Dead Man's Bones Releases Single Lost in the Night
Ryan Gosling's band returns with a new single and black-and-white music video, its first new song in 17 years.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Alternative
Dead Man's Bones released the single Lost in the Night on October 26, 2026, accompanied by a black-and-white music video starring Rain Spencer and Noah Jupe. The track marks the band's first new song in 17 years.
Why it matters
The release revives a project that has been largely dormant since its 2009 self-titled debut, offering fans of the duo new material. The band has promised that more music is coming soon.
The comeback single follows a 17-year gap since the band's last new song, which was its 2009 self-titled debut album. The single was recorded in one day at a farm outside Los Angeles using two guitars, two drum machines and two synthesizers, while the release schedule for the promised follow-up material remains unannounced.
The players
Ryan Gosling
Actor known for films including The Place Beyond the Pines, who co-founded and sings and plays instruments in the band Dead Man's Bones.
Zach Shields
Musician who co-founded Dead Man's Bones with Ryan Gosling in 2005.
The details
Gosling, who contributes vocals and instruments, and co-founder Zach Shields recorded the track at a farm outside Los Angeles. The music video, released alongside the single, is black-and-white and stars Rain Spencer and Noah Jupe.
Timeline
2005: Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields form Dead Man's Bones.
2009: The band releases its self-titled debut album.
2012: Gosling sings a song from the band to Eva Mendes during filming of The Place Beyond the Pines.
October 26, 2026: Lost in the Night and its music video are released.
Industry Dynamics
The comeback follows the 2009 self-titled debut album, which featured the Silverlake Conservatory Children's Choir and was made while Gosling was learning cello and piano. The single's return after 17 years reflects an artist-driven project that operates outside standard release cycles tied to streaming-era album campaigns.
The new single and its black-and-white music video are available to listeners and viewers now following the October 26 release. Fans can access the track through the band's release channels, though the stub does not specify particular streaming platforms or pricing.
The takeaway
A 17-year gap between releases shows that a band can return to its catalog on its own schedule, and listeners can follow the promised additional material as it arrives.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Radio Nova.
