Conan Gray is unveiling Wishbone, his fourth studio album, tonight, August 15, via Republic Records, in a surprise move that caught fans off guard after months of speculation about new music.
Gray describes the road to Wishbone as a quiet, almost accidental process. Over the past two years, he says he’s been quietly writing songs, turning basement shows, hotel beds, and post-tour quiet moments into a personal, diary-like collection. He returns to collaborator Dan Nigro, who produced Gray’s earlier projects and now serves as executive producer on Wishbone. The project also features Ethan Gruska, Noah Conrad, Luka Kloser, and Elvira.
Wishbone is framed as a homecoming to Gray’s singer-songwriter roots, focusing on the rush and vulnerability of falling in love for the first time. Gray emphasizes that the album was written entirely by him, with intimate candor and diaristic detail shaping every track.
Tracklist
Wishbone features 12 songs:
– Actor
– This Song
– Vodka Cranberry
– Romeo
– My World
– Class Clown
– Nauseous
– Caramel
– Connell
– Sunset Tower
– Eleven Eleven
– Care
Singles from the project so far include “This Song” and “Vodka Cranberry.”
The Wishbone Pajama Show Tour
To celebrate the release, Gray will headline The Wishbone Pajama Show, promising an immersive, themed concert experience. Hemlocke Springs will join as special guest. Gray teased the tour on social media, inviting fans to pack “sailor caps and pajama pants” for a night devoted to Wishbone and other favorite tracks. The tour begins at the end of the month and will include festival stops in Europe.
What to expect and the outlook
Wishbone marks a deliberate return to intimate, bedroom-recorded storytelling, built around Gray’s experiences of love and self-discovery. With Nigro back at the helm alongside a team of collaborators, the project aims to balance polished production with diaristic honesty. Fans can look forward to a cohesive 12-track journey that captures Gray’s growth since his Sunset Season era, while staying true to the personal voice that defined his earlier work. The Pajama Show concept adds a distinctive live experience that could amplify the emotional resonance of the songs.
Summary
Conan Gray’s Wishbone signals a meaningful new chapter: a tightly written, 12-track collection rooted in singer-songwriter craft, paired with a themed, intimate live tour. The collaboration with Dan Nigro and a crew of musicians reinforces Gray’s evolution toward more personal storytelling, while the Pajama Show format promises a memorable, cozy concert atmosphere for fans.