A Year in Progress / Into 2026

We hope you had a lovely Christmas and that you’re already making exciting plans for 2026.

This will be the last post for a little while, so we wanted to take a moment to reflect.

In 2025, SCAD recorded all the music for his next studio album, released four singles (two on physical formats) with accompanying music videos, and made the stupid / brave / visionary (you decide) decision to step away from all social media and streaming platforms from 2026 onwards.

Alongside this, SCAD also made the bold / singular / ridiculous (again, you decide) decision to retire as Saber Cuts a Dash in 2030 — first promising four more albums, with absolutely no dip in quality (possibly even exceeding previous heights), before finally hanging up the Chelsea boots and frilly shirts. You can read more about the retirement decision here.

Even the classic era fans weren’t forgotten. SCAD agreed to a one-off Legacy Tour, playing all the hits from a parallel, olive-tinted universe — including ‘Stars Serenade’ and ‘Princess’ (for those who prefer the pretty — albeit sophisticated and original — pop songs to the “more meaningful” modern-era material). After all, there will always be people who prefer ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand’ to ‘I Am the Walrus’ 😉

Sadly, the Legacy Tour won’t be coming to England 😥

Looking ahead to 2026: SCAD will finally return to the live stage (yes… we know he said that last year), and will also complete the next album, JUSTICE — which the composer confidently promises will “blow the doors off”, both musically and lyrically. The accompanying tour will both introduce — and ultimately kill off — The Dark Song & Dance Master.

On a more reflective note, a special thank you to the five greatest SCAD (and previously Saber) supporters throughout his entire career to date — initials only, to protect identities, and in no particular order:

KB · TW · EJW · MR · GWK

Some have drifted away, some are sadly no longer part of this physical earth, and some have moved on to new lives and families that quite rightly take priority. But your importance throughout this long, unpredictable journey is appreciated more than you could ever know. Your contributions will never be forgotten as the next chapter of a new book begins…

The beginning of the end.

Have a wonderful New Year. Sending you much love and positive thoughts.

Your vivacious friend xx