Blondie returns with “High Noon,” the iconic band’s 12th studio album and first collection of new material in nine years. The release date is Feb. 26, 2027 via BMG. The first single off the album, “Spectral Eyes,” penned by Johnny Marr, is out now.
For “High Noon,” Blondie once again opened the door to a broad mix of sounds, ideas and collaborators. Rock & Roll and punk sit alongside dance music and Latin rhythms, with contributions from Marr, Glen Matlock, Zach Condon of Beirut, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius and others woven throughout the album.
“High Noon” also marks the final recording of Blondie co-founding drummer Clem Burke. At the outset of recording, the band had no way of knowing the significance the album would later carry. Following Burke’s passing in 2025, the record has taken on additional meaning for the band and serves as a document of one of rock music’s longest-running creative partnerships.
“This album is classic Blondie — an amalgamation of all our different influences and eras into something new,” Debbie Harry said. “This music feels grounded in the present, shaped by who we are and how we’re living now.”
Leading “High Noon” is the driving “Spectral Eyes,” written by Marr, who also contributes guitar to the song. The song pairs Marr’s trademark riffs with a steady beat and compelling chorus, setting the tone for the album to follow.
Sessions for High Noon began in 2022, with the band recording in New York City alongside producer John Congleton [St. Vincent, The War On Drugs, The Killers], who previously worked with Blondie on their 2017 album Pollinator. Much of the material was tracked together in the same room, reflecting the collaborative approach that has long defined the band. David Wrench [Florence and the Machine, Jamie xx, Frank Ocean, Bon Iver] later joined for additional production and mixing.
The visual world of “High Noon” was conceived by artist and director Rob Roth, who has collaborated creatively with Blondie for more than 25 years, dating back to 1999’s “No Exit,” in partnership with creative studio Untold Studios.
Highlights include “Heartbreak Kid,” written by Chris Stein with Johnny Thunders in mind, which looks back toward the band’s New York City roots, while “Sleepwalking,” written by Glen Matlock, brings a gritty punk energy. “Man Who Had No Face,” written by Stein and Harry, pairs pulsating keys and electric guitar with Harry’s vivid lyrics. The band also revisits “Little Metal Drummer” originally recorded by Blondie co-founding keyboardist Jimmy Destri for his solo debut “Heart On A Wall,” with both Harry and Burke having performed on the 1981 original recording.
HIGH NOON TRACK LISTING
1. Spectral Eyes
2. Heartbreak Kid
3. Come Back Home
4. Tambo Tambo
5. Man Who Had No Face
6. The End
7. Little Metal Drummer
8. Sleepwalking
9. Whistle Into The Wind
10. Antifreeze
11. East of Eden
12. Bad Underwear
13. Ah, Sunflower, Weary of Time
High Noon is available to pre-order and pre-save now by clicking here.
Check out ‘Spectral Eyes’ here: