So long as there are colors on the visible spectrum, Weezer will spiritually name a new self-titled record after one. Today, the alt rock band have announced their latest self-titled record — their 20th overall — and on the cover, their band logo, several symbols ("believed to represent its creators," according to the band), and the infinity sign are embossed in a glossy gold.

Weezer ("The Gold Album") will be out August 21 via Reprise/Warner Records. To celebrate the album announcement, the band has shared the promotional single "We Might As Well Be Strangers," feat. vocals from Wednesday's Karly Hartzman. Weezer also shared dates for an upcoming promotional tour.

"We Might As Well Be Strangers" comes with an official music video directed by Jasper Graham and starring Karly Hartzman. Watch/listen to the new single below:

Weezer developed The Gold Album after meeting in Orange County, CA briefly after the 30th anniversary tour for their debut self-titled record ("The Blue Album"). Per the band via press release, they wanted to approach it like their 1994 breakout, writing as four guys in a room. What came of it was a collection of new songs co-written by three of the four members, with front man/guitarist Rivers Cuomo and drummer Pat Wilson writing the basics of a song together for the first time since The Blue Album.

The new Weezer record features production from Swedish pop producer Klas Åhlund (Madonna, The Weeknd, Iggy Pop, etc.) and Kenneth Blume (FKA "Kenny Beats"), who wanted to make "the most violent Weezer album ever," per the press release. The band have opted for minimal production; parts were recorded live and involve no pitch correction, click tracks, or grid.

Conceptually, Weezer (2026) is a "greatest hits" album of entirely new songs, reflecting on aging, their legacy, their role in inspiring the next generation of rock bands, and how they're feeling as a working band decades later.

Weezer's promotional tour will officially begin in September, following an appearance at the Halifax Music Fest. The band will be traveling to arenas across North America. Tickets are available now.

Weezer (2026) is out August 21 via Reprise/Warner Records. Pre-order here. Official tracklist:

1. Say Yes 
2. Shine Again 
3. Don't Make It Weird 
4. We Might As Well Be Strangers ft. Wednesday 
5. C.E.O. 
6. Hoops 
7. Nowhere 
8. The Show Must Go On 
9. Up In The Clouds 
10. The LA Sound

Tour dates:

06/27 Halifax, NS @ Halifax Music Fest
09/08 Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
09/09 San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
09/11 Portland, OR @ Moda Center
09/12 Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
09/13 Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
09/15 West Valley City, UT @ Maverik Center
09/16 Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
09/20 Saint Paul, MN @ Grand Casino Arena
09/22 Chicago, IL @ United Center
09/23 Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
09/25 Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/26 Laval, QC @ Place Bell
09/27 Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/29 Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
09/30 Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
10/02 Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
10/03 Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
10/04 Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
10/06 Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
10/07 Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
10/09 Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
10/10 Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/11 Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
10/13 Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena
10/14 Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena
10/16 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/17 Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/18 Austin, TX @ Moody Center ATX
10/20 Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
10/21 San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
10/23 Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
10/24 Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena

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