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Ryan Gosling Band Dead Man's Bones to Release New Music

Rock duo Dead Man's Bones, formed by actor Ryan Gosling and musician Zach Shields, has officially announced its return after a seventeen-year hiatus. The pair confirmed via an Instagram teaser that fresh music will arrive on October 27. This upcoming project marks their first official musical release since their self-titled debut album came out in 2009. Dead Man's Bones initially gained attention for their distinctive, eerie musical style, which frequently centered on supernatural themes such as ghosts and monsters. Their 2009 debut was notable for featuring the Silverlake Conservatory Children's Choir across its tracks. The recent announcement teaser maintained that macabre aesthetic, showcasing a shadowy figure reciting verse alongside a young child announcing the launch date. Gosling's partner, Eva Mendes, had previously hinted at the reunion online before confirming that the actor fulfilled his promise to make more music. While the band remained inactive for nearly two decades, Gosling continued to showcase his vocal abilities on the big screen, notably performing musical numbers in La La Land and Barbie. His song from the Barbie soundtrack earned him a Grammy nomination and an acclaimed live performance at the 2024 Academy Awards. The band's revival arrives alongside a packed Hollywood schedule for Gosling, who has several high-profile film projects lined up.

· The Hollywood Reporter

The essential points

  1. 01Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields announced their band Dead Man's Bones will release new music on October 27.
  2. 02The forthcoming release represents the spooky rock duo's first new material since their self-titled 2009 debut album.
  3. 03A promotional teaser video retained the group's signature eerie aesthetic, featuring spoken horror verse and a child's voice.
  4. 04Gosling previously earned a Grammy nomination for singing on the Barbie soundtrack during the band's extended hiatus.
The full brief

Rock duo Dead Man's Bones, formed by actor Ryan Gosling and musician Zach Shields, has officially announced its return after a seventeen-year hiatus. The pair confirmed via an Instagram teaser that fresh music will arrive on October 27. This upcoming project marks their first official musical release since their self-titled debut album came out in 2009.

Dead Man's Bones initially gained attention for their distinctive, eerie musical style, which frequently centered on supernatural themes such as ghosts and monsters. Their 2009 debut was notable for featuring the Silverlake Conservatory Children's Choir across its tracks. The recent announcement teaser maintained that macabre aesthetic, showcasing a shadowy figure reciting verse alongside a young child announcing the launch date. Gosling's partner, Eva Mendes, had previously hinted at the reunion online before confirming that the actor fulfilled his promise to make more music.

While the band remained inactive for nearly two decades, Gosling continued to showcase his vocal abilities on the big screen, notably performing musical numbers in La La Land and Barbie. His song from the Barbie soundtrack earned him a Grammy nomination and an acclaimed live performance at the 2024 Academy Awards. The band's revival arrives alongside a packed Hollywood schedule for Gosling, who has several high-profile film projects lined up.