After a year steeped in early 2000's nostalgia, Incubus are finally ready to deliver something fresh. The multi-platinum SoCal rockers have been celebrating their legacy in 2024 with a re-recorded version of their 2001 classic Morning View and a slew of shows honoring the album. Fans in attendance have been treated to the band’s willingness to breathe new life into their older material, improvising and experimenting during live sets—which is most of what Incubus has done artistically as a band for the past decade or so. However, as the new year approaches, Brandon Boyd and co are nearing the finish line on their ninth studio album—their first since 2017's Skrillex (re)produced and mixed 8. Perhaps the label "nostalgia act" doesn't quite sit well with them after all.
On November 17, frontman Brandon Boyd took to Instagram to share an update on the band's progress:
The post was accompanied by a gallery of behind-the-scenes photos from the studio.
This upcoming release marks a new chapter for Incubus, as it will feature their latest bassist, Nicole Row, who joined the band earlier this year, replacing Ben Kenney. Row also expressed her enthusiasm about the project on Instagram:
While much of Incubus' recent activities were a nod to the past, the band is clearly looking ahead with their new material. And speaking of fresh starts, both Boyd and guitarist Mike Einziger have once again decided to chop off their trademark long hair. It’s not exactly groundbreaking news, but for longtime fans, it’s one more sign that something new—and perhaps unexpected—is on the horizon.
Catch Incubus live in 2025 on the following dates:
01/11 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
02/21 - Tempe, AZ @ Innings Festival
03/15 - Santo Domingo, DOM @ Isle Of Light Festival
03/18 - San Juan, PRI @ Coca Cola Music Hall
03/20 - Moneterrey, MEX @ Showcenter Complex
03/21 - Mexico City, MEX @ Olympic Velodrome
03/23 - Guacima, CRI @ Parque Viva
03/28 - Bogota, COL @ Estereo Picnic Festival
04/01 - Buenos Aires, ARG @ Movistar Arena
04/04 - Santiago, CHL @ Movistar Arena
04/08 - Curitiba, BRA @ Live Curitiba
04/10 - Sao Paulo, BRA @ Espaco Unimed
04/12 - Lima, PER @ Costa 21
04/26 - London, UK @ The O2 (performing “Morning View“)
04/30 - Cologne, GER @ Lanxess Arena (performing “Morning View“)
05/10 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
05/17 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
