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Gang Of Youths Release New Album 'Compañero'

Gang Of Youths drop 'Compañero' album with 'Benny's Video' single and 2027 North American tour dates.

Nov 12, 2026

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Gang Of Youths Release New Album 'Compañero'

Gang Of Youths drop 'Compañero' album with 'Benny's Video' single and 2027 North American tour dates.

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Gang Of Youths drop 'Compañero' album with 'Benny's Video' single and 2027 North American tour dates. Gang Of Youths release 'Compañero' album on March 12, 2027, featuring 'Benny's Video' single and North American tour dates through March 2027. Originally reported by NME.

New Album Announcement

Gang Of Youths. Credit: Cal McIntyre

Gang Of Youths announce new album 'Compañero' with single 'Benny's Video' and 2027 North American tour dates.

Album Release Date

Gang Of Youths 'Compañero' album artwork

Album set to arrive on March 12, 2027, following 2022's 'Angel in Realtime'.

New Single Details

New single 'Benny's Video' features propulsive synths and tender vocal melody.

Songwriting Approach

Frontman David Le'aupepe explores connection, shared experiences and unexpected loss through new lyrics.

New Single Lyrics

I hate the way you love me, it’s far and away the most excruciating thing about you in this dull-eyed charade.

“I hate the way you love me, it’s far and away the most excruciating thing about you in this dull-eyed charade”

Album Tracklist

Tracklist includes 'This Machine, It’s A Classic', 'Things Take Time', 'YeYu', 'Manilla ’98', 'Street Value', 'Desert Life Museum', 'Benny’s Video', 'Major Arcana', 'Ants Control the World', and 'Which Side of the River Are You On?'

North American Tour Dates

Tour starts March 17 in Boston with dates across North America through April 16.

Ticket Sales Details

Tickets go on sale November 20 at 10am local time with pre-sale options starting November 18.

In short

Gang Of Youths release 'Compañero' album on March 12, 2027, featuring 'Benny's Video' single and North American tour dates through March 2027.

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