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Peter Gabriel Releases Activist Single, Features Shirin Neshat Art

5/1/2026

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Peter Gabriel Debuts

Peter Gabriel released the single “Won’t Stand Down” from his album o/i, saying it aims to inspire activism, inspired by The Elders founded by Nelson Mandela.
The track appears in a “Bright-Side” mix by Mark “Spike” Stent, with a “Dark-Side” mix by Tchad Blake scheduled for later this month.
Shirin Neshat provided artwork with her piece “Faith,” which Gabriel said reflects Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” rhythm in the bright-side version.

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Gabriel Strips Down

Gabriel recorded “Won’t Stand Down” with a stripped-down arrangement to keep live emotion.
Mix engineer Mark “Spike” Stent and mixer Tchad Blake applied distinct sonic approaches, reshaping the song’s feel.
A commentary video released with the Bright-Side mix shows Gabriel delivering a more informal version of his earlier statement.
The full o/i album is scheduled for release on 1 February 2027 according to the lunar calendar.

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Peter Gabriel Debuts

Peter Gabriel released the single “Won’t Stand Down” from his album o/i, saying it aims to inspire activism, inspired by The Elders founded by Nelson Mandela.
The track appears in a “Bright-Side” mix by Mark “Spike” Stent, with a “Dark-Side” mix by Tchad Blake scheduled for later this month.
Shirin Neshat provided artwork with her piece “Faith,” which Gabriel said reflects Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” rhythm in the bright-side version.

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