Rock legend Billy Idol is set for the release of his first full-length album of new music in over a decade. Dream Into It is out April 25 on Dark Horse Records / BMG , featuring appearances by Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
In anticipation of the forthcoming record, Idol is debuting the new single, “Still Dancing”.
“‘Still Dancing’ is really a reflection of my whole journey,” explains Idol. “From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live.
“At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life.
“As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all.”
A music video for “Still Dancing” will premier later today. In the meantime, listen to the single below:
Alongside the upcoming album, Idol was recently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Fan voting is open through April 21 here, with inductees to be announced at the end of April.
Tour dates:
April
30 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
May
3 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
4 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
7 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
9 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
10 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
13 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
20 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
23 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
August
16 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann
17 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Arena
22 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
23 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
26 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre
28 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre
September
3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphithatre
12 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
14 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theater
17 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
19 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
20 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
23 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
* All dates with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
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In anticipation of the forthcoming record, Idol is debuting the new single, “Still Dancing”.
“‘Still Dancing’ is really a reflection of my whole journey,” explains Idol. “From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live.
“At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life.
“As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all.”
A music video for “Still Dancing” will premier later today. In the meantime, listen to the single below:
Alongside the upcoming album, Idol was recently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Fan voting is open through April 21 here, with inductees to be announced at the end of April.
Tour dates:
April
30 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
May
3 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
4 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
7 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
9 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
10 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
13 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
20 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
23 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
August
16 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann
17 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Arena
22 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
23 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
26 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre
28 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre
September
3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphithatre
12 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
14 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theater
17 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
19 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
20 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
23 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
* All dates with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
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