For Immediate Release

September 10, 2026

HUMANE SHARE BLUNT, PROPULSIVE NEW 

SINGLE “PENNY LET GO” — LISTEN

LONDON FIVE-PIECE PREMIERES OFFICIAL

VIDEO FILMED IN ABANDONED PRIORY — WATCH

CURRENTLY ON EUROPEAN TOUR WITH SEX MASK — MORE

DATES WITH RADIO FREE ALICE TO FOLLOW — SEE

ALL UPCOMING SHOWS HERE

Photo Credit: Hannah Murrell [Download Hi-Res]

“Delightfully angsty and reflective”

- THE LINE OF BEST FIT

“A rising star in the UK’s vibrant music scene… Humane has developed a resonant sound that gracefully blends his signature grit with alternative-grunge influences.”

- WONDERLAND

“Left the crowd orbiting somewhere between introspection and euphoria. In the haze of sweat, sound, and lights, the east London band proved they are not just aiming for escape velocity; they have already broken through the atmosphere.”

- HARD OF HEARING MAGAZINE

Today, East London five-piece Humane have unveiled their new single “Penny Let Go” amid their European tour with Sex Mask, and ahead of upcoming dates with Radio Free Alice. Clinical and direct, “Penny Let Go” is simple by design: a track that builds and releases as frontman Max Hanley’s punchy vocals revel in unease and uncertainty. The song’s official video sees the band continue their series of visuals filmed at an abandoned priory, harnessing a dark, frenzied energy. 

“The hook to this song came to me whilst driving to the studio, and we had written most of the song within the hour. It was quick so I wasn’t thinking about what it meant, but I enjoy the hook’s ambiguity,” Max says. “It could be about money or a girl, but in my head it’s more of a statement about ego death and a surrender, an instruction to let go when you’re not sure what it is you’re holding onto."

WATCH “PENNY LET GO”

LISTEN TO “PENNY LET GO”

“Penny Let Go” follows the urgent, energetic “Kill Time” - Humane’s first release in collaboration with 10k Projects - which has seen extensive support at Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and Radio X, with BBC’s Jess Iszatt calling the track “Chaotic, in a good way. Driving in its nature."

Since its beginnings as a solo endeavor in Max’s native East London, Humane has evolved into a quintet over the course of two self-released EPs and an ever-growing portfolio of explosive live performances across the UK. 

“Penny Let Go” single artwork [Download Hi-Res]

Humane’s short tenure to date has seen the group tour relentlessly across the UK, Europe and Australia. In 2025, they joined Radio Free Alice for a whirlwind of high-energy shows across the UK. Along the way, they picked up radio support at BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 Music and Apple Music 1. Early champions have included Matt Wilkinson, Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, John Kennedy and more. 

These new tracks mark the start of a darker, more expansive turn for the band: a fresh beginning for an outfit with big plans for the year ahead. More dates will be announced soon, including US tour dates in early 2027. For more information and to stay updated on upcoming dates, see below and follow Humane on Instagram at @humaneband.

★ HUMANE LIVE 2026 ★

SEPTEMBER

10 – Brighton, UK – Hope & Ruin *

11 – Tilburg, NL – 013 Hall of Fame *

12 – Groningen, NL – Simplon *

15 – Cologne, DE – Helios37 *

16 – Leipzig, DE – Ilses Erika *

17 – Berlin, DE – Cassiopeia *

19 – Copenhagen, DK – Stengade *

NOVEMBER

4 – Copenhagen, DK – Ideal Bar @ Vega +

6 – Berlin, DE – Frannz Club +

8 – Cologne, DE – Helios37 +

10 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg OZ +

11 – Brussels, BE – Botanique Rotonde +

12 – Paris, FR – Les Étoiles +

* - w/ Sex Mask

+ - w/ Radio Free Alice

All tour info here

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Kenzie Davis

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Madi Florence

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