# Gang Of Youths Release New Album 'Compañero'

> Gang Of Youths drop 'Compañero' album with 'Benny's Video' single and 2027 North American tour dates.
- Title: Gang Of Youths Release New Album 'Compañero' · NME | Shortify
- Summary: Gang Of Youths drop 'Compañero' album with 'Benny's Video' single and 2027 North American tour dates.
- Keywords: gang of youths, compañero, benny's video, north american tour, march 2027, 2027 tour dates, angel in realtime, david le'aupepe, tom hobden, music, NME
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/gang-of-youths-announce-new-album-companero-with-single-bennys-video-tour-3975794
- Published: 2026-11-12T15:47:55+00:00
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- Topics: gang of youths, compañero, benny's video, north american tour, march 2027, 2027 tour dates, angel in realtime, david le'aupepe, tom hobden, music, culture
## New Album Announcement
Gang Of Youths announce new album 'Compañero' with single 'Benny's Video' and 2027 North American tour dates.
## Album Release Date
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.
## Key takeaway

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