Fast-rising London post-rock outfit MILLION MOONS are delighted to announce that their third studio album, You Be Good, I Love You, will be released on 26th June 2026 via an international independent label network including Ripcord Records, Dunk! Records, A Thousand Arms Music, and AnGoal Music.
Pre-orders will be available from 22nd May 2026, with a special Chinese release coming via AnGoal Music, and tour dates in the territory TBA later this year.
This ambitious concept record invites listeners to reflect on the nature of consciousnesses other than our own. The album title is a reference to the poignant last words of Alex the Parrot—an African grey parrot who was studied extensively by scientists, and learnt to communicate with his handlers.
Across eight carefully woven soundscapes, the band deploy their signature blend of soaring guitars, glittering keys, and bruising drums alongside new additions, including saxophone lines and a live church organ.
Produced by Lewis Johns (Rolo Tomassi, Slow Crush, Employed To Serve, Loathe) at The Ranch in Southampton, forthcoming new album You Be Good, I Love You stands on the shoulders of the band’s previous two records, taking listeners on a journey that is richer, deeper, and more expansive than ever before.
Guitarist, pianist, and composer Edward Thompson explains: “We had such a great experience working with Lewis on our last record, coming back to him for album three was a bit of a no brainer. He knows how to get the best out of us, and we always have such a nice time hanging out together.”
“For this record, we chose a subject that’s very close to my heart, as I work in marine conservation. The world is full of so many amazing creatures, and it’s truly sad what has happened to their habitats as a result of human activity.”
To celebrate the album news, the band are revealing new single ‘Last Days Together’ which will be released 11th May 2026 via all good digital service providers.
Commenting on the single, Thompson continues: “I wrote this track during a very difficult time in my life in Orkney. The original working title was ‘It Rained A Lot’, which I think sums up the kind of mindset I was in at the time. My Labrador, Ralphy, had recently passed away and this writing track definitely played a role in helping me to process those emotions.”
“We adopted Ralphy in 2020 via The Arc Animal Sanctuary. We don’t know exactly how old he was when we got him, but his previous owner had kept him chained to their front porch for years, so he’d missed out on a lot in life. It was a real privilege to know him and give him the retirement he truly deserved.”
‘Last Days Together’ follows on from lead single ‘Black Sun Rising’ which was released earlier this year and was named Track of The Week at PROG Magazine, picking up further support from key underground tastemakers at Buttonpusher DIY, Post-Rock Nation, Already Heard, Maximum Volume, Noizze, It’s Not A Phase, Echoes & Dust, and more.
Following a rapturously-received set at Ripcord Festival earlier this year, the band recently announced a run of summer UK album release tour dates, with tickets on sale now, plus an appearance at Crowded Festival this October (see below for listings).
New album You Be Good, I Love You will be released 26th June 2026 via Ripcord Records & Dunk! Records
Live Dates:
26th June – London – The Black Heart
27th June – Leeds – Wharf Chambers
28th June – Sheffield – Mary St. Live *matinee*
03rd July – Nottingham – Liquid Light Brewery
04th July – Manchester – The Castle
08th August – Glasgow – Bloc+ (w/ in:tides)
03rd October – Leicester – Crowded Festival
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/MillionMoons