Brief
Ryan Gosling revives Dead Man’s Bones with new music teaser
The spooky indie duo posted a Halloween‑styled clip on Oct 22, announcing music due on Oct 27.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Actor‑musician Ryan Gosling and collaborator Zach Shields have announced the return of their indie horror‑rock project Dead Man’s Bones. On Oct 22, the band’s Instagram account shared a short video that teases new material slated for release on Oct 27.
What happened
The Instagram post, created in partnership with Gosling’s wife Eva Mendes, features a haunting visual of a man reciting, “Dead man’s bones must wait to rise, from the house where shadows cry.” The caption promises that “our ghosts must leave our world… to dance with us at twilight time.” Mendes reshared the clip, adding, “He came through on his promise to me.”
What the reports add
The Independent notes that the duo originally formed in 2007, released a self‑titled debut in 2009 with the Silverlake Conservatory’s Children’s Choir, and last performed live in 2010. Gosling told NME earlier this year that the band’s DIY approach involved learning every instrument themselves. The outlet also mentions that Gosling, who earned an Oscar nomination for *Half Nelson* in 2005, later appeared on the *Barbie* soundtrack with the song “I’m Just Ken.”
What was said
Gosling’s wife Eva Mendes wrote on Instagram, “He came through on his promise to me.” The Independent quotes Gosling’s earlier NME comment about the band’s creative process, saying, “The goal was to figure it out… I’m sure we had people come in and help make the album actually work.”
How it came about
Gosling first met Shields in 2005 while dating Rachel McAdams; the pair bonded over a shared love of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ride. Their 2009 debut was promoted with shows in churches, synagogues and cabaret venues. After a decade‑long silence, Gosling hinted at a possible second album in 2010 and reiterated in 2023 that he would “never say never” to a comeback, leading to today’s teaser.
Key facts
- Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields posted a teaser for new Dead Man’s Bones music on Oct 22. (independent.co.uk)
- The new music is scheduled for release on Oct 27. (independent.co.uk)
- The teaser video was a collaboration with Gosling’s wife Eva Mendes. (independent.co.uk)
