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Weezer Announces “Gold” Album, New Single, 32-City Tour

6/3/2026

Summary

Weezer Announces Album

Weezer announced its self-titled “Gold Album,” scheduled for release on August 21, 2026.
On June 3, 2026, the band issued the single “We Might As Well Be Strangers” featuring Karly Hartzman.
Producers Klas Ahlund and Kenneth Blume said they aimed to make the most violent Weezer album ever.
Weezer will begin a 32-city “Weezer: The Gathering” arena tour in September 2026 with The Shins and Silversun Pickups.

Summary

Weezer Drops Gold

Weezer released a gold-cover self-titled album, extending its color-coded series.
Fans can pre-order an exclusive signed Gold Album vinyl via Weezer’s webstore.
Weezer staged a week-long Los Angeles fan festival with Weezerpedia trivia, a pickleball tournament and interactive events.
The lead single and full tracklist are available for pre-save on streaming platforms.
Promotional materials stress a back-to-basics live-band recording approach, framing the record as a continuation of the group’s legacy.

History

Historical Context

On 22 November 1968 the Beatles issued their self-titled double album on Apple Records, featuring Richard Hamilton’s stark white sleeve with the band’s name embossed and individually numbered copies. The record topped UK and US charts, eventually earning 24-times platinum status for over 24 million US sales, establishing a minimalist visual brand that later artists have emulated.

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Weezer Announces Album

Weezer announced its self-titled “Gold Album,” scheduled for release on August 21, 2026.
On June 3, 2026, the band issued the single “We Might As Well Be Strangers” featuring Karly Hartzman.
Producers Klas Ahlund and Kenneth Blume said they aimed to make the most violent Weezer album ever.
Weezer will begin a 32-city “Weezer: The Gathering” arena tour in September 2026 with The Shins and Silversun Pickups.

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