Iconic American rock band Blondie are set to release a new album in 2025 with record producer John Congleton.
Guitarist and co-founder of the band Chris Stein hinted at the forthcoming and much anticipated album. In his post announcing the project, Steing shared a black-and-white photo of lead singer Debbie Harry and Congleton in the studio on Bluesky, accompanied by the caption, “With John Congleton. New Blondie record next year.”
The upcoming work marks the band’s first album since their 2017’s ‘Pollinator’. Featuring collaborations with artists like Joan Jett, Charli XCX, and Johnny Marr, the project earned critical acclaim. Congleton’s involvement hints at a modern, innovative approach for Blondie’s upcoming release known for his iconic work with St. Vincent and Angel Olsen.
For months now, hints at the project have been circulating o various social media platforms. Stein had earlier shared photos from the studio on Instagram, teasing fans with mentions of “a new Blondie album” and confirming on BBC Radio 6 that the record had entered the mixing phase earlier this year.
The announcement of the forthcoming release has sparked excitement among fans, with listeners highly anticipating its arrival. Fans can’t wait for the project as it has been a long time since they released a full LP.
Blondie lit up the Billboard Hot 100 with four chart-topping hits that defined their genre-bending brilliance. The disco anthem “Heart of Glass” had everyone dancing in 1979, while the high-energy “Call Me” dominated in 1980. That same year, they switched things up with the reggae-infused “The Tide Is High,” and by 1981, they were breaking boundaries with the rap-meets-rock vibes of “Rapture.”
Their albums made just as big a splash. Parallel Lines (1978) climbed to No. 6 on the Billboard 200, driven by unforgettable hits like “Heart of Glass” and the gritty “One Way or Another.”
