Dead Man’s Bones, Ryan Gosling’s Band, Readies New Music After 17 Years

WHO:

Rolling Stone Music - Dead Man’s Bones is a band featuring actor Ryan Gosling and musician Zach Shields.

Pitchfork - Dead Man’s Bones is a duo consisting of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields.

Billboard - Dead Man’s Bones is a duo featuring Ryan Gosling, described as the “Barbie star,” and screenwriter and producer Zach Shields.

WHAT:

Rolling Stone Music - Gosling and Shields released the self-titled album *Dead Man’s Bones*.

Pitchfork - The duo appears to be preparing to release its first new music in 17 years.

Billboard - The duo teased that new music is coming next week.

WHEN:

Rolling Stone Music - The band released its self-titled album in 2009 and toured briefly afterward.

Rolling Stone Music - The band’s return with new music was anticipated for next week.

Pitchfork - The anticipated new music would be the duo’s first in 17 years.

WHY:

Billboard - The band’s revival was framed as arriving in time for Halloween.

HOW:

Rolling Stone Music - After releasing its album and touring briefly, the band disappeared from public view before preparing new music.

Billboard - The duo signaled its return by teasing the upcoming music.

(UPDATED October 23, 2026 15:22 UTC)

Actor Ryan Gosling and musician Zach Shields are preparing to bring their duo, Dead Man’s Bones, back with new music next week. The release would mark the pair’s first new music in 17 years. Gosling and Shields released their self-titled album in 2009, then toured briefly before disappearing from public view. Now, the duo has teased its return, though details of the new music have not been announced. The revival is being timed to arrive in time for Halloween. Gosling is also known as the star of “Barbie,” while Shields is a screenwriter and producer. Their return ends a long stretch of silence for the band, which has remained out of the public eye since its early work. Fans can expect the new music next week.