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Peter Gabriel Unveils New Album, Explores AI and Transition

1/3/2026

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Summary

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Peter Gabriel announced a new album titled o\i, following his 2023 release i/o.
The first single, "Been Undone," is available now.
New songs will release during the full moon in 2026, with Dark-Side and Bright-Side mixes produced by Tchad Blake and Mark 'Spike' Stent.
The album explores transition and is influenced by AI, quantum computing, and brain-computer interfaces, with songs paired to artwork starting Ciclotrama 156 by Janaina Mello Landini.

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The Apollo 11 mission in 1969 marked humanity's first moon landing, fueled by NASA's $25 billion budget that spurred technological advancements. Peter Gabriel, who co-founded the WOMAD festival in 1982, has similarly embraced innovation in music, blending AI and quantum computing in his upcoming album. This artistic evolution reflects the transformative impact of space exploration on culture and creativity.

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Story summary

Peter Gabriel announced a new album titled o\i, following his 2023 release i/o.
The first single, "Been Undone," is available now.
New songs will release during the full moon in 2026, with Dark-Side and Bright-Side mixes produced by Tchad Blake and Mark 'Spike' Stent.
The album explores transition and is influenced by AI, quantum computing, and brain-computer interfaces, with songs paired to artwork starting Ciclotrama 156 by Janaina Mello Landini.

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