Gang of Youths announce Compañero and share “Benny’s Video”

Gang of Youths have announced their fourth album, Compañero, out March 12, 2027 via Mosy Recordings, Sony Music Australia, RCA UK and Arista US. With the announcement comes “Benny’s Video,” a restless, synth-driven track inspired by Michael Haneke’s 1992 film of the same name. It follows the ARIA-nominated “Things Take Time.”

On the follow-up to angel in realtime., David Le’aupepe brings imagined characters into his songwriting, with classic pop melodies and Americana running through a record that finds some humor and warmth in facing mortality.

The band also announced a spring North American headline tour with two Coachella dates. Artist presale begins November 18, with general sale November 20 at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-order Compañero and watch the lyric video below.