Hurts - Wonderful Life (new Version) May 2026
is a modern reimagining of the British synth-pop duo Hurts' breakthrough 2010 hit, released on May 23, 2025 , to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album, Happiness . This "New Version" features freshly recorded vocals from Theo Hutchcraft paired with the signature nu-disco production of German maestro Purple Disco Machine . A Celebration of 15 Years of Happiness
Originally released in 2010, the iconic single "Wonderful Life" propelled Hurts to global success, reaching the Top 10 across Europe and earning 17 Platinum certifications. The 2025 update bridges the track's original "glacial" synth-pop tones with a sleek, dancefloor-ready energy that pays homage to the band's Italo Disco roots. Hurts - Wonderful Life (New Version)
Experience the evolution of this synth-pop anthem through these official videos and remixes: is a modern reimagining of the British synth-pop
Hurts, Purple Disco Machine - Wonderful Life '25 (Extended Mix) YouTube · The Beat Club by John Peel Hurts - Wonderful Life (New Version - Official Video) YouTube · HurtsVEVO Wonderful Life '25 YouTube · Hurts - Topic The 2025 update bridges the track's original "glacial"
: Purple Disco Machine injects his unmistakable 80s-tinged disco flair, featuring a funk-fueled bassline that builds into a euphoric finale.
To mark the anniversary, Hurts performed Happiness in its entirety at headline shows in and Berlin (Tempodrom) in May 2025. Continuing the momentum, the duo has scheduled a run of European shows for Summer 2026 , with confirmed dates in: Germany (Königstein, July 5) Lithuania (Kaunas, July 7) Estonia (Tallinn, July 8) Poland (Warsaw, July 10) Switzerland (Locarno, July 12)