Jack Antonoff Releases Bleachers’ Fifth Album “Everyone for Ten Minutes”

On May 23 2026, Jack Antonoff issued *Everyone for Ten Minutes*, the fifth studio album by his solo project Bleachers. The title references the fleeting nature of digital interactions, a concept Antonoff describes as “the endless gallery of people talking who have no knowledge or intentionality.” The record explores love, loss, and the desire to leave behind personal artifacts, with tracks such as “Dirty Wedding Dress” reflecting his recent marriage to actress Margaret Qualley.

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Antonoff first gained mainstream attention as the lead guitarist for Fun., whose 2011 hit “We Are Young” propelled him into a Grammy-winning trajectory. He has since accumulated 13 Grammys and become a sought-after producer for artists including Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Kendrick Lamar. In interviews, Antonoff repeatedly emphasizes a personal rather than collective cultural mission, stating he “doesn’t want to be a part of culture — I want to have my own culture” and that “the biggest lie of our time is that community exists on the Internet.”

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• Jack Antonoff – vocalist, guitarist, producer, and founder of Bleachers (2013).

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• Margaret Qualley – actress and Antonoff’s spouse; referenced in “Dirty Wedding Dress.”

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• Taylor Swift – collaborator on *Folklore* and *Midnights* (produced by Antonoff).

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• Lana Del Rey – long-term collaborator since 2018, resulting in three joint albums.

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• Kendrick Lamar – Antonoff contributed to the album *GNX*, describing the experience as a “secret society.”

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• 13 Grammy Awards across performance and production categories.

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• Production credits on at least three Taylor Swift albums, three Lana Del Rey projects, and Kendrick Lamar’s *GNX*.

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• Five Bleachers studio albums released between 2013 and 2026.

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Antonoff positions the album as a critique of superficial digital connectivity and a call for authentic community. He links the recurring motif of loneliness in his work to broader artistic value, noting that “the lonely are a beautiful group of people.” Looking ahead, he predicts that “pop music will become way more organic” as algorithmic formulas are overtaken by AI, leaving space for “a more direct expression of hearing or feeling someone in the room.”

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Antonoff articulated that his creative direction stems from a desire to shape culture on his own terms, rejecting the notion that online interaction constitutes genuine community. He described the album’s lyrical focus as an effort to preserve personal memories against a “dissolving culture.” Regarding the future of pop, he asserted that algorithm-driven production will likely be supplanted by AI, while authentic, organic expression will endure.

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The source material does not present explicit criticism of Antonoff’s perspectives or the album. Coverage remains centered on his own statements and artistic rationale.

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• “I don’t want to be a part of culture—I want to have my own culture.” — Jack Antonoff, musician

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• “The biggest lie of our time is that community exists on the Internet.” — Jack Antonoff, musician

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• “The lonely are a beautiful group of people.” — Jack Antonoff, musician

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• “I think pop music will become way more organic, and anything that is very algorithmic will probably get swallowed by AI—honestly, as it should.” — Jack Antonoff, musician

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• “What survives will be a more direct expression of hearing or feeling someone in the room.” — Jack Antonoff, musician

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*Everyone for Ten Minutes* is slated for global streaming and physical release in June 2026, accompanied by a tour that Antonoff describes as an attempt to “bring people together in the same room.” He hints at future collaborations with his existing partners and suggests that his production work will continue to explore “organic” pop sounds as AI reshapes the industry.

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