Hurts

About

Hurts are a British synth-pop duo from Manchester, formed in 2009 by vocalist Theo Hutchcraft and multi-instrumentalist Adam Anderson. Their debut album 'Happiness' (2010) became the fastest-selling debut of that year in the UK and topped charts across Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Finland, eventually selling over two million copies worldwide. Five studio albums followed, from 'Exile' (2013) through to 'Faith' (2020), each marked by the duo's signature blend of cinematic electronics and melancholic pop. Their devoted European fanbase - particularly strong in German-speaking countries and Russia - has kept them a fixture on the continent's festival circuit for over a decade.

2M+

'Happiness' copies sold worldwide

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'Happiness' platinum certifications globally

975K+

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Chart peak in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Finland with 'Happiness'

What's new

2025-05
Hurts released 'Wonderful Life '25', a new version of their signature track recorded with Purple Disco Machine, on 23 May 2025.
2025-05
A limited-edition double-vinyl picture disc of 'Happiness' was released on 23 May 2025 to mark the album's 15th anniversary, including bonus tracks making their vinyl debut.
2025-05
Hurts performed the '15 Years of Happiness' anniversary tour across Europe in May-July 2025, with Theo Hutchcraft performing without Adam Anderson, who was absent due to mental health reasons.
2024-10
In October 2024, Hurts posted a cryptic 'A5M4' teaser video on social media, widely interpreted as signalling new music in the works.
2024-10
Hurts announced exclusive anniversary shows in London and Berlin to celebrate 15 years of 'Happiness', performing the debut album in full.