# Dead Man's Bones musical revival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dead-mans-bones-musical-revival
> Updated: 2026-10-25T16:24:11.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The indie rock duo Dead Man's Bones, consisting of actor Ryan Gosling and musician Zach Shields, announced they will release new music on October 27. This release marks the group's first new material since their 2009 debut album.

The announcement was teased through a promotional video on Instagram featuring a spooky, Halloween-themed atmosphere. Actress Eva Mendes, Gosling's partner, shared social media posts regarding the revival, noting that the actor had fulfilled a promise to release new music.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Ryan Gosling announces musical return with Dead Man's Bones

Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields are releasing new music with their project Dead Man's Bones on October 27, marking a return after 17 years.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryan-gosling-announces-musical-return-with-dead-mans-bones

### 2026-10-23: Dead Man's Bones to release new music after 17 years

Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields are reviving their indie rock duo Dead Man's Bones, with new music scheduled for release on October 27, following a 17-year hiatus.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryan-gosling-announces-dead-mans-bones-musical-revival

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