British Psychedelic/Space Rock veterans Gong have unveiled the official music video for “Stars in Heaven,” the first single taken from their upcoming studio album, “Bright Spirit.” Continuing the visionary legacy initiated by Daevid Allen, the band explore once again the intersection between Cosmic atmospheres, surreal lyricism, and exploratory musicianship — a sound that remains unmistakably their own. Rich in hypnotic textures and fluid instrumental interplay, the new track anticipates an album poised to expand the band’s ever-evolving sonic universe while honoring its timeless roots.
Watch the music video for “Stars in Heaven” via the YouTube player below:
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“It’s such an eclectic record,” says singer and guitarist Kavus Torabi. “This is the most colourful and kaleidoscopic album so far from this incarnation of the band. There are Eastern-infused epics, long instrumental jazz-inspired sections, meditative and cosmic detours and blistering, incendiary psychedelic rock. When picking the first song to be released, it has felt as if there’s an extra weight on the choice, as if the song somehow has to represent the whole album.”
With its soaring chorus and uplifting melody inhabiting a dreamy Psychedelic sound world, “Stars In Heaven” makes the perfect choice for the first single.
Lyrically it expands on the idea that the world is as you are. “If you are a cynical, defensive or suspicious person, then that’s the world you’ll inhabit,” continues Kavus. “You’ll see mean-spirited behaviour and selfishness all around you but it’s always a choice. I think perhaps some people forget that. That’s not the world I live in, nor would I want to. It’s a sad old world for sure but it’s also a beautiful one bursting with hope, possibility, wonder and magic in every single moment.”
At the same time, the band have announced more live dates for March 2026, and have also teased the release of their new album, which fans will see next year and shared the album’s title — “Bright Spirit.”
Purchase tickets here: https://www.gongband.com/shows/
Gong, who are touring the UK at the moment, will play the following dates in March:
Mar 19: Brighton Chalk
Mar 20: Canterbury Gulbenkian Theatre
Mar 21: Swansea Hangar 18
Mar 26: Lincoln The Drill, Lincoln
Mar 27:Manchester New Century Hall