“The end is the beginning”

NEW TRACK

“The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)”
OUT NOW!
LISTEN HERE // WATCH VIZUALISER HERE

THE MOUNTAIN TOUR – UK & IRELAND 2026
PLUS BIGGEST UK SHOW TO DATE
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
SATURDAY, June 20th 2026
WITH SUPPORT ARTISTS SPARKS AND TRUENO
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT GORILLAZ.COM

“With ‘The Mountain’, the band ascends with their most ambitious album yet.” – ESQUIRE INDIA

​​”The iconic British band known for genre blending music, art and storytelling is drawing from India’s vast and underrepresented musical lineage, honouring voices that have shaped generations of sound.” – SOOKA MAG

Following last month’s triumphant surprise performance of new music and the highly-anticipated release of first track “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” comes “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof),” the second track to be released from Gorillaz’ forthcoming studio album, The Mountain. Listen HERE and watch visualizer HERE. 

“The Manifesto” carries the album’s themes of the cycle of life and the afterlife via the extraordinary talent of Latin Grammy-winning Argentine rap prodigy Trueno who deftly trolls his maker with the declaration “Yo no sé qué va a pasar mañana/Cuando atienda la luz que me llama/Mami mi futuro me reclama/Camino hacia la luz/I have nothing to lose” (I don’t know what tomorrow holds/When I heed the light that’s calling me/Baby, my future is demanding me/I walk toward the light/I have nothing to lose) – until the song is arrestingly bisected by a posthumous riposte from the late Detroit-born D12 rapper and Gorillaz collaborator Proof who declaims: “You aren’t ready for death/Until I showed up, hold breath/Until you blow the on one set,” an inspired moment of freestyling, captured minutes before he entered the booth during an early recording session. 

The collaborative intent of The Mountain album is further reflected in the celebratory energy of “The Manifesto,” which features sarod players Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, brothers who are seventh generation musicians of the Gwalior musical lineage; along with the joyous brass of the legendary Jea Band Jaipur who have been “serving Indian weddings since 1936”; as well as Ajay Prasanna on bansuri and The Mountain Choir led by Vijayaa Shanker.

“As space dust we are here forever and that’s a mighty long time. This is a musical meditation infused with light. A journey of the soul, with beats…”  – Russel Hobbs

The Mountain Tour will kick off in Manchester on March 20th 2026 and visit arenas across the UK and Ireland, with dates in Birmingham, Glasgow (SOLD OUT), Leeds, Cardiff (SOLD OUT), Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin, to include a second show in Manchester and Dublin, recently added due to demand; plus a one-off headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20th 2026 – the band’s biggest UK show to date – with support from Sparks and Trueno. Dates and ticket information below and at Gorillaz.com. 

Listen to “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)” HERE and “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” HERE.Download High Res Press Imagery HERE.

NOTES FOR EDITORS 

The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an expansive sonic landscape of instruments and sounds, richly layered with voices, melodies and addictive beats, spanning a collection of 15 songs that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos. The record features an extraordinary list of artists and collaborators including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey; as well as the voices of friends and collaborators who have gone before us, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.  

Produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton and Remi Kabaka Jr., plus Bizarrap (Orange County), The Mountain was recorded at Studio 13 in London and Devon, various locations in India including Mumbai, New Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi, as well as Ashgabat, Damascus, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. The album features artists performing in five languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish and Yoruba. 

The artwork for The Mountain sees visual artist Jamie Hewlett’s distinctive, yet ever-evolving, style illustrate the world of Gorillaz with detailed and beautiful intricacy across a series of hand-drawn images which capture Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D’s time in India working on the new album, available both as a book and as a collection of 12×12 prints. 

The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:

1. The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
2. The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
3. The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
4. The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
5. Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
6. The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
7. The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
8. The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
9. The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
10. Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
11. Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
12. The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
13. Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
14. The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
15. The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)

The Mountain will be available in the following formats: Digital Download; Standard CD; Deluxe 2CD (incl. selection of Mystery Show live tracks); Standard Vinyl; Hardback Book Vinyl Edition; Limited Edition Collectors Box (incl. Art Prints). Pre-order HERE.

Pre order  / pre save The Mountain HERE.

The Mountain Tour – UK & Ireland 2026:

20 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! 
21 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live
22 March – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE
24 March – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro* – SOLD OUT!
25 March – LEEDS, First Direct Arena*
27 March – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena* – SOLD OUT!
28 March – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena*
29 March – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena*
31 March – BELFAST, SSE Arena* 
01 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* 
02 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! 

*support from Trueno

20 June – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

With support from Sparks and Trueno

Tour Tickets & Information: www.gorillaz.com

About Gorillaz:

Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle. The BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to blow up a pre-digital world with their colorful backstory and ground-breaking virtual ways. Based at Kong Studios, Gorillaz settled into a life of musical innovation with an eye-wateringly exciting roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF Doom to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to slowthai, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. With eight albums to their name, Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018), Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020) and Cracker Island (2023), Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.

About Trueno:

At just 24, Argentinian rap phenomenon Trueno has become one of the most influential voices in Latin hip-hop and a rising global star. Crowned champion of both Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos and the Freestyle Master Series , he quickly exploded onto the scene with his viral “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 16” with Bizarrap. His debut album Atrevido spawned the smash “MAMICHULA” (660M+ streams), while follow-up albums, BIEN O MAL and EL ÚLTIMO BAILE (DELUXE) each surpassed 1 billion streams, delivering global hits like “DANCE CRIP,” “REAL GANGSTA LOVE” (Spotify Global Top 10), and the Latin GRAMMY-winning “TRANKY FUNKY.” With collaborations ranging from J Balvin, Feid, Gorillaz, DJ Premier, Bizarrap, Cypress Hill and Marshmello. Trueno’s reach crosses genres and borders. On stage, his EL ÚLTIMO BAILE WORLD TOUR sold out arenas across Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., while in 2025 he became the first Latin artist to headline Red Bull Symphonic in Buenos Aires. With socially conscious lyrics, magnetic live performances, and a fearless creative vision, Trueno continues redefining Latin hip-hop for a global generation

About Proof: 

The legacy and influence of rapper DeShaun “Proof” Holton remains undisputed almost 20 years after his passing at the age of just 32. A lyrical force and pillar of the Detroit hip-hop scene, his pioneering work as an artist, collaborator and mentor has ensured that he will be forever remembered by all the many lives he touched through music. Driven by a passion and conviction to enrich the lives of others through his love of hip-hop, he is credited as a unifying power in Detroit, mentoring and promoting the careers of other artists, bringing the talent of his hometown to the eyes and ears of the world.  

His career accomplishments are endless. From the global impact of his work with D12, Shady Records and Eminem, to his own releases as a solo artist, Proof continues to be one of the most important and authentic voices in hip-hop.

About KONG:KONG is Gorillaz’ own label. The band’s ninth studio album The Mountain is KONG’s first release, with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard.

DANGER MOUSE & BLACK THOUGHT

“Up (With Rag’n’Bone Man)” 

OUT NOW

“The math is not particularly difficult: Take two great artists, put them together, magic.” — The New York Times

Danger Mouse and Black Thought have reunited for their first new song together since their Cheat Codes blew the world’s collective minds in 2022: “Up (With Rag’n’Bone Man).” 

“Up” is written and performed by Danger Mouse, Black Thought and Rag’n’Bone Man, produced by Danger Mouse and features Rag’n’Bone Man on vocals and drums. The accompanying video directed by Joshua Ellingson features Danger Mouse, Black Thought & Rag’n’Bone Man and can be seen HERE.

Available now across all digital platforms, “Up” is the very first taste of the long-awaited second LP by Danger Mouse & Black Thought. While the dates of the next full length’s completion and release are anyone’s guess, the pair has provided this gem to make the wait more bearable—though it’s likely “Up” will paradoxically make the interim that much more excruciating: The raw intensity of Black Thought’s performance contrasting with Rag’n’Bone Man’s mournful yet beautiful delivery interwoven with a hypnotic and soothing foundation as only Danger Mouse can provide will inevitably leave listeners craving more.

The duo’s first collaborative album, Cheat Codes, reaffirmed Black Thought as “one of the greatest rappers ever” (New York Magazine) and Danger Mouse as “a pioneering beat-maker with a knack for blending rock and hip-hop aesthetics” (New York Magazine). It dominated the year-end best-of lists of everyone from Good Morning America, who named it #2 album of 2022 and called it “legendary,” to Vibe, Pitchfork, HipHopDX, Flood, Consequence, NPR Music, NPR’s Fresh Air, The Ringer, and many more. 

Cheat Codes was a testament to the qualities that make Danger Mouse one of the greatest producers of all time: his utterly unique ability to craft a palette complex and flexible enough to enable Black Thought to perform at new heights. On the newly released “Up,” Rag’n’Bone Man’s singular voice and instrumental contribution is equally seamless and sublime. 

British artist Rag’n’Bone Man whose soulful, rich and powerful voice is the embodiment of our collective urgency, and whose hit song “Human” has amassed over 2 billion views on YouTube, joins an illustrious roll call of Danger Mouse & Black Thought collaborators that includes A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Conway the Machine, Kid Sister, MF DOOM, Michael Kiwanuka, and Raekwon.

PRAISE FOR DANGER MOUSE & BLACK THOUGHT’S CHEAT CODES:

“Cheat Codes is brilliant” – NME

“2022’s Most Winning Hip-Hop Album” – MOJO

“From start to finish, it’s flawless” – Zane Lowe 

“an out-and-out hip-hop masterpiece” – The Guardian

“Cheat Codes isn’t just excellent… Danger Mouse constructed these beats with Black Thought and his skill set specifically in mind, and the rapper moves through them deliberately, without compromising what are some of his most writerly verses.” – NPR’s All Things Considered, Editor’s Pick 

“Cheat Codes is a lesson in supreme lyricism and pristine production that should have any aspiring MC/producer combo aiming to get on their level.” – HipHopDX 

“A dense and relentless avalanche of imagery, Cheat Codes finds Black Thought operating at the peak of his still-growing powers. While much of the album’s appeal revolves around his technical virtuosity, Danger Mouse’s production is bold and cinematic. He’s in spectacular form on Cheat Codes, and in excellent company: Danger Mouse is the ideal producing partner for him, with a vintage-distressed style that leaves just enough space for Black Thought’s verbal pyrotechnics.” – NPR Music 

“It’s not a return to form; it’s a reminder that Danger Mouse and Black Thought are the type of artists who define the form… To absolutely no one’s surprise, when two top-tier artists decide to collaborate for an album’s worth of tracks, the final product comes out pretty damn good. Yes, Black Thought is still a Top 5 MC, and yes, Danger Mouse remains a premier beatmaker despite his break from the genre. Even still, ‘pretty damn good’ undersells Cheat Codes, as it’s ultimately a project that exceeds the already high expectations set by its premise.” – Consequence

Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez Photo Credit: Max Giorgeschi

PETER MCPOLAND
BIG LUCKY
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

“What Do You Do To Me?” NEW SINGLE and VIDEO OUT NOW

UK/EU TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Peter McPoland has released his highly anticipated brand new album, Big Lucky. The album release is accompanied by the second single from the album and its accompanying music video, “What Do You Do To Me?” Watch the video HERE. Directed by Marcus Mazzulla and starring Peter along with an eclectic cast of characters, the video takes us on a surreal journey to the bottom of the sea and back again. The video was partially animated by Tye Down Pictures and expands upon Peter McPoland’s singular world brought to life on Big Lucky.

Also announced today is a run of UK and European tour dates to take place next year. The Big Lucky tour begins in Los Angeles on November 3rd and continues for a total of 30 dates in North America before continuing in Europe. For a full list of dates, see below. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit https://www.petermcpoland.com/tourPeter heralded the release of Big Lucky with a gallery exhibit at Los Angeles’ Smart Objects Gallery last week. Peter’s home studio as well as the paintings he created during the recording of the album were installed as an immersive experience for fans – allowing them to step into the process that brought Big Lucky into the world. Displayed along with many other works, was the painting which now serves as the album artwork. Images from the event can be found HERE.

Peter McPoland
Big Lucky Tour
*dates in bold newly announced

11/03/25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre
11/05/25 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
11/07/25 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
11/08/25 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
11/10/25 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
11/12/25 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
11/13/25 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
11/16/25 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
11/17/25 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
11/19/25 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
11/20/25 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
02/17/26 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
02/18/26 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
02/20/26 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
02/21/26 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
02/22/26 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
02/24/26 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
02/26/26 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel
02/27/26 – Boston, MA – Royale
02/28/26 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
03/02/26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
03/03/26 – Detroit, MI – Shelter
03/05/26 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
03/06/26 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
03/07/26 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
03/09/26 – Omaha, NE – Slow Down
03/10/26 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
03/12/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
03/13/26 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern
03/14/26 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge
03/18/26 – London, United Kingdom – The Garage
03/20/26 – Paris, France – Backstage by The Mill
03/22/26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg OZ
03/23/26 – Cologne, Germany – CBE
03/24/26 – Zurich, Switzerland – EXILE
03/26/26 – Bologna, Italy – Covo Club
03/28/26 – Prague, Czech Republic – Fuchs2
03/29/26 – Vienna,  Austria – Szene
03/31/26 – Berlin, Germany – Frannz Club
04/01/26 – Warsaw, Poland – NIEBO

ABOUT PETER McPOLAND

Spotting a four-leaf clover along a well-worn path — that’s what it feels like to listen to Big Lucky, the newest and fourth full-length album from Peter McPoland. A record that hums with intimacy, homespun details, and emotional clarity, this latest offering is the project he’s always wanted to make: raw, uncontrived, and singularly him. Written, produced, engineered, and performed entirely by McPoland himself, Big Lucky is Peter McPoland getting back to himself and the pure writing that began his career, captivating millions. Born in Vermont and raised in Texas from the age of seven, Peter McPoland began his musical career at an early age. By 16, his first forays into live music included performances at Vans Warped Tour and New Voices in Rock at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After graduating high school, he moved to New York City to begin his musical career in earnest. 

Following a viral run that began with breakout single “Romeo + Juliet,” album releases Slow Down, Piggy, and Friend, and numerous singles and EPs, McPoland has amassed over 450 million streams on Spotify alone. The sheer scale of his reach has led to several headlining national tours of his own as well as arena outings supporting the likes of Twenty One Pilots and Imagine Dragons. Peter will be accompanied by his upcoming tour with his childhood best friends and fellow musicians now serving as his band.

Recently cutting himself off cold turkey from social media and streaming services and arming himself with a flip phone, an iPod full of Beatles songs, an old-school reel-to-reel machine he resurrected from his uncle’s basement, and tapes bought from Facebook Marketplace, McPoland regrouped to begin the process of creating Big Lucky. This album is Peter McPoland getting back to the pure writing that began his career, captivating millions. In a world of TikTok sensations, McPoland stands apart — bucking the industry standard of the one-hit-wonder, single-charting poster child — and carving out something far more lasting. His blend of folk, indie-rock, and what at times feel like hymns, melds into an already impressive repertoire.

GHOST
SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES REVEALED
General On Sale Begins October 3 at 10am Local Time at ghost-official.com

“GHOST are a global phenomenon — a rare feat for any rock or metal band in the last two decades”—CONSEQUENCE  

“Outside the Garden before Ghost’s show — which featured a set piece in which Forge, dressed as an evil pope, seemed to levitate — a sense of devotion was palpable among fans. Showgoers streamed out of Penn Station dressed in Ghost-themed costumes, including skeletal face paint, papal robes and nun habits…”— THE NEW YORK TIMES 

“If you are not prone to pearl-clutching, there is a lot of perverse pleasure in GHOST’s music”— THE NEW YORKER

“A band that’s still gaining momentum more than a decade into its career”— NPR

“The rock band is at the top of their game… The energy was palpable, and while a lot of that is due to the rabid nature of Ghost’s fanbase and the hype of seeing a rock band in Madison Square Garden, not having a phone out during every song made that giant room feel a lot more connected” — PEOPLE

“GHOST are killing it” — STEREOGUM

“They continue to do their brand of occult rock better than anyone else, and certainly on such an impressive mainstream level”— VICE

“GHOST’s rise to the top ranks of global music, and its popularity among Gen Z listeners, is a testament to how the once-ironclad boundaries of musical genres are eroding in the age of streaming”— THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

GHOST has confirmed that its SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR will continue to pack arenas in the new year, with today’s announcement of 20 new North American rituals kicking off January 21st at the Kia Center in Orlando, FL and running through February 23rd at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Tickets for U.S. dates will first be available via Citi and Verizon pre-sales (details below). The artist presale will begin on Tuesday, September 30th at 10am local time. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, October 3rd at 10am local time at ghost-official.com. 

The SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR has featured the live debut of songs from SKELETÁ, GHOST’s sixth psalm and first to reach #1 on the Billboard 200. Released April 25th via Loma Vista Recordings, SKELETÁ’s #1 debut marked the first time a hard rock album topped the US album chart since 2020 — and also saw #1 debuts in the GRAMMY-winning theatrical rock outfit’s native Sweden as well as Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Finland. The coming of SKELETÁ was heralded by three singles/videos that trended Top 10 on YouTube, as GHOST garnered #1 spots on TikTok’s #NewMusic, iTunes and Amazon’s Best Sellers. First up was “Satanized”—dubbed a “catchy goth-rock epic” by VICE, followed by the  “Lachryma”—a fixture on Spotify’s Viral Charts, both globally and in key territories like the US, UK, Germany, and more deemed “economical, vicious, and contemporary, but tinged by ‘80s rhapsody” by PASTE and “phantasmagoric” by REVOLVER, and “Peacefield,” the monolithic anthem opening both the new record and GHOST’s massive 2025 live rituals. 

Having sold half a million tickets and counting, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR continues a North American swing that included GHOST’s historic first-ever sold-out headlining show at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 22nd. With GHOST and its melodramatic and surreal ritual experience in higher demand than ever, the SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 will further expand the GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock icons’ community to attract their largest and most diverse audiences to date. From lifelong disciples to the curious uninitiated first-timers to the outcasts and others who find solace in it, all are welcome to escape the travails of daily life and to become one with the enthralling GHOST ritual. 

Continuing a tradition that “demonstrated just how simple, and wonderful, a screenless concert can be” (BOSTON GLOBE), SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026 will be a phone-free experience. Phones will be secured in Yondr pouches. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times.

GHOST also recently unveiled an enthralling new limited edition version of the chart-topping SKELETÁ, available at Target. This unholy relic is pressed on special Violet Mist vinyl, and housed in a silver-foiled SKELETÁ box that includes an exclusive GHOST T-shirt design, and features a collectible Papa V overlay. Pre-Order now or pick a copy up starting on Halloween. Citi is the official card of the Skeletour World Tour. Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, September 29 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 25 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Skeletour World Tour in the U.S. – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Monday, September 29 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 25 at 10pm local time.Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

For further information on tickets, updates, VIP packages and more, go to ghost-official.comGHOST
SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2026

Wed Jan 21 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center
Thu Jan 22 — Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sat Jan 24 — Knoxville, TN — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Sun Jan 25 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center
Mon Jan 26 — Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Wed Jan 28 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena
Fri Jan 30 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Sat Jan 31 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Mon Feb 02 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
Wed Feb 04 — Cincinnati, OH — Heritage Bank Center
Thu Feb 05 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center Arena
Sat Feb 07 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center
Tue Feb 10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Thu Feb 12 — Spokane, WA — Spokane Arena
Sat Feb 14 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Sun Feb 15 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Tue Feb 17 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
Fri Feb 20 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center
Sat Feb 21 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
Mon Feb 23 — Inglewood, CA — Intuit Dome

Photo Credit: Ryan Chang

ALKALINE TRIO
“BLEEDING OUT”
SECOND TRAVIS BARKER-PRODUCED SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW

“Blood red interior, a shiny black shell…” 

So goes the invitation that opens Alkaline Trio’s sparkling new single “Bleeding Out.” Yet another prime example of the Trio’s insidious blend of melodic sweetness and lyrical darkness, “Bleeding Out” is buoyed by a relentless rhythmic backbone that repeatedly explodes into one of the band’s unmistakable singalong choruses — Be prepared for this one to stick in your head for days.

“Bleeding Out” follows the recently released banger “Oblivion” as the second of three songs Alkaline Trio recorded with producer Travis Barker of Blink 182 — the first studio sessions to feature the current Trio lineup of founding guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba, longtime bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano and drummer Atom Willard. 

Available now across digital platforms, “Bleeding Out” will also be released as a limited edition D2C exclusive color vinyl 7-inch. Also unveiled today is the official “Bleeding Out” music video, which finds director Mark Eaton capturing the raw power of a close quarters Alkaline Trio performance. Watch HERE.

Travis Barker said of the sessions, “Recording with Alkaline Trio was such a treat. Bringing these songs to life from the demos Matt recorded was so exciting. Both Matt and Dan are incredible lyricists, two of my all-time favorites. The studio never feels like work, just a magical place to create. The process was so natural and easy, I could’ve kept going forever. Really proud of these songs me, Matt, Dan, and Atom recorded. Excited for what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and for fans to hear these special songs we made.”

Skiba commented, “The release of the new songs we did with Travis Barker and Adam Hawkins mirrors the recording process. We’re releasing them in the order in which we recorded them, which I feel mirrors the excitement and energy felt in the studio when we were writing and recording them. ‘Bleeding Out’ has an energy and a spontaneity that reflects the vibe in the studio as accurately as anything could. I’m really excited to share this song with our fellow earthlings. You can sing and dance along to it, and sadly, it’s a song of our time.” 

Andriano added, “Really proud to announce our next offering in this three single series, ‘Bleeding Out.’ Matt’s demo really did a lot of the heavy lifting as we could all tell right away what kind of song it was going to be and we just started to groove. Travis instantly had great ideas about the instrumentation and harmonies, the candy – if you will. And I think the organic way it came together is really apparent in the fun and dancey flow of the song.”

Willard got in the last word with “‘Bleeding Out’ is easily one of the funnest songs to play that I’ve ever recorded… I get to do all kinds of great stuff throughout, and I’m honestly just so proud of how it came out. Matt and Travis both had some killer ideas that made their way into post choruses and outro. Super fun to make, super fun to play.”

Alkaline Trio is currently on tour supporting Blink 182 across the US — as well as playing a few select headline shows and festival dates. For a full list of upcoming dates, go to AlkalineTrio.com

DEPECHE MODE: M OFFICIAL FILM TRAILER RELEASED

Watch HERE

IN CINEMAS AND IMAX® WORLDWIDE BEGINNING OCTOBER 28 
FROM SONY MUSIC VISION AND TRAFALGAR RELEASING

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.DEPECHEMODEM.COM

DEPECHE MODE: M, a unique cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode, is coming to cinemas and IMAX®  worldwide for a limited theatrical event beginning Tuesday, October 28th from Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision. The official film trailer was unveiled today and is available HERE.

Tickets are now on sale at www.DepecheModeM.com. The global theatrical release follows the film’s world premiere in June at Tribeca Festival in New York City.

Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, DEPECHE MODE: M is an expressive and dynamic cinematic experience built around footage from the band’s three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour. The feature-length film takes audiences on a musical and spiritual journey, as the songs resonate in real time with fans, illustrating their timeless multi-cultural influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition.

“At its core, our new film ‘M’ is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people—and Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did a beautiful job telling that story that through the lens of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico City,” said Dave Gahan.

Through Frías’ creative lens, DEPECHE MODE: M explores the parallels between the themes on Depeche Mode’s latest album Memento Mori and the deep connection to death and mortality in Mexican culture. Frías is best known for his award-winning film I’m No Longer Here, which won Mexico’s prestigious Ariel Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Picture and Best Direction. The film also earned Frías a DGA nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement. Additionally, it was Mexico’s submission to the Oscars in 2021 and was shortlisted for Best International Feature. His latest film, I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me, premiered to critical acclaim.  

“We’re proud to continue our longstanding collaboration with Sony Music Vision and IMAX to bring DEPECHE MODE:M to audiences worldwide in October,” said Marc Allenby, CEO, Trafalgar Releasing. “This cinematic experience is a perfect celebration of the Memento Mori Tour and the deep connection Depeche Mode has with their global fanbase.”

Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour saw Gahan, Martin Gore and co. play to more than 3 million fans at 112 shows around the world and was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a stunning celebration of life and music.” The tour followed Depeche Mode’s 15th studio album, Memento Mori, released in 2023 to wide critical acclaim. An indelible inspiration to fans, critics and artists alike, Depeche Mode continues to forge ahead, with the Memento Mori album and tour representing the latest chapter of a peerless and ongoing legacy.    

Tickets are on sale now at www.DepecheModeM.com. Visit the event website for more information and ticketing details for IMAX® and standard format cinemas.

For official press assets, click here.

LINKS & DETAILS
Global theatrical release date: Limited Screenings Beginning October 28th
Website: DepecheModeM.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/depechemode
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/depechemode
X– https://x.com/depechemode

ABOUT TRAFALGAR RELEASING
Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution, connecting fans through unforgettable cinematic experiences in over 15,000 theaters across 132 countries. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, the company specializes in the production, acquisition, marketing, and worldwide distribution of live and pre-recorded content to cinemas. Trafalgar Releasing’s diverse slate spans chart-topping concert films and live concert broadcasts, award-winning theatre, acclaimed opera, dance, television, podcasts, and music documentaries—featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, The Chosen and the Royal Ballet and Opera. For more information, visit www.trafalgar-releasing.com.

ABOUT IMAX CORPORATION
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX’s network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. 

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of June 30, 2025, there were 1,821 IMAX systems (1,750 commercial multiplexes, 11 commercial destinations, 60 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “1970”. 

IMAX®, IMAX 3D®, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX®, IMAX Live®, IMAX Enhanced® and IMAX StreamSmartTM are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit www.imax.com. You can also connect with IMAX on Instagram (www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/imax), X (www.twitter.com/imax), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
  
ABOUT SONY MUSIC VISION
At Sony Music Vision, we bring film and television storytelling to life for our industry-leading creative talent and iconic music catalog around the world. We pair world class filmmakers with groundbreaking and legendary artists to create, finance, produce and distribute powerful content that features unique access to our archives and vast portfolio of music. A full-service content studio, we collaborate globally across the Sony entertainment companies to engage audiences with premium film and TV projects, including documentary and narrative feature films, as well as television specials and unscripted and scripted series.

PAUL McCARTNEY ROCKS SANTA BARBARA

One Night Only

Friday, September 26th

Santa Barbara Bowl

6:30 Doors
7:30 Showtime

Just three days before the kick-off of his wildly anticipated Got Back Tour 2025 run of North American arena and stadium dates, Paul McCartney will rock the central California coast with an intimate one-night-only show Friday, September 26th at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Registration for tickets begins Monday, September 15th at 8am local time. For information on registration and ticket sales, go to PaulMcCartneyGotBack.com. 

No tickets will be sold at the Santa Barbara Bowl box office.

You must register in advance to purchase.

First come, first served. Two tickets per customer. Extremely limited tickets available.

Avoid purchasing tickets from third-party vendors. Fake tickets will not be honored and entry will be denied.

This show will be a phone-free experience. Phones will be secured in Yondr pouches. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times.

Register Monday, September 15 8am through Tuesday September 16 10pm for the chance to buy tickets.  Tickets to this event are limited and available on a first come first serve basis to fans who are randomly selected through Fair AXS Registration.

You must register in advance for a chance to purchase tickets to this show. Registering does not guarantee the ability to purchase tickets.

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM

ANNOUNCES 2025 NYC RESIDENCY

12 shows over three weekends at Knockdown Center
November 20, 21, 22, 23,
December 4, 5, 6, 7,
December 10, 11, 12, 13

Tickets On Sale to the Public Friday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Information re: Tickets, Pre-sales and More at youarehere.bowerypresents.com

Following sold out residencies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 LCD Soundsystem has announced its returning NYC residency, consisting of 12 shows over three weekends at Knockdown Center in Queens. After last year’s successful run of shows at the venue, the 2025 residency will further explore the potential of the Knockdown space, including a variety of live openers, nightly afterparties featuring DJ sets from special guests, a DFA Records swap meet, an on-site iteration of the Michelin-starred Four Horsemen wine bar, and more. 

Tickets for all 12 shows will go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET. via AXS.com. Visit youarehere.bowerypresents.com for presale details and further information.

American Express is providing Card Members access to Amex Presale Tickets™, available to purchase HERE beginning Tuesday, September 16th at 10 am ET through Thursday, September 18th at 10 pm ET, before the general public on-sale, while supplies last. Terms apply. This is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access across the arts, theater, sports and music through Amex Experiences™.

LCD Soundsystem 2025 NYC residency dates at Knockdown Center are as follows:

• Thursday, November 20
• Friday, November 21
• Saturday, November 22
• Sunday, November 23
• Thursday, December 4
• Friday, December 5
• Saturday, December 6
• Sunday, December 7
• Wednesday, December 10
• Thursday, December 11
• Friday, December 12
• Saturday, December 13

LCD Soundsystem’s returning residency is produced by The Bowery Presents.

ABOUT THE BOWERY PRESENTS

The Bowery Presents, an AEG Presents company, is the leading East Coast concert promoter, whose mission is to bring the best artists to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and beyond while providing an excellent concert experience for both fans and artists. For more than 20 years, The Bowery Presents has been a purveyor of true artist development and consistently strives to work with artists like LCD Soundsystem, Brandi Carlile, Tyler, The Creator, Sam Smith, The White Stripes, Khruangbin, Tyler Childers, Leon Bridges and Lake Street Dive to grow from performing in intimate clubs to performing in sold-out arenas. As a trusted industry tastemaker, The Bowery Presents produces dynamic entertainment experiences at dozens of venues nationally, presenting thousands of shows annually. More information can be found at www.bowerypresents.com.

ABOUT AEG PRESENTS

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world
leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an
unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day
music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach,
Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music
experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina
Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The
Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network
of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

“The end is the beginning”

NEW STUDIO ALBUM TITLED
The Mountain
COMING MARCH 20, 2026

FIRST TRACK 
“The Happy Dictator” (feat. Sparks)

OUT NOW!
LISTEN HERE // WATCH VISUALIZER HERE

The Mountain – Album Cover Art
DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGERY HERE

THE MOUNTAIN TOUR 2026

UK & IRELAND ARENA TOUR 
OPENING MARCH 21st, 2026 IN MANCHESTER 

PLUS FIRST HEADLINE STADIUM SHOW  
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
SATURDAY JUNE 20th, 2026
WITH SUPPORT ARTISTS
SPARKS AND TRUENO 

TOUR TICKETS & INFORMATION AT GORILLAZ.COM

Gorillaz will release a brand new studio album titled The Mountain on March 20th, 2026, the first on the band’s own new label KONG. First track “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” is out now, listen HERE. Watch visualizer HERE.

The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an expansive sonic landscape of instruments and sounds, richly layered with voices, melodies and addictive beats, spanning a collection of 15 songs that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos. The record features an extraordinary list of artists and collaborators including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey; as well as the voices of friends and collaborators who have gone before us, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.  

Produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton and Remi Kabaka Jr., plus Bizarrap (Orange County), The Mountain was recorded at Studio 13 in London and Devon, various locations in India including Mumbai, New Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi, as well as Ashgabat, Damascus, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. The album features artists performing in five languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish and Yoruba. 

The artwork for The Mountain sees visual artist Jamie Hewlett’s distinctive, yet ever-evolving, style illustrate the world of Gorillaz with detailed and beautiful intricacy across a series of hand-drawn images which capture Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D’s time in India working on the new album, available both as a book and as a collection of 12×12 prints. 

“A quarter of a century on, Albarn and Hewlett are still legions ahead of the pack.” — LONDON EVENING STANDARD

Today’s announcement also comes with news of The Mountain Tour which will visit arenas across the UK and Ireland in Spring 2026, with support from Trueno on selected dates, and follows the sold-out 5-star House of Kong exhibition and four triumphant performances at Copper Box Arena which saw The Guardian hail Gorillaz as “still riveting and relevant”, and included a very special surprise performance of The Mountain for fans at last week’s Mystery Show. The Mountain Tour will kick off in Manchester on March 21st, 2026, with dates in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin; plus a one-off headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20th, 2026, with support from Sparks and Trueno. Dates and ticket information below and at Gorillaz.com. 

Circumstances now find Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs, 2D and Noodle in India, having made their way to Mumbai with the help of four fake passports courtesy of a New York business acquaintance of Murdoc. The band has turned its back on international pop stardom, with our heroes now immersed in the rhythms of mystical music-making, as they navigate the mountainous terrain of this thing called life.

Gorillaz drummer Russel Hobbs said – “As space dust we are here forever and that’s a mighty long time. This is a musical meditation infused with light. A journey of the soul, with beats…“

This week, fans around the world celebrated the long-awaited return of Kong Studios – the home of Gorillaz. The band’s HQ since early 2000 (before falling into disrepair and eventually being burnt to the ground by Murdoc in 2008), the original Kong Studios was a ground-breaking virtual gathering place for fans, allowing them to connect and explore the band’s living quarters and recording studio, listen to music, play games, fight zombies, and much more. Now faithfully restored to its former glory, Kong Studios is back with a fresh lick of paint as a gamified, online fan experience. Visit Kong Studios HERE.

The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:

1. The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
2. The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
3. The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
4. The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
5. Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
6. The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
7. The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
8. The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
9. The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
10. Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
11. Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
12. The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
13. Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
14. The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)’
15. The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)

The Mountain will be available in the following formats: Digital Download; Standard CD; Deluxe 2CD (incl. selection of Mystery Show live tracks); Standard Vinyl; Hardback Book Vinyl Edition; Limited Edition Collectors Box (incl. Art Prints). Pre-order HERE.

NOTES FOR EDITORS 

Download High Res Press Imagery HERE. 
Pre-order/pre-save The Mountain HERE.

Gorillaz – The Mountain Tour 2026 – Dates:
March 21 – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live
March 22 – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE
March 24 – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro*
March 25 – LEEDS, First Direct Arena*
March 27 – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena*
March 28 – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena*
March 29 – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena*
March 31 – BELFAST, SSE Arena*
April 1 – DUBLIN, 3Arena*

*support from Trueno

June 20 – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
With support from Sparks and Trueno

The Mountain Tour – Tickets and Information: www.gorillaz.com

Gorillaz mailing list presale begins 11am BST on Wednesday September 17th. This presale will only be accessible to those who register in advance before 5pm BST on Tuesday, September 16th. General on sale begins 11am BST on Friday, September 19th.

About Gorillaz:
Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle. The BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to blow up a pre-digital world with their colorful backstory and ground-breaking virtual ways. Based at Kong Studios, Gorillaz settled into a life of musical innovation with an eye-wateringly exciting roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF DOOM to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to slowthai, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. With eight albums to their name, Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018), Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020) and Cracker Island (2023), Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.

About KONG:
KONG is Gorillaz’ own label. The band’s ninth studio album The Mountain is KONG’s first release, with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard.About Sparks:
Most other musicians, when they’ve been working for over half a century, are resting on their
laurels, basking in the warm glow of their heritage, accepting the odd Lifetime Achievement
Award, playing the odd Greatest Hits tour and concentrating on shifting their back catalogue.
But Sparks are not most other musicians. They are utterly unique. Levels of interest in the
work of Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael – are at heights unsurpassed in their 50+
year career, with the ultimate cult band now centre stage in the full beam of the spotlight.
Now into their sixth decade of making music, Sparks have never been more relevant.

C.Y.M. 
NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT OCTOBER 17 
“Life of Mine” Featuring Day Wave Out Now
Watch the video HERE

Album art by Colin Fletcher

C.Y.M., the duo consisting of Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend, Baio) and Mike Greene (Fort Romeau), have announced the release of their self-titled, debut full-length album, out October 17th. 
The eponymous album was produced by Baio and Greene and mixed by David Wrench (Frank Ocean, blur, Jamie XX, Caribou), and will be released physically and digitally worldwide via ADA. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available HERE 

The album is influenced by classic artist/producer-helmed albums of the turn of the century (think Moon Safari by Air and Psyence Fiction by Unkle), and heavily informed by the duo’s encyclopedic knowledge and appreciation of a wide spectrum of genres spanning krautrock, shoegaze, indie, industrial and soul. These diverse and seemingly incongruous sonic references and influences were channeled into 10 meticulously and skillfully crafted songs that form C.Y.M.’s surprisingly cohesive first longplayer. Recorded over the course of four years in Los Angeles, London, Paris, Glasgow and Lagos, why the song titles refer to Italian cities is an unfolding mystery. 

The highly collaborative album features guests including Los Angeles’s Day Wave, New York’s Cherry Glazerr, Lagos’s SOLIS4EVR and rising Crenshaw rapper Nana.

C.Y.M. have also released their new single, “Life of Mine” featuring indie darling Jackson Phillips, the “stratospheric shoegaze” artist known as Day Wave. An irresistible earworm that sets a hazy vocal tinged with longing atop an entrancing cascade of emo, shoegaze and  psychedelia, “Life of Mine” makes a strong case for itself as the final feel good soundtrack of summer 2025. The accompanying video, directed and filmed by creative director Tom Mull takes the viewer on a “day in the life” skateboard ride through Los Angeles’s east side. The resultant daydream-y escape, starring the world’s cutest skater couple, is as addictive as the song that serves as its score. Come along for the ride and watch the video HERE

The tracklist for C.Y.M. is: 

Justify 
Life of Mine (featuring Day Wave) 
Roma 
City Lights (featuring SOLIS4EVR) 
Catania 
Give Me One Night (featuring Cherry Glazer) 
Milazzo 
Catch Me If You Can (featuring Nana) 
Never Let Me Go 
Positano

For more information visit: https://www.instagram.com/c.y.m.official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Photo Credit: Steve Gullick