# The Proclaimers new album release and commentary

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> Updated: 2026-09-19T03:38:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Scottish musical duo The Proclaimers have released a new studio album titled ‘You May Offend Someone’. 

During the promotion of the record, brothers Craig and Charlie Reid addressed political and social issues. Craig Reid criticized the Scottish National Party’s 2022 Gender Recognition Reform bill, characterizing transgender rights activists as ‘truth-phobic’ and expressing concerns regarding biological definitions and prison safety. Charlie Reid defended Graham Linehan and commented on the impact of ‘cancel culture’ on public discourse. 

The new album, released via Cooking Vinyl, features the duo’s traditional blend of folk, rock, and punk, with songwriting that addresses politics and hypocrisy.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: The Proclaimers release new album ‘You May Offend Someone’

The Proclaimers release ‘You May Offend Someone’, a new album featuring their signature blend of folk, rock, and direct, observational songwriting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-proclaimers-release-new-album-you-may-offend-someone

### 2026-09-11: The Proclaimers criticize trans rights activists and defend Graham Linehan

The Proclaimers have criticized transgender rights activists as ‘truth-phobic’ and defended Graham Linehan while promoting their new album and discussing free speech and gender recognition reform.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-proclaimers-criticize-trans-rights-activists-and-defend-graham-linehan

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