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Yungblud Unveils 'Idols,' a Concept Album of Self-Discovery and Mental Health

Idols melds punk, pop and alt-rock within a concept that champions self-reliance over external expectations

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Overview

  • The 12-track album runs about 48 minutes, opening with the nine-minute “Hello, Heaven, Hello” and closing on the final line “Don’t be sad.”
  • The music video for lead single “Zombie” features Florence Pugh as an angelic caregiver in a tribute to health workers.
  • Yungblud cites inspirations from Pink Floyd, David Bowie and U2 as he fuses alternative rock energy with punk and pop stylings.
  • Title tracks “Idols Pt. I” and “Idols Pt. II” form the narrative core, exploring the act of letting go of external idols to find self-recognition.
  • Yungblud will bring the album on the road during his summer and fall 2025 world tour.