MONO announce new album ‘Snowdrop’
MONO have announced a brand new album!
Titled Snowdrop, the Japanese post-rock band’s thirteenth studio album is set for release on June 12th, 2026 via Temporary Residence Ltd. The record is the follow‑up to OATH, which was released in 2024, and marks MONO’s first album made with producer Brad Wood [TOUCHÉ AMORÉ, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS], following the passing of longtime collaborator and friend Steve Albini.
Speaking about the upcoming album, the band shares, “without exception, everyone will eventually depart this world and face the parting from their loved ones. Through this album, we wished to express our ‘eternal gratitude’ to those precious people who walked alongside us on the journey of life. We believe this sentiment is the only thing capable of filling the void left in our hearts and easing the profound sorrow and pain of loss. Every flower carries its own unique language. For this album, we incorporated the messages imbued in flowers given to those who have passed into the titles of our songs. Our hope is that this album serves as a source of light and hope for those who have lost someone dear.”
Alongside the announcement, MONO have unveiled a new single, Winter Daphne, which is taken from the upcoming album. Speaking about the new song, the band shares, “the language of flowers for the Winter Daphne is ‘the final surge of life’, ‘glory’ and ‘eternity’. In the looming moment of the final parting, life erupted with a sense of pride. Our shared memories surged back like a revolving lantern. Then, a stillness slowly arrived and you transformed into light, departing peacefully for heaven.”
Listen to Winter Daphne here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:
Track List:
- Snowdrop
- Winter Daphne
- Gerbera
- Statice
- Herdera
- Shion
- Bells of Ireland
- Farewell to Spring
Snowdrop is set for release on June 12th, 2026 via Temporary Residence Ltd. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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