Gnarls Barkley Releases First New Music in 18 Years

The duo of Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green drop new song 'Pictures' from upcoming album 'Atlanta'

Feb. 26, 2026 at 11:36pm

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After a nearly two-decade hiatus, the Grammy-winning duo Gnarls Barkley has released their first new song in 18 years. The track, titled 'Pictures,' is the lead single from their forthcoming third and final album 'Atlanta,' set to drop on March 6. The song was inspired by CeeLo Green's childhood experiences riding Atlanta's public transit system, with the hook reflecting the 'motion picture' of the city passing by through the train window.

Why it matters

Gnarls Barkley's debut album 'St. Elsewhere' featuring the hit single 'Crazy' was a major critical and commercial success in 2006, earning the duo two Grammy Awards. Their long-awaited return will be welcomed by fans who have waited nearly two decades for new music from the innovative and influential act.

The details

After releasing their bestselling debut 'St. Elsewhere' in 2006 and follow-up 'The Odd Couple' in 2008, Gnarls Barkley - the duo of producer Danger Mouse and singer CeeLo Green - had always planned to make a third album, but it never materialized... until now. 'Pictures' is described as a 'full circle moment' that returns to the spirit of self-discovery that defined the group's early work. The song's hook was inspired by Green's childhood experiences riding Atlanta's MARTA public transit system.

  • Gnarls Barkley released their debut album 'St. Elsewhere' in 2006.
  • The duo's second album 'The Odd Couple' was released in 2008.
  • Gnarls Barkley's new song 'Pictures' was just released in February 2026.
  • The group's third and final album 'Atlanta' is scheduled for release on March 6, 2026.

The players

Gnarls Barkley

A Grammy-winning musical duo consisting of producer Danger Mouse and singer CeeLo Green.

Danger Mouse

The producer half of Gnarls Barkley, who has also worked with acts like Beck, The Black Keys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele and Portugal. The Man.

CeeLo Green

The singer half of Gnarls Barkley, who became one of the original judges on the TV singing competition 'The Voice' and has also released material as a solo artist and with the band Goodie Mob.

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What they’re saying

“'Pictures' is like going back to square one, It's a full circle moment. The spirit of Gnarls Barkley is always self-discovery. The sweet, the sad, and the strange. The universe, the adventure inside of yourself.”

— CeeLo Green

What’s next

Gnarls Barkley's third and final album 'Atlanta' is scheduled for release on March 6, 2026.

The takeaway

After nearly two decades away, the return of the innovative and influential duo Gnarls Barkley will be welcomed by fans eager to hear new music that captures the spirit of self-discovery that defined their early work.