Dead Man’s Bones Unveil First New Song in 17 Years
The duo of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields return with “Lost in the Night”
After a teaser clip sparked online chatter about their comeback, the enigmatic duo of Dead Man’s Bones—comprising Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields—have officially released their first new music in 17 years. The track, titled "Lost in the Night," was crafted with the help of their longtime collaborator, Tim Anderson. Accompanying the song’s debut is a haunting black-and-white music video, featuring young talent Noah Jupe and Rain Spencer from shows Hamnet and The Summer I Turned Pretty.
The video beautifully reflects the love-themed lyrics of the song. Dead Man’s Bones had been working on new material over the years, but the creative process proved elusive. The duo attempted to record in various Los Angeles studios, before ultimately opting for a more rustic setting—a farm outside the city, where they assembled simple gear consisting of two guitars, two drum machines, and two synthesizers.
All of this was captured in a single day, resulting in the creation of "Lost in the Night." The duo’s initial album came out in 2009, a project that brought together indie rock, gothic folk, and doo-wop influences. For this debut album, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields collaborated with the Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir, a California-based education organization known for its work with young singers.
With the departure from public view following the release of their first album, the duo experienced a resurgence in popularity through their covers renditions, film and TV sync opportunities, and a Halloween-related bump in social media engagement.
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