisholm's connection to dance culture. Within a year, she was spinning at Ibiza institutions like Pacha and Café Mambo, and commanding festival crowds across the globe. "I love being able to mix anything I want, you can take things apart and build them again, just like in life." That same year, she rejoined the Spice Girls for their landmark 2019 reunion tour, culminating in three sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium.

With Sweat, Melanie C unites every part of her story: the athlete, the pop icon, the underground DJ, and the teenager who fell in love with rave culture. It's a record about resilience and joy in dark times. "There are so many horrific things going on in the world, when you make pop and dance music, it can seem almost churlish. But music is what gets me through tough moments. I'm really happy I am bringing out a joyful record at a very dark time."

The release of Sweat arrives amid a standout period for Melanie C. Recent highlights include a headline DJ set at this year's London Marathon, performances and global appearances spanning Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations, New York's Jingle Ball, plus television appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Good Morning America. Melanie recently graced the cover of Numero Netherlands magazine and The Sunday Times Style who dubbed Sweat "a record of solid, undeniable dance tracks". She was also named a featured artist for Apple Music's Music That Moves Me playlist series, further cementing her status as a driving force in contemporary pop and dance music.

The Melanie C World Tour will bring the high-energy spirit of Sweat to fans around the world this autumn, including a headline show at the O2 Academy Brixton on October 23rd, 2026. Known for her electrifying live performances, Melanie will celebrate both her pop legacy and her evolution as a DJ, delivering a set that blends dancefloor energy with the iconic hits that have defined her career. Full tour dates below and remaining tickets are available here: https://melaniec.net/

1. Sweat
2. Drum Machine
3. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
4. Til It Breaks
5. Pressure
6. Emotional Memory
7. Attitude
8. Good For Nothing
9. Undefeated Champion
10. Cashmere
11. Free To Love
12. One Track Mind
13. Flick Of The Wrist

Melanie C Tour Dates

Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Montreal, Club Soda
Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Toronto, Phoenix Concert Theatre
Fri 11 Sep 2026 - Washington DC, 9:30 Club
Sat 12 Sep 2026 - New York, Webster Hall
Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Boston, Paradise Rock Club
Wed 16 Sep 2026 - Chicago, Concord Music Hall
Fri 18 Sep 2026 - Vancouver, Vogue Theatre
Sat 19 Sep 2026 - Seattle, The Showbox
Tue 22 Sep 2026 - San Francisco, The Castro
Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Los Angeles, The Fonda Theatre
Fri 25 Sep 2026 - San Diego, House of Blues
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Dublin, 3Olympia
Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Manchester, O2 Ritz
Fri 23 Oct 2026 - London, O2 Academy Brixton
Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Birmingham, O2 Institute
Mon 26 Oct 2026 - Brussels, Botanique - Museum
Tue 27 Oct 2026 - Paris, La Machine du Moulin Rouge
Thu 29 Oct 2026 - Amsterdam, Melkweg OZ
Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Berlin, Metropol
Fri 6 Nov 2026 - Tokyo, Ex Theater
Wed 11 Nov 2026 - Perth, Astor Theatre
Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Melbourne, Northcote Theatre
Sat 14 Nov 2026 - Brisbane, The Tivoli
Sun 15 Nov 2026 - Sydney, Enmore Theatre

Photo credit: Charles Dennington

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