# Interpol album release and promotion

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> Updated: 2026-10-23T03:30:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The New York-based band Interpol released their eighth studio album, ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’, marking 25 years since the group’s formation. The record represents a sonic departure from their traditional post-punk roots, incorporating strings, piano, woodwinds, and electronic elements.

Following the release, frontman Paul Banks traveled to Madrid to present the new album. During interviews, Banks reflected on his personal history, including his upbringing in Madrid and his journey toward sobriety, noting that quitting substances was a transition he felt ready for.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Interpol singer Paul Banks discusses sobriety and new album in Madrid

Interpol singer Paul Banks discusses his sobriety, his childhood in Madrid, and the release of the band's eighth album, ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/interpol-singer-paul-banks-discusses-sobriety-and-new-album-in-madrid

### 2026-09-28: Interpol releases eighth album ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’

Interpol releases their eighth album, ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’, featuring a departure from traditional post-punk toward experimental arrangements with strings, piano, and electronic elements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/interpol-releases-eighth-album-this-mirror-weighs-a-ton

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