Earlier tonight Pearl Jam released “Dark Matter,” the first single off their upcoming 12th studio album of the same name.
The 11-track record is scheduled to be released April 19 and is the band’s first batch of new material since releasing “Gigaton” in 2020. A limited-edition version of the album will be released on April 20 and available only at independent record stores as part of Record Store Day.
The band worked with producer Andrew Watt for the album, marking the second consecutive record where the band did not work with longtime producer Brendan O’Brien. Here is more information about the record taken from the band’s website:
In 2023, the band retreated to Shangri-La Studios in Malibu where they simply plugged in and played under the watch of producer Andrew Watt. Writing and recording in a burst of inspiration, Dark Matter was born in just three weeks. As a result, Dark Matter channels the shared spirit of a group of lifelong creative confidants and brothers in one room playing as if their very lives depended on it.The album’s packaging features light painting art by Alexandr Gnezdilov. The album cover art was crafted using a large self-made kaleidoscope. Each letter visible on the cover was individually captured and handwritten midair with a specially designed flashlight to create the pearlescent effect.
Along with the album news, Pearl Jam also is also expected to announce a lengthy world tour to support the record that is rumored to include five shows in the Pacific Northwest.
Listen to “Dark Matter” the song and check out the “Dark Matter” album tracklist is below.
1. Scared of Fear
2. React, Respond
3. Wreckage
4. Dark Matter
5. Won’t Tell
6. Upper Hand
7. Waiting for Stevie
8. Running
9. Something Special
10. Got to Give
11. Setting Sun
