'80s Music Legends Tease New Music Ahead of First U.S. Tour in 15 Years
A legendary 1980s band is finally returning to the United States to tour-with some major support from other iconic acts-and before the concerts kick off, they teased the possibility of new music coming in the future. The group in question is none other than The Human League, who dominated the 1980s and beyond with exciting synth-pop hits, although most people know the group for the song "Don't You Want Me."
The Human League is launching the North American leg of their Generations Tour, which also includes special guests Soft Cell and Alison Moyet. But before the first stop in San Diego, Calif., on June 2, the only remaining member from the original lineup, Philip Oakey, sat down for an interview with FLOOD Magazine to dissect the group's music history.
During the conversation, he discussed the group's debut and subsequent departure of other original members, Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware in 1980. The Human League went on to introduce a new lineup of members, reinventing itself as it adapted with the changing music landscape.
After talking about The Human League's past, Oakey touched on the future of the group beyond the current tour. He teased the possibility of a new album, with the band's last new music release being the 2011 album Credo. While they've released compilation and live albums since then, fans are eager to hear something new.
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Oakey confirmed that he wants to make a new album with The Human League, but he's just searching for the right producer. For whom he currently has in mind, he mentioned former Chromatics programmer Johnny Jewel. But for now, The Human League is focused on touring and entertaining longtime fans.
"We've learned to be very grateful to the people who've supported us now for nearly five decades," he told the publication. "We're so glad to walk out on a stage and see people smiling. It means everything to us."
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 11:18 PM.