Bilmuri Releases New Song with Crowdsourced Guitar Solo

The track 'WHERE TO FIND ME' is from the artist's upcoming album 'KINDA HARD'

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:15pm

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A bold, graphic composition of stark black silhouettes and high-contrast solid colors like red and white, abstractly representing the experimental rock and metal sound of Bilmuri's new album.Bilmuri's innovative crowdsourcing of a guitar solo for his new song 'WHERE TO FIND ME' highlights the collaborative nature of modern music production.Denver Today

Bilmuri has premiered a new song called 'WHERE TO FIND ME' off his upcoming album 'KINDA HARD'. The track features a guitar solo from Florestan Durand of the band Novelists, who submitted the part after Bilmuri put out an open call to the guitar community to contribute.

Why it matters

Bilmuri's decision to crowdsource the guitar solo for 'WHERE TO FIND ME' is an innovative approach that engages his fanbase and highlights the collaborative nature of music production in the digital age. By tapping into the broader guitar community, Bilmuri was able to find a standout solo that elevates the track.

The details

Bilmuri says he 'could not come up with a sick a** riff' for the song, so he opened up the opportunity for guitarists to submit solos. He received many submissions and 'loved so many of them' before selecting Florestan Durand's contribution. 'WHERE TO FIND ME' is one of the singles from Bilmuri's upcoming album 'KINDA HARD', which also includes the song 'MORE THAN HATE' and a collaboration with A Day to Remember called 'ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN'.

  • Bilmuri's new album 'KINDA HARD' is due out on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Bilmuri will launch a U.S. tour in support of the album on April 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

The players

Bilmuri

An American musician known for his experimental rock and metal sound.

Florestan Durand

The guitarist for the band Novelists, who contributed the featured guitar solo on Bilmuri's new song 'WHERE TO FIND ME'.

A Day to Remember

An American rock band that collaborated with Bilmuri on the song 'ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN' for his new album.

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What they’re saying

“I could not come up with a sick a** riff, and so I just threw it up into the universe, and the guitar community came through f****** huge and sent about a million solos to me. I loved so many of them.”

— Bilmuri, Musician

What’s next

Bilmuri will launch a U.S. tour in support of the new album 'KINDA HARD' starting on April 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

The takeaway

Bilmuri's innovative approach of crowdsourcing the guitar solo for his new song 'WHERE TO FIND ME' demonstrates how artists can leverage their fanbase and the broader music community to create unique and engaging content in the digital age.