The Proclaimers sober anger is reminiscent of Elvis Costello

The Proclaimers are the soundtrack to my life https://observer.co.uk/culture/music/article/richard-curtis-the-proclaimers-are-the-soundtrack-to-my-life

It would be easy for The Proclaimers to look to the past and dwell on their success with tried and trusted music, but they don’t. You May Offend is very much of the now. The tunes they are well known for are timeless. They’ve stood the test of time and will continue...

Craig and Charlie join Kirsty Wark to chat about the new album on BBC Radio 4's live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031kqy

Quite frankly it's astounding! https://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/09/08/the-proclaimers-you-may-offend-cooking-vinyl/

  An ironic march to the drumbeat of progress — endlessly building things up, only to knock them down and start all over again. Featuring The Proclaimers drummer, Clive Jenner.   By Douglas Mackinnon & Peter Anderson