Legendary singer, composer, and transgender activist Beverly Glenn-Copeland is set to release his new studio album, Laughter In Summer, on February 6, 2026, via Transgressive Records. This deeply personal project is a collaboration with his wife, eco-poet, actress, and producer Elizabeth Copeland, born from their nearly half-century-long love story. The album is described as a tender ledger of shared devotion, memories, grief, and joy, arriving as Glenn navigates LATE, a type of Dementia.
Alongside the announcement, the Copelands share the moving double single, “Children’s Anthem” and “Let Us Dance (Movement One).”
Commenting on the two tracks, Glenn and Elizabeth say: “Let Us Dance holds deep personal meaning for us as a couple, and it’s one of our most favourite songs to perform together. It’s a gentle reminder that life invites us to embody joy through movement, no matter the circumstances, no matter how difficult the path. Originally published on Keyboard Fantasies, this choral rework features a newly minted Montreal choir that we met mere moments before recording Movement One. It’s raw and honest – much the way we live our lives now.”
“Children’s Anthem was one of our very first creative collaborations as a couple, originally written in 2007 for an anti-bullying conference. We’re bringing it back on this new album with a fresh arrangement dedicated to our precious granddaughter Freya. We hope it will serve as a rally cry to support and protect all the children of the world. At a time when violence has become endemic, this song and its message is more critical than ever.”
Elizabeth Copeland has now taken her place as producer, shaping the record alongside music director Alex Samaras. The album title stems from a piece Glenn composed during his cognitive decline, with Elizabeth providing the emotional lyrics after being struck by the phrase “laughter in summer” by a lake. Recorded during an unplanned session at Hotel2Tango with engineer Howard Bilerman (Godspeed You! Black Emperor), the album showcases Glenn’s preferred one-take style. The making of Laughter In Summer serves as a profound testament to their enduring love and Glenn’s sustained spirit of giving, even as he faces loss. The album follows his highly acclaimed 2023 record, The Ones Ahead (reviewed here).
Pre-Order Laughter In Summer: https://beverlyglenncopeland.ffm.to/laughterinsummer
Beverly Glenn-Copeland is currently on tour in the UK / EU; dates are below, and tickets are available here.
Beverly Glenn-Copeland live dates:
Tuesday 7th October – Dublin – Vicar Street
Friday 10th October – Cardiff – Llais Festival at Wales Millenium Centre
Wednesday 15th October – London – Hackney Empire
Sunday 19th October – Manchester – Aviva Studios
Wednesday 29th October – Brussels – Ancienne Belgique at KVS
Friday 5th December – Ottawa – The Bronson
Saturday 13th December – Toronto – East End United Church
Friday 16th January – Vancouver – Chan Centre at UBC
4th – 6th June – Barcelona – Primavera Sound
Tickets: https://beverlyglenncopeland.com/tour