Forty-four years after Pelican West defined the breezy, brass-inflected bright spot of early-80s British new wave, the definitive classic lineup of Haircut 100 has pulled off one of pop history’s most joyful magic tricks. With their brand new studio album Boxing The Compass, Nick Heyward, Les Nemes, and Graham Jones prove that the sun-drenched, jazz-funk-adjacent energy that made them household names never really went away. This special “In the Mix” celebration tracks the entire journey, beginning with the crisp, infectious percussion of their earliest chart-toppers before diving into the sophisticated, lushly arranged pop architecture of Nick Heyward’s solo career.
As the mix flows chronologically, it bridges the gap between eras, moving seamlessly through the brilliant, guitar-driven power-pop of Heyward’s 90s indie phase right into the triumphant, horn-heavy grooves of their latest 2026 material. It is a masterclass in pop craftsmanship, showcasing how a signature sound can evolve over four decades without ever losing its core sense of optimism. Whether you are revisiting the timeless hooks of “Fantastic Day” or discovering the brilliant disco-infused pulse of their brand new single “Dynamite,” this career-spanning set is the ultimate tribute to a band that still knows exactly how to make the world feel a little bit brighter.
Broadcast 23 June 2026
Tracklist
- Haircut 100 — Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) — Pelican West Plus
- Haircut 100 — Boat Party — Pelican West - 40th Anniversary
- Haircut 100 — Fantastic Day — Pelican West - 40th Anniversary
- Haircut 100 — Nobody's Fool — Pelican West - 40th Anniversary
- Nick Heyward — Whistle Down the Wind — North Of A Miracle
- Nick Heyward — Take That Situation — North Of A Miracle
- Nick Heyward — Blue Hat for a Blue Day — North Of A Miracle
- Nick Heyward — Warning Sign — Favourite Songs - The Best Of
- Nick Heyward — Kite — From Monday To Sunday
- Nick Heyward — He Doesn't Love You Like I Do — From Monday To Sunday
- Nick Heyward — Stars In Her Eyes — The Apple Bed
- Nick Heyward — Baby Blue Sky — Woodland Echoes (Deluxe Edition)
- Haircut 100 — The Unloving Plum
- Haircut 100 — Dynamite — Boxing The Compass
- Haircut 100 — Love Plus One (12” Single) — Pelican West - 40th Anniversary
