Francis Rossi: 2 new songs out today, from ‘The Accidental’.

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FRANCIS KICKS OFF 2026 WITH TWO NEW SONGS

TAKEN FROM HIS FORTHCOMING SOLO ALBUM ‘THE ACCIDENTAL’

DOUBLE SINGLE ‘PUSH COMES TO SHOVE’ / ‘NOVEMBER AGAIN’

Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 in emphatic style with two brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album ‘The Accidental’, out January 30, 2026.

‘Push Comes To Shove’ bursts with energy, grit and Rossi’s unmistakable guitar sound, while ‘November Again’ turns a melancholy refrain into a soaring, catchy chorus. Both tracks capture the founding Status Quo frontman in full flow: confident, energised and recalling the sound that made him a cornerstone of British rock.

‘The Accidental’ was born from spontaneous studio sessions with guitarist Hiran Ilangantilike and co-producer Andy Brook, resulting in a vibrant album that sounds immediate, alive and free of expectations.

Together with the previously released tracks ‘Something In The Air (Stormy Weather)’ and ‘Go Man Go’, the new songs ‘Push Comes To Shove’ and ‘November Again’ set the tone for what promises to be one of Francis Rossi’s most exciting solo releases to date.

‘The Accidental’ finds Francis Rossi once more at the top of his game, delivering a searing yet thoughtful collection of rockers that will please anyone who likes their heavy cut with melody and verve.

“For anyone who liked any of my solo albums previously”, says Francis Rossi, “Well, I’ve no idea what you’ll make of this one because it’s a real departure, but I love it. It’s loud, the guitars are right to the fore, and there are some great songs there”.