Steven Wilson Nears Completion of 'Very Strange' New Album

The musician also launches online platform for studio-quality immersive sound

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Musician Steven Wilson has revealed that his new album, a follow-up to last year's "The Overview", is "nearly finished" and described it as a "very strange" record that is a "complete opposite" of its predecessor. Wilson also recently launched Headphone Dust, an online platform that offers his albums in high-resolution, 5.1 and Atmos/spatial audio editions.

Why it matters

Wilson is known for his experimental and conceptual approach to music, and the release of a new "very strange" album will likely be of great interest to his cult following. The launch of Headphone Dust also demonstrates his commitment to providing fans with the best possible listening experience through immersive audio formats.

The details

Wilson said the new album is "a much more insular record" that is "still very conceptual" and "very experimental" in a way that he is "really excited about". He also spoke about his approach to studio production, noting that there is a lot of "sound design elements" and use of lo-fi sounds on this new record. Headphone Dust offers high-resolution, 5.1 and Atmos/spatial audio versions of Wilson's albums, including remixes of past releases.

  • Wilson's eighth studio album "The Overview" was released last year.
  • Wilson recently launched the Headphone Dust online platform.

The players

Steven Wilson

A cult singer-songwriter known for his experimental and conceptual approach to music.

Headphone Dust

An online platform launched by Wilson that offers his albums in high-resolution, 5.1 and Atmos/spatial audio editions.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, it's almost finished, actually. It's a very strange record. It's a complete opposite of 'The Overview', which was a very lush, very big record and also about a very large — well, the largest possible subject matter you can imagine, literally the cosmos as we know it. This is a much more insular record.”

— Steven Wilson (Blabbermouth)

“The way I make records is, by definition, pretty layered. I love the possibilities of the studio. I love overdubbing. Now on this particular new record I'm making, there's a lot of what I would call sound design elements. Now, that's not to say they haven't been on all my records, but let's just say I've taken it to another level on this record.”

— Steven Wilson (Immersive Audio Album)

What’s next

Wilson has not provided any specific details on when the new album will be released, but fans can expect more updates as the record nears completion.

The takeaway

Steven Wilson's commitment to experimental and conceptual music, as well as his dedication to providing fans with the best possible listening experience through immersive audio formats, continues to set him apart as a unique and innovative artist in the music industry.