Gnarls Barkley Releases First New Music in 18 Years

The duo of Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green drop a new song and announce their third and final album

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:36pm

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After an 18-year hiatus, the acclaimed musical duo Gnarls Barkley has released a new song called "Pictures" and announced their third and final album "Atlanta" will be released on March 6. The song was inspired by CeeLo Green's childhood experiences riding the MARTA public transit system in Atlanta.

Why it matters

Gnarls Barkley's 2006 debut album "St. Elsewhere" featuring the hit "Crazy" was a major critical and commercial success, so the return of the duo after nearly two decades is a significant event for music fans. Their unique blend of soul, hip-hop, and psychedelic pop made them one of the most distinctive and acclaimed acts of the 2000s.

The details

Gnarls Barkley, the duo of producer Danger Mouse and singer CeeLo Green, have reunited to release their first new music since 2008's "The Odd Couple" album. "Pictures" is the lead single from their upcoming third and final album "Atlanta" which is set for release on March 6. CeeLo Green says the song's hook was inspired by his childhood experiences riding the MARTA train system in Atlanta.

  • Gnarls Barkley released their debut album "St. Elsewhere" in 2006.
  • The duo's second album "The Odd Couple" was released in 2008.
  • Gnarls Barkley has not released any new music for the past 18 years until now.
  • The new album "Atlanta" is scheduled for release on March 6, 2026.

The players

Gnarls Barkley

A musical duo consisting of producer Danger Mouse and singer CeeLo Green, known for their unique blend of soul, hip-hop, and psychedelic pop.

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 also became one of the original judges on the TV show The Voice and has released solo material as well as albums 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 (95xlive.com)

“The hook of the song is literally about being on the train. When you are in transit it's like a motion picture passing you by … staring out the window of the MARTA train.”

— CeeLo Green (95xlive.com)

What’s next

Gnarls Barkley's new album "Atlanta" is scheduled for release on March 6, 2026.

The takeaway

The return of Gnarls Barkley, the acclaimed duo of Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green, after an 18-year hiatus is a highly anticipated event for music fans. Their unique sound and creative vision made them one of the most distinctive acts of the 2000s, and their new music promises to recapture that same spirit of self-discovery and innovation.