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As Madness approach the 40th anniversary of their first single release (The Prince, 1979), the North London band are in fine fettle. A summer of playing large openair festivals culminates with House of Common 2017 at Clapham Common, then they head their now annual House of Fun weekender at Butlins Minehead in November.

Last year’s Can’t Stop Us Now album confirmed that their knack for bittersweet, melodic and socially engaged pop, which has hallmarked their career, still endures.

“Making records is what keeps the whole thing alive for all of us,” says lead singer Graham Suggs McPherson. “Especially the fans. It’s been very rewarding the last few years and has made us