The release of Hyperlove marks Mika’s first English-language studio album since 2019. Hyperlove introduces a bold new chapter, rooted in raw emotion and the fearless joy that has defined Mika’s career.
Accompanying the album is the single Excuses For Love. This euphoric, bass-driven track encapsulates Hyperlove’s core message: radical emotional honesty in a world that often encourages restraint.
Throughout Hyperlove, Mika returns to the piano as the emotional heart of his songwriting, blending his classically trained voice with richly textured, vintage production.
The album is crafted entirely from analogue and retro sources, and explores the tension between human vulnerability and modern technology while reaffirming music’s power to connect, uplift, and transcend.
Mika collaborates again with Nick Littlemore, the creative force behind Empire of the Sun and PNAU, who also produced Mika’s critically acclaimed album The Origin of Love. Legendary filmmaker and queer cultural icon John Waters serves as a guest narrator, offering sharp, witty interludes throughout the album.
For nearly two decades, Mika has been one of pop music’s most distinctive voices. Mika was born Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., and he burst onto the international stage with the 2007 hit “Grace Kelly” and the multi-platinum debut Life in Cartoon Motion, which sold over 8 million copies, generated more than 2.8 billion streams, and topped charts in 12 countries.
Mika’s releases include The Boy Who Knew Too Much, The Origin of Love, No Place in Heaven, and My Name Is Michael Holbrook. He has collaborated with Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams, Gregg Wells, and more.
With Hyperlove, Mika delivers an album fuelled by curiosity, craftsmanship, and an unwavering belief in the power of love without excuses.
The Spinning Out Tour: To celebrate the release, MIKA will bring his dazzling, kaleidoscopic live show, back to North America next spring.
London Dates: Ova Arena Wembley, 12 February 2026
