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        "content": "Here\u2019s a roundup of what\u2019s new or upcoming from Level 42 and Nik Kershaw as of mid-2026. I found nothing indicating imminent album releases, but there are several new projects, tours, and reissues to keep an eye on.\n\n---\n\n## Level 42\n\n**Releases & reissues**  \n- The band recently put out a box set titled *The Later Years \u2013 2001-2020*, which includes all their studio albums from that period along with remixes, B-sides, and rare tracks. ([atthebarrier.com](https://atthebarrier.com/2026/04/26/level-42-the-later-years-album-review/?utm_source=openai))  \n- There\u2019s no new studio album currently announced, so this retrospective set appears to be their latest major release. ([atthebarrier.com](https://atthebarrier.com/2026/04/26/level-42-the-later-years-album-review/?utm_source=openai))\n\n**Tours & live performances**  \n- Level 42 is staging a *December 2026 UK Tour* celebrating 45 years since their debut album, *Level 42* (1981). ([level42.com](https://www.level42.com/category/news/?utm_source=openai))  \n- They\u2019ll be playing festivals and various UK and European dates throughout 2026\u2014including the Isle of Wight Festival, Chilfest, and \u201c80s Calling!\u201d shows. ([level42.com](https://www.level42.com/category/news/?utm_source=openai))\n\n**Side-projects / related news**  \n- Mike Lindup, their keyboardist/vocalist, is doing something a bit different: he has a *2026 headlining \u201cTrio Tour\u201d* using the classic jazz trio format (keys, bass, drums). ([mikelindup.com](https://mikelindup.com/news/mike-lindup-trio/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Nik Kershaw\n\n**Recent work**  \n- His most recent studio album remains *Oxymoron*, released on 16 October 2020. ([nikkershaw.net](https://www.nikkershaw.net/music/oxymoron/?utm_source=openai))  \n- He also released an EP, *These Little Things*, in mid-2020, to tease *Oxymoron*. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymoron_%28Nik_Kershaw_album%29?utm_source=openai))\n\n**What\u2019s happening now**  \n- Nik has scheduled *Summer 2026 shows*. These are live performances\u2014not new album releases\u2014but worth noting if you\u2019re looking to see him live. ([totalntertainment.com](https://www.totalntertainment.com/music/nik-kershaw-announces-summer-2026-shows/?utm_source=openai))  \n- He continues to do songwriting, including for film/TV, besides performing both classic hits and newer compositions. ([totalntertainment.com](https://www.totalntertainment.com/music/nik-kershaw-announces-summer-2026-shows/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can dig through fan sites, interviews, or social media to see if there are any whispers of new albums, singles, or collaborations in the pipeline for either artist. Want me to check that?"
    }
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