Kim Gordon Announces Third Solo Album 'PLAY ME', Shares First Single NOT TODAY
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Written by Laura Johnson
Photo: Moni Haworth
Kim Gordon has announced her third solo album.
The Sonic Youth legend will put out 'PLAY ME' via Matador Records on March 13, following up 2024's Grammy-nominated 'The Collective'. The Justin Raisen-produced record finds the singer, songwriter, bassist and guitarist working with more melodic beats and embracing the drive of krautrock. Gordon explained:
"We wanted the songs to be short. We wanted to do it really fast. It’s more focused, and maybe more confident. I always kind of work off of rhythms, and I knew I wanted it to be even more beat-oriented than the last one. Justin really gets my voice and my lyrics and he understands how I work—that came forth even more on this record.”
Alongside details of the album, the musician has shared its first single, NOT TODAY. Introducing it, she said: "I started singing in a way I hadn’t sung in a long time. This other voice came out.”
The song arrives with a short film directed by Rodarte fashion label founders and filmmakers Kate and Laura Mulleavy, who custom-made the silk tulle dress from a previous Rodarte collection that Gordon wears in the video.
“She was our idol and we vividly remember fitting the dress with her in NYC,” said the Mulleavys. “When we started to conceptualize the video, Kim brought up wearing the dress, which we knew was perfect for the video idea.”
Head below to check out NOT TODAY, as well as the album's artwork and tracklist.
'PLAY ME' tracklist:
PLAY ME
GIRL WITH A LOOK
NO HANDS
BLACK OUT
DIRTY TECH
NOT TODAY
BUSY BEE
SQUARE JAW
SUBCON
POST EMPIRE
NAIL BITER
BYEBYE25!
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