Kim Gordon Releases 'PLAY ME' Title Track, Announces Tour Dates

The Sonic Youth co-founder's new solo album 'PLAY ME' is due out this Friday.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Kim Gordon has released a new song called 'PLAY ME,' the title track off the Sonic Youth co-founder's upcoming solo album. PLAY ME, the follow-up to 2024's Grammy-nominated The Collective, is due out this Friday and also includes previously released songs 'NOT TODAY,' 'BYEBYE25!' and 'DIRTY TECH.' Gordon has also announced a North American tour in support of the new album, with dates spanning from June 23 in Chicago to July 29 in San Francisco.

Why it matters

As a co-founder of the influential alternative rock band Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon's new solo work is highly anticipated by music fans. The release of 'PLAY ME' and the announcement of a supporting tour demonstrate Gordon's continued creative output and connection with her fanbase.

The details

The 'PLAY ME' album artwork was released by Matador Records, Gordon's label. Presales for the North American tour begin on Wednesday, March 12 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m. PT. Fans can find the full list of tour dates and ticket information on Gordon's website, KimAltheaGordon.com.

  • The 'PLAY ME' title track was released on March 10, 2026.
  • The 'PLAY ME' album is due out on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • The North American tour in support of the 'PLAY ME' album will run from June 23 to July 29, 2026.

The players

Kim Gordon

The co-founder of the influential alternative rock band Sonic Youth, who is releasing a new solo album titled 'PLAY ME'.

Matador Records

The record label that is releasing Kim Gordon's new solo album 'PLAY ME'.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets for Kim Gordon's North American tour in support of the 'PLAY ME' album starting on Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m. PT.

The takeaway

Kim Gordon's continued creative output and connection with her fanbase through new solo work and a supporting tour demonstrates her enduring influence in the music industry as a co-founder of the iconic band Sonic Youth.