Dead Man’s Bones Drops First Song in 17 Years — SkimNews
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- Dead Man’s Bones released 'Lost in the Night,' their first new song in 17 years, following a prolonged hiatus after their 2009 debut album
- Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields crafted the track in a rural barn using minimal equipment—two guitars, two drum machines, and synths—after failing to achieve their desired sound in Los Angeles studios
- Tim Anderson produced 'Lost in the Night,' reuniting with Dead Man’s Bones as the longtime collaborator who also produced their 2009 self-titled debut album
- Eva Mendes playfully teased the band’s return on social media, posting 'spooky season' content and joking about trying to 'summon new music' before the official October 27 release announcement
- Noah Jupe and Rain Spencer star in the music video for 'Lost in the Night,' portraying a couple who leave a cemetery and wander a nocturnal city, amplifying the song’s eerie, romantic tone
Why it matters: After nearly two decades of silence, Dead Man’s Bones’ return with a fully realized single and video reactivates a cult-favorite project tied to a major film star, offering fans a tangible creative direction after years of speculation—and suggesting Gosling and Shields may be laying groundwork for a broader musical revival.
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