the notwist
It is more in-your-face than much of their recent work, thematically if not musically. More engaged and more engaging. The sound of a band alive to the changing world with all its problems and all its wonder. News from Planet Zombie is another important dispatch from the Notwist’s entirely unique corner of the musical world, an album full of closely-observed detail that warrants rapt attention.
The Notwist have shared “Projectors,” a new single from one of 2026’s most anticipated albums, News from Planet Zombie (March 13th via Morr Music). The track offsets burbling electronics against country-tinged songwriting, featuring guests Enid Valu, Haruka Yoshizawa, Chris Xiao, and Mathias Götz. The band describes the lyrics as “written as if Rutger Hauer could sing them in Blade Runner.”
The Notwist return with “How the Story Ends,” a vibrant, percussive reimagining of the Lovers’ folk original. Taken from their upcoming album, News from Planet Zombie, the track balances the tension of our modern era with a warm, collaborative spirit. By blending indie-pop energy with thoughtful guest arrangements, the band transforms a simple cover into a profound meditation on time and resilience.
Elijah Minnelli’s unique blend of folk and dub gets a vibrant makeover in The Alien Dub Orchestra: Plays the Breadminster Songbook. This album sees his cumbia-infused dub reggae reborn through a full band, with instruments like sousaphone and accordion. Born from a collaboration with The Notwist, it’s a joyful exploration of Minnelli’s songwriting, culminating in chaotic, one-take dub versions that push the boundaries of sound.