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Imaginary People Releases 'All the Glitter' Single

The New York post-punk band previews its forthcoming album 'Takes' with a reflective track about mortality.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Alternative

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Imaginary People released its single "All the Glitter" on Friday, previewing its album "Takes" due in February 2027, written by frontman Dylan Von Wagner. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Imaginary People has released the single 'All the Glitter,' the latest preview of its album 'Takes,' scheduled for February 2027. The track, written by Dylan Von Wagner from the perspective of someone approaching death, features melancholy synths and a reflective vocal.

Why it matters

The single signals the band's continued move into more introspective material following its 2025 album 'Alibi.' Its origins in personal loss give the album a grounded emotional thread for listeners in New York and beyond.

The forthcoming album 'Takes' features 11 tracks, including a collaboration with Amaqui on 'Don't Like Lightning.' The band has not yet released further information on the album's broader reception or commercial plans.

The players

Imaginary People

A New York post-punk band known for its atmospheric, introspective sound, now previewing its album 'Takes.'

Dylan Von Wagner

The songwriter and member of Imaginary People who wrote 'All the Glitter' and developed the album's source material.

The details

Von Wagner began writing the source material in 2019 after seeing a photography exhibition documenting a loved one's terminal illness, and later returned to the songs during his mother's cancer diagnosis. The material was developed into the basis of 'Takes.'

Timeline

  1. 2019: Von Wagner begins writing the source material after the photography exhibition.

  2. 2025: Imaginary People releases the album 'Alibi.'

  3. February 2027: 'Takes' is scheduled for release.

Industry Dynamics

The release reflects a broader pattern in alternative rock where bands increasingly use grief and illness as organizing themes for full-length records. Imaginary People's approach places its album in a lineage of confessional post-punk that treats mortality as a central subject rather than a passing motif.

The album 'Takes' is scheduled for release in February 2027, and the single is available as the latest preview ahead of that date. Listeners can follow the band's release schedule for additional tracks and availability details.

The takeaway

Songs written from the perspective of someone facing death can become a way for artists to process loss that extends beyond a single personal experience. 'All the Glitter' shows how a private reckoning can be shaped into music meant for public listening.

Further reading

Explore more Alternative music coverage for context on the band's place in the New York post-punk scene.