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Gang of Youths Announce New Album Compañero, 2027 North American Tour

The Australian indie rock band previewed the record with “Benny’s Video,” a single inspired by Michael Haneke’s film, and announced a 19-date tour.

  • On Friday, Australian indie rock band Gang of Youths announced their fourth studio album, 'Compañero,' arriving March 12, 2027, alongside a North American tour beginning next spring.
  • Frontman David Le'aupepe said the band sought 'philosophical freedom,' moving away from personal confessions toward observing the world and exploring narratives through classic pop melodies.
  • Previewing the record, the group released the single 'Benny's Video,' inspired by Michael Haneke's 1992 film and pairing propulsive synths with an unsettling undercurrent.
  • Tickets for the 2027 tour go on sale Friday, November 20, at 10 a.m. local time, with an artist pre-sale beginning Wednesday, November 18.
  • The 19-date run kicks off March 17, 2027, in Boston, with stops across North America, including a Coachella slot, as the band embraces a musical shift.
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RollingStone broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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