“‘Still Dancing’ is really a reflection of my whole journey,” explains Idol. “From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live.
“At the start of the song, I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life.
“As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self- destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all.”
Due April 25, “Dream Into It” features guest appearances by Joan Jett, Avril Lavigne and Alison Mosshart of the Kills.
The project marks Idol’s first new music since a pair of EP’s – 2021’s “The Roadside” and 2022’s “The Cage” – while also doubling as his first full-length album since 2014’s “Kings & Queens Of The Underground.”
Idol will launch the record on a North American tour that opens April 30 in Phoenix, AZ; the rocker will then play a mix of headline and festival shows across Europe in the summer before returning to the US for more dates starting in mid-August.
Idol was recently named among the nominees for induction into the 2025 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; Inductees will be revealed in late April while this year’s Induction Ceremony will take place in Los Angeles in the Fall.
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Billy Idol
“Dream Into It”
Release date: April 25
1. "Dream Into It"
2. "77" (with Avril Lavigne)
3. "Too Much Fun"
4. "John Wayne" (with Alison Mosshart)
5. "Wildside" (with Joan Jett)
6. "People I Love"
7. "Gimme The Weight"
8. "I'm Your Hero"
9. "Still Dancing"
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