I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW) have announced their new album, GLOOM DIVISION today. Alongside the announcement, the musical project of Salt Lake City-based singer/ songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist Dallon Weekes, also released a new single, “WHAT LOVE?,” an homage to the sexually suggestive R&B hits that ruled the 90s airwaves. Amplifying the track’s seductive ambiance is slinky guitar riffs, potent basslines and lyrics channeling an aching desperation.
The single comes with a visually captivating video directed by iDKHOW’s longtime collaborator, Raúl Gonzo. Dallon takes viewers on a bewitching journey through a vivid set, reminiscent of a scene straight out of a John Waters film, seamlessly transitioning between various eccentric characters.
Produced by Dave Fridmann (Tame Impala, MGMT, Weezer), the album showcases a boundary-pushing fusion of R&B, post-punk and art-pop, exploring themes ranging from love and obsession to satanic panic and neurodivergence. Recorded at Fridmann’s Tarbox Road Studios and Weekes’ own basement studio, GLOOM DIVISION is a testament to the power of collaboration and fearless artistic expression.
“Writing has always been an outlet to exorcize your demons or difficult emotions, but with GLOOM DIVISION I made a conscious effort to stop censoring myself when it comes to the subject material, or what I wanted to say,” reflects Weekes on GLOOM DIVISION.
iDKHOW has confirmed a hometown New Year’s celebration that will take place on December 30 at The Depot in Salt Lake City. Presale tickets can be accessed today with the passcode WHATLOVE starting at 10am MDT with general onsale starting Friday October, 6th at 10am MDT. Ticket link HERE. More tour dates will be announced soon.
iDKHOW has garnered nearly 1 billion streams worldwide to date, with 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The new album follows iDKHOW’s critically acclaimed debut, Razzmatazz, which included the #1 Alternative radio hit “Leave Me Alone,” and the previous EP 1981 Extended Play that included RIAA certified GOLD-certified single “Choke.” They have performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ellen and CBS This Morning: Saturday, and shared stages with Post Malone, The Killers and more.