Johnny Marr announces new album ‘The Age Of Everything’ with urgent single ‘Spin
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr will release his fifth solo album, The Age Of Everything, on October 2 through BMG. The 10-track record follows his 2022 project Fever Dreams Pts 1–4 and features the lead single “Spin,” which the musician has previewed at various live performances throughout 2025 and 2026.
The creative process behind the record
Marr developed the material for the new album while touring across the east coast of North America. According to a press release, the songwriter penned the tracks in London before recording them in Manchester. The resulting LP is described as “sharp, fast and dynamic,” aiming to capture the specific energy and tensions of Marr’s home city.
The musician stated that the album is his most cathartic work to date. “The title came to me early in the process and became an inescapable idea,” Marr said. He noted that while the project reflects a cultural sense of overwhelm caused by technology, it also explores a sense of possibility.
Johnny Marr developed the material for The Age Of Everything live on stage while touring across the east coast of North America before heading to the studio to record the tracks.
Live performances and tour outlook
Marr is currently scheduled for the largest solo shows of his career, including a date at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on July 9 and London’s OVO Arena Wembley on October 24. Beyond these headline dates, he is set to perform at Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens in July and has a series of European stops planned. Further tour dates could be announced in the coming months as the October release date approaches.
Samantha Carter notes that by road-testing new material live before a formal release—as Marr did with “Spin”—artists often refine the urgency and emotional resonance of their songs. This strategy suggests that The Age Of Everything may prioritize a high-energy, performance-ready sound, contrasting with the more expansive, multi-part structure of his previous 2022 release.
Collaborations and recent projects
The announcement of The Age Of Everything follows a period of high-profile collaborations for the guitarist. Marr contributed to the Gorillaz album The Mountain and is slated to appear as a special guest at the band’s concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20. Earlier this year, he participated in the Help(2) charity album for War Child and joined the Pet Shop Boys on stage in London to perform rare tracks.
Tracklist for The Age Of Everything
- 1. Spin
- 2. Beyond The Rain
- 3. It’s Time
- 4. How Come
- 5. Ophelia
- 6. That Feeling
- 7. In And Out Of Love
- 8. Just Once More
- 9. Fire With Fire
- 10. All In A Life
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Johnny Marr’s new album being released?
The Age Of Everything is scheduled for release on October 2 via BMG.
Where was the album recorded?
While the material was written in London, the final recordings took place in Manchester.
Has the lead single been performed live?
Yes, according to Setlist.FM, Marr has previewed the lead single “Spin” at numerous live shows throughout 2025 and 2026.
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