Peter Gabriel releases new single I Belong to the Sky

Musician Peter Gabriel has released a new single, "I Belong to the Sky," continuing his pattern of unveiling a new track with each full moon ahead of his upcoming album, "oi." The song, which became available on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, is the seventh preview from the forthcoming record, which is expected to be fully revealed later this year.

Gabriel explained that the seven-minute track is a long-developed piece that was originally considered for his 2023 album, "io," but was not completed in time. He described it as always having been a personal favorite. The song's foundation is a timpani tom-tom pattern, inspired by the documentary "Jazz on a Summer's Day" and the pioneering drummer Chico Hamilton. Gabriel said the sound is calm and hypnotic, setting a strong mood from which the rest of the composition grew.

Lyrically and thematically, the song explores the relationship between dreams and material reality. Gabriel stated he is a strong believer that reality is more malleable than commonly imagined and that visualization can affect outcomes. He described the verses as having a dreamlike quality, akin to lying on one's back and looking at the sky, while the chorus focuses on...