Pete Doherty Teases New Libertines Album And Reflects On Babyshambles Reunion Success

Pete Doherty is opening up about his packed schedule, reflecting on a triumphant stage comeback while mapping out his next moves in both music and retail. The British rock icon recently spoke to NME about the unexpected success of the Babyshambles reunion, upcoming music from The Libertines, and his personal aspiration to start a vintage second-hand business. Returning to the road with Babyshambles marked a major milestone for the musician. It had been more than ten years since the band last shared a stage together, and the emotional reunion followed the mournful passing of the group's original guitarist, Patrick Walden. Doherty confessed that he approached the tour with genuine trepidation, questioning whether an audience still existed for the group after so much time away. ## When is the new Babyshambles live album coming out? Despite those pre-tour jitters, the response from concertgoers proved overwhelming. Doherty noted that after initial warm-up gigs, the main tour officially launched at Norwich UEA, where fans flooded the room with intense passion and shouted every single lyric back to the stage. He admitted he had not fully grasped just how deeply Babyshambles mattered to their fanbase until seeing that electric response firsthand. The nostalgic run culminated in December with a massive closing show at London's KOKO. The night featured a special guest appearance by Doherty’s long-time bandmate Carl Barât, who joined the group to perform The Libertines' track "What Katie Did." Babyshambles also surprised the audience by playing "Wolfman" live for the very first time in 20 years. To immortalize the tour, the group is releasing an official concert recording titled *Live At KOKO*. Arriving October 9 via Doherty’s own record label, Strap Originals, the release will give listeners a chance to relive the standout London gig. Looking back at the entire run, Doherty called the tour a roaring success that far surpassed anything he or the band had anticipated. ## Will The Libertines release another album? Music fans won't have to rely solely on archival live tracks, either. Doherty confirmed that plans are actively taking shape for a brand-new album from The Libertines, signaling that the singer's main project is moving full steam ahead into its next chapter. Between recording sessions and live performances, Doherty is also nurturing a rather unexpected side hustle. The rocker revealed a long-held dream of opening his own second-hand shop, adding a unique retail ambition to his busy calendar.