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Yungblud Announces Idols II Release for February 20

Published 18 February 2026

British musician Yungblud announced on Wednesday the release of Idols II, the second installment of his acclaimed 2025 album Idols, set for digital availability this Friday, February 20, through Island Records and Locomotion.

The expanded edition incorporates six new tracks—I Need You To Make the World Seem Fine, The Postman, Time, War Part II, Blueberry Hill, and Suburban Requiem—alongside a collaborative version of the hit Zombie featuring The Smashing Pumpkins. This rework of Zombie, which Yungblud originally released earlier this year, builds on the song's popularity from the debut album. Physical formats, including 180-gram vinyl and CD, will be available for preorder starting Friday, with shipments planned for later in the year. Exclusive editions, such as a silver transparent vinyl with new artwork and a complete 19-track collection, can be obtained through Yungblud's official store.

In a statement shared across platforms, Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, described the project as a pivotal evolution. "This is it. The second chapter of the Idols story," he said. "Part one was a journey that helped me reclaim my identity from the darkest position I've ever...

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