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José González Announces ‘Against the Dying of the Light,’ Shares Title Track and North American Tour

The fifth LP, due March 27, marks his first full-length in four years.

Overview

  • The title song arrives with a Fredrik Egerstrand–directed video released alongside the announcement.
  • The 13-track album will be released via Mute/City Slang and includes the previously issued single “Pajarito.”
  • González describes the project as a reflection on humanity in 2025, addressing human flourishing, dogmatic ideologies, and the risks of self-replicating technology.
  • A North American run begins April 21 in Boston with a New York stop at Brooklyn Steel on April 25.
  • Tickets for the tour go on sale January 16 at 10 a.m. local time.