NEWS

Joe Taysom

Fri 13 February 2026 Far Out Magazine

In a new interview with Far Out, Jethro Tull singer Ian Anderson has confirmed that he appears on the new album by Engelbert Humperdinck. 

Anderson made the revelation during the broad conversation, published on February 11th, which also saw him reflect on his lifetime in music.

Upon being asked about his thoughts on the current musical landscape, Anderson said of Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, “I don’t dislike them on a personal or musical level, but I don’t find their music or lyrics particularly of remote interest to me, they don’t in any way satisfy my taste in music or songwriting.”

Anderson is more focused on his own work rather than what is being made by other artists, before revealing that he recently worked with Humperdinck.

The singer divulged, “I played on a track for Engelbert Humperdinck a few weeks ago, would you believe. So I look with interest on sometimes on things that I’ve actually played on for other people, that’s probably the only time I really listen to any new music.”

While Anderson did not have the full details to hand regarding Humperdinck’s next album, he did say that he was told “it’s scheduled sometime in 2026”.

Although they are both huge stars from a similar era in music, the upcoming track will mark the first time they have collaborated.

Humperdinck, aged 89, released his last album, All About Love, in 2023. He is set to begin his American tour on February 19th in Chandler, Arizona, and also has dates planned in Australia and New Zealand later this year.

Elsewhere in his new interview with Far Out, Anderson explained why he has no plans to retire anytime soon, admitting, “It would seem in a way a bit churlish to pack it in now, but I still have to be realistic. The end, whilst it’s not in sight, it is a glimmer on the distant horizon that is going to come ever closer.”

Anderson also has no plans for a farewell tour, explaining, “And when it does get sufficiently close to me to have to make the announcement ‘This is Jethro Tull – The final tour’ then I won’t, because I don’t believe in announcing such things.”

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