Kim Gordon’s new album
Kim Gordon released her third solo LP PLAY ME this week — critics note its raw, brassy production and tracks like “Girl With A Look” and “Nail Biter” that mix hip‑hop‑influenced beats with Gordon’s blunt lyricism. Reviews are calling it a vital, non‑nostalgic statement from an artist still pushing sound at this stage of her career Kim Gordon on musical authenticity, political art, and latest solo album 'PLAY ME' Kim Gordon: PLAY ME - Spectrum Culture.
PLAY ME was released (kimgordon.bandcamp.com) on March 13, 2026 via Matador Records (matadorrecords.com). The record was produced by Justin Raisen, continuing his run as Gordon’s primary collaborator since No Home Record and The Collective. (en.wikipedia.org) Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl plays drums on the track “Busy Bee,” which is built around a warped sample of Gordon speaking with Free Kitten bandmate Julia Cafritz. (discogs.com) Two advance singles—“Not Today” (released January 14, 2026) and “Dirty Tech” (released February 11, 2026)—helped roll out the album, and the title-track video was directed by Barnaby Clay. (en.wikipedia.org) The album’s shorter, punchier format (12 tracks, roughly 29–30 minutes total) was intentional, with Gordon and Raisen aiming for concise songs and immediate beats. (kimgordon.bandcamp.com) Gordon announced a supporting North American tour that includes stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Denver, with reporting noting no East Coast dates announced yet. (brooklynvegan.com)
