The Coral have surprise-released their new album '388', a rocksteady-influenced record described as nostalgic and timeless, while also announcing a UK and Ireland tour for 2026 with supporting acts including Dave McCabe and The Mary Wallopers. The band has also shared a new video for 'Leave It In The Past' and performed a cover of their own work during a live appearance in Bristol. The release follows a trend of surprise album drops among artists like Osees and Little Simz.