Billy Idol Announces New Studio Album 'Dream Into It' With First Single Still Dancing
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: David Raccuglia
Billy Idol has announced his first full-length album of new music in over a decade.
The rock legend will release 'Dream Into It' through Dark Horse Records on April 25, following up 2014's 'Kings & Queens Of The Underground'.
Comprising nine tracks, and boasting collaborations with Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett, and Alison Mosshart of The Kills, it's previewed by Still Dancing, an autobiographical song that offers Idol's new-wave-meets-punk sound, with driving guitars and an infectious chorus. Head below to view the Steven Sebring-directed video. Idol said:
"Still Dancing is really a reflection of my whole journey. From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live. At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life.
"As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self-destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all."
Idol, 69, will support the record with his It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! Tour across North America in the spring and summer, with support from Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. Tickets are on sale now and $5 from every ticket sold for the Los Angeles date is being donated to the American Red Cross, with Idol matching the donation, to support communities impacted by the recent California wildfires.
He'll also play shows in Europe and the UK during the summer, including the new Forever Now festival in Milton Keynes on June 22, and London's OVO Arena Wembley on June 24, which marks his only headline UK show of the year. Support in London will come from special guests New Model Army. Tickets are on sale now.
In the time since his last studio album, the singer, songwriter and musician has released a live record, a remix album, and a festive LP, as well as two EPs, 'The Roadside' and 'The Cage'. He also put a deluxe 40th anniversary edition of his landmark second album, 'Rebel Yell', in 2024, and a concert film titled Billy Idol: State Line back in 2023.
Earlier this month, Idol was included among the 14 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2025. Head here for more details.
'Dream Into It' tracklist:
1. Dream Into It
2. 77 (featuring Avril Lavigne)
3. Too Much Fun
4. John Wayne (featuring Alison Mosshart)
5. Wildside (featuring Joan Jett)
6. People I Love
7. Gimme The Weight
8. I’m Your Hero
9. Still Dancing
Billy Idol Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Wed April 30 2025 - PHOENIX Arizona - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (formerly Ak-Chin Pavilion) (USA)
Sat May 03 2025 - THE WOODLANDS - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (USA)
Sun May 04 2025 - AUSTIN Texas - Moody Center ATX (USA)
Wed May 07 2025 - FORT WORTH Texas - Dickies Arena - Complex (USA)
Fri May 09 2025 - ALPHARETTA Georgia - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (USA)
Sat May 10 2025 - TAMPA Florida - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds (USA)
Tue May 13 2025 - FORT LAUDERDALE Florida - Amerant Bank Arena (Formerly FLA Live Arena) (USA)
Fri May 16 2025 - CHARLOTTE North Carolina - PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte (USA)
Sat May 17 2025 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Bridgestone Arena (USA)
Tue May 20 2025 - TINLEY PARK Illinois - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (Formerly Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park) (USA)
Wed May 21 2025 - CINCINNATI Ohio - Riverbend Music Center (USA)
Fri May 23 2025 - TORONTO Ontario - Budweiser Stage at Ontario Place - Complex (Canada)
Wed June 18 2025 - NORTHEIM Waldbuhne (Germany)
Tue June 24 2025 - LONDON OVO Arena Wembley
Fri June 27 2025 - MUNICH Konigsplatz (Germany)
Sun June 29 2025 - BONN Kunstrasen Bonn Gronau (Germany)
Wed July 02 2025 - WIESBADEN BRITA Arena (Germany)
Fri July 04 2025 - SPERKEN Clam Castle (Austria)
Sat July 05 2025 - ESTERHAZY Schlosspark (Austria)
Tue July 08 2025 - BUDAPEST Park (Hungary)
Wed July 09 2025 - BELGRADE Kalemegdan (Serbia)
Sat August 16 2025 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - TD Pavilion at the Mann in Fairmount Park (USA)
Sun August 17 2025 - SARATOGA SPRINGS New York - Saratoga Arts (USA)
Wed August 20 2025 - NEW YORK New York - Madison Square Garden (USA)
Fri August 22 2025 - COLUMBIA Maryland - Merriweather Post Pavilion (USA)
Sat August 23 2025 - MANSFIELD Massachusetts - Xfinity Center (USA)
Tue August 26 2025 - BANGOR Maine - Maine Savings Amphitheater (USA)
Thu August 28 2025 - CLARKSTON Michigan - Pine Knob Music Theatre (USA)
Sat August 30 2025 - NOBLESVILLE Indiana - Ruoff Music Center (USA)
Sun August 31 2025 - MILWAUKEE Wisconsin - American Family Insurance Amphitheater (USA)
Wed September 03 2025 - DENVER Colorado - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (USA)
Fri September 05 2025 - SALT LAKE CITY Utah - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre (formerly USANA Amphitheatre) (USA)
Fri September 12 2025 - PALM SPRINGS California - Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs (USA)
Sun September 14 2025 - BERKELEY California - Greek Theatre Berkeley (USA)
Wed September 17 2025 - WHEATLAND California - Toyota Amphitheatre (USA)
Fri September 19 2025 - RIDGEFIELD Washington - Cascades Amphitheater (formerly known as RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater) (USA)
Sat September 20 2025 - SEATTLE Washington - Climate Pledge Arena (USA)
Tue September 23 2025 - CHULA VISTA California - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (USA)
Thu September 25 2025 - LOS ANGELES California - Kia Forum (USA)
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